Green Corner Juice Bar/Coffee
Last inspected: Oct 1, 2015
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Score
Green Corner Juice Bar/Coffee has been inspected seven times since 2010. The most recent visit was on Oct 1, 2015. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well. The file hasn't been updated since Oct 1, 2015, so take the current picture with that in mind.
Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around one violation lately and about four violations before that.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed”, showing up three times.
Among Chicago restaurants, the typical score is 81; Green Corner Juice Bar/Coffee is comfortably above that bar. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
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Inspections
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 1, 2015
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN REAR OF PREMISES. MUST REMOVE CLEAN AND ORGANIZE AREA TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHES STORED ON TOP OF EQUIPMENT AT FRONT PREP ARE. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHES IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Jan 29, 2014
Complaint
1 minor violation.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: FOUND FOOD NOT PROTECTED. NOTED MANUALLY CAPPED JUICE (16 OZ) BOTTLES ON DISPLAY INSIDE DISPLAY COOLER FOR SALE AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE SALE TO PUBLIC. MANAGEMENT DISCARDED THE SAID FOOD PRODUCTS. TOTAL VALUE $ 216.00, TOTAL WEIGHT: 24 LBS. MANUAL BOTTLE CAPPING OR CLOSING IS PROHIBITED BY THE CHICAGO DEPT OF PUBLIC HEALTH. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005 (A)
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Dec 11, 2013
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM OF REFRIGERATION UNIT IN REAR STORING VEGETABLES.
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May 24, 2011
Complaint
5 minor violations.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served.FOUND NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED,SERVED TO CUSTOMERS DURING THIS INSPECTION.FOOD HANDLERS PREPARING FRESH JUICES,SMOOTHIES,CUT WATERMELON ON PREP TABLE AT THIS TIME.
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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, and shall be in good repair.SPLASHGUARD IS NEEDED AT EXPOSED HANDSINK-MUST PROVIDE.
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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.INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE BOXES OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES IN STORAGE ROOM 6" OFF THE FLOOR.
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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.BRICK WALL WERE BANANAS,PINEAPPLES ARE STORED MUST BE SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE TO PREVENT PEELING DUST,DIRT,DEBRIS.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair.Food handlers must have hair restraints when working around open
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Dec 13, 2010
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Dec 1, 2010
License
8 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: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. NO PEST CONTROL CONTRACT OR LOG REPORT FOUND ON PREMISE AT THIS TIME,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.NO CITATION ISSUED;NOT OPEN OR OPERATING AT THE TIME OF LICENSE INSPECTION.ALSO FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR WITH GAPS OF 1" ,INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY RODENT PROOF SAID DOOR.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL CLEAN UTENSILS ON SHELVES AND COUNTERS.
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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, and shall be in good repair. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SPLASH PROTECTION GUARD ON EXPOSE HAND WASH SINK ON FOOD PREP AND FOOD HOLDING SIDES.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DEBRIS ON MOP SINK.
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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. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE BOXES OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES IN STORAGE ROOM 6" OFF THE FLOOR.
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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. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR RAW BRICK WALL IN KITCHEN PREP AREA TO BE CLEANABLE,ALSO SEAL OPENNINGS ON WALL AT REAR DINING AREA.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON TOILET DOOR.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL COOLERS.
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Mar 22, 2010
License
No violations found.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Green Corner Juice Bar/Coffee last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Green Corner Juice Bar/Coffee on file is from Oct 1, 2015. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Green Corner Juice Bar/Coffee?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Green Corner Juice Bar/Coffee.
Has Green Corner Juice Bar/Coffee's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Green Corner Juice Bar/Coffee have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Green Corner Juice Bar/Coffee 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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