Pass

Matcha Cita

1017 W Lake St, Chicago, IL 60607

Restaurant ZIP 60607 Risk 1 (High)

Passed · as of May 28, 2026

Matcha Cita was last inspected on May 28, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 3 violations.

Latest inspection

May 28, 2026 · Canvass

Pass

Result: Pass

2 general1 paperwork
  • GeneralFood handling

    Single-use items weren’t stored or used properly.

    Inspector’s note: Boxes of single service items stored on floor. Instd to elevate 6 inches and maintain

    Official wording (code 45)

    Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

    Inspector’s note: Missing proper stoppers for 3-compartment sink and provide same

    Official wording (code 51)

    Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

  • PaperworkManagement & training

    Required allergen training was missing.

    Inspector’s note: Missing allergen training certificate for city of chicago certified manager. Instd to obtain and maintain same

    Official wording (code 58)

    Allergen training as required

Inspection history

8 inspections on record

  1. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    2 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 6-501.11---repair the loose corners around the walls of the mop sink.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 6-501.12---clean the floor drain from the front food prep area. Clean the floor underneath the 2-compartment sink and ice machine.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  2. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    3 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • GeneralPests

      Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

      Inspector’s note: Observed approx. 30 live small flying insects on the walls and ceiling of the food prep areas and dining room areas. Additional pest control service is needed to eliminate the pest activity. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(a). Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Repair the loose corners around the walls of the mop sink.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Clean the floor drain from the front food prep area. Clean the floor underneath the 2-compartment sink and ice machine.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

      Inspector’s note: Observed a food handling employee without a food handler training certificate. Management instructed that all food handling employees must show proof of food handler training.

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

  3. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    2 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • GeneralHygiene & sanitation

      Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed food handlers prepping food without hair restraints. Instructed person in charge that all food handlers must wear a hair restraint.

      Official wording (code 40)

      Personal cleanliness

    • GeneralFood handling

      Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed wet wiping cloths on several prep surface areas. Instructed to properly store wiping cloths in a sanitizing solution between uses to prevent contamination of equipment & food. Must maintain.

      Official wording (code 41)

      Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no certified food manager with allergen training. Instructed any persons with the city of chicago food sanitation certificate to comply with completion of training. Must provide documentation.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

  4. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    1 critical Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

      Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no handwash signage in the restrooms. Manager added signs during inspection. Instructed to maintain.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

  5. Conditional

    Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions

    4 critical2 general3 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

      No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no kit and procedure on site for responding to vomit and diarrhea. Instructed to provide procedure and kit with all necessary supplies, including a sanitizer rated as effective against norovirus on site at all times. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005. Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

      Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no soap at the rear exposed handwashing sink. Instructed to maintain soap at all handwashing sinks at all times. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c). Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

      Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no paper towels at the front and rear exposed handwashing sinks. Instructed to maintain paper towels at exposed handwashing sinks at all times. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c). Citation combined with the above violation.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

      Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no handwashing signage at the exposed handwashing sink located in the front prep area. Instructed to provide.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Sewage or wastewater wasn’t disposed of properly.

      Inspector’s note: Unable to locate grease trap. Instructed to install grease trap connected to 3-compartment sink in compliance with all applicable laws, rules, and regulations.

      Official wording (code 52)

      Sewage & waste water properly disposed

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed heavy build-up of dust on vent over utility sink. Instructed to detail clean and maintain in good condition.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no city of chicago foodservice manager certificate posted on site at the inspection. Instructed to maintain at least one employee holding the city of chicago foodservice manager certificate on site at all times. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012. Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 2)

      City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no food handler training certificates on site at the time of inspection. Instructed all food employees must complete food handler training and maintain records thereof on site at all times.

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

    • PaperworkFood handling

      The inspection summary report wasn’t posted for the public.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no summary posted for public view from previous inspection #2554183 dated 4/12/2022. Left new summary and instructed to post for public view. Priority foundation violation 7-42-010(b). Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 61)

      Summary report displayed and visible to the public

  6. Conditional

    License Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 critical Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

      Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.

      Inspector’s note: 2-102.14(o)-observed no employee health policy informing emplyees of their responsibility to report to the person in charge, information about their health and activities as they relate to diseases that are transmissible through food. Must provide. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-10.

      Official wording (code 3)

      Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

  7. Fail

    License · Fail

    3 critical5 general Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

      Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no employee health policy informing emplyees of their responsibility to report to the person in charge, information about their health and activities as they relate to diseases that are transmissible through food. Must provide. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-10. No citation issued.

      Official wording (code 3)

      Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

      Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

      Inspector’s note: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK CONVENIENTLY LOCATED TO THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP WHERE EMPLOYEES CAN WASH HANDS AND NO HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED AT FRONT COFFEE PREPARATION AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(c). INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A HANDINK THAT IS EASILY ACCESSIBLE IN THE COFFEE PREPARATION AREA AND DISHWASHING AREA. ALSO CAN RELOCATE HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR PREP TO MIDDLE OF PREP AREA WHERE IT IS CONVENIENTLY LOCATED TO 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

      Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

      Inspector’s note: OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS IN BOTH OF THE TOILET ROOMS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(c). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PAPER TOWELS IN THE TOILET ROOMS AT ALL TIMES. NO CITATION ISSUED.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • GeneralPests

      Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

      Inspector’s note: OBSERVED NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON PREMISES. PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK MUST CONTAIN REPORTS FROM A LICENSED EXTERMINATOR THAT PROVIDES INSECT AND VERMIN SERVICES AT LEAST TWICE A YEAR AND IDPH PEST CONTROL LICENSE #. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(c).

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTERS OVERFLOWING WITH TRASH AND CARDBOARD BOXES PREVENTING LID CLOSURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(b). INSTRUCTED TO ENSURE THAT GARBAGE DUMPSTERS ARE NOT OVERFLOWING AND MUST MAINTAIN. NO CITATION ISSUED.

      Official wording (code 54)

      Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed construction debris and dust on floors throughout establishment. Instructed to clean floors and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed missing ceiling tile in the kitchen preparation area. Instructed to replace missing ceiling tile and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed excessive clutter throughout premises with card board boxes and equipment. Must organize or remove unnecessary items from premises.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 5 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.