Lyfe Kitchen
Last inspected: Mar 29, 2021
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Score
Public records show eight inspections at Lyfe Kitchen stretching back to 2016. Lyfe Kitchen was last inspected on Mar 29, 2021. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent. The file hasn't been updated since Mar 29, 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 five violations per visit.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean”, showing up four times.
Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Lyfe Kitchen trails the local norm. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
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Inspections
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 29, 2021
Routine
1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 9 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: THE PERSON IN CHARGE DID NOT A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION LICENSE ONSITE OR POSTED, WHILE TCS FOODS; CHICKEN, SHRIMP, AE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CERTIFIED MANAGER ONSITE AT ALL TIMES WHEN TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE BURNED OUT LIGHT IN KITCHEN HOOD, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN GREASE ACCUMULATION FROM HOOD FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN INTERIOR WHITE PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE WORKING THERMOMETERS IN ALL PREP COOLERS, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL ALL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITH COMMON FOOD NAMES WEHN FOOD HAS BEEN REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL PACKAGING. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR SLOW DRAIN IN HANDWASHING SINK IN MENS TOILET ROOM, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DUST ACCUMULATION FROM CEILING VENT COVERS THROUGHOUT, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN DRIED FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOORS IN WALK-IN COOLER/FREEZER, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Jun 30, 2020
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jun 15, 2020
Routine
3 major violations. 5 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 VOMIT AND DIARRHEA EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE STEM THERMOMETER TO MONITOR FOOD TEMPERATURES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. 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 A WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: MUST PROPERLY LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORE ON TOP OF FOOD PREPARATION TABLES. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS OB FLOOR UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND HEAVY COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NO LOGS, RECORDS ON SITE AS REQUIRED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON SITE WITHOUT THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATE.
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Nov 15, 2019
Complaint
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE, NO CERTIFICATE POSTED WHILE PREPARING AND SERVING TCS FOODS ( CHICKEN, DELI MEAT ....) INSTRUCTED to OBTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012.
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: PERSON IN CHARGE NOT DEMONSTRATING KNOWLEDGE OF HEALTH CODE REQUIREMENTS
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: DISPOSABLE FOOD TRAYS STORED FACING UP UNDER A DUSTY CEILING VENT, INSTRUCTED TI STORE FACE DOWN/
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: FOOD STRAINER NOTED WITH LOOSE WIRES, INSTRUCTED TO USE UTENSILS THAT IN GOOD REPAIR.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: COOLING HOSES IN PREP COOLER WITH ACCUMULATED DIRT INSIDE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: KITCHEN FLOOR TILES MISSING GROUT, INSTRUCTED TO RE-GROUT.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR PERSON IN CHANGE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN.
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Feb 11, 2019
Routine
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TCS FOODS (COOKED NOODLES, CHICK PEAS,SALMON, POTATOES, BROCCOLI) HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS WITH OUT DISCARD DATE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE DISCARD DATE FOR ANY TCS FOODS HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BURGER & EGGS ON MENU. BOTH ITEMS CAN BE ORDERED UNDER COOKED. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER FOR MENU ITEMS THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDER COOKED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OVER FLOWING GARBAGE AT INDOOR RECEPTACLES. RECEPTACLES AND WASTE HANDLING UNITS FOR REFUSE, RECYCLABLES, AND RETURNABLES SHALL BE KEPT COVERED.IF RECEPTACLES AND UNITS: CONTAIN FOOD RESIDUE AND AFTER THEY ARE FILLED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
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Mar 29, 2018
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Hands washed and cleaned, good hygienic practices; no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE BEVERAGES STORED ON COOK LINE PREP TABLE, ABOVE OPEN CONTAINERS OF FOOD. INSTRUCTED THAT EMPLOYEES MUST NOT STORE BEVERAGES IN THE PREP AREA. THE MANAGER REMOVED THE BEVERAGES. OBSERVED EMPLOYEE USING BARE HANDS TO SCOOP BAKED, READY TO EAT, CHICK PEAS FROM COOKING SHEET TO BOWL. INSTRUCTED THAT BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOOD IS PROHIBITED. EMPLOYEE WASHED HANDS AND PUT ON CLEAN PAIR OF GLOVES AND RESUMED WORK. CRITICAL VIOLATION: 7-38-010(A)
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SEALED BOTTLES OF CHARCOAL LEMONADE FOR SALE IN FRONT DISPLAY COOLER THAT WERE MANUALLY CAPPED ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED THAT BEVERAGES MUST NOT BE MANUALLY CAPPED ON PREMISES WITHOUT PRIOR APPROVAL FROM THE CDPH. OPERATOR VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 1 LB OF JUICE WORTH $15. SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-38-005(A)
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN COOK LINE AND FRONT JUICE COUNTER WITH DEEP STAINS AND DARK GROOVES. INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. OBSERVED HEAVY FROST BUILD UP IN REACH IN FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST AND MAINTAIN.
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Jan 4, 2017
Complaint
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: FOUND LARGE BULK WHITE PLASTIC CONTAINERS HOLDING RICE, FLOUR, SUGAR NOT LABELED.MUST PROPERLY DATE AND LABEL ALL FOOD PRODUCTS NOT FOUND IN THEIR ORIGINAL CONTAINERS AT ALL TIMES. ALSO FOUND A MEDIUM SIZED PLASTIC CONTAINER HOLDING YOGURT NOT PROPERLY LABELED. MUST PROVIDE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE HORIZONTAL INTERIOR PORTION OF THE ICE PANEL AT THE ICE MACHINE TO REMOVE SLIGHT BUILD-UP.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: IN THE REAR KITCHEN PREP AREA OBSERVED DUST ACCUMULATION AROUND THE CEILING VENTS AND ALSO AT THE CEILING PANELS. MUST CLEAN AND REMOVE.
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Apr 28, 2016
License
No violations found.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Lyfe Kitchen last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Lyfe Kitchen on file is from Mar 29, 2021. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Lyfe Kitchen?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Lyfe Kitchen.
Has Lyfe Kitchen's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Lyfe Kitchen have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Lyfe Kitchen means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
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