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Brian's Juice Bar & Deli.

80 E Lake St, Chicago, IL 60601
Café / Breakfast
Last inspected: Oct 24, 2013
90
Score
Low Risk

Across the available record, Brian's Juice Bar & Deli. has four inspections on file, the first dated 2011. The latest inspection on file is from Oct 24, 2013. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately. Note that Brian's Juice Bar & Deli.'s inspection history hasn't been updated since Oct 24, 2013; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.

Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around four violations to closer to two violations per visit.

Across the inspection history, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, where the average is 81, this is a stronger showing. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

4
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 24, 2013
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED DETAIL CLEAN BEHIND THE SERVICE COUNTER TO REMOVE DEBRIS, ESPECIALLY IN CORNER.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE WALLS AND CEILING BEHIND SERVICE COUNTER TO REMOVE FOOD AND/OR JUCIE SPLATTERS.
35
90
Oct 16, 2013
Routine
4 minor violations.
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: NOTED 15 FLIES ON THE WALL BEHIND THE PREP AREA, 10 FLIES ON PHONE WIRE IN THE CEILING 15 FLIES AROUND 3 COMP SINK AND 6 FLIES AROUND GARBAGE FOR JUCIER. ALSO NOTED 9 FLIES ON MENU BOARD. CITATION ISSUED #7-38-020. INSTRUCTED THE MANAGER TO ELIMINATE/REMOVE FLIES AND CALL SOUTHWEST THEIR PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. ALSO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS.
18
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN PREP TABLES, INTERIOR OF COOLERS, COOKING EQUIPMENT AND GARBAGE CANS AND AREA AROUND CAN TO REMOVE DEBRIS,FOOD SPLATTERS AND SPILLS.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED DETAIL CLEAN BEHIND THE SERVICE COUNTER TO REMOVE DEBRIS, ESPECIALLY IN CORNER.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE WALLS AND CEILING BEHIND SERVICE COUNTER TO REMOVE FOOD AND/OR JUCIE SPLATTERS.
35
82
Sep 20, 2012
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: PREP TABLES,SHELVES AND COUNTER TOPS NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAITAIN.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR NOT CLEAN UNDER SINKS, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAITNAIN
34
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MISSING SINK STOPERS, MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS AT 3-COMP SINK.
38
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MISSING THERMOMETERS IN PREP COOLRES, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
40
Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLER NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT, INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL FOOD HANDLERS WEAR PROER HAIR RESTRAINTS.
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78
May 18, 2011
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST INSTALL A DRAIN BOARD OR A DRYING SHELF FOR 3COMP SINK.
32
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOOR NOT CLEAN UNDER 3 COMP SINK, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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90

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Brian's Juice Bar & Deli. last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Brian's Juice Bar & Deli. on file is from Oct 24, 2013. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Brian's Juice Bar & Deli.?

Across the inspection record, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Brian's Juice Bar & Deli..

Has Brian's Juice Bar & Deli.'s inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Brian's Juice Bar & Deli. have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Brian's Juice Bar & Deli. means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

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