Herbal Life
6140 S Archer Ave, Chicago, IL 60638
Restaurant ZIP 60638 Risk 2 (Medium)
Pass with Conditions · as of Dec 1, 2025
Herbal Life was last inspected on December 1, 2025 with a result of “Pass w/ Conditions”. Inspectors found 3 violations, 1 of them critical.
Latest inspection
December 1, 2025 · Canvass
Result: Pass w/ Conditions
1 critical1 general1 paperwork-
CriticalManagement & training
No one in charge was present who knew the food-safety rules.
Inspector’s note: Person in charge without city of chicago certified manager certificate. Instd to obtain certification and maintain orinal certification on site
Official wording (code 1)
Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Small cutting board with deep dark grooves. Instd to replace cutting board and maintain
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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PaperworkManagement & training
No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.
Inspector’s note: No city of chicago certified manager on site while handling tcs foods (eggs, protein shakes). Instd to have on site at all times. Citation issued 7-38-012 priority foundation
Official wording (code 2)
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspection history
3 inspections on record
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Pass
License Re-Inspection · Pass
2 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: 5-204.12: missing backflow prevention device on ice machine. Instd to install and maintain same
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: 6-201.11: raw wood surface noted above 3-compartment sink area. Instd to seal/paint same so as surface to be smooth, even, easily cleanable surface
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Fail
License · Fail
1 critical3 general Show violations
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CriticalFood temperature
Not enough equipment, or the wrong method, to cool and hold food at safe temperatures.
Inspector’s note: Missing refrigeration on site. Instd to provide refrigeration and maintain at 41f or below at all times. Priority violation 7-38-005
Official wording (code 33)
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Raw wood storage shelves in rear. Instd to seal/paint same so as to be smooth, even and easily cleanable.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Missing backflow prevention device on ice machine. Instd to install and maintain same
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Raw wood surface noted above 3-compartment sink area. Instd to seal/paint same so as surface to be smooth, even, easily cleanable surface
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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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.