What is Rainbow Boba Tea's health inspection score?

Rainbow Boba Tea has a SafeDine safety score of 75 out of 100 (Grade B). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Rainbow Boba Tea last inspected?

Rainbow Boba Tea was last inspected on December 9, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Rainbow Boba Tea have?

Rainbow Boba Tea has 11 total violations across 3 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Rainbow Boba Tea safe to eat at?

Rainbow Boba Tea has a good safety record with a score of 75/100. While there are some noted violations, overall compliance is solid.

What type of cuisine does Rainbow Boba Tea serve?

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

Official Health Record

Rainbow Boba Tea

Name: Rainbow Boba Tea
Address: 5160 S PULASKI RD, Chicago, 60632
Rating: 75

5160 S PULASKI RD, Chicago

Last Inspected: 12/9/2025

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0Good

American•Chicago

Ranked #1000 of 1000 in ChicagoBetter than 17% of american restaurants

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3 inspections

Last: Dec 9, 2025

high confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

33%

Clean Rate

3.7

Avg Violations

4 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

SanitationHigh Priority

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Permit/documentationHigh Priority

Administrative or documentation issue

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

Facility condition

Building maintenance or structural issues

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-25

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-5 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-3 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-7 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

-27 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

5160 S PULASKI RD, Chicago, IL 60632

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Violation Timeline

Oct 2024

1 inspections

2 basic

Oct

Dec 2025

2 inspections

2 high priority

1 intermediate

6 basic

Inspection History

3 records on file

1 Canvass1 Non-Inspection1 License

Dec 25

Canvass InspectionLatestPass w/ Conditions

2 High1 Med6 Basic

9 total1 risk factor

58/100inspection score

−37 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON DUTY AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION WHILE TIME TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS ARE STORED, PREPARED/HANDLED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND POST. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
OBSERVED THE ICE BIN INTERIOR IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
OBSERVED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE COMMON NAME OF FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Basic (6)

−12 pts

43IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED−2
OBSERVED IN-USE UTENSIL STORED IMPROPERLY DIRECTLY INSIDE OF THE FOOD CONTAINERS. INSTRUCTED TO STORE PROPERLY BETWEEN USAGE.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED IN ALUMINUM FOIL IN THE COOLER/FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS AND CONTAINERS.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED GREASE/FOOD DEBRIS BUILDUP ON COOKING EQUIPMENT IN PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
OBSERVED MISSING TRASH RECEPTACLE WITH A LID IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED WATER-STAINED CEILINGS TILE PANELS IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
OBSERVED NO PROOF OF TRAINING FOR FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Base deductions−37 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 pts

Dec 25

Non-Inspection InspectionCleanNo Entry

No violations

100/100inspection score

Oct 24

License InspectionPass

2 Basic

2 total

96/100inspection score

−4 pts

Basic (2)

−4 pts

53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
OBSERVED TOILET ROOM DOOR TO NOT BE SELF CLOSING. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO INSTALL SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON DOOR.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED BUILD UP OF RESIDUE ON FLOOR UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−4 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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