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ORGANICLIFE

1309 W 95TH ST, CHICAGO, IL 60643 · School

Inspection summary

ORGANICLIFE has been inspected 5 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since August 30, 2023. The most recent inspection, on May 11, 2026, recorded 5 infractions.

None of the 5 inspections on record were free of infractions. In the past 12 months there was 1 inspection with 5 infractions recorded. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Handwashing and staff hygiene, Pests and Food temperature control.

Recent inspections have recorded fewer infractions than earlier ones, so the record is improving.

What these findings mean

Health authorities word their findings differently, so we group them by what they mean for your health. Higher-risk findings are the ones inspectors treat as critical, because they can directly make someone sick.

  • Handwashing and staff hygieneHigher risk

    Hands are one of the main ways germs spread, from person to person and onto food and surfaces. Inspectors look for stocked, accessible handwashing sinks, staff washing their hands when required, and sick staff being kept away from work where it matters. Gaps here can spread illness quickly.

    Recorded 4 times across 4 separate inspections, most recently on May 11, 2026. For example: ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

  • PestsHigher risk

    Signs of mice, rats, cockroaches or flies, or gaps and clutter that let them get in or hide. Pests carry bacteria and can contaminate food, supplies and surfaces, so evidence of activity is treated seriously and usually triggers a follow-up visit.

    Recorded 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on May 11, 2026. For example: INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

  • Food temperature controlHigher risk

    Inspectors check that anything that has to be kept at a set temperature, such as chilled or hot food, or equipment like sterilizers, stays in its safe range and that accurate thermometers are on hand. With food, temperature problems are one of the most common causes of food poisoning.

    Recorded 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on September 20, 2023. For example: APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED

  • Cleaning and sanitizingHigher risk

    Surfaces, dishes and tools that touch food or people must be cleaned and then sanitized or disinfected. Inspectors check sanitizer strength, dishwasher temperatures and how cleaning is done. Poor sanitizing lets germs survive from one use to the next.

    Recorded 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on September 20, 2023. For example: NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

  • Building, plumbing and upkeepLower risk

    Floors, walls and ceilings must be clean and in good repair, with working lighting, ventilation, plumbing, hot and cold water, and washrooms. These are rarely an immediate health risk on their own, but persistent problems can lead to pest or sanitation issues.

    Recorded 12 times across 4 separate inspections, most recently on May 11, 2026. For example: PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

About this data

These results come from Chicago Department of Public Health, which inspects food premises and other public facilities in this area. We republish the authority's public disclosure data and refresh it regularly; the official record is the final word.

5 inspections

  1. Canvass

    5 infractions

    • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
      • FOUND THE 1ST WASHBOWL (3 TOTAL) IN THE GIRLS TOILET ROOM BY THE CAFETERIA CLOGGED AND NOT DRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO UNCLOG AND MAINTAIN GOOD PLUMBING.
    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • FOUND THE FOLLOWING DOORS: 2, 28 AND 31 NOT RODENT/INSECT PROOFED. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT/INSECT PROOF ALL DOORS AND MAINTAIN.
    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • FOUND THE LEFT FAUCET ON THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE PREP AREA LEAKING FROM THE BASE OF THE COLD WATER KNOB. INSTRUCTED TO FIX LEAK AND MAINTAIN GOOD PLUMBING.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • FOUND BROKEN WALL TILES ON THE WALL WHERE THE FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES ARE POSTED. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BROKEN TILES AND MAINTAIN A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
    • 57. ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
      • FOUND A FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATE EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN A VALID FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE AT ALL TIMES.
  2. Canvass

    2 infractions

    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • FAUCET IN POOR REPAIR ON 1 OUT OF THE 3 SINKS IN LADIES WASHROOM INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
    • 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
      • COVERED WASTE CAN NEEDED IN UNISEX EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
  3. Canvass

    2 infractions

    • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
      • OBSERVED SOAP, PAPER TOWELS AND HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT 3 COMPLARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL ITEMS AND CONTINUE TO USE HANDSINK ONLY FOR HANDWASHING. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • LARGE CAN OPENER IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEA AND MAINTAIN.
  4. License Re-Inspection

    7 infractions

    • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
      • OBSERVED TIMED FAUCET NOT FUNCTIONING PROPERLY IN LOWER LEVEL BOYS WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR. WATER MUST RUN CONTINUOUSLY FOR AT LEAST 15 SECONDS BEFORE REACTIVATING FAUCET.
    • 35. APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED
      • OBSERVED FOOD IMPROPERLY THAWING IN PREP SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY THAW FOOD UNDER REFRIGERATION, RUNNING WATER, OR PART OF COOKING PROCESS.
    • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
      • OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON SHELVES UNDER SERVING LINE IN MAIN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • OBSERVED LOW WATER PRESSURE AT RIGHT SINK IN LOWER LEVEL WOMEN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR.
    • 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
      • OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN WASHROOM NEAR KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED OPENINGS AROUND PIPE FITTING NEAR ELECTRICAL OUTLET IN WEST SERVING AREA, OPENINGS IN WALLS AND ALONG BASEBOARDS IN DRY STORAGE AREA.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
    • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
      • OBSERVED NO MECHANICAL VENTILATION IN WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
  5. License

    8 infractions

    • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
      • OBSERVED TIMED FAUCET NOT FUNCTIONING PROPERLY IN LOWER LEVEL BOYS WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR. WATER MUST RUN CONTINUOUSLY FOR AT LEAST 15 SECONDS BEFORE REACTIVATING FAUCET.
    • 35. APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED
      • OBSERVED FOOD IMPROPERLY THAWING IN PREP SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY THAW FOOD UNDER REFRIGERATION, RUNNING WATER, OR PART OF COOKING PROCESS.
    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • OBSERVED OVER 60 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS UNDER PREP TABLE, BEHIND HOT HOLDING UNIT, COLD HOLDING UNITS, AND MILK COOLERS, ON ELECTRICAL OUTLETS AND BASE OF HOT HOLDING UNIT IN WEST CAFETERIA SERVING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED
    • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
      • OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON SHELVES UNDER SERVING LINE IN MAIN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • OBSERVED LOW WATER PRESSURE AT RIGHT SINK IN LOWER LEVEL WOMEN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR.
    • 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
      • OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN WASHROOM NEAR KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED OPENINGS AROUND PIPE FITTING NEAR ELECTRICAL OUTLET IN WEST SERVING AREA, OPENINGS IN WALLS AND ALONG BASEBOARDS IN DRY STORAGE AREA.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
    • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
      • OBSERVED NO MECHANICAL VENTILATION IN WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.

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