Rehydrate Water Bar + Cafe — Chicago Sweatlodge/Rehydrate Water Bar + Cafe
Last inspected: Jul 30, 2020
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Score
Inspectors have visited Rehydrate Water Bar + Cafe — Chicago Sweatlodge/Rehydrate Water Bar + Cafe 11 times, with records going back to 2011. The most recent visit was on Jul 30, 2020. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately. Rehydrate Water Bar + Cafe — Chicago Sweatlodge/Rehydrate Water Bar + Cafe's record stops at Jul 30, 2020, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.
Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around four violations lately and about seven violations before that.
Looking across the full record, “insects, rodents, & animals not present” is the recurring theme, flagged six times.
That falls roughly in the middle of the pack for Chicago restaurants. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
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Inspection History
Jul 30, 2020
Reinspection
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINK WITHOUT PAPER TOWELS IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED MUST HAVE SANITARY MEANS TO DRY HANDS AVAILABLE AT HAND SINK AT ALL TIMES. OPERATOR SUPPLIED PAPER TOWELS AT HAND SINK DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(c). CITATION ISSUED.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 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.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGERS.
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Jul 23, 2020
Routine
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO LABELSS ON PREPPED TCS FOODS INSIDE COOLERS. MUST PROPERLY LABEL ALL PREPPED TCS FOODS WITH DISCARD DATE NO MORE THAN 7 DAY FROM PREPARATION DATE. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN SAME. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 50 MICE DROPPINGS AND URINE ON FLOOR IN REAR STORAGE AREA. DROPPING ALSO SCATTERED IN BOTTOM OF 2 DOOR COOLER IN THIS AREA. MUST REMOVE ALL URINE AND DROPPINGS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE THIS AREA. MUST ELIMINATE PEST ISSUE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 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.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGERS.
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May 16, 2019
Reinspection
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010,NO CITATION ISSUED. -
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: FOUND NO PROOF OF I.D.P.H. FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR FOOD EMPLOYEES.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND TO MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: BACK FLOW PREVENTOR HAS TO BE VISIBLY LOCATED AT WATER LINE OF ICE MAKER TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS WALLS AND CEILINGS IN ATTACHED DRY STORAGE ROOM MUST BE FINISHED AND PAINTED TO SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES AND TO MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: FOUND NO WORKING VENTILATION INSIDE THE WASH ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND HAVE A WORKING VENTILATION INSIDE WASH ROOM AND TO MAINTAIN.
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May 9, 2019
Routine
4 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 14 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010,NO CITATION ISSUED. -
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE ON THE PREMISES FOR VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A CLEAN UP PROCEDURE WITH ALL NECESSARY CLEAN-UP ITEMS ON THE PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED. - -
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCES ON INTERIOR WATER COMPONENTS OF THE ICE MAKER,DRIPPING INTO ICE, "ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION". MANAGEMENT WAS INSTRUCTED TO TURN OFF MACHINE, REMOVE ICE AND HAVE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE CLEANED AND SANITIZED AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS (SOUPS) NOT DATE MARKED TO INDICATE THE DATE IN WHICH THE FOOD MUST BE CONSUMED OR DISCARDED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DATE MARK ALL READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS HELD MORE THAN 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED. -
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: FOUND NO THERMOMETER INSIDE THE 2 DOOR COOLER LOCATED IN REAR ATTACHED DRY STORAGE ROOM.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A VISIBLE THERMOMETER IN MENTIONED COOLER.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: FOUND FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR AND REAR EXIT DOOR NOT PROTECTED,1/4 INCH MODE OF ENTRY AND BROKEN WEATHER STRIPS ON BOTTOMS OF MENTIONED DOORS.INSTRUCTED TO MAKE DOORS AND MAINTAIN TIGHT FITTING ALL ACROSS THE BOTTOMS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: CUTTING BOARDS WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. MUST REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE 1 DOOR COOLER ACROSS FROM THE DISH WASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKET AND TO MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: FOUND DUSTS AND GREASE BUILD-UP ON KITCHEN SHELVINGS AND SIDES OF COOKING EQUIPMENTS AND BOTTOM COMPARTMENT OF DEEP FRYER.INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: BACK FLOW PREVENTOR HAS TO BE VISIBLY LOCATED AT WATER LINE OF ICE MAKER TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WATER LEAK AT DRAIN PIPE OF KITCHEN HAND WASHING SINK.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING LEAK AND TO MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS WALLS AND CEILINGS IN ATTACHED DRY STORAGE ROOM MUST BE FINISHED AND PAINTED TO SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES AND TO MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: FOUND NO WORKING VENTILATION INSIDE THE WASH ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND HAVE A WORKING VENTILATION INSIDE WASH ROOM AND TO MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: FOUND NO PROOF OF I.D.P.H. FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR FOOD EMPLOYEES.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND TO MAINTAIN.
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Feb 23, 2017
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE PREP COOLER AND THE EXPOSED HAND SINK. CAULK WORN OUT WITH BLACK MOLDY LIKE SUBSTANCE ON THE SPLASH GUARD OF THE 3 COMPT SINK. MUST RE CAULK AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN IN DETAIL THE EXTERIOR SIDES OF THE DEEP FRYER, STOVE AND GRILL (WITH DUST AND GREASE ACCUMULATED AND MAINTAIN. CLEAN IN DETAIL LOWER COMPARTMENT OF THE DEEP FRYER WITH HEAVY GREASE BUILD-UP AND MAINTAIN. FAN GUARD OF THE 2 DOOR REACH IN COOLER WITH DUST BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN,REMOVE DUST AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST ELEVATE ALL SODA AND COOKING OIL 6" OFF THE FLOOR. OR PROVIDE RAISED SHELVINGS TO STORE ITEMS.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD ON THE LIGHT BULB ON THE HOOD IN THE COOK LINE AND INSIDE THE DISPLAY COOLER AND MAINTAIN.
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May 12, 2016
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Found several items (raw chicken, deli meats, etc) in coolers without labels. Instructed operator to label all prepped (potentially hazardous) foods that are held over 24 hours, with proper label including date. Must maintain.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: Found pots and pans stored upright on shelves in kitchen area. Instructed must invert all multi-use items to prevent contamination. Must maintain.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Found tin foil used as a liner on shelf in kitchen area. Instructed to remove all tin foil. All surfaces must be smooth and easily cleanable. Must maintain.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Found dust build up on duct work on ceiling. Instructed to remove, clean and sanitize. Must maintain.
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Jan 27, 2015
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: LIGHTS THROUGHOUT THE FOOD PREP AREA AND INSIDE THE TWO DOOR TALL REACH-IN COOLER MUST BE SHIELDED OR SHATTER PROOF.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: LEAK ON THE HOT HANDLE OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLER TRAINING REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. NO CERTIFICATES OR PROOF OF TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.
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May 2, 2014
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO RE CAULK AND REPAIR LOOSE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN PREP AREA.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF DISPLAY COOLER IN FRONT SERVICE AREA.---------MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN COUNTER TOP WITH EXCESSIVE DUST UNDERNEATH ICE/WATER MACHINE (NEXT TO 2 COMPARTMENT SINK).
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE BROKEN FLOOR TILE IN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST LEVEL.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED HOSE CONNECTED INTO 2 COMPARTMENT FAUCET. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE OR PROVIDE BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE OR VACUUM BREAKER.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE AND ACCURATE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.
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Jul 17, 2013
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER NOT MAINTAINED,WITH FRESH GREASE DRIPPING AROUND THE RIM OF THE LID AND WITH DRIED GREASE ON THE LID. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN. SURROUNDING AREA OF THE OUTSIDE DUMPSTER AND GREASE CONTAINER NOT MAINTAINED. WITH DEBRIS ALL OVER THE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS 7-38-020. MANAGER ASKED ONE OF HIS EMPLOYEE TO CLEAN THE OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER AND OUTSIDE SURROUNDING AREA. DURING INSPECTION. GREASE CONTAINER AND SURROUNDING AREA ARE NOW CLEAN AND MAINTAINED.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: ALL CLEAN MULTI USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES,POTS AND PANS MUST BE STORED UPSIDE DOWN/INVERTED TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE MOP SINK AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: LIGHT BULB ON THE DISPLAY COOLER MUST BE SHIELDED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD AND END CAPS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A BACK FLOW PREVENTIVE DEVICE ON THE MOP SINK FAUCET OR REMOVE THE THREAD ON THE FAUCET.
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Nov 29, 2012
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Found food items not properly dated/labeled in coolers, must date and label food items in coolers.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Non food contact surfaces of cooking equipment, cooler shelving/racks not clean, need cleaning, non food contact surfaces of ice machine not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floors under heavy equipment, ice machine not clean, needs detailed cleaning(corners).
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Exhaust canopy in kitchen prep are needs cleaning, exhaust vents(ventilation) in bathroom needs cleaning.
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Jun 15, 2011
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. WET FLOOR IN THE PREP AREA ,MUST KEEP DRY AT ALL TIMES
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER IN 1 PREP COOLER
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination. ICE SCOOP MUST BE STORED IN A SANITIZED CONTAINER
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Rehydrate Water Bar + Cafe — Chicago Sweatlodge/Rehydrate Water Bar + Cafe last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Rehydrate Water Bar + Cafe — Chicago Sweatlodge/Rehydrate Water Bar + Cafe on file is from Jul 30, 2020. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Rehydrate Water Bar + Cafe — Chicago Sweatlodge/Rehydrate Water Bar + Cafe?
Across the inspection record, “insects, rodents, & animals not present” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Rehydrate Water Bar + Cafe — Chicago Sweatlodge/Rehydrate Water Bar + Cafe.
Has Rehydrate Water Bar + Cafe — Chicago Sweatlodge/Rehydrate Water Bar + Cafe's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Rehydrate Water Bar + Cafe — Chicago Sweatlodge/Rehydrate Water Bar + Cafe have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Rehydrate Water Bar + Cafe — Chicago Sweatlodge/Rehydrate Water Bar + Cafe 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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