Restaurant · Chicago, IL

Organiclife

1816 W Garfield Blvd

Last inspected Oct 1, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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Pass w/ Conditions

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Quick Answers

When was Organiclife last inspected?: The most recent inspection on record was on Oct 1, 2026. The result listed by Chicago Department of Public Health was “Pass w/ Conditions”.
Were any violations recorded at the last inspection?: Yes: 2 violations recorded. Each one is listed below with the official wording.
How many inspections are on record?: 6 inspections on record, from Sep 25, 2024 to Oct 1, 2026.
Has Organiclife ever been closed by the health department?: No closure appears in the 6 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Sep 25, 2024.

The Full Inspection History

6 inspections

Canvass

Oct 1, 2026

Pass w/ Conditions

2 recorded violations

notedCode 2Permits, training, and postings

Official Wording

City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

Inspector’s Notes

No certified food service manager on site while handling and serving TCS foods ( pasta, chicken...) instructed to obtain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012.

In Plain English

A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.

More about paperwork, training, or posting issues

notedCode 58Permits, training, and postings

Official Wording

Allergen training as required

Inspector’s Notes

No allergen training certificate for food service manager. Instructed to obtain.

In Plain English

A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.

More about paperwork, training, or posting issues

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Oct 1, 2026 · Original Source

Canvass

Dec 18, 2025

Out of Business

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Dec 18, 2025 · Original Source

License

Dec 18, 2025

Fail

2 recorded violations

notedCode 2Permits, training, and postings

Official Wording

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

Inspector’s Notes

OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WITH VALID ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION WHILE PREPARING AND SERVING TCS FOOD (CHEESEBURGERS, DELI MEAT SANDWICHES, MILK). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT LEAST ONE CERTIFICATE HOLDER WHILE OPEN AND OPERATING AS REQUIRED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

In Plain English

A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.

More about paperwork, training, or posting issues

notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s Notes

OBSERVED WALL BASE THROUGHOUT PREP AND STORAGE ROOM IN DISREPAIR, DETACHED AND HELD TOGETHER WITH PIN TACKS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

In Plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Dec 18, 2025 · Original Source

Canvass Re-Inspection

Oct 8, 2025

Pass

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Oct 8, 2025 · Original Source

Canvass

Sep 22, 2025

Fail

2 recorded violations

notedCode 2Permits, training, and postings

Official Wording

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

Inspector’s Notes

OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WITH VALIR ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE POSTED AS REUIRED, WHILE PREPARING AND SERVING MILK, CHICKEN. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

In Plain English

A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.

More about paperwork, training, or posting issues

notedCode 38Pests

Official Wording

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

Inspector’s Notes

OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 20 SMALL RODENT DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR BEHIND 2 DOOR COOLING UNIT IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE SAID AREA AND ELIMINATE ACTIVITY ON PREMISE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020 (A). CITATION ISSUED.

In Plain English

The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.

More about signs of rodents or insects

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Sep 22, 2025 · Original Source

Canvass