Rainbow Boba Tea
5160 S Pulaski Rd, Chicago 60632
Read the pairs, not the count. A failure is normally followed within days by a re-inspection, and that re-inspection is a second row here. On the timeline below they sit almost on top of each other — one bad day, two marks.
The whole record
- Pass33%
- Conditional33%
- Fail33%
- FailSep 30, 2026CanvassRisk 2 (Medium)
- 16
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Observed no chemical sanitizer on premises used to sanitize equipment and utensils. Corrected on site quaternary ammonium chemical sanitizer delivered to facility before conclusion of inspection. Instructed chemical sanitizer shall be provided and available for use during all hours of operation. Priorioty violation 7-38-005 citation issued.
- 38
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Observed opening at base of front entrance door. Instructed to seal all outer openings to prevent pest entrance.
- 38
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Observed pest control log book not maintained on premises. Observed last inspection report in log book dated 6/20/2025. Instructed retail food establishments shall contract with a licensed exterminator who shall provide insect and vermin services at the establishment at least twice a year. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(c) citation issued.
- 39
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Observed paper towel dispenser for handwashing sink in prep area installed above drainboard of three compartment sink. Instructed to relocate and reinstall paper towel dispenser so that it shall not contaminate utensils or equipment on drainboard of three compartment sink.
- 48
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Observed no quaternary ammonium test kit on premises. Corrected on site test kit that accurately measures the concentration in mg/l of quaternary ammonium sanitizing solution delivered to facility before conclusion of inspection. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005 citation issued
- 51
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Observed no cold water pressure at one compartment sink. Instructed to restore cold water pressure at one compartment sink and maintain.
- 51
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Unable to locate backflow prevention device on ice machine. Instructed to install backflow prevention device on ice machine so that it shall be located so that it may be serviced and maintained.
- 55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Observed stained and missing ceiling tiles in dry storage area and observed stained ceiling tiles in employee washroom. Instructed to replace all stained and missing ceiling tiles in facility and maintain. Observed large hole in wall in dry storage area. Instructed to smoothly repair wall in dry storage area for ease of cleanability.
- 57
All food employees have food handler training
At time of inspection facility provided no proof of food handler training for food handlers. Instructed to provide food handler certificates for all food handler
- 16
- ConditionalDec 9, 2025CanvassRisk 2 (Medium)
- 2
City of Chicago food service sanitation certificate
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.
- 16
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Observed the ice bin interior in need of cleaning. Instructed to remove ice, clean and maintain.
- 37
Food properly labeled; original container
Observed food storage containers without labels containing the common name of foods. Instructed to provide.
- 43
In-use utensils: properly stored
Observed in-use utensil stored improperly directly inside of the food containers. Instructed to store properly between usage.
- 47
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Observed food items stored in aluminum foil in the cooler/freezer. Instructed to use proper food grade storage bags and containers.
- 49
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Observed grease/food debris buildup on cooking equipment in prep areas. Instructed to clean.
- 53
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Observed missing trash receptacle with a lid in the employee washroom. Instructed to provide.
- 55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Observed water-stained ceilings tile panels in the employee washroom. Instructed to repair/replace.
- 57
All food employees have food handler training
Observed no proof of training for food handlers. Instructed to provide.
- 2
- No verdictDec 4, 2025Non-InspectionRisk 2 (Medium)
- PassOct 11, 2024LicenseRisk 2 (Medium)
- 53
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Observed toilet room door to not be self closing. Instructed person in charge to install self closing device on door.
- 55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Observed build up of residue on floor under three compartment sink. Instructed person in charge to clean and maintain.
- 53
Fails sit above the line, passes below. Every inspection the city has published for this licence.
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What it gets cited for
- 553×
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- 162×
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
- 382×
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
- 512×
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
- 572×
All food employees have food handler training
- 532×
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
- 391×
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
- 481×
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Counted across every inspection on record here. A code that keeps coming back is the more telling signal.
Source
Published by the Chicago Department of Public Health as Food Inspections, updated weekly. This page shows every row the city holds under licence 2977520 — a business that changed hands may carry history from its predecessor.