AUG 6
2021
PASS · 0 violations
LIFEWAY KEFIR SHOP.
Chicago Health Dept
1745 W DIVISION ST · WICKER PARK, CHICAGO
Last inspected 2021.
15 inspections on record since 2010 · Last inspected Aug 2021.
Last inspected Aug 2021. Records may not reflect current conditions.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
15
VIOLATIONS
31
total on record
LAST INSPECTED
AUG 2021
INSPECTION HISTORY
JAN 19
2021
PASS 3 violations 1 CRITICAL
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.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED A FEW BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN REAR DINING AREA. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON VENTILATION VENT INSIDE CUSTOMER'S WASHROOMS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
AUG 24
2020
PASS 1 violation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
ICE MAKER NOT CLEAN INSIDE, ORANGE FILM NOTED ON INTERIOR SURFACES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
JUN 8
2019
PASS · 0 violations
MAY 13
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 5 violations 4 CRITICAL
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.
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. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR INSIDE STORAGE CLOSET AND THROUGHOUT BASEMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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.
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MAR 8
2016
PASS 3 violations
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
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.
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.
APR 22
2015
PASS 2 violations
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.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
LEAK AT FAUCET AT HANDSINK IN REAR DISH AREA. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN
APR 2
2015
PASS 2 violations
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.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
LEAK AT FAUCET AT HANDSINK IN REAR DISH AREA. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN
APR 9
2014
PASS 2 violations
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET ABOVE SOFT SERVE MACHINE.
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.
APR 2
2014
FAIL 3 violations
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 RUNNING WATER. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
REPAIR DAMAGED FAUCET ON REAR EXPOSED SINK.
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.
JAN 9
2014
PASS 1 violation
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.
DEC 27
2013
FAIL 4 violations
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 PREVENT CONTAMINATION. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A). "HELD FOR INSPECTION" TAG PLACED ON ICE MACHINE.
* 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.
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.
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.
MAY 15
2012
PASS 2 violations
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
Cutting boards with deep, dark grooves must be sanded/bleached or replaced.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
MUST PROVIDE,MAINTAIN A THERMOMETER INSIDE THE 2 DOOR COOLER.
MAY 11
2011
PASS 1 violation
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 and Regulations of the Board of Health. MUST REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET AT REAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK
FEB 18
2010
PASS 2 violations
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.
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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