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LIFEWAY KEFIR SHOP

108 N STATE ST · Chicago, IL 60602

Restaurant

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Out of Business for LIFEWAY KEFIR SHOP on .

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Out of Business
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2498065

Location recorded for this inspection · LIFEWAY KEFIR SHOP · 108 N STATE ST

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

Official inspection record

Inspection history

Chicago publishes inspection reports dating back to 2010. The city changed its procedures on July 1, 2018.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2362401

Location recorded for this inspection · LIFEWAY KEFIR SHOP · 108 N STATE ST

The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.

Recorded violations

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: FOUND HANDWASHING SINK WATER TEMPERATURE AT 40 F LOCATED AT REAR DISHWASHING AREA. ALSO FOUND HANDWASHING SINK WATER TEMPERATURE LOCATED IN FRONT FOOD PREPERATION ARE AT 90 F. MUST PROVIDE HANDWASHING SINK HOT WATER TEMPERATURE OF 100 F AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED. FOUND SAID HANDWASHING SINKS AT 100F 2/18/20, WHEN RETURNED TO FACILITY TO ISSUE CITATIONS.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2304974

Location recorded for this inspection · LIFEWAY KEFIR SHOP · 108 N STATE ST

The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.

Recorded violations

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: OBSERVED FACILITY WITH A CLEAN UP POLICY AND SUPPLIES NOT LISTED ON THE WRITTEN PROCEDURE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE A COMPLETED POLICY REFLECTING THE SUPPLIES INCLUDED WITHIN WRITTEN PROCEDURE. MUST ENSURE THE AVAILABILITY OF BOTH A COMPLETED POLICY AND ALL SUPPLIES NEEDED FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND/OR DIARRHEA TO PROPERLY HANDLE BODILY FLUID SPILLS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED

  • 39

    CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED NO SPLASHGUARD BETWEEN FRONT 1-COMPARTMENT SINK AND SURROUNDING PREP AREA WHERE BLENDER CONTAINERS ARE AIR DRIED AND SMOOTHIES BOWLS ARE STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A WASHABLE SPLASHGUARD.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS FRONT PREP AREA WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE DAMAGED/STAINED CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED LOOSE DOOR HINGES TO REACH IN PREP COOLER IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED WATER LEAKING FROM THE FRONT PREP AREA HANDSINK HOT WATER NOZZLE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAK.

  • 54

    GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED GARBAGE CANS IN THE FRONT PREP AREA FULL AND UNCOVERED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIDS.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2184337

Location recorded for this inspection · LIFEWAY KEFIR SHOP · 108 N STATE ST

The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.

Recorded violations

  • 3

    MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: NO EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICY ON SITE, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. A 90 day grace period was given for all new priority and priority foundation violations. Citations will be issued on the next inspection after the 90 day grace period for these violations. (New violations are marked with an asterisk*)

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: NO VOMIT/ DIARRHEA KIT AND POLICY, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN. A 90 day grace period was given for all new priority and priority foundation violations. Citations will be issued on the next inspection after the 90 day grace period for these violations. (New violations are marked with an asterisk*)

  • 44

    UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: BLENDER PARTS NOT AIR DRIED PROPERLY, FOUND BLENDER PITCHER STORED IN STANDING WATER NEXT TO RINSE SINK, INSTRUCTED TO DRAIN PROPERLY.

  • 50

    HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: NO ALLERGEN CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE NO CERTIFICATE, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2104430

Location recorded for this inspection · LIFEWAY KEFIR SHOP · 108 N STATE ST

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED MINOR DIRT ACCUMULATION ON THE FLOOR LOCATED UNDER THE REFRIGERATION UNITS LOCATED BY THE FRONT CUSTOMER SEREVICE COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2028238

Location recorded for this inspection · LIFEWAY KEFIR SHOP · 108 N STATE ST

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1781269

Location recorded for this inspection · LIFEWAY KEFIR SHOP · 108 N STATE ST

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Reach in cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced. Caulk around 3 compartment sink, and front counter area in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: Reach in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Floors under front counter, and 3 compartment sink areas not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners0.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: Damaged ceiling tile in rear kitchen area, shall be repaired/replaced. Ceiling tiles that had food splatter, need cleaning.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1419144

Location recorded for this inspection · LIFEWAY KEFIR SHOP · 108 N STATE ST

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN JUICER MACHINE AT THE PREP COUNTER TOP.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST CLEAN WALL AT THE JUICING AREA TO REMOVE FOOD SPLASHES.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST TIGHTEN LOOSE FAUCET AT FIXTURE ABOVE THE YOGURT MACHINES.

ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1490987

Location recorded for this inspection · LIFEWAY KEFIR SHOP · 108 N STATE ST

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: CARDBOARD COVERING SHELVES INSIDE DOUBLE DOOR COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: FAUCET ABOVE ICE CREAM MAKERS LEAKING WHEN IT'S TURNED ON, INSTRUCTED MGR TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  • 42

    APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN - Comments: NO HAIR RESTRAINT FOR FOOD HANDLER WITH BEARD, INSTRUCTED TO WEAR A BEARD RESTRAINT.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1327255

Location recorded for this inspection · LIFEWAY KEFIR SHOP · 108 N STATE ST

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 31

    CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: MUST PROPERLY STORE SAMPLING SPOONS WITH THE HANDLE UP AT ALL TIMES.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET BASE AT PLUMBING FIXTURE ABOVE THE YOGURT MACHINES. MUST REPAIR ONE OF SIX HANDSINKS IN THE LADIES RESTROOM. THE LAST HANDSINK CLOSEST TO THE WALL AS YOU ENTER THE LADIES RESTROOM.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
567253

Location recorded for this inspection · LIFEWAY KEFIR SHOP · 108 N STATE ST

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

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Official source and data freshness

Chicago Department of Public Health via the City of Chicago Data Portal. Reference license 2003356.

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