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LYFE KITCHEN

259 E ERIE ST · Chicago, IL 60611

Restaurant

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Out of Business for LYFE KITCHEN 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
2611575

Location recorded for this inspection · LYFE KITCHEN · 259 E ERIE 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
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2244050

Location recorded for this inspection · LYFE KITCHEN · 259 E ERIE ST

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

Recorded violations

  • 3

    MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 23

    PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: MUST PROVIDE PROPER LABELS FOR DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION OF REFRIGERATED, READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS HELD OVER 24HRS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED A 1/4" GAP ALONG THE BOTTOM AND SIDES OF THE SIDE AND MAIN ENTRANCE DOORS. MUST PROVIDE TIGHT FITTING SEAL AT ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT THE ENTRY OF PESTS.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED STAINS AND DEEP BLACK GROVES ON THE CUTTING BOARDS THROUGHOUT THE 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE OR RESURFACE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE WALL CAULKING BY THE DISHWASHING MACHINE IN POOR REPAIR. MUST RECAULK AND MAINTAIN.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED AN EXCESS ACCUMULATION OF GRIME AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILDUP ON THE DISHMACHINE EXHAUST VENTILATION. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2129923

Location recorded for this inspection · LYFE KITCHEN · 259 E ERIE 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: 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA CUTTING BOARD SURFACES WITH DARK PITS ALSO QB REACH IN COOLER DOOR RUBBER GASKETS RIPPED. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR CUTTING BOARDS AND DAMAGED COOLER DOOR GASKETS AT 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED SLIGHT CALCIUM BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING TILES AND CEILING VENTILATION ABOVE DISHWASH AREA. MUST CLEAN CEILING TILES AND CEILING VENTILATION COVERS.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1981781

Location recorded for this inspection · LYFE KITCHEN · 259 E ERIE 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: DAMAGED INSULATION ON WALK-IN COOLER COOLING LINE, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO PREVENT CONDENSATION.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1632487

Location recorded for this inspection · LYFE KITCHEN · 259 E ERIE ST

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

Recorded violations

  • 30

    FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: LABEL BULK FOOD ITEMS STORED ON THE 2ND FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR SURFACE OF THE ICE MACHINE, REPAIR THE SOAP DISPENSER ON THE 2ND FLOOR HAND SINK, AND REMOVE DUST ACCUMULATION ON THE FAN VENT COVER IN THE WALK-IN COOLER.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED SLOW DRAINING HAND SINK IN THE REAR PREP AREA ON THE 1ST FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SINK AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT FUTURE WASTE WATER BACKUPS.

LicensePass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
License
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1447712

Location recorded for this inspection · LYFE KITCHEN · 259 E ERIE 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: CLEAN/SANITIZE ALL COUNTER TOPS AND FOOD CONTACT SURFACES IN PREP AREA AND DINING TABLES OF ANY DUST BUILD UP.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: ALL FLOOR DRAINS NEED TO BE SEALED TO PREVENT SEEPAGE.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: SEAL OPENING INTO WALL NEXT TO SELF-SERVE WATER STATION.

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How results compare in ZIP 60611

511 of 642 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.

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Official source and data freshness

Chicago Department of Public Health via the City of Chicago Data Portal. Reference license 2279357.

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