Green Apple Cafe & Juice Bar
Last inspected: May 3, 2017
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Score
Green Apple Cafe & Juice Bar has been inspected 11 times since 2010. The newest entry in the record is dated May 3, 2017. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately. Green Apple Cafe & Juice Bar's record stops at May 3, 2017, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near four violations per visit.
“Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing nine times across the record.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Chicago restaurant scores 81. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
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Inspection History
May 3, 2017
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Apr 26, 2017
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD NOT PROTECTED. OBSERVED A BLACK SUBSTANCE INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE LOCATED BY THE ICE MAKER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ALL DELI MEATS AND CHOPPED VEGETABLES AND FRUITS IN CONTAINERS INSIDE OF 2 DOOR REFRIGERATORS NOT LABELED WITH PRODUCT NAME AND DATE. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FANS WITH ACCUMULATED DEBRIS INSIDE OF 2 DOOR REFRIGERATOR LOCATED IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE OF THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLERS LOCATED ACROSS FROM PANINI GRILL. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MOP HEADS BEING STORED DOWNWARD. INSTRUCTED TO STORE UPRIGHT AND MAINTAIN.
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Jun 23, 2016
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Found some food item not properly dated in reach in cooler in kitchen prep area, must properly date food items in reach in cooler in kitchen prep area.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Reach in cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices), non food contact surfaces of ice machine(exterior surfaces), not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Gap in ceiling above ice machine area, shall be repaired/sealed.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: 3 compartment sink faucet in kitchen prep area, leaking at neck, shall be repaired/replaced.
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Mar 19, 2015
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: NO LABLES PROVIDE FOR FRESH FRUIT AND COTTAGE CHEESE CUPS IN REACH IN COOLER FOR CUSTOMERS.MUST INSTALL LABLES.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLER BEHIND JUICE MACHINE NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS,DRIED UP FOOD PARTICLES.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CEILING LIGHTSHIELDS AND VENT OVER POTATO OVEN IN REAR NOT CLEAN,DUSTY.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: NO IDPH FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES PROVIDED FOR EMPLOYEES ON DUTY.MUST PROVIDE CERTIFICATES AT NEXT ROUTINE INSPECTION.
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Jun 17, 2014
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: INACCESSIBLE HAND SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA, FOUND FRUITS AND VEGETABLES BEING WASHED IN HAND SINK, INSTRUCTED NOT TO WASH ANY FOOD IN HAND SINK, ONLY HANDS WASHING. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED, 7-38-030.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: DAMAGED RUBBER GASKETS FOR FRONT PREP COOLER DOOR, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: DAMAGED SECTIONS OF FRONT PREP AND DISH WASHING WALLS, EXPOSED DRY WALL AND PEELING PAINT, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A DURABLE SMOOTH SURFACE THATS EASILY CLEANABLE
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Jun 10, 2014
Routine
8 minor violations.
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Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: INADEQUATE HANDS WASHING FACILITIES, NO HAND SOAP NOR PAPER TOWELS PROVIDED AT BOTH PREP AREA HAND SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030.
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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: NO LICENSED PEST CONTROL SERVICE, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN A LICENSED PEST CONTROL OPERATOR AND A LOG BOOK WITH ALL VALID CERTIFICATES.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: DAMAGED RUBBER GASKETS FOR FRONT PREP COOLER DOOR, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: POOLING WATER INSIDE FRONT PREP COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: DISPLACED CEILING VENT ABOVE 3-COMP SINK WITH HEAVY DUST BUILD UP, INSTRUCTED TO MOUNT PROPERLY AND CLEAN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: DAMAGED SECTIONS OF FRONT PREP AND DISH WASHING WALLS, EXPOSED DRY WALL AND PEELING PAINT, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A DURABLE SMOOTH SURFACE THATS EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MISSING REFRIGERATION THERMOMETER IN FRONT PREP COOLER INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: LIVE POTTERY PLANTS STORED ON TOP OF RONT REFRIGERATOR, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.
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Oct 28, 2013
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF ALL CABINETS AND THE REACH IN FREEZERS-REMOVE EXCESS ICE BUILD UP.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF ALL FLOOR DRAINS AND FLOORS IN ALL CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL VENTS AND WALLS AROUND SINKS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST ATTACH/PROVIDE A DRAINING BOARD TO THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK THAT ALLOWS THE WATER TO DRAIN BACK IN TO SINK WHEN AIR DRYING UTENSILS.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOP IN A SANITIZED BIN OR IN ICE WITH HANDLES UP.
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Oct 21, 2013
Routine
7 minor violations.
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND ONLY EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK NOT ACCESSIBLE (I.E. MOP AND MOP BUCKET IN FRONT OF IT AND A BLUE/BLACK BAG SITTING IN IT.) INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS HAVE SINK ACCESSIBLE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030 *ITEMS WERE REMOVED PER MY REQUEST.
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Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: FOUND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK NOT MAINTAINED-SINK FAUCET IS EXTREMELY LOOSE AND LEAKS PROFUSELY FROM THE BASE OF THE FAUCET AND THE ELBOW. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SINK FIXED AND MAINTAIN IT. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF ALL CABINETS AND THE REACH IN FREEZERS-REMOVE EXCESS ICE BUILD UP.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF ALL FLOOR DRAINS AND FLOORS IN ALL CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL VENTS AND WALLS AROUND SINKS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST ATTACH/PROVIDE A DRAINING BOARD TO THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK THAT ALLOWS THE WATER TO DRAIN BACK IN TO SINK WHEN AIR DRYING UTENSILS.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOP IN A SANITIZED BIN OR IN ICE WITH HANDLES UP.
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Dec 14, 2012
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: FRONT HAND SINK NOT CLEAN, FOOD DEBRIS CLOGGING DRAIN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. NO RINSING OF UTENSILS ALLOWED IN HAND SINK.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: LEAKY PIPE UNDER 3-COMP SINK, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
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Jul 25, 2011
Routine
3 minor violations.
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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, MUST REPLACE BROKEN SPLASH GUARD AT MOP SINK.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily clean. WALL BASE COVERINGS NOT MOUNTED PROPERLY BEHIND PREP COOLER IN FRONT, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. LEAKY PIPE UNDER 3 COMP SINK, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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Aug 20, 2010
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. BASEBOARD ARE IN POOR REPAIR, NOT MOUNTED PROPERLY AND NOT INSTALLED BEHIND 3 COMP SINK, INSTRUCTED MGR TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination. MUST SRORE CLEANING RAGS PROPERLY, NOT HUNG ON COOLER DOOR.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination. MUST STORE ICE SCOOP PROPERLY, NOT ON DUSTY TOP OF ICE MAKER.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Green Apple Cafe & Juice Bar last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Green Apple Cafe & Juice Bar on file is from May 3, 2017. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Green Apple Cafe & Juice Bar?
Across the inspection record, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” has been cited nine times, more than any other issue at Green Apple Cafe & Juice Bar.
Has Green Apple Cafe & Juice Bar's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Green Apple Cafe & Juice Bar have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Green Apple Cafe & 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.
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