What is Kung FU Tea's health inspection score?

Kung FU Tea has a SafeDine safety score of 80 out of 100 (Grade B). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Kung FU Tea last inspected?

Kung FU Tea was last inspected on May 12, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Kung FU Tea have?

Kung FU Tea has 19 total violations across 5 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Kung FU Tea safe to eat at?

Kung FU Tea has a good safety record with a score of 80/100. While there are some noted violations, overall compliance is solid.

Official Health Record

Kung FU Tea

Name: Kung FU Tea
Address: 1624 W DIVISION ST, Chicago, 60622
Rating: 80

1624 W DIVISION ST, Chicago

Last inspected 10mo ago

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0Good

Wicker Park

Ranked #266 of 579 in Wicker Park

Stable

5 inspections

Last: May 12, 2025

medium confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

20%

Clean Rate

3.8

Avg Violations

11 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

HandwashingHigh Priority

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Employee illnessHigh Priority

Sick employee handling food — illness transmission risk

Temperature control

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

SanitationHigh Priority

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-20

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-3 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-0 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-1 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-7 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

-4 pts

Latest

100% weight

100

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

How scoring works: Every restaurant starts at 100 points. Points are deducted for violations found during inspections.

Recent inspections are weighted more heavily. High priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact.

Location

1624 W DIVISION ST, Chicago, IL 60622

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Violation Timeline

Apr 2023

2 inspections

4 high priority

1 intermediate

9 basic

Apr

Apr 2024

2 inspections

2 high priority

1 basic

May 2025

1 inspections

1 high priority

1 basic

May

Inspection History

5 records on file

2 Canvass1 Canvass Re-Inspection1 License Re-Inspection1 License

May 25

Canvass InspectionLatestPass w/ Conditions

1 High1 Basic

2 total1 risk factor

83/100inspection score

−12 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
No certified food service manager on site while handling and serving TCS foods ( milk..) instructed to obtain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012.

Basic (1)

−2 pts

44UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED−2
Using cloth towels to place utensils to dry, instructed not to use cloth in drying process

Base deductions−12 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 pts

Apr 24

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

Apr 24

Canvass InspectionFail

2 High1 Basic

3 total

78/100inspection score

−22 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED 3 HAND WASHING SINKS WITH NO HAND-DRYING PROVISIONS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE HAND DRYING PROVISIONS ARE PROVIDED TO ALL HAND WASHING SINKS. MANAGER PROVIDED PAPER TOWELS TO SINKS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION CONSOLIDATED WITH PREVIOUS VIOLATION
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
HAND-WASHING SINK BLOCKED. OBSERVED SEVERAL ITEMS SUCH AS SOAP CONTAINERS, SCRUBBING PADS, SPONGES, AND DISHES STORED INSIDE 3 OF 3 HAND-WASHING SINKS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE HAND WASHING ARE USED FOR HAND-WASHING ONLY. THE MANAGER REMOVED ITEMS FROM THE HAND-WASHING SINK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (1)

−2 pts

60PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED−2
OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED WITHIN SPECIFIED TIMEFRAME. REPORT #2575043, DATED APRIL 27, 2023, INSTRUCTED THE FACILITY TO #51 INSTALL A BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT THE UTILITY SINK AND TO #57 PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES. OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE UTILITY SINK; OBSERVED 2 FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ADDRESS ALL PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.

Base deductions−22 pts

Apr 23

License Re-Inspection InspectionPass

3 Basic

3 total

94/100inspection score

−6 pts

Basic (3)

−6 pts

51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
5-204.12 OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL IN ACCORDANCE WITH ALL RELEVANT LAWS, RULES, AND REGULATIONS.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
2-102.13 OBSERVED 2 FOOD EMPLOYEES WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
2-102.13 OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT INSPECTION TIME. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

Base deductions−6 pts

Apr 23

License InspectionFail

4 High1 Med6 Basic

11 total2 risk factors

33/100inspection score

−57 pts

High Priority (4)

−40 pts

3MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTINGRisk Factor−10
OBSERVED NO VERIFIABLE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. LEFT TEMPLATE AND INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN COPIES OF EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY SIGNED BY ALL EMPLOYEES ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
5PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTSRisk Factor−10
OBSERVED NO KIT AND PROCEDURE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. LEFT ONE PAGER AND INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN PROCEDURE AND KIT CONTAINING ALL NECESSARY SUPPLIES INCLUDING A SANITIZER RATED AS EFFEECTIVE AGAINST NOROVIRUS ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDWASHING SINKS AND WASHBOWL SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
OBSERVED LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE MAINTAINING AN IMPROPER CHEMICAL SANITIZER LEVEL OF 0PPM OF CHLORINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR MACHINE SO THAT IT IS CAPABLE OF DELIVERING CHEMICAL SANITIZER AT APPROPRIATE LEVELS BETWEEN 50-100PPM OF CHLORINE. PIRORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

36THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE−5
OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON SITE DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (6)

−12 pts

48WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS−2
OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL SANITIZER TESTING DEVICES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CHEMICAL SANITIZER TESTING DEVICES FOR CHEMICALS USED IN LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL IN ACCORDANCE WITH ALL RELEVANT LAWS, RULES, AND REGULATIONS.
54GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED−2
OBSERVED NO COMMERCIAL GARBAGE CONTRACT ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO CONTRACT WITH GARBAGE SERVICE AND RECEIVE REGULAR GARBAGE PICK UP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(B). NO CITATION ISSUED.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED MECHANICAL VENTILATION IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM DOES NOT WORK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
OBSERVED 2 FOOD EMPLOYEES WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

Base deductions−57 pts

Risk factor bonus (2× +5)−10 pts

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Data source: Chicago CDPH · Official government inspection records

Grading System

85 – 100

Excellent

70 – 84

Good

Below 70

Fair

About SafeDine Scores

Scores are calculated using official government inspection data. High Priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact, followed by Intermediate and Basic violations. Community reviews can adjust the score by up to 5 points when 3+ reviews are submitted.

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