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Gathers Tea Bar

1214 W Taylor St, Chicago, IL 60607

Restaurant ZIP 60607 Risk 2 (Medium)

Pass with Conditions · as of Jul 28, 2026

Gathers Tea Bar was last inspected on July 28, 2026 with a result of “Pass w/ Conditions”. Inspectors found 2 violations, 1 of them critical.

Latest inspection

July 28, 2026 · Short Form Complaint

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Result: Pass w/ Conditions

1 critical1 paperwork
  • CriticalFood handling

    Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

    Inspector’s note: Observed 2 female employees only rinsing multi use utensils at 3-compartment and placing on shelf without sanitizing. Only 1 basin filled with water , sanitizer basin empty. Instd on proper set up of 3-comparment sink to wash, rinse and sanitze multi use equipment. Citation issued 7-38-025 priority

    Official wording (code 16)

    Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

  • PaperworkManagement & training

    Not all food employees had food-handler training.

    Inspector’s note: Missing hair restraints for some food handlers. Instd to wear restraints and maintain

    Official wording (code 57)

    All food employees have food handler training

Inspection history

4 inspections on record

  1. Conditional

    Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 critical1 general Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

      Hands weren’t washed properly or when required.

      Inspector’s note: Observed poor hand hygiene practices. Observed food handler washing dishes rear prep area and then immediately began prepping food without washing hands prior to engaging in food preparation. Priority violation citation issued 7-38-010 – c.o.s.

      Official wording (code 8)

      Hands clean & properly washed

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed outside garbage dumpster overflowing with trash and lids wide open with trash above rim. Instructed to keep outside garbage area maintained at all times. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(b)

      Official wording (code 54)

      Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

  2. Pass

    License Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

  3. Fail

    License · Fail

    1 critical Show violations
    • CriticalFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no sneeze guard at the front service counter protecting the tea-espresso machine that is permanently attached to the counter. Must install a sneeze guard in said area to prevent contamination from consumers and maintain. Priority violation 7-38-005.

      Official wording (code 39)

      Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 3 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.