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Herbal Life

2802 S Kolin Ave, Chicago, IL 60623

Grocery Store ZIP 60623 Risk 2 (Medium)

Pass with Conditions · as of Dec 3, 2025

Herbal Life was last inspected on December 3, 2025 with a result of “Pass w/ Conditions”. Inspectors found 3 violations.

Latest inspection

December 3, 2025 · Canvass

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Result: Pass w/ Conditions

2 general1 paperwork
  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

    Inspector’s note: Observed no covered receptacle in restroom. Instructed person in charge to provide and maintain covered receptacle at all times.

    Official wording (code 53)

    Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

    Inspector’s note: Observed peeling paint above three compartment sink. Instructed person in charge to repair and maintain area smooth and easily cleanable.

    Official wording (code 55)

    Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  • PaperworkManagement & training

    No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.

    Inspector’s note: Observed no valid city of chicago sanitation manager certificate on site. Instructed person in charge original valid city of chicago sanitation certificate is required on site at all times tcs foods are being prepared or served. A valid certificate is required to be posted at all times. Priority foundation #7-38-012. Citation issued.

    Official wording (code 2)

    City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

Inspection history

8 inspections on record

  1. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    1 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN DINING AREA.

  2. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    2 critical6 general Show violations
    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Facilities to maintain proper temperature

      Inspector’s note: Observed no refrigeration unit on site for potentially hazardous foods (aloe concentrate) must provide a refrigerator on site and maintain at 40.0f or below.(critical 7-38-005a)

    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service

      Inspector’s note: Observed improper temperatures of potentially hazardous foods such as open and used bottles of 15 oz. Liquid regular aloe vera concentrate 63.6f,3oz. Mango aloe vera concentrate 64.7f,.5oz crandberry aloe vera concentrate 64.2f.on counter top in prep area.the label states must be refrigerated after opening.product was discarded by manager.must have cold holding foods at 40.0f or below.appx. 1.7lbs.$51.(critical 7-38-005a)

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors

      Inspector’s note: Observed evidence of appx. 25 or more rodent droppings on floor under mopsink and in toilet room on and under shelving unit .also appx."1/2-3/4" gap along bottom of front door and rear adjacent door to apartment.must remove droppings.clean and sanitize areas.rodent proof doors.recommended to have a pest control operator to service premises on or after 4/25/18.(serious 7-38-020)

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: Must clean dirt from window sills .

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace damaged floor tiles in dining area.must clean debris from floor along wall bases in prep area.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: Must scrape and paint peeling paint on wall and window ledge in dining area.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

      Inspector’s note: Must elevate articles off of floor and away from walls in mopsink closet and toiletroom.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn

      Inspector’s note: Must provide hooks to hang wet mops.

  3. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    1 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: Observed rear wall vent dusty, instructed to clean.

  4. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 general Show violations
    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      * certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served

      Inspector’s note: No city of chicago certified manager on duty while preparing potentially hazardous foods (prepares and sells protein health shakes). Instructed to enroll additional employees for food service sanitation courses. Serious violation 7-38-012.

  5. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    2 general Show violations
    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      * certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served

      Inspector’s note: No city of chicago certified manager on duty while preparing potentially hazardous foods (prepares and sells protein health shakes). Citation issued 7-38-012 serious.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters

      Inspector’s note: Toilet room door not self closing. Instd to correct same.

  6. Pass

    License Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

  7. Fail

    License · Fail

    1 critical2 general Show violations
    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Facilities to maintain proper temperature

      Inspector’s note: No refrigeration on premises, install a working refrigerator with a thermometer large enough to hold your left over/pre made shakes.

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation

      Inspector’s note: The front counter where the three blenders are set up is not enclosed or protected from possible customer contamination, install a sneeze guard along the front counter and install a door to keep patrons out of the food preparation area.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters

      Inspector’s note: The bathroom door is not self closing, install a self closing device.

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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 11 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.