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BETHEL NEW LIFE, INC.

4950 W THOMAS ST
CHICAGO, IL 60651
11
Total Inspections
9.1%
Pass Rate
9
Failures

Inspection History

Jan 29, 2025

Result: Fail
6 violations
Key Violations:
|DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED LIGHTBULB OUT IN THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.;;2|CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER WITHOUT ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE. A VOIDED PHOTOCOPY OF CERTIFICATE POSTED IN THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO POST ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE AND MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT DURING OPERATING HOURS WHILE TCS FOODS ARE STORED, PREPARED AND/OR SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.;;39|CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED IMPROPER STORAGE OF BEVERAGES ON THE FLOOR IN THE DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO STORE PROPERLY, AT LEAST 6 INCHES FROM THE FLOOR.;;41|WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: OBSERVED IMPROPER STORAGE OF WIPING CLOTHS ON THE COUNTER AND FOOD PREPARATION TABLE IN THE KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED TO STORE PROPERLY IN BUCKET WITH SANIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USAGE.;;56|ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING;;58|ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE POSTED FOR CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Dec 30, 2024

Result: Fail
3 violations
Key Violations:
|DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED NO LIGHTBULB COVERINGS/SHIELDING ON LIGHTBULBS IN THE DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.;;56|ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING;;58|ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WITH ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.

Nov 7, 2024

Result: Fail
5 violations
Key Violations:
|DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED NO LIGHTBULB COVERINGS/SHIELDING ON LIGHTBULBS IN THE DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.;;10|ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT 74.5F AT THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C);;2|CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WITH A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION WHILE TCS FOOD ARE STORED/SERVED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE AND HAVE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.;;56|ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING;;58|ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WITH ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.

Nov 1, 2024

Result: Fail
13 violations
Key Violations:
|DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED NO LIGHTBULB COVERINGS/SHIELDING ON LIGHTBULBS IN THE DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.;;|INVERT ALL SERVING UTENSILS IN DINING AREA TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION.;;10|ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT 74.5F AT THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C);;10|ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO PAPERTOWELS AT THE HANDWASHING SINKS IN THE FOOD PRPEARTION AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CONSOLIDATED WITH ABOVE CITATION. CITATION ISSUED.;;10|ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO SOAP AT HANDWASHING SINK #1 IN THE FOOD PREPARATION AREA IN THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.;;16|FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND SURROUNDING SURFACE SOILED WITH PINK AND BLACK SUBSTANCE. ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO TOSS OUT/DISPOSE OF ICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.;;2|CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WITH A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION WHILE TCS FOOD ARE STORED/SERVED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE AND HAVE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.;;43|IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED SERVING UTENSILS IN THE DINING AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO STORE PROPERLY;;55|PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE ICE ACCUMULATION AT THE ENTRANCE OF WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE AND MAINTAIN.;;55|PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED MOP BEING STORED/DRYING IMPROPERLY. INSTRUCTED TO STORE/DRY PROPERLY.;;56|ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING;;58|ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WITH ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.;;61|SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC - Comments: OBSERVED NO PREVIOUS INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY POSTED ON SITE FROM REPORT #2569642, DATED 1/13/23. INSTRUCTED TO POST NEW SUMMARY REPORT GIVEN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-010(B). CITATION ISSUED.

Jan 26, 2024

Result: No Entry
0 violations

Jan 13, 2023

Result: Fail
4 violations
Key Violations:
43|IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED ICE SCOOP LAYING ON TOP OF TRAY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE ICE SCOOP HANDLE UP ABOVE ICE TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.;;49|NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED AN EXCESS OF DIRT ENCRUSTED ONTO THE FLOOR OF THE WALK IN COOLER. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN;;49|NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATED DUST ON THE CONDENSOR IN THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.;;55|PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED SOILED MOP HEADS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HANG MOP HEADS TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.

Dec 16, 2022

Result: Fail
7 violations
Key Violations:
|KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY OBSERVED ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.;;2|CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.;;3|MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE;;38|INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK WAS PROVIDED DURING THE INSPECTION. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK FROM A LICENSED PEST CONTROL COMPANY MAINTAINED AND AVAILABLE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(C). CITATION ISSUED.;;49|NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: CLEAN THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS.;;55|PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: CLEAN THE WALLS AND CEILING TILES IN THE MAIN KITCHEN. CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDERNEATH THE DEEP FRYERS.;;57|ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.

Jun 18, 2019

Result: Fail
3 violations
Key Violations:
|PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: NOTED A LEAKY PIPE UNDERNEATH THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. NOTED A LEAKY PIPE BEHIND THE ICE MACHINE IN THE DINING AREA REAR PREP AREA. MUST FIND THE SOURCE AND REPAIR.;;51|PLUMBING INSTALLED;;55|PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FLOORS NEED CLEANING BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE BUILD UP. ALSO CLEAN THE FLOORS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER IN THE CORNERS TO REMOVE DEBRIS.

Nov 26, 2018

Result: Fail
14 violations
Key Violations:
|FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED WOOD AND WOOD PALLETS ON THE GROUND OUTSIDE BY THE DUMPSTER AREA. MUST REMOVE AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE.;;|KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.;;|PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: MUST BE ABLE TO DEMONSTRATE LOCATION OF THE GREASE TRAP/INTERCEPTOR THAT IS CONNECTED TO THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS. OR PROVIDE IF THERE IS NONE.;;10|ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: MUST PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDWASH SINKS.;;23|PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: MUST PROVIDE PROPER LABELS FOR DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION OF REFRIGERATED, READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS HELD OVER 24HRS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.;;3|MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE;;47|FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARD IN THE KITCHEN STAINED AND WITH DEEP BLACK GROOVES. MUST REPLACE OR RESURFACE.;;47|FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING IN THE DRY STORAGE ROOM AND IN THE FOOD PREP ROOM ADJACENT TO THE KITCHEN. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.;;49|NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED AN EXCESS OF FOOD DEBRIS/DIRT ENCRUSTED ONTO THE FLOOR OF THE WALK IN COOLER, AND INSIDE THE DEEP FRYER CABINETS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.;;5|PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: NO VOMITOUS AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT CLEAN UP POLICY AND KIT ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.;;51|PLUMBING INSTALLED;;54|GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED;;55|PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED AN EXCESS ACCUMULATION OF FOOD DEBRIS/DIRT ENCRUSTED ONTO THE FLOOR AT THE WALL BASES THROUGH THE FOOD PREP AREA ADJACENT TO THE DINING ROOM AND ON THE FLOOR UNDER ALL THE EQUIPMENT IN THE KITCHEN AND THE FOOD PREP AREA ADJACENT TO THE DINING ROOM. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.;;55|PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE KITCHEN AND THE WOMEN'S & MEN'S 1ST FLOOR TOILET ROOMS. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED HOLES IN THE CEILING/WALLS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: IN THE REAR OF THE KITCHEN, IN THE OFFICE ADJACENT TO THE KITCHEN, IN THE UTILITY CLOSET ADJACENT TO THE DINING ROOM. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS.

Nov 21, 2018

Result: Fail
18 violations
Key Violations:
|FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED WOOD AND WOOD PALLETS ON THE GROUND OUTSIDE BY THE DUMPSTER AREA. MUST REMOVE AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE.;;|INSIDE THE CABINETS IN THE CAFE AREA. OBSERVED APPROX 100 RODENT DROPPINGS ON THE GROUND OF THE HOT WATER TANK CLOSET ADJACENT TO THE DRY STORAGE ROOM, AND ON THE FLOOR/CABINETS OF THE AMBER ROSE KITCHEN. MUST REMOVE ALL LIVE/DEAD ACTIVITY AND DROPPINGS. DETAIL CLEAN, DISINFECT AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL PROVIDER FOR FURTHER SERVICE AND INSTRUCTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION#:7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.;;|KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.;;|ON THE FLOOR AND UNDER THE STEAM TABLES IN THE DINING ROOM;;|ON THE FLOOR AND WALLS IN THE UTILITY CLOSET ADJACENT TO THE DINING ROOM;;|PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: MUST BE ABLE TO DEMONSTRATE LOCATION OF THE GREASE TRAP/INTERCEPTOR THAT IS CONNECTED TO THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS. OR PROVIDE IF THERE IS NONE.;;10|ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: MUST PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDWASH SINKS.;;23|PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: MUST PROVIDE PROPER LABELS FOR DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION OF REFRIGERATED, READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS HELD OVER 24HRS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.;;3|MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE;;38|INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST INFESTATION ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. OBSERVED APPROX 20 LIVE COCKROACHES IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: UNDER THE COOLERS, SINKS, PREP TABLES, DISHWASH MACHINE AND ICE MACHINE IN THE FOOD PREP AREA ADJACENT TO THE DINING ROOM;;47|FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARD IN THE KITCHEN STAINED AND WITH DEEP BLACK GROOVES. MUST REPLACE OR RESURFACE.;;47|FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING IN THE DRY STORAGE ROOM AND IN THE FOOD PREP ROOM ADJACENT TO THE KITCHEN. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.;;49|NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED AN EXCESS OF FOOD DEBRIS/DIRT ENCRUSTED ONTO THE FLOOR OF THE WALK IN COOLER, AND INSIDE THE DEEP FRYER CABINETS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.;;5|PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: NO VOMITOUS AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT CLEAN UP POLICY AND KIT ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.;;51|PLUMBING INSTALLED;;54|GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED;;55|PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED AN EXCESS ACCUMULATION OF FOOD DEBRIS/DIRT ENCRUSTED ONTO THE FLOOR AT THE WALL BASES THROUGH THE FOOD PREP AREA ADJACENT TO THE DINING ROOM AND ON THE FLOOR UNDER ALL THE EQUIPMENT IN THE KITCHEN AND THE FOOD PREP AREA ADJACENT TO THE DINING ROOM. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.;;55|PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE KITCHEN AND THE WOMEN'S & MEN'S 1ST FLOOR TOILET ROOMS. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED HOLES IN THE CEILING/WALLS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: IN THE REAR OF THE KITCHEN, IN THE OFFICE ADJACENT TO THE KITCHEN, IN THE UTILITY CLOSET ADJACENT TO THE DINING ROOM. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS.

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