What is Russian Tea Time's health inspection score?

Russian Tea Time has a SafeDine safety score of 94 out of 100 (Grade A). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Russian Tea Time last inspected?

Russian Tea Time was last inspected on March 30, 2026. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Russian Tea Time have?

Russian Tea Time has 9 total violations across 7 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Russian Tea Time safe to eat at?

Yes, Russian Tea Time has an excellent safety record with a score of 94/100. This indicates strong compliance with health and safety standards.

What type of cuisine does Russian Tea Time serve?

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

Official Health Record

Russian Tea Time

Name: Russian Tea Time
Address: 77 E ADAMS ST, Chicago, 60603
Rating: 94

77 E ADAMS ST, Chicago

Last Inspected: 3/30/2026

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0Excellent

American•The Loop

Ranked #65 of 865 in The LoopBetter than 17% of american restaurants

Improving

6 inspections

Last: Mar 30, 2026

high confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

33%

Clean Rate

1.5

Avg Violations

This month

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

HandwashingHigh Priority

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Temperature control

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

Cross-contamination

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Permit/documentation

Administrative or documentation issue

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

Live Data Feed

Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-6

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-3 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-2 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-1 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

+6 pts

100

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

100

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

77 E ADAMS ST, Chicago, IL 60603

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Violation Timeline

May 2022

1 inspections

2 basic

May

Aug 2023

1 inspections

1 basic

Apr 2024

1 inspections

1 high priority

1 basic

Apr

Jan 2025

1 inspections

Jul 2025

1 inspections

1 high priority

1 intermediate

2 basic

Jul

Mar 2026

1 inspections

Inspection History

6 records on file

1 Canvass Re-Inspection2 Complaint3 Canvass

Mar 26

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionLatestCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

Jul 25

Complaint InspectionPass w/ Conditions

1 High1 Med2 Basic

4 total

81/100inspection score

−19 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDWASHING SINK IN BAR. INSTRUCTED TO POST CLEARLY VISIBLE SIGNAGE THAT NOTIFIES FOOD EMPLOYEES TO WASH THEIR HANDS AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS USED BY FOOD EMPLOYEES.

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

22PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES−5
OBSERVED COLD TCS FOODS, HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES RANGING BETWEEN 46.0-60.4F. OBSERVED COLD TCS FOODS, GARLIC IN OIL(59.5F), BUTTER(53.4F), COOKED ONIONS AND CARROTS(46.0F), HALF AND HALF(55.9F) AND SLICED TOMATO(60.4F) HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE. INSTRUCTED ALL COLD TCS FOOD MUST BE HELD AT 41F OR BELOW. CORRECTED ON SITE MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED FOOD VALUED AT $2 WEIGHING 2LBS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (2)

−4 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED BOXES STORED ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT STORAGE ROOM AND BOXES STORED ON MILK CRATE IN WALK IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDED ADEQUATE SHELVING TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD AND NON FOOD ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES OFF OF FLOOR FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED RIGHT HANDWASHING SINK IN WOMEN'S WASHROOM AT IMPROPER MINIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 82.2F. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR RIGHT HANDWASHING SINK IN WOMEN'S WASHROOM, INSTRUCTED A HANDWASHING SINK SHALL BE EQUIPPED TO PROVIDE WATER AT A TEMPERATURE OF AT LEAST 100F THROUGH A MIXING VALVE OR COMBINATION FAUCET(NOTE: THERE IS ONE OTHER HANDWASHING SINK IN WOMEN'S WASHROOM AT PROPER TEMPERATURE.)

Base deductions−19 pts

Jan 25

Canvass InspectionCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

Apr 24

Canvass InspectionPass

1 High1 Basic

2 total

88/100inspection score

−12 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE PROVIDED AT THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE

Basic (1)

−2 pts

55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED WET MOPS STORED IN THE UTILITY SINK AND IN MOP BUCKETS IN THE REAR UTILITY AREA. INSTRUCTED TO HANG MOPS WHEN NOT IN USE TO ALLOW TO DRY.

Base deductions−12 pts

Aug 23

Canvass InspectionPass

1 Basic

1 total

98/100inspection score

−2 pts

Basic (1)

−2 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
Mop sink next to food storage rack with no space or a shield, Instructed to install a barrier.

Base deductions−2 pts

May 22

Complaint InspectionPass

2 Basic

2 total

96/100inspection score

−4 pts

Basic (2)

−4 pts

43IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED−2
OBSERVED ICE SCOOP LAYING ON TOP OF ICE IN BAR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE ICE SCOOP HANDLE UP ABOVE ICE TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATES MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES

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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