Easy Living Juice Bar

1907 W 87Th St, Chicago, IL 60620
Café / Breakfast
Last inspected: Feb 11, 2021
90
Score
Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Easy Living Juice Bar five times, with records going back to 2019. On Feb 11, 2021, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer. Note that Easy Living Juice Bar's inspection history hasn't been updated since Feb 11, 2021; 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 14 violations to closer to two violations per visit.

“Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing seven times across the record.

Easy Living Juice Bar's latest score of 90 sits above the Chicago average of 81. The record reflects steady performance over time.

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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 11, 2021
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FAUCET LEAKING ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND DRAINPIPE LEAKING UNDER 1-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INOPERABLE BULBS AND MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN
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90
Jan 28, 2020
Reinspection
12 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 5-205.15 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY HOT WATER FAUCET AND LOW COLD WATER PRESSURE AT MOP SINK.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 5-501.17 Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE A LID FOR GARBAGE CAN IN TOILET ROOM
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 6-201.13 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING WALL OUTLET COVER IN TOILET ROOM AND DAMAGED OUTLET COVER IN LOBBY.DAMAGED FLOOR TILE NEAR REAR DOOR.OPENINGS AROUND PIPES IN TOILET ROOM.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 6-501.114 Inspector Comments: MUST ELEVATE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS THROUGHOUT PREMISES
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 6-501.13 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES AND ICE BUILD UP FROM WALK IN FREEZER FLOOR.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 6-202.11 Inspector Comments: MUST REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD AND BURNT OUT LIGHTS IN PREP AREA AND WALK IN COOLER & FREEZER.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 6-501.14 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM HOOD & FILTERS OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 2-102.13 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEE.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 2-102.13 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGER.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 3-302.12 Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 3-307.11 Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN 3- COMPARTMENT SINK & 1- COMPARTMENT PREP SINK
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 4-101.19 Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS
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Jan 17, 2020
Routine
3 major violations. 12 minor violations.
View 15 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE POSTED TO VIEW WHILE TCS READY TO EAT FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (CHICKEN,CHILI,ETC)MUST PROVIDE AND POST.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: PIC DOESN'T HAVE A FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION)
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK WITH REQUIRED DOCUMENTS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(C)
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
37
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN 3- COMPARTMENT SINK & 1- COMPARTMENT PREP SINK.
39
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY HOT WATER FAUCET AND LOW COLD WATER PRESSURE AT MOP SINK.
51
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A LID FOR GARBAGE CAN IN TOILET ROOM.
53
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING WALL OUTLET COVER IN TOILET ROOM AND DAMAGED OUTLET COVER IN LOBBY.DAMAGED FLOOR TILE NEAR REAR DOOR.OPENINGS AROUND PIPES IN TOILET ROOM.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST ELEVATE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES AND ICE BUILD UP FROM WALK IN FREEZER FLOOR.
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM HOOD & FILTERS OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
56
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD AND BURNT OUT LIGHTS IN PREP AREA AND WALK IN COOLER & FREEZER.
56
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEE.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
57
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGER.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Jan 15, 2019
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Jan 4, 2019
License
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETERS AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN METAL THERMOMETERS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Compliance with variance/specialized process/haccp
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE WARNING LABELS TO THE BOTTLED JUICES PREPARED ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNS AT THE HAND WASHING SINKS IN THE FOOD PREPARATION AND TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SIGNS/POSTERS AND MAINTAIN.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE REAR DOOR NOT RODENT/INSECT PROOFED (1/4" GAP). INSTRUCTED TO RODENT/INSECT PROOF DOOR.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: FOUND THE STORAGE RACKS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER/FREEZER WITH RUST. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE RUST. MAINTAIN SAME.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE DUST BUILD UP FROM THE VENT IN THE TOILET ROOM AND FROM THE FAN ABOVE THE WALK IN FREEZER. MAINTAIN SAME.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST TAKE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND PROVIDE PROOF THAT THE REQUIREMENT WAS MET.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Easy Living Juice Bar last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Easy Living Juice Bar on file is from Feb 11, 2021. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Easy Living Juice Bar?

Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at Easy Living Juice Bar.

Has Easy Living Juice Bar's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Easy Living Juice Bar have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly 14 earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

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