Fruve Xpress Juicery

1131 S State St, Chicago, IL 60605
Other
Last inspected: Aug 28, 2023
78
Score
Low Risk

The health department has logged six inspections at Fruve Xpress Juicery, the earliest from 2020. The newest entry in the record is dated Aug 28, 2023. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit. No fresh inspection data is available: the latest entry for Fruve Xpress Juicery dates to Aug 28, 2023.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around four violations each.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “non-food/food contact surfaces clean”, showing up four times.

The city-wide average sits at 81, which Fruve Xpress Juicery's 78 doesn't quite reach. The record reflects steady performance over time.

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Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Aug 28, 2023
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 OBSERVED THE DISH WASHER WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS/DISH WASHERS.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-101.19 OBSERVED INADEQUATE SINK STOPPERS FOR THE SMALL 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. THE FACILITY HAD A PIECE OF FOAM WRAPPED IN PLASTIC AS THE SINK STOPPERS FOR THE SMALL 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SINK STOPPERS.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-601.11(C) OBSERVED A BROWNISH SUBSTANCE IN BETWEEN THE PLASTIC PART OF THE VITAMINX JUICER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND CLEAN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-202.11 OBSERVED A HOSE ATTACHED TO THE REAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROOF THAT THE HOSE IS A FOOD GRADE MATERIAL.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.114 OBSERVED CLUTTER UNDER THE FRONT CUSTOMER COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CLUTTER AND ORGANIZE.
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Aug 21, 2023
Routine
3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 6-501.111 OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF LIVE INSECT ACTIVITY ON SITE. OBSERVED ABOUT 20 LIVE SMALL FLIES IN THE TOILET ROOM, ON A BAG OF TOWELS, WALLS AND CEILING. OBSERVED ABOUT 5 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON THE CEILING IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA, OBSERVED ONE LIVE LARGE FLY FLYING AROUND THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE LIVE LARGE AND SMALL FLIES ACTIVITY, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A).
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 5-205.11 OBSERVED TWO HAND WASHING SINKS BLOCKED WITH ITEMS SUCH AS A BOTTLE OF SOAP, UTENSILS ETC. BEING STORED INSIDE THE BASIN IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA HAND WASHING SINK AND THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ARTICLES AND NEVER STORE ITEMS INSIDE OF THE BASIN OF THE HAND WASHING SINKS, HAND WASHING SINKS ARE ONLY FOR HAND WASHING. MANAGER REMOVED SAID ITEMS DURING THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C).
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 6-301.12 OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING PROVISION AT 2 OF 3 HAND WASHING SINKS LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS PROVIDE A HAND DRYING PROVISION, SUCH AS PAPER TOWELS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER PROVIDED PAPER TOWELS DURING THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED UNDER VIOLATION ABOVE.
10
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 6-202.15 OBSERVED THE TWO FRONT ENTRANCE DOORS OPENED WITHOUT A SCREEN TO PREVENT POSSIBLE PEST ENTRY. INSTRUCTED TO CLOSE ONE OF TWO DOOR OR PROVIDE A SCREEN. ALSO OBSERVED FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR NOT PROPERLY RODENT PROOFED WITH A ONE INCH GAP AT THE BOTTOM. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE SAID DOOR RODENT PROOFED.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-101.19 OBSERVED INADEQUATE SINK STOPPERS FOR THE SMALL 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. THE FACILITY HAD A PIECE OF FOAM WRAPPED IN PLASTIC AS THE SINK STOPPERS FOR THE SMALL 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SINK STOPPERS.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-601.11(C) OBSERVED A BROWNISH SUBSTANCE IN BETWEEN THE PLASTIC PART OF THE VITAMINX JUICER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND CLEAN.
49
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-202.11 OBSERVED A HOSE ATTACHED TO THE REAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROOF THAT THE HOSE IS A FOOD GRADE MATERIAL.
51
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.114 OBSERVED CLUTTER UNDER THE FRONT CUSTOMER COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CLUTTER AND ORGANIZE.
55
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 OBSERVED THE DISH WASHER WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS/DISH WASHERS.
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Aug 10, 2022
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Aug 2, 2022
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUMPSTER RECEPTACLE WITH LID UNABLE TO CLOSE DUE TO BEING LOADED PAST CAPACITY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE DUMPSTER RECEPTACLES ARE MAINTAINED WITH A TIGHT FITTING LID. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(B). CITATION ISSUED
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOILED WALLS AND INTERIOR OF VARIOUS COOLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET AT FRONT OF THE HOUSE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO FIX LEAK
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Nov 22, 2021
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 3-COMPARTMENT SINK STOPPERS NOT WORKING AT ALL COMPARTMENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE WORKING STOPPERS AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPLASH AT THE BOTTOM OF THE 2-DOOR REFRIGERATOR LOCATED IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA AND FRONT LOW BOY REFRIGERATED DRAWERS.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DRAINPIPE LEAKING UNDER THE FRONT HAND WASHING SINK AND FRONT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. ALSO, OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE FACUET OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR LEAKING DRAINPIPE.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE FOR EMPLOYEE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN RECORDS AT ALL TIMES.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS OBTAIN THIS CERTIFICATE.
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Jul 22, 2020
License
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: FOUND 1/4 INCH GAP AT ENTRANCE DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: FOUND HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED IN FRONT FOOD PREPARATION AREA PROFUSELY LEAKING WHEN WATER KNOB IS TURNED ON. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: FOUND NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Fruve Xpress Juicery last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Fruve Xpress Juicery on file is from Aug 28, 2023. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Fruve Xpress Juicery?

Across the inspection record, “non-food/food contact surfaces clean” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Fruve Xpress Juicery.

Has Fruve Xpress Juicery's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Fruve Xpress Juicery have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Fruve Xpress Juicery means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.