LIFEWAY KEFIR SHOP

Address: 108 N STATE ST , CHICAGO, IL 60602, Chicago, IL

Latest Inspection: Pass on Oct 28, 2025

Facility Details

• Facility Type: Restaurant
• Risk: Risk 1 (High)
• Status: Independent

Inspection History (52 inspections)

• Pass — Tue Oct 28 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-101.19: OBSERVED ESPRESSO MACHINE STORED ON FLOOR IN REAR DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTUCTED TO PROVIDE ADE
• Fail — Tue Oct 21 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 1. PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES - Comments: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSER
• Pass — Fri Feb 02 2024 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) ()
• Fail — Thu Dec 28 2023 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 6-501.111 OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF LIVE INSECT ACTIVITY ON SITE. OBSERVED ABOUT 40 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON THE CEILING AND WALL IN THE REAR BY THE UTILI
• Pass w/ Conditions — Tue Oct 17 2023 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 1. PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES | 2. CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: No certified food service manager on site while handling a
• Pass w/ Conditions — Wed Aug 17 2022 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 2. CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: FOUND NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED ON SITE WHILE TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY F
• Out of Business — Mon Jan 24 2022 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) ()
• Pass w/ Conditions — Mon Jan 24 2022 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 2. CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE NOR A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON SITE WHIL
• Out of Business — Mon Jan 24 2022 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) ()
• Pass — Mon Nov 29 2021 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) ()
• Pass w/ Conditions — Mon Nov 22 2021 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 22. PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: FOUND 3 LBS OF COOKED SOUS VIDE EGGS AND 4 LBS OF COOKED SAUSAGE PATTIES AT 64.4F, FOOD LEFT AT ROOM TEMPERATURE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO KEEP TCS FOODS
• Pass — Mon Apr 19 2021 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 37. FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: BULK FOOD CONTAINER NOT PROPERLY LABELED, INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.
• Out of Business — Thu Apr 08 2021 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) ()
• Pass w/ Conditions — Tue Apr 06 2021 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 2. CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: NO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE, NO VALID CERTIFICATE IN FACILITY. CAFE STEAM MILK ON SITE FOR FLAVORED COFFEES. INSTRUCTED
• Pass w/ Conditions — Tue Feb 25 2020 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 50. HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE - Comments: FOUND NO HOT WATER ON SITE. FOUND WATER TEMPERATURE RANGING FROM 91F - 92F AT THE FOLLOWING AREAS: 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, DISH AREA HAND WASH
• Pass w/ Conditions — Fri Feb 14 2020 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: FOUND HANDWASHING SINK WATER TEMPERATURE AT 40 F LOCATED AT REAR DISHWASHING AREA. ALSO FOUND HANDWASHING SINK WATER TEMPERA
• Pass — Wed Feb 05 2020 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 57. ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: FOUND FOOD HANDLER WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.
• Pass — Fri Oct 18 2019 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) ()
• Not Ready — Wed Oct 09 2019 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) ()
• Pass w/ Conditions — Tue Aug 20 2019 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: OBSERVED FACILITY WITH A CLEAN UP POLICY AND SUPPLIES NOT LISTED ON THE WRITTEN PROCEDURE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE A CO

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