What is Tea Monster's health inspection score?

Tea Monster has a SafeDine safety score of 86 out of 100 (Grade A). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Tea Monster last inspected?

Tea Monster was last inspected on January 14, 2026. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Tea Monster have?

Tea Monster has 14 total violations across 5 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Tea Monster safe to eat at?

Yes, Tea Monster has an excellent safety record with a score of 86/100. This indicates strong compliance with health and safety standards.

What type of cuisine does Tea Monster serve?

Tea Monster serves American cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Tea Monster

Name: Tea Monster
Address: 108 N STATE ST, Chicago, 60602
Rating: 86

108 N STATE ST, Chicago

Last Inspected: 1/14/2026

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0Excellent

American•The Loop

Ranked #195 of 865 in The LoopBetter than 17% of american restaurants

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5 inspections

Last: Jan 14, 2026

high confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

20%

Clean Rate

2.8

Avg Violations

3 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Cross-contamination

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

SanitationHigh Priority

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Facility condition

Building maintenance or structural issues

Permit/documentation

Administrative or documentation issue

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

Live Data Feed

Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-14

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-3 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-10 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

-11 pts

Latest

100% weight

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

108 N STATE ST, Chicago, IL 60602

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Violation Timeline

Nov 2023

1 inspections

Nov

Dec 2023

1 inspections

1 high priority

2 basic

Jun 2024

1 inspections

1 basic

Jun

Jan 2025

1 inspections

2 basic

Jan 2026

1 inspections

1 intermediate

7 basic

Jan

Inspection History

5 records on file

3 Canvass2 License

Jan 26

Canvass InspectionLatestPass

1 Med7 Basic

8 total

81/100inspection score

−19 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.

Basic (7)

−14 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
MUST ELEVATE FOOD AND PAPER PRODUCTS FROM FLOOR SIX INCHES TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON 1- DOOR PREP COOLER IN FRONT PREP AREA.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN CUTTING BOARD AT PREP COOLER TOPSIDE.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP AND SPLATTER FROM COUNTER TOPS SHELVING UNITS AT SERVICE & FOOD COUNTER,PREP COOLERS,LID OF GREASE TRAP.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
MUST SEAL HOLES IN CEILING IN REAR PREP AREA.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−19 pts

Jan 25

Canvass InspectionPass

2 Basic

2 total

96/100inspection score

−4 pts

Basic (2)

−4 pts

43IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED−2
OBSERVED ICE SCOOP STORED WITH THE HANDLE INSIDE OF ICE IN ICE BIN. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO STORE ICE SCOOP WITH THE HANDLE UP AND OUT OF THE FOOD ITEM TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED WET MOPS STORED IN THE BUCKET IN THE REAR UTILITY AREA. INSTRUCTED TO HANG MOPS TO ALLOW TO DRY WHEN NOT IN USE.

Base deductions−4 pts

Jun 24

Canvass InspectionPass

1 Basic

1 total

98/100inspection score

−2 pts

Basic (1)

−2 pts

55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED IN THE REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA. MUST REMOVE ALL EQUIPMENT THAT IS UNNECESSARY TO THE OPERATION, DETAIL CLEAN AREA, AND ORGANIZE ALL REMAINING ARTICLES AND STORE THEM ON SHELVING 6" OFF THE FLOOR TO PROVIDE FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.

Base deductions−2 pts

Dec 23

License InspectionPass

1 High2 Basic

3 total

86/100inspection score

−14 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
4-602.11 OBSERVED A STAINED CUTTING BOARD WITH DARK GROOVES ATTACHED TO THE SMALL PREP COOLER IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. OBSERVED BROWNISH SPOTS ON THE SIDE WALLS OF THE INTERIOR ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL OR REPLACE.

Basic (2)

−4 pts

51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
5-204.12 UNABLE TO LOCATE THE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO LOCATE OR PROVIDE.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
6-304.11 OBSERVED NO MECHANICAL VENTILATION AVAILABLE FOR THE ELECTRICAL BURNERS AND ELECTRICAL OVEN LOCATED IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE OR REMOVE SAID COOKING EQUIPMENT.

Base deductions−14 pts

Nov 23

License InspectionCleanNot Ready

No violations

100/100inspection score

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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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