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Organiclife

Name: Organiclife
Address: 13300 S Langley Ave, Chicago, IL

13300 S Langley Ave

Last inspected Oct 21, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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When was Organiclife last inspected?: The most recent inspection on record was on Oct 21, 2026. The result listed by Chicago Department of Public Health was “Pass”.
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?: 4 inspections on record, from Oct 7, 2024 to Oct 21, 2026.
Has Organiclife ever been closed by the health department?: No closure appears in the 4 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Oct 7, 2024.

The Full Inspection History

4 inspections

Canvass

Oct 21, 2026

Pass

2 recorded violations

notedCode 47Cleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

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

Inspector’s Notes

FOUND THE LARGE CAN OPENER IN THE REAR WITH FOOD/DIRT BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE CAN OPENER.

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

notedCode 51Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official Wording

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector’s Notes

FOUND THE BASE OF THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK LEAKING. INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND MAINTAIN GOOD PLUMBING.

In Plain English

The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.

More about water, plumbing, or sewage problems

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Oct 21, 2026 · Original Source

Canvass Re-Inspection

Sep 11, 2025

Pass

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Sep 11, 2025 · Original Source

Canvass

Sep 4, 2025

Fail

1 recorded violation

notedCode 54Facility maintenance

Official Wording

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

Inspector’s Notes

5-501.15 OBSERVED OUTSIDE DUMPSTER AREA NOT MAINTAINED. OBSERVED ALL OUTSIDE DUMPSTER LIDS OPENED AND GARBAGE AND OLD PALLETS ON THE GROUND AREA. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP OUTSIDE DUMPSTER LIDS CLOSED AND GROUND AREA CLEAN AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(B).

In Plain English

Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.

More about building upkeep issues

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Sep 4, 2025 · Original Source

Canvass

Oct 7, 2024

Pass

2 recorded violations

notedCode 10Handwashing

Official Wording

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

Inspector’s Notes

OBSERVED TIMED FAUCET NOT FUNCTIONING PROPERLY AT LEFT SINK IN BOYS NORTH WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR. WATER MUST RUN CONTINUOUSLY FOR AT LEAST 15 SECONDS BEFORE REACTIVATING FAUCET.

In Plain English

Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.

Official Wording

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

Inspector’s Notes

OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

In Plain English

The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.

More about water, plumbing, or sewage problems

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Oct 7, 2024 · Original Source