Life
Last inspected: Jun 11, 2025
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Score
Inspectors have visited Life eight times, with records going back to 2017. The latest inspection on file is from Jun 11, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near two violations each time.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “insects, rodents, & animals not present”, showing up two times.
Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Life is doing better than most peers. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jun 11, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 1/4 GAP AT BOTTOM OF EXTERIOR DOOR. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Apr 11, 2024
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GASKETS COVEREDWITH BLACK DUCT TAPE ON INTERIOR SURFACES OF 2 DOOR COOLING UNIT WITH COLD HOLD ATTACHED. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND REPAIR. MUST MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TOASTER OVEN IN REAR PREP AREA INTERIOR SURFACES IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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May 2, 2023
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN UNISEX WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLE AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE FOR CERTIFIED MANAGER. INSTRUCTED CERTIFIED MANAGER TO OBTAIN ALLERGEN TRAINING AND RETAIN CERTIFICATE ON SITE.
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Oct 28, 2020
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Oct 21, 2020
Routine
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PEST ACTIVITY WITH APPROX. 75 MICE DROPPINGS DURING INSPECTION. THE DROPPINGS WAS NOTED NEAR THE PREP TABLE, RESTROOM, UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT AND REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CONSULT PEST CONTROL AS ADDITIONAL SERVICES ARE NEEDED TO ELIMINATE ACTIVITY PRIOR TO RE-INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FACILITY WITHOUT A CHOLORINE CHEMICAL TEST KIT FOR SANITIZER OR FOR WARE WASHING AREA. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE A TEST KIT THAT ACCURATELY MEASURES THE CONCENTRATION IN MG/L OF SANITIZING SOLUTION MUST BE PROVIDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN THE DRY STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO CREATE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A LEAK AT FAUCET AT HAND SINK NEAR THREE COMPARTMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR.
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Apr 22, 2019
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Apr 16, 2019
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure
Inspector notes: UPON RETURNING TO FINISH REPORT FROM 4-16-19 PREMISES HAS NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT ANY OF THE SINK. FOUND WATER AT 49.7F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN HOT RUNNING WATER. PRIORITY CITATION ISSUED #7-38-030(C).
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: PREMISES HAS NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE NEW CODE OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-010.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: **PREMISES HAS NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURES OR SUPPLIES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE NEW CODE OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-28-005.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY/SITE WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING HANDLED,PREPARED AND SERVED SUCH AS CHICKEN, SHRIMP AND BEEF. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT A CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST BE ON DUTY AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED #7-38-012. UPON RETURN ON 4-17-19 TONYA BERRY HAD SHOW LETTER FROM MALCOLM X FOR HER CITY SANITATION CERTIFICATE.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN HAIR RESTRAINT IN FOOD PREP AREAS AT ALL TIMES.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INVERT TO GO CONTAINERS ON THE FRONT SERVICE COUNTER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INSIDE OF THE UPRIGHT FREEZER.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: NOTED THE TOILET ROOM DOOR SELF CLOSING DEVICE IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED CLEANING AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE AND/OR SPILL.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE DEBRIS.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: PREMISES HAS NO ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE NEW CODE OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW.
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Feb 21, 2017
License
No violations found.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Life last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Life on file is from Jun 11, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Life?
Across the inspection record, “insects, rodents, & animals not present” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Life.
Has Life's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Life have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Life means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Life inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Life is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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