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As of 2026-07-24, Matcha Theory failed its most recent City of Chicago health inspection.

Matcha Theory

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5008 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL 60625
Albany Park · Chicago Dept. of Public Health · Last inspected 2026-07-24
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Violations at most recent inspection

OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY IN THE STORAGE CLOSET AND UTILITY CLOSETS. OBSERVED APPROX. 30 MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR OF THE CLOSET AND BEHIND THE WATER HEATER IN THE UTILITY CLOSET. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL RODENT DROPPINGS FROM ALL AFFECTED AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A).
priority violation
REPLACE THE SHATTERED GLASS PANEL AT THE FRONT OF THE PASTRY DISPLAY CABINET.
core violation
OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST SHOW PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING.
core violation

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Matcha Theory health inspection FAQ

Has Matcha Theory passed its most recent Chicago health inspection?

Matcha Theory failed its most recent City of Chicago health inspection, conducted on 2026-07-24. This reflects the restaurant's current status as tracked by the Chicago Department of Public Health -- GutCheck rebuilds this page from the city's live data feed, so it updates automatically as new inspections are recorded.

What violations did Matcha Theory have at its last health inspection?

Inspectors recorded 3 violations at Matcha Theory's most recent inspection on 2026-07-24, including 1 classified as Priority or Priority Foundation. Full violation text is listed on this page below.

When was Matcha Theory last inspected by the City of Chicago?

Matcha Theory was last inspected on 2026-07-24. GutCheck's data is sourced directly from the City of Chicago's public Food Inspections feed and rebuilt on every deploy, so this date reflects the most recent inspection on file at the time you're viewing this page.

Independent service — not affiliated with the City of Chicago, Cook County, or any restaurant. Health inspection data sourced directly from the City of Chicago's public Food Inspections open-data feed (data.cityofchicago.org, dataset 4ijn-s7e5), rebuilt from the live feed on every deploy. Neighborhood is derived from ZIP code and is approximate.

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