Lifeway Kefir Shop
Last inspected: Aug 6, 2021
100
Score
Lifeway Kefir Shop has been inspected 15 times since 2010. The most recent report on file is from Aug 6, 2021. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit. The file hasn't been updated since Aug 6, 2021, so take the current picture with that in mind.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near two violations per visit.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean”, showing up four times.
Lifeway Kefir Shop's latest score of 100 sits above the Chicago average of 81. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
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Inspection History
Aug 6, 2021
Routine
No violations found.
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Jan 19, 2021
Complaint
3 minor violations.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON VENTILATION VENT INSIDE CUSTOMER'S WASHROOMS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN OR POSTER NEAR HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A FEW BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN REAR DINING AREA. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE.
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Aug 24, 2020
Complaint
1 minor violation.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: ICE MAKER NOT CLEAN INSIDE, ORANGE FILM NOTED ON INTERIOR SURFACES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Jun 8, 2019
Routine
No violations found.
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May 13, 2019
Routine
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE FOR EMPLOYEE TO FOLLOW WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE WITH THE NECESSARY ATIMES SUCH AS MASK, GLOVES DISPOSABLE MOPS AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A HEALTH EMPLOYEE POLICY AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS NEAR HAND WASHING SINKS IN FRONT PREP AND REAR DISH DISHWASHING ARE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR INSIDE STORAGE CLOSET AND THROUGHOUT BASEMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES THROUGHOUT BASEMENT. MUST CLEAN AND ORGANIZE AREA TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE. MUST ELEVATE ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR/AWAY FROM THE WALL.
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Mar 8, 2016
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MICROWAVE STORED ON TOP POROUS SHELF( FOAM AND WOOD) ON EAST WINDOW, NEED TO REPLACE, SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON ABSORBENT MATERIAL
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR TILE BETWEEEN FRONT AND REAR AREA ARE BROKEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: HOT/COLD WATER HANDLES AT TOP LOADER YOGURT MACHINE ARE LEAKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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Apr 22, 2015
Complaint
2 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: LEAK AT FAUCET AT HANDSINK IN REAR DISH AREA. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN
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Apr 2, 2015
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: LEAK AT FAUCET AT HANDSINK IN REAR DISH AREA. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN
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Apr 9, 2014
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET ABOVE SOFT SERVE MACHINE.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN CLOSET FOR EASY CLEANING AND PEST CONTROL.
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Apr 2, 2014
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED PER MUNICIPAL CODE OF CHICAGO FROM REPORT #1283346 ON 12-27-13 AND #1395352 ON 1-9-14. 38-FAUCET NOT MAINTAINED ABOVE TOP LOAD SOFT SERVE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE FAUCET TO SUPPLY HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR DAMAGED FAUCET ON REAR EXPOSED SINK.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN CLOSET FOR EASY CLEANING AND PEST CONTROL.
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Jan 9, 2014
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FAUCET NOT MAINTAINED ABOVE TOP LOAD SOFT SERVE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE FAUCET TO SUPPLY HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER.
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Dec 27, 2013
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: FOODS NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY OR SERVICE. INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE HAS BROWN AND BLACK FOREIGN SUBSTANCE THAT IS COMING INTO CONTACT WITH FRESH ICE BEING MADE AND STORED. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE UNIT TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A). "HELD FOR INSPECTION" TAG PLACED ON ICE MACHINE.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON PREMISES WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS IS BEING PREPARED AND HANDLED-KEIFER AT 38 F. INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON PREMISES DURING ALL HOURS OF OPERATION. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FAUCET NOT MAINTAINED ABOVE TOP LOAD SOFT SERVE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE FAUCET TO SUPPLY HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: STOCK NOT MAINTAINED IN STORAGE CLOSET. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE SUPPLIES 6 ICNHES OR HIGHER AND AWAY FROM WALL.
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May 15, 2012
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Cutting boards with deep, dark grooves must be sanded/bleached or replaced.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE,MAINTAIN A THERMOMETER INSIDE THE 2 DOOR COOLER.
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May 11, 2011
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. MUST REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET AT REAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK
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Feb 18, 2010
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.REPLACE WORNED-OUT CUTTING BOARDS.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair.HAIR RESTRAINTS NOT PROVIDED.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Lifeway Kefir Shop last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Lifeway Kefir Shop on file is from Aug 6, 2021. The public record contains 15 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Lifeway Kefir Shop?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Lifeway Kefir Shop.
Has Lifeway Kefir Shop's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Lifeway Kefir Shop have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Lifeway Kefir Shop means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
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