Did Hi-Vibe pass its last health inspection?

Hi-Vibe at 160 W Kinzie St was inspected on Dec 5, 2024 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass w/ Conditions". Across 9 inspections on record it has failed 1 time.

What violations were cited at Hi-Vibe?

The most recent inspection cited 6 violations, beginning with: PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES - Comments: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE SANITATION MANAGER MUST BE

What does "Risk 2 (Medium)" mean?

Chicago assigns every food establishment a risk category based on how much food handling it does. Risk 1 (High) covers full-service restaurants and is inspected most often; Risk 2 (Medium) and Risk 3 (Low) — such as places serving only pre-packaged food — are inspected less frequently.

Where does this inspection data come from?

The City of Chicago publishes every food-establishment inspection it performs, including the result and the full text of any violations cited. This page reads that dataset directly and updates as the city posts new inspections.

Restaurant inspections / Restaurant

Hi-Vibe

160 W Kinzie St, Chicago 60654 · Risk 2 (Medium)

Pass w/ Conditions

Most recent result

Dec 5, 2024

Inspections on record

Times passed

Times failed

Violations cited on Dec 5, 2024

#1PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES - Comments: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE SANITATION MANAGER MUST BE ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES. CORRECTED ON SITE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ARRIVED ON SITE AT 11:05AM. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
#2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE SANITATION MANAGER MUST BE ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES. CORRECTED ON SITE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ARRIVED ON SITE AT 11:05AM. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
#16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED BLACK MOLDLIKE SUBSTANCE ON REAR INTERIOR COMPONENTS OF ICE MACHINE IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DESTROY ICE AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE IN FRONT PREP AREA TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF ICE.
#38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED OPENING AT LEFT SIDE BASE OF EXIT DOOR LEADING TO DUMPSTER AREA/ GARAGE. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE.
#51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED THREE COMPARTMENT SINK LEAKING FROM DRAIN PIPE OF WASH AND SANITIZING COMPARTMENTS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR DRAIN PIPE OF WASH AND SANITIZING COMPARTMENTS OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND MAINTAIN.
#55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED DAMAGED FLOOR (MISSING FLOORING) IN REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA AROUND FLOOR DRAIN IN MIDDLE OF ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO SMOOTHLY REPAIR FLOOR IN SAID AREA OF REAR PREP DISHWASHING AREA FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY.

Inspection history

Date	Type	Result	Risk
Dec 5, 2024	Canvass	Pass w/ Conditions	Risk 2 (Medium)
Mar 2, 2021	Canvass	Pass	Risk 2 (Medium)
Sep 2, 2020	Complaint	Pass	Risk 2 (Medium)
Aug 19, 2019	Canvass Re-Inspection	Pass	Risk 2 (Medium)
Aug 12, 2019	Canvass	Fail	Risk 2 (Medium)
Aug 23, 2018	Canvass	Pass w/ Conditions	Risk 2 (Medium)
Oct 5, 2016	Canvass	Pass	Risk 2 (Medium)
Aug 12, 2015	Canvass	Pass	Risk 2 (Medium)
Aug 8, 2014	License	Pass	Risk 2 (Medium)

Source

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Inspection records are published by the Chicago Department of Public Health. A failed inspection does not necessarily mean an establishment closed — most are re-inspected after correcting violations.

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Hi-Vibe — questions

Did Hi-Vibe pass its last health inspection?: Hi-Vibe at 160 W Kinzie St was inspected on Dec 5, 2024 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass w/ Conditions". Across 9 inspections on record it has failed 1 time.
What violations were cited at Hi-Vibe?: The most recent inspection cited 6 violations, beginning with: PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES - Comments: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE SANITATION MANAGER MUST BE
What does "Risk 2 (Medium)" mean?: Chicago assigns every food establishment a risk category based on how much food handling it does. Risk 1 (High) covers full-service restaurants and is inspected most often; Risk 2 (Medium) and Risk 3 (Low) — such as places serving only pre-packaged food — are inspected less frequently.
Where does this inspection data come from?: The City of Chicago publishes every food-establishment inspection it performs, including the result and the full text of any violations cited. This page reads that dataset directly and updates as the city posts new inspections.

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