Pass

Matcha Theory

5008 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL 60625

Restaurant ZIP 60625 Risk 1 (High)

Passed · as of Aug 11, 2026

Matcha Theory was last inspected on August 11, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 1 violation.

Latest inspection

August 11, 2026 · License Re-Inspection

Pass

Result: Pass

1 general
  • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

    Inspector’s note: 4-501.11 replace the shattered glass panel at the front of the pastry display cabinet.

    Official wording (code 47)

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

Inspection history

2 inspections on record

  1. Fail

    License · Fail

    2 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • GeneralPests

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed evidence of rodent activity in the storage closet and utility closets. Observed approx. 30 mouse droppings on the floor of the closet and behind the water heater in the utility closet. Management instructed to clean and remove all rodent droppings from all affected areas. Additional pest control service is needed to eliminate the pest activity. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(a).

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Replace the shattered glass panel at the front of the pastry display cabinet.

      Official wording (code 47)

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

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: Observed the certified food manager without an allergen training certificate. Management instructed that all certified food managers must show proof of allergen training.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

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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.