Pass

Elite Boba

2002 S Wentworth Ave, Chicago, IL 60616

Restaurant ZIP 60616 Risk 2 (Medium)

Passed · as of Dec 4, 2025

Elite Boba was last inspected on December 4, 2025 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 2 violations, 1 of them critical.

Latest inspection

December 4, 2025 · Canvass

Pass

Result: Pass

1 critical1 general
  • CriticalFood handling

    Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

    Inspector’s note: Observed ice scooper being stored inside the ice bin. Instructed on how to properly store ice scoop between uses.

    Official wording (code 16)

    Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

    Inspector’s note: Observed frozen food items in plastic storage totes in the freezer. Management instructed to use proper food grade storage bags and containers only.

    Official wording (code 47)

    Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

Inspection history

6 inspections on record

  1. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    3 general Show violations
    • GeneralPests

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

      Inspector’s note: 6-501.112: observed live and dead roaches on the sticky trap under the front service counter, dead roaches on the floor under the three compartment sink, dead roaches on the floor near the metal storage unit in the hallway and dead roaches inside the metal storage unit in the hallway. Instructed to remove dead roaches, replace insect sticky trap filled with roaches, and clean and sanitize affected surfaces.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFood handling

      Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.

      Inspector’s note: 3-307.11: observed plastic cups stacked on the side of the splash guard of the handwashing sink in the prep area being splashed while washing hands. Instructed relocate mentioned cups to avoid contaminating cups.

      Official wording (code 39)

      Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 6-201.12: observed a build up of roach feces surrounding the electrical box on the wall above the paper towel dispenser in the prep area. Instructed to clean and maintain wall.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  2. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    2 critical4 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no hand drying provision in the toilet rooms upstairs, utilized by all food handlers and consumers at the time of the inspection. Instructed provide and maintain hand drying provisions at all handwashing sinks and maintain. 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 handwashing cleanser in the toilet rooms upstairs, utilized by all food handlers and consumers at the time of the inspection. Instructed provide and maintain handwashing cleansers at all handwashing sinks and maintain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c), citation consolidated

      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 live and dead roaches on the sticky trap under the front service counter, dead roaches on the floor under the three compartment sink, dead roaches on the floor near the metal storage unit in the hallway and dead roaches inside the metal storage unit in the hallway. Instructed to remove dead roaches, replace insect sticky trap filled with roaches, and clean and sanitize affected surfaces.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralPests

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed approximately 6 live roaches on site at the time of the inspection. Roaches were observed under the wooden unit in front of the three compartment sink in the prep area and on the floors near the black crates in front of the storage unit in the hallway. Instructed to eliminate roach activity, clean, and sanitize affected areas and recommended contacting pest control for a service. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(a), citation issued

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFood handling

      Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.

      Inspector’s note: Observed plastic cups stacked on the side of the splash guard of the handwashing sink in the prep area being splashed while washing hands. Instructed relocate mentioned cups to avoid contaminating cups.

      Official wording (code 39)

      Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed a build up of roach feces surrounding the electrical box on the wall above the paper towel dispenser in the prep area. Instructed to clean and maintain wall.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • PaperworkManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no certified food manager on site while preparation of beverages was occuring at the time of the inspection. Instructed a certified food manager must be on site at all times while foods are being prepared. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012, citation issued

      Official wording (code 2)

      City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

  3. Pass

    License Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

  4. Fail

    License · Fail

    1 critical2 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: No vomit or diarrhea clean up kit on site instructed to obtain and maintain.

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

    • GeneralPests

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed live roach activity and fruit fly activity. Instructed manager to cont pest control for service.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFood handling

      Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.

      Inspector’s note: Interior of ice machine in need of cleaning to remove build up. Instructed to detail clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 39)

      Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

    • PaperworkManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: No one on site with city of chicago sanitation certificate. Instructed to obtain and maintain.

      Official wording (code 2)

      City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

  5. No Entry

    License · No Entry

    No violations

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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 11 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.