What is Flamingo Tea's health inspection score?

Flamingo Tea has a SafeDine safety score of 53 out of 100 (Grade C). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Flamingo Tea last inspected?

Flamingo Tea was last inspected on June 20, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Flamingo Tea have?

Flamingo Tea has 12 total violations across 2 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Flamingo Tea safe to eat at?

Flamingo Tea has a safety score of 53/100, which suggests room for improvement. Review the detailed inspection history on SafeDine for more information.

What type of cuisine does Flamingo Tea serve?

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

Official Health Record

Flamingo Tea

Name: Flamingo Tea
Address: 843 1/2 W BELMONT AVE, Chicago, 60657
Rating: 53

843 1/2 W BELMONT AVE, Chicago

Last inspected 9mo ago

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0Fair

American•Lakeview

Ranked #780 of 979 in LakeviewBetter than 17% of american restaurants

Declining

2 inspections

Last: Jun 20, 2025

medium confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

50%

Clean Rate

Avg Violations

10 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

HandwashingHigh Priority

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Pest issuesHigh Priority

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Facility condition

Building maintenance or structural issues

Permit/documentationHigh Priority

Administrative or documentation issue

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-47

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-7 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-0 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-12 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-7 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

-58 pts

Latest

100% weight

100

2nd

60% 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

843 1/2 W BELMONT AVE, Chicago, IL 60657

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Inspection History

2 records on file

1 Canvass1 License

Jun 25

Canvass InspectionLatestPass w/ Conditions

3 High9 Basic

12 total2 risk factors

42/100inspection score

−48 pts

High Priority (3)

−30 pts

1PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIESRisk Factor−10
NO PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
FOUND NO INDIVIDUAL WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES WHILE HANDLING TCS FOODS. (HANDLES CHICKEN, DAIRY, ETC.) PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION, 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED. MUST PROVIDE CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE DURING HOURS OF OPERATION. MANAGER ARRIVED ON SITE AT 1:00PM AT END OF INSPECTION.
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED THE ONLY HAND SINK IN THE REAR PREPARATION AREA IN THE MAIN KITCHEN AND DISH AREA TO BE BLOCKED WITH A LARGE WHITE PLASTIC BIN, NOT ALLOWING FOR USE OF THE HAND SINK. OBSERVED THE ONLY HAND SINK IN THE BASEMENT PREPARATION AREA TO BE BLOCKED WITH VARIOUS METAL TRAYS, UTENSILS, AND PLASTIC LIDS, STACKED HIGH AND NOT ALLOWING FOR USE OF THE HAND SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT HAND SINK MAY ONLY BE USED FOR HAND WASHING, AND MUST BE MAINTAINED ACCESSIBLE FOR USE BY EMPLOYEES AT ALL TIMES. EMPLOYEE REMOVED UTENSILS AND UNBLOCKED BOTH HAND SINKS BY END OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION, 7-38-030(c). CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (9)

−18 pts

45SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED−2
OBSERED VARIOUS BOXES OF SINGLE SERVICE ITEMS, CUPS, AND CONTAINERS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE DRY STORAGE AREA IN THE BASEMENT NEXT TO THE STAIRS AND ON THE SIDE OF THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL SINGLE SERVICE ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED THE SIDE OF THE OVERHEAD EXHAUST AND THE UNDERSIDE OF THE OVERHEAD EXHAUST SYSTEM TO HAVE A PROTECTIVE PLASTIC LAYER THAT IS TEARING AND DISCOLORED DUE TO GREASE BUILD UP AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE ON THE OVERHEAD EXHAUST SYSTEM.
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
OBSERVED THE BATHROOM DOOR OF THE FIRST BATHROOM/UNISEX BATHROOM TO NOT BE SELF CLOSING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SELF CLOSING MECHANISM/PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING BATHROOM DOOR.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED A SOILED MOP STORED IN THE FIRST FLOOR MOP SINK ON TOP OF MATS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE ALL MOPS TO ALLOW FOR DRYING IN BETWEEN USE.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED THE TOP OF THE DOOR FRAME OF THE FIRST BATHROOM TO BE TORN OFF THE FRAME AND SITTING ON THE FLOOR IN THE CORNER. INSTRUCTED TO SERVICE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD REPAIR.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED THE AREA/COVE IN WALL CONTAINING THE WATER METER IN THE BASEMENT ENTRANCE/HALL TO THE DRY STORAGE TO BE EXPOSED, WITH VARIOUS STUDS AND PIECES OF WOOD EXPOSED, CREATING A LARGE WALL CAVITIY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AN APPROPRIATE COVER/ENCLOSE ALL WALLS.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED TWO (2) LIGHTS IN THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA BEHIND THE STAIRS AND IN FRONT OF THE OFFICE TO NOT BE SHIELDED/HAVE A PROTECTIVE SHIELDING OVER LIGHT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE PROTECTIVE SHIELDING FOR LIGHTS IN ALL STORAGE AREAS AND PREP AREAS.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
OBSERVED MISSING FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ONE OF TWO EMPLOYEES WORKING IN KITCHEN AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL EMPLOYEES COMPLETE AND MAINTIAN FOOD HANDLER TRAINING, AND ALL NEW EMPLOYEES COMPLETE WITHIN 30 DAYS OF HIRE.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTURCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT EACH CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST MAINTAIN ALLERGEN TRAINING.

Base deductions−48 pts

Risk factor bonus (2× +5)−10 pts

Jul 24

License InspectionCleanPass

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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