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SWEATLODGE/REHYDRATE WATER BAR & CAFE

3500-3504 N CICERO AVE · Chicago, IL 60641

Restaurant

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass for SWEATLODGE/REHYDRATE WATER BAR & CAFE on .

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2614700

Location recorded for this inspection · SWEATLODGE/REHYDRATE WATER BAR & CAFE · 3500-3504 N CICERO AVE

Recorded violations

  • 41

    WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTH IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF EQUIPMENT & FOOD. MUST MAINTAIN

  • 47

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

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED SHELVING UNITS USED TO STORE PLATES, PANS, AND DRY GOODS WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE AND RUST. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 57

    ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: OBSERVED MULTIPLE EMPLOYEES WITH EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO UPDATE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS AT ALL TIMES.

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Inspection history

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CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2600677

Location recorded for this inspection · SWEATLODGE/REHYDRATE WATER BAR & CAFE · 3500-3504 N CICERO AVE

Recorded violations

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SINGNAGE AT THE EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS USED BY FOOD EMPLOYEES AND MAINTAIN.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED TORN/DAMAGED RUBBER GASKET ON DOOR OF 2-DOOR REFRIGERATOR IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR OR REPLACE GASKET AND MAINTAIN.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR SURFACES OF AALL COLD-HOLDING EQUIPMENT IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. (NONFOOD CONTACT SURFACES)

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED MULTIPLE CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS WITH EXPIRED ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING CERTIFICATES ONSITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO RENEW EXPIRED ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING CERTIFICATES AND MAINTAIN.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2581879

Location recorded for this inspection · SWEATLODGE/REHYDRATE WATER BAR & CAFE · 3500-3504 N CICERO AVE

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2576150

Location recorded for this inspection · SWEATLODGE/REHYDRATE WATER BAR & CAFE · 3500-3504 N CICERO AVE

Recorded violations

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE GLASS COOLER AND THE INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYER.

  • 53

    TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED AN INADEQUATE NUMBER OF USABLE RESTROOMS IN THE FACILITY. OBSERVED 1 USABLE RESTROOM ON SITE. THE SECOND RESTOOM WAS USED AS A LIQUOR STORAGE ROOM WHERE CASES OF BEER AND A LARGE BEER COOLER ARE STORED MAKING THE RESTROOM UNUSABLE. MUST PROVIDE A TOTAL OF 2 SEPARATE RESTROOMS. NO FEWER THAN THE MINIMUM AMOUNT OF RESTROOMS REQUIRED BY LAW SHALL BE PROVIDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2568634

Location recorded for this inspection · SWEATLODGE/REHYDRATE WATER BAR & CAFE · 3500-3504 N CICERO AVE

Recorded violations

  • 43

    IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED ICE SCOOP LAYING ON TOP OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO STORE ICE SCOOP IN A CLEAN AND SANITIZED CONTAINER TO PREVENT POTENTIAL CONTAMINATION

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL PREP COOLERS, FREEZERS, AND REFRIGERATORS IN THE PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2544436

Location recorded for this inspection · SWEATLODGE/REHYDRATE WATER BAR & CAFE · 3500-3504 N CICERO AVE

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
9
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2544338

Location recorded for this inspection · SWEATLODGE/REHYDRATE WATER BAR & CAFE · 3500-3504 N CICERO AVE

Recorded violations

  • 1

    PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES - Comments: NO PERSON IN CHARGE ON SITE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 2

    CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE ON SITE WITH A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED. MUST HAVE A PERSON IN CHARGE ON SITE WITH AN ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

  • 3

    MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY PROVIDED ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE VERIFICATION FOR EACH EMPLOYEE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-010.

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: OBSERVED NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP KIT AND PROCEDURE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALL NECESSARY SUPPLIES AS OUTLINED IN POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED TORN GASKET AT 2-DOOR PREP COOLER. MUST SEAL OR REPLACE.

  • 48

    WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT PROVIDED ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES TO ACCURATELY MEASURE THE CONCENTRATION OF SANITIZING SOLUTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

  • 52

    SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED - Comments: OBSERVED SEWAGE BACKUP AT FLOOR DRAIN BELOW 3-COMPARTMENT SINK WHEN WATER IS BEING DRAINED. ALSO OBSERVED LARGE WATER LEAK BELOW HAND WASHING SINK WHEN WATER IS RUNNING.MUST REPAIR ISSUE. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED. HAND SINK DRAIN PIPE WAS REATTACHED AND IS DRAINING PROPERLY AT THIS TIME HOWEVER MUST HAVE WASTE WATER BACKUP CORRECTED BY 11-19-21.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED CRACKED FLOOR TILE IN FRONT OF REFRIGERATOR. MUST REGROUT AND SEAL.

  • 60

    PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 8/24/2020, REPORT #2386404. #49-OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD UP ON SIDES OF FRYERS AND OVEN. MUST PULL EQUIPMENT AWAY FROM WALL TO CLEAN IN BETWEEN EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-090.

License Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
License Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2386404

Location recorded for this inspection · SWEATLODGE/REHYDRATE WATER BAR & CAFE · 3500-3504 N CICERO AVE

Recorded violations

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD UP ON SIDES OF FRYERS AND OVEN. MUST PULL EQUIPMENT AWAY FROM WALL TO CLEAN IN BETWEEN EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE. MUST MAINTAIN SAME.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGERS.

LicenseFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
License
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2385560

Location recorded for this inspection · SWEATLODGE/REHYDRATE WATER BAR & CAFE · 3500-3504 N CICERO AVE

Recorded violations

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD UP ON SIDES OF FRYERS AND OVEN. MUST PULL EQUIPMENT AWAY FROM WALL TO CLEAN IN BETWEEN EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE. MUST MAINTAIN SAME.

  • 53

    TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED INADEQUATE NUMBER OF RESTROOMS IN FACILITY. OBSERVED 1 RESTROOM ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE TOTAL OF 2 SEPARATE RESTROOMS. NO FEWER THAN THE MINIMUM AMOUNT OF RESTROOMS REQUIRED BY LAW SHALL BE PROVIDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C).

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGERS.

LicenseNot Ready
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Not Ready
Inspection type
License
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2385302

Location recorded for this inspection · SWEATLODGE/REHYDRATE WATER BAR & CAFE · 3500-3504 N CICERO AVE

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

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Chicago Department of Public Health via the City of Chicago Data Portal. Reference license 2718556.

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