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CHIYA CHAI CAFE

79 E MADISON ST, CHICAGO, IL, 60602

Health Inspection: okay

Official health department data. Inspected 2026-06-15; refreshed 2026-10-13. May lag the official record. Check the official source

9 findings at the latest imported inspection (2026-06-15), classified as noncritical violations. These dated findings do not mean the establishment failed overall or that issues remain unresolved.

Inspection history and recorded findings

2026-06-15: Canvass

Pass w/ Conditions

  • Not Critical: CHI-45 — SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED PLASTIC WEAR LAYING DOWN IN TRAY FOR SELF SERVICE MUST STORE WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSITION.
  • Not Critical: CHI-1 — PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES - Comments: PIC DOESN'T HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)(COS)
  • Not Critical: CHI-2 — CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (MILK,SAMOSA,ETC)MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. FOOD MANAGER ARRIVED ON SITE AT 12:20 P.M.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)(COS)(CITATION ISSUED)
  • Not Critical: CHI-5 — PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE AND ITEMS FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)
  • Not Critical: CHI-38 — INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED A GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF REAR DOOR MUST MAKE TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT INSECT ENTRY.
  • Not Critical: CHI-39 — CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED BOXED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS STORED ON FLOOR OF 2ND FL. STORAGE AREA AND MILK STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER MUST ELEVATE AND STORE OFF OF FLOOR TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
  • Not Critical: CHI-47 — FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST ELIMINATE CRATES USED FOR PAPER GOODS STORAGE IN PREP AREA AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING UNITS AND CARDBOARD FROM LID OF GREASE TRAP AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.
  • Not Critical: CHI-57 — ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
  • Not Critical: CHI-58 — ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

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