JUN 11
2025
PASSED
1 violation1 CRITICALDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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LIFE LLC.
EAT. 81/100
3858 W MADISON ST · WEST GARFIELD PARK, CHICAGO
Last inspected June 11, 2025 · passed
6 of 8 inspections passed, with 5 critical violations on file.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
8
6 passed · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
21
includes 5 critical
RECORDS COVER
8 YEARS
since Feb 2017
INSPECTION HISTORY
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED 1/4 GAP AT BOTTOM OF EXTERIOR DOOR. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
APR 112024PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
APR 11
2024
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED GASKETS COVEREDWITH BLACK DUCT TAPE ON INTERIOR SURFACES OF 2 DOOR COOLING UNIT WITH COLD HOLD ATTACHED. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND REPAIR. MUST MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED TOASTER OVEN IN REAR PREP AREA INTERIOR SURFACES IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
MAY 22023PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
MAY 2
2023
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN UNISEX WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLE AND MAINTAIN.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE FOR CERTIFIED MANAGER. INSTRUCTED CERTIFIED MANAGER TO OBTAIN ALLERGEN TRAINING AND RETAIN CERTIFICATE ON SITE.
OCT 212020FAILED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OCT 21
2020
FAILED
4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED PEST ACTIVITY WITH APPROX. 75 MICE DROPPINGS DURING INSPECTION. THE DROPPINGS WAS NOTED NEAR THE PREP TABLE, RESTROOM, UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT AND REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CONSULT PEST CONTROL AS ADDITIONAL SERVICES ARE NEEDED TO ELIMINATE ACTIVITY PRIOR TO RE-INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
OBSERVED FACILITY WITHOUT A CHOLORINE CHEMICAL TEST KIT FOR SANITIZER OR FOR WARE WASHING AREA. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE A TEST KIT THAT ACCURATELY MEASURES THE CONCENTRATION IN MG/L OF SANITIZING SOLUTION MUST BE PROVIDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED A LEAK AT FAUCET AT HAND SINK NEAR THREE COMPARTMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED MISSING AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN THE DRY STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO CREATE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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APR 162019FAILED12 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
APR 16
2019
FAILED
12 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY/SITE WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING HANDLED,PREPARED AND SERVED SUCH AS CHICKEN, SHRIMP AND BEEF. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT A CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST BE ON DUTY AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED #7-38-012. UPON RETURN ON 4-17-19 TONYA BERRY HAD SHOW LETTER FROM MALCOLM X FOR HER CITY SANITATION CERTIFICATE.
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
PREMISES HAS NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE NEW CODE OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-010.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
**PREMISES HAS NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURES OR SUPPLIES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE NEW CODE OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-28-005.
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN HAIR RESTRAINT IN FOOD PREP AREAS AT ALL TIMES.
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INVERT TO GO CONTAINERS ON THE FRONT SERVICE COUNTER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INSIDE OF THE UPRIGHT FREEZER.
HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE
UPON RETURNING TO FINISH REPORT FROM 4-16-19 PREMISES HAS NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT ANY OF THE SINK. FOUND WATER AT 49.7F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN HOT RUNNING WATER. PRIORITY CITATION ISSUED #7-38-030(C).
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
NOTED THE TOILET ROOM DOOR SELF CLOSING DEVICE IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FLOORS NEED CLEANING AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE AND/OR SPILL.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
MUST CLEAN THE HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE DEBRIS.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
PREMISES HAS NO ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE NEW CODE OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW.
Data sourced from Chicago Dept. of Public Health. We'd love to link you straight to this restaurant's record — turns out Chicago considers that a luxury. The full dataset is what's on offer →