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EAT

Lifeway Kefir Shop

1745 W Division St, Chicago, IL 60622 · Wicker Park · Restaurant · Medium risk
EAT
91/100

Strong record across 15 inspections — minor issues only

Inspections
15
12 passed
Last Inspected
2021-08-06
Pass Rate
80%
2 failures
Score
91/100
EAT
9 consecutive passes, most recently 2021-08-06
Failed 2 inspections (2014, 2013)
Employee Hygiene issues found across 4 inspections
Pest Activity issues found across 3 inspections
Issues were corrected on re-inspection
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Sanitation serious 12×
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Plumbing & Waste minor
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Employee Hygiene critical
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Pest Activity critical
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Other serious
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Documentation & Training critical
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Facility Condition minor
2021-08-06 Pass Canvass

No violations found.

2021-01-19 Pass Complaint
CRITICAL 3
critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN OR POSTER NEAR HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED A FEW BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN REAR DINING AREA. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE.

minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON VENTILATION VENT INSIDE CUSTOMER'S WASHROOMS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

2020-08-24 Pass Complaint
1
minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

ICE MAKER NOT CLEAN INSIDE, ORANGE FILM NOTED ON INTERIOR SURFACES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

2019-06-08 Pass Canvass

No violations found.

2019-05-13 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 5
critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A HEALTH EMPLOYEE POLICY AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

critical Employee Hygiene

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE FOR EMPLOYEE TO FOLLOW WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE WITH THE NECESSARY ATIMES SUCH AS MASK, GLOVES DISPOSABLE MOPS AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZER. PRIORI...

critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS NEAR HAND WASHING SINKS IN FRONT PREP AND REAR DISH DISHWASHING ARE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR INSIDE STORAGE CLOSET AND THROUGHOUT BASEMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

critical Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES THROUGHOUT BASEMENT. MUST CLEAN AND ORGANIZE AREA TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE. MUST ELEVATE ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR/AWAY FROM THE WALL.

2016-03-08 Pass Canvass
3
minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

MICROWAVE STORED ON TOP POROUS SHELF( FOAM AND WOOD) ON EAST WINDOW, NEED TO REPLACE, SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON ABSORBENT MATERIAL

minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

FLOOR TILE BETWEEEN FRONT AND REAR AREA ARE BROKEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

HOT/COLD WATER HANDLES AT TOP LOADER YOGURT MACHINE ARE LEAKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

2015-04-22 Pass Short Form Complaint
2
minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

LEAK AT FAUCET AT HANDSINK IN REAR DISH AREA. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN

2015-04-02 Pass Canvass
2
minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

LEAK AT FAUCET AT HANDSINK IN REAR DISH AREA. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN

2014-04-09 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
2
minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET ABOVE SOFT SERVE MACHINE.

minor Pest Activity

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN CLOSET FOR EASY CLEANING AND PEST CONTROL.

2014-04-02 Fail Canvass
3
serious Other

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED PER MUNICIPAL CODE OF CHICAGO FROM REPORT #1283346 ON 12-27-13 AND #1395352 ON 1-9-14. 38-FAUCET NOT MAINTAINED ABOVE TOP LOAD SOFT SERVE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE FAUCET TO SUPPLY HOT AND COLD R...

minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

REPAIR DAMAGED FAUCET ON REAR EXPOSED SINK.

minor Pest Activity

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN CLOSET FOR EASY CLEANING AND PEST CONTROL.

2014-01-09 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
1
minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

FAUCET NOT MAINTAINED ABOVE TOP LOAD SOFT SERVE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE FAUCET TO SUPPLY HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER.

2013-12-27 Fail Canvass
4
serious Sanitation

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

FOODS NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY OR SERVICE. INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE HAS BROWN AND BLACK FOREIGN SUBSTANCE THAT IS COMING INTO CONTACT WITH FRESH ICE BEING MADE AND STORED. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE UNIT TO PREVE...

serious Other

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON PREMISES WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS IS BEING PREPARED AND HANDLED-KEIFER AT 38 F. INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON PREMISES DURING ALL HOURS OF OPERATION. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012.

minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

FAUCET NOT MAINTAINED ABOVE TOP LOAD SOFT SERVE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE FAUCET TO SUPPLY HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER.

minor Sanitation

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

STOCK NOT MAINTAINED IN STORAGE CLOSET. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE SUPPLIES 6 ICNHES OR HIGHER AND AWAY FROM WALL.

2012-05-15 Pass Canvass
2
minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

Cutting boards with deep, dark grooves must be sanded/bleached or replaced.

minor Facility Condition

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MUST PROVIDE,MAINTAIN A THERMOMETER INSIDE THE 2 DOOR COOLER.

2011-05-11 Pass Canvass
1
minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules...

2010-02-18 Pass Canvass
2
minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.REPLACE WORNED-OUT CUTTING BOARDS.

minor Employee Hygiene

APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair.HAIR RESTRAINTS NOT PROVIDED.

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