Sweatlodge/Rehydrate Water Bar & Cafe
Last inspected: Mar 28, 2025
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Score
Sweatlodge/Rehydrate Water Bar & Cafe has been inspected nine times since 2020. The newest entry in the record is dated Mar 28, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around two violations each.
“Non-food/food contact surfaces clean” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing six times across the record.
Sweatlodge/Rehydrate Water Bar & Cafe scores about where you'd expect for a Chicago restaurant. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
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Inspections
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 28, 2025
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: 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
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 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.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SHELVING UNITS USED TO STORE PLATES, PANS, AND DRY GOODS WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE AND RUST. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MULTIPLE EMPLOYEES WITH EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO UPDATE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS AT ALL TIMES.
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Aug 26, 2024
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 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.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 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.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 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)
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: 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.
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Sep 18, 2023
Reinspection
No violations found.
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May 18, 2023
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: 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.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE GLASS COOLER AND THE INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYER.
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Dec 16, 2022
Routine
2 minor violations.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: 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
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 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
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Nov 19, 2021
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Nov 17, 2021
Routine
1 critical violation. 6 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Sewage & waste water properly disposed
Inspector notes: 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.
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: NO PERSON IN CHARGE ON SITE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: 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.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: 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.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 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.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 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.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: 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.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TORN GASKET AT 2-DOOR PREP COOLER. MUST SEAL OR REPLACE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CRACKED FLOOR TILE IN FRONT OF REFRIGERATOR. MUST REGROUT AND SEAL.
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Aug 24, 2020
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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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 30, 2020
License
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: 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).
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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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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Sweatlodge/Rehydrate Water Bar & Cafe last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Sweatlodge/Rehydrate Water Bar & Cafe on file is from Mar 28, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Sweatlodge/Rehydrate Water Bar & Cafe?
Across the inspection record, “non-food/food contact surfaces clean” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Sweatlodge/Rehydrate Water Bar & Cafe.
Has Sweatlodge/Rehydrate Water Bar & Cafe's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Sweatlodge/Rehydrate Water Bar & Cafe have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at 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.
How often is Sweatlodge/Rehydrate Water Bar & Cafe inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Sweatlodge/Rehydrate Water Bar & Cafe is inspected around two times per year on average.
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