LYFE KITCHEN.

Chicago Health Dept

831 N STATE ST · OLD TOWN, CHICAGO

Last inspected 2021.

8 inspections on record since 2016 · Last inspected Mar 2021.

Last inspected Mar 2021. Records may not reflect current conditions.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

MAR 2021

INSPECTION HISTORY

MAR 29

2021

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 9 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

THE PERSON IN CHARGE DID NOT A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION LICENSE ONSITE OR POSTED, WHILE TCS FOODS; CHICKEN, SHRIMP, AE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CERTIFIED MANAGER ONSITE AT ALL TIMES WHEN TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

MUST CLEAN INTERIOR WHITE PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

Minor Other

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

MUST PROVIDE WORKING THERMOMETERS IN ALL PREP COOLERS, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

MUST LABEL ALL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITH COMMON FOOD NAMES WEHN FOOD HAS BEEN REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL PACKAGING. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

Serious Employee Hygiene

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

MUST REPAIR SLOW DRAIN IN HANDWASHING SINK IN MENS TOILET ROOM, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST CLEAN DUST ACCUMULATION FROM CEILING VENT COVERS THROUGHOUT, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST DETAIL CLEAN DRIED FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOORS IN WALK-IN COOLER/FREEZER, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MUST REPLACE BURNED OUT LIGHT IN KITCHEN HOOD, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MUST DETAIL CLEAN GREASE ACCUMULATION FROM HOOD FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

JUN 30

2020

PASS · 0 violations

JUN 15

2020

FAIL 8 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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

THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE A WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Documentation & Training

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE FOR EMPLOYEE TO FOLLOW WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Food Temperature

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE STEM THERMOMETER TO MONITOR FOOD TEMPERATURES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

MUST PROPERLY LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER.

Minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORE ON TOP OF FOOD PREPARATION TABLES. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS OB FLOOR UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND HEAVY COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NO LOGS, RECORDS ON SITE AS REQUIRED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON SITE WITHOUT THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATE.

NOV 15

2019

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 7 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

PERSON IN CHARGE NOT DEMONSTRATING KNOWLEDGE OF HEALTH CODE REQUIREMENTS

Critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

NO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE, NO CERTIFICATE POSTED WHILE PREPARING AND SERVING TCS FOODS ( CHICKEN, DELI MEAT ....) INSTRUCTED to OBTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012.

Minor Facility Condition

SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

DISPOSABLE FOOD TRAYS STORED FACING UP UNDER A DUSTY CEILING VENT, INSTRUCTED TI STORE FACE DOWN/

Minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

FOOD STRAINER NOTED WITH LOOSE WIRES, INSTRUCTED TO USE UTENSILS THAT IN GOOD REPAIR.

Minor Food Temperature

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

COOLING HOSES IN PREP COOLER WITH ACCUMULATED DIRT INSIDE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

KITCHEN FLOOR TILES MISSING GROUT, INSTRUCTED TO RE-GROUT.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR PERSON IN CHANGE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN.

FEB 11

2019

PASS 3 violations

Serious Other

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED TCS FOODS (COOKED NOODLES, CHICK PEAS,SALMON, POTATOES, BROCCOLI) HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS WITH OUT DISCARD DATE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE DISCARD DATE FOR ANY TCS FOODS HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005

Serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

OBSERVED BURGER & EGGS ON MENU. BOTH ITEMS CAN BE ORDERED UNDER COOKED. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER FOR MENU ITEMS THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDER COOKED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Facility Condition

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

OBSERVED OVER FLOWING GARBAGE AT INDOOR RECEPTACLES. RECEPTACLES AND WASTE HANDLING UNITS FOR REFUSE, RECYCLABLES, AND RETURNABLES SHALL BE KEPT COVERED.IF RECEPTACLES AND UNITS: CONTAIN FOOD RESIDUE AND AFTER THEY ARE FILLED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.

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MAR 29

2018

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 3 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS.

OBSERVED EMPLOYEE BEVERAGES STORED ON COOK LINE PREP TABLE, ABOVE OPEN CONTAINERS OF FOOD. INSTRUCTED THAT EMPLOYEES MUST NOT STORE BEVERAGES IN THE PREP AREA. THE MANAGER REMOVED THE BEVERAGES. OBSERVED EMPLOYEE USING BARE HANDS TO SCOOP BAKED, READY TO EAT, CHICK PEAS FROM COOKING SHEET TO BOWL. INSTRUCTED THAT BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOOD IS PROHIBITED. EMPLOYEE WASHED HANDS AND PUT ON CLEAN PAIR OF GLOVES AND RESUMED WORK. CRITICAL VIOLATION: 7-38-010(A)

Serious Food Storage & Handling

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

OBSERVED SEALED BOTTLES OF CHARCOAL LEMONADE FOR SALE IN FRONT DISPLAY COOLER THAT WERE MANUALLY CAPPED ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED THAT BEVERAGES MUST NOT BE MANUALLY CAPPED ON PREMISES WITHOUT PRIOR APPROVAL FROM THE CDPH. OPERATOR VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 1 LB OF JUICE WORTH $15. SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-38-005(A)

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN COOK LINE AND FRONT JUICE COUNTER WITH DEEP STAINS AND DARK GROOVES. INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. OBSERVED HEAVY FROST BUILD UP IN REACH IN FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST AND MAINTAIN.

JAN 4

2017

PASS 3 violations

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

FOUND LARGE BULK WHITE PLASTIC CONTAINERS HOLDING RICE, FLOUR, SUGAR NOT LABELED.MUST PROPERLY DATE AND LABEL ALL FOOD PRODUCTS NOT FOUND IN THEIR ORIGINAL CONTAINERS AT ALL TIMES. ALSO FOUND A MEDIUM SIZED PLASTIC CONTAINER HOLDING YOGURT NOT PROPERLY LABELED. MUST PROVIDE.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

MUST CLEAN THE HORIZONTAL INTERIOR PORTION OF THE ICE PANEL AT THE ICE MACHINE TO REMOVE SLIGHT BUILD-UP.

Minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

IN THE REAR KITCHEN PREP AREA OBSERVED DUST ACCUMULATION AROUND THE CEILING VENTS AND ALSO AT THE CEILING PANELS. MUST CLEAN AND REMOVE.

APR 28

2016

PASS · 0 violations

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