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CITY-LIFE, LTD.

712 E 83RD ST · Chicago, IL 60619

Restaurant

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass for CITY-LIFE, LTD. on .

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
2608116

Location recorded for this inspection · CITY-LIFE, LTD. · 712 E 83RD ST

Recorded violations

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: REAR DOOR WITH 1/2" GAP UNDERNEATH AND IS NOT RODENT/INSECT PROOFED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A DOOR SWEEP TO SEAL GAP TO RODENT/INSECT PROOF DOOR AND MAINTAIN.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: WHITE PANEL INSIDE THE ICE MACHINE WITH A BLACK SUBSTANCE ON IT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ICE MACHINE.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: THE INTERIOR OF THE FRYERS WITH GREASE SPILLS AND DIRT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FRYERS.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FLOORS UNDER/AROUND THE FRYERS AND COOLERS IN THE KITCHEN AREA WITH FOOD, GREASE AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS.

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Inspection history

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ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
2581320

Location recorded for this inspection · CITY-LIFE, LTD. · 712 E 83RD ST

Recorded violations

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED THE REAR EXIT DOOR OPEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE A SCREEN DOOR TO PREVENT ENTRY POINT FOR PESTS.

  • 53

    TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED THE LID MISSING ON THE GARBAGE CAN IN THE WOMEN WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED HOLES AND OPENINGS INTO THE WALL AND FLOORS THROUGH OUT THE REAR AND AT THE FRONT BAR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE TO PREVENT ENTRY POINTS AND HIDING PLACES FOR PESTS.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FLOORS NEED DETAIL CLEANING THROUGH OUT TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED CLUTTER THROUGH OUT THE REAR. MUST ORGANIZE TO PREVENT HARBORAGE.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
13
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
2524001

Location recorded for this inspection · CITY-LIFE, LTD. · 712 E 83RD ST

Recorded violations

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED RAW EXPOSED WOOD ON THE WALL BEHIND THE BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PAINT OR STAIN WOOD TO MAKE EASY TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREA.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED THE DOOR TO THE KITCHEN WITH THE GLASS MISSING EXPOSING KITCHEN TO THE OPEN HALLWAY NEXT TO REAR DOOR OF THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE EASY ACCESS TO INSECTS OR PEST.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED THE HAND SINK SEPARATING FROM THE WALL IN THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE SIDES OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH AN ACCUMULATION OF DUST AND OIL. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING PEST AND INSECT HARBORING AND POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION OF FOODS BEING PREPARED.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE INSIDE OF THE REFRIGERATOR WITH A BUILD UP FOOD SPILLS AND DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR OF THE REFRIGERATOR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: UNABLE TO LOCATE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE IN REAR ROOM LABELED EMPLOYEES ONLY. INSTRUCTED TO LOCATED AND PROVIDE EVIDENCE THAT DEVICE IS THERE.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE FLOORS AND WALLS UNDER AND AROUND ALL COOKING AND NON COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH A BUILD UP OF DUST, DIRT, OIL AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE CEILING IN KITCHEN AREA OVER HAND SINK DAMAGED. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED BROKEN AND MISSING TILES THROUGHOUT FACILITY ( AT THE FRONT ENTRANCE OF THE SECOND STEP, THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE BAR CASH REGISTER SIDE, REAR BAR ENTRANCE AREA. ALSO OBSERVED THE FLOOR AREA BEHIND THE BAR NEEDS TO BE PAINTED OR STAINED TO MAKE EASY TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR ALL AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE HAND SINK IN THE MENS TOILET ROOM HANGING LOOSE FROM THE WALL. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED THE HOOD VENTILATION SYSTEM AND DEEP FRYERS WITH A BUILD UP OF OIL, DUST AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN TO AID IN PREVENTING HARBORING OF PEST AND INSECTS.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED A HEAVY BUILD UP OF DUST ON AIR VENTS THROUGHOUT FACILITY (ESPECIALLY LARGE VENT ON WALL NEAR KITCHEN ENTRANCE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND PROVIDE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
2009343

Location recorded for this inspection · CITY-LIFE, LTD. · 712 E 83RD 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 THE FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT: EXTERIOR SURFACES OF STOVE BURNERS, INTERIOR BOTTOM CABINET AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF FRYERS, INTERIOR OF REFRIGERATOR.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED SOME AREAS OF THE FLOOR IN THE FURNACE ROOM IN POOR REPAIR; SEAL HOLES IN CORNER AREAS. CLEAN FLOOR IN THE FURNACE ROOM, UNDER SINK AND COUNTER BEHIND BAR AND IN THE KITCHEN UNDER SINK AND OTHER EQUIPMENT.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST CLEAN THE VENTS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE HOODED SYSTEM IN THE KITCHEN.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: THE EXPOSED HANDSINK IN THE KITCHEN WAS NOT CLEAN; CLEAN SINK AND USE FOR HANDWASHING AS REQUIRED.

ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
1995899

Location recorded for this inspection · CITY-LIFE, LTD. · 712 E 83RD ST

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

Recorded violations

  • 18

    NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: NO LOG BOOK ON PREMISES WITH ALL NECESSARY DOCUMENTS INSIDE AS REQUIRED. MUST PROVIDE A VALID LOG BOOK WITH ALL NECESSARY DOCUMENTS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

  • 21

    * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATES POSTED FOR THE SALE OF COOKED FOOD AS REQUIRED. MUST PROVIDE/POST VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN THE FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT: EXTERIOR SURFACES OF STOVE BURNERS, INTERIOR BOTTOM CABINET AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF FRYERS, INTERIOR OF REFRIGERATOR.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED SOME AREAS OF THE FLOOR IN THE FURNACE ROOM IN POOR REPAIR; SEAL HOLES IN CORNER AREAS. CLEAN FLOOR IN THE FURNACE ROOM, UNDER SINK AND COUNTER BEHIND BAR AND IN THE KITCHEN UNDER SINK AND OTHER EQUIPMENT.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST CLEAN THE VENTS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE HOODED SYSTEM IN THE KITCHEN.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: THE EXPOSED HANDSINK IN THE KITCHEN WAS NOT CLEAN; CLEAN SINK AND USE FOR HANDWASHING AS REQUIRED.

CanvassOut of Business
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Out of Business
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
1591329

Location recorded for this inspection · CITY-LIFE, LTD. · 712 E 83RD 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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