Pass

Sweatlodge/Rehydrate Water Bar & Cafe

3500-3504 N Cicero Ave, Chicago, IL 60641

Restaurant ZIP 60641 Risk 1 (High)

Passed · as of Mar 28, 2025

Sweatlodge/Rehydrate Water Bar & Cafe was last inspected on March 28, 2025 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 4 violations.

Latest inspection

March 28, 2025 · Canvass

Pass

Result: Pass

3 general1 paperwork
  • GeneralFood handling

    Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

    Inspector’s note: 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

    Official wording (code 41)

    Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

    Inspector’s note: 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.

    Official wording (code 47)

    Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

    Inspector’s note: Observed shelving units used to store plates, pans, and dry goods with accumulated grease and rust. Instructed to detail clean and maintain.

    Official wording (code 49)

    Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

  • PaperworkManagement & training

    Not all food employees had food-handler training.

    Inspector’s note: Observed multiple employees with expired food handler certificates. Instructed to update and maintain records at all times.

    Official wording (code 57)

    All food employees have food handler training

Inspection history

10 inspections on record

  1. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    1 critical2 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

      Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

      Inspector’s note: 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.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

      Inspector’s note: 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.

      Official wording (code 47)

      Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 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)

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: 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.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

  2. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

  3. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    3 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Clean the interior of the glass cooler and the interior of the deep fryer.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: 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.

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed inadequate lighting in the kitchen prep area. Management instructed to provide adequate lighting throughout the kitchen prep area.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

  4. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    2 general Show violations
    • GeneralFood handling

      In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: 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

      Official wording (code 43)

      In-use utensils: properly stored

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 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

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

  5. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

  6. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    4 critical4 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

      No one in charge was present who knew the food-safety rules.

      Inspector’s note: No person in charge on site during time of inspection. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-012. No citation issued.

      Official wording (code 1)

      Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties

    • CriticalManagement & training

      Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.

      Inspector’s note: 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.

      Official wording (code 3)

      Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

    • CriticalManagement & training

      No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.

      Inspector’s note: 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.

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

    • CriticalFacility upkeep

      Sewage or wastewater wasn’t disposed of properly.

      Inspector’s note: 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.

      Official wording (code 52)

      Sewage & waste water properly disposed

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

      Inspector’s note: Observed torn gasket at 2-door prep cooler. Must seal or replace.

      Official wording (code 47)

      Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.

      Inspector’s note: 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.

      Official wording (code 48)

      Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed cracked floor tile in front of refrigerator. Must regrout and seal.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralRepeat violation

      A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

      Inspector’s note: 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.

      Official wording (code 60)

      Previous core violation corrected

    • PaperworkManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: 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.

      Official wording (code 2)

      City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

  7. Pass

    License Re-Inspection · Pass

    1 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 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.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: Must provide proof of allergen training for all city of chicago food sanitation managers.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

  8. Fail

    License · Fail

    2 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 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.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: 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).

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: Must provide proof of allergen training for all city of chicago food sanitation managers.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

  9. Not Ready

    License · Not Ready

    No violations

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