Harvest Juicery

1012 W Lake St, Chicago, IL 60607
Vegetarian
Last inspected: Mar 2, 2018
86
Score
Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Harvest Juicery eight times, with records going back to 2014. The most recent report on file is from Mar 2, 2018. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit. Public records show no inspections at Harvest Juicery since Mar 2, 2018, so this file may not reflect current conditions.

Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around two violations compared to roughly four violations earlier on.

The pattern that stands out is “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed”, which has been cited four times.

Harvest Juicery's latest score of 86 sits above the Chicago average of 81. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 2, 2018
Complaint
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: SELLING UNPASTEURIZED BOTTLED JUICES TO OTHER RETAILERS WITHOUT STATE APPROVAL. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005 (A)
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD IN REAR PREP AREA. ALSO DEFROST AND CLEAN 1-DOOR UPRIGHT WHITE FREEZER IN REAR STORAGE AREA.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM FLOOR IN MOP CLOSET AND FLOOR DRAIN IN TOILET ROOM. ALSO, RE-SURFACE FLOORS IN PREP AREA AND OFFICE IN REAR.
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Jan 30, 2018
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD IN REAR PREP AREA. ALSO DEFROST AND CLEAN 1-DOOR UPRIGHT WHITE FREEZER IN REAR STORAGE AREA.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM FLOOR IN MOP CLOSET AND FLOOR DRAIN IN TOILET ROOM. ALSO, RE-SURFACE FLOORS IN PREP AREA AND OFFICE IN REAR.
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Jan 11, 2017
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CHIPPING FLOOR SURFACES IN REAR KITCHEN AREA, INSTRUCTED TO RESEAL AND MAINTAIN,
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Feb 10, 2016
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MISSING BARRIER INBETWEEN DISHMACHINE AND ICE MACHINE. INSTD TO PROVIDE TO BE ABLE TO PREVENT SPLASHING/POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION FROM DISHMACHINE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALL COVING MISSING IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREA. PROVIDE SAME.
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Feb 3, 2016
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT MAINTAINED, OVERFLOWING DUMPSTER, LID UNABLE TO CLOSE , EXPOSED GARBAGE. INSTD TO KEEP AREA CLEAN AND DUMPSTER WITH TIGHT FITTING LIDS AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020 SERIOUS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MISSING BARRIER INBETWEEN DISHMACHINE AND ICE MACHINE. INSTD TO PROVIDE TO BE ABLE TO PREVENT SPLASHING/POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION FROM DISHMACHINE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALL COVING MISSING IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREA. PROVIDE SAME.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MISSING METAL STEM THERMOMETER MISSING FOR FOOD HANDLER. INSTD TO PROVIDE SAME.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: WIPING CLOTHS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.
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Jul 8, 2015
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN BLACK RESIDUE FROM WHITE INTERIOR PANEL AS WELL AS THE WALLS INSIDE THE ICE MACHINE IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT ALL ROOMS AND AREAS TO REMOVE DIRT BUILD-UP ALONG THE BASES OF THE WALLS AND IN CORNERS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE STAINS AND DIRT BUILD-UP FROM WALLS THROUGHOUT WHERE PRESENT.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ELEVATE ALL ARTICLES 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR IN ATTACHED GARAGE STORAGE AREA(ON WEST WALL NEAR DOOR).
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HANDLE AND/OR PREPARE OPEN FOODS MUST WAER HAIR RESTRAINTS.
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Jan 29, 2014
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS AND OTHER DEBRIS FROM STORAGE CLOSETS AND THE ATTACHED STORAGE GARAGE. MUST PROVIDE SHELVING TO PROPERLY STORE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLO0R.
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Jan 10, 2014
License
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: REACH IN COOLER NOT WORKING PROPERLY. MUST REPAIR SO THAT COOLER MAINTAINS 40 DEGREES F AND BELOW. MUST HAVE COOLERS,BLENDERS AND ALL EQUIPMENT USED IN BUSINESS OPERATION ON SITE. MUST VERIFY THAT ALL EQUIPMENT MEETS CDPH REQUIREMENTS.
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT THE WASHBOWL IN THE WASHROOM. ALSO NO HOT WATER AT THE 2 COMPARTMENT AND MOP SINKS. MUST PROVIDE HOT RUNNING WATER AT ALL SINKS.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: ESTABLISHMENT PLANS TO MANUALLY CAP FRUIT AND VEGETABLE JUICES. MUST CONTACT CDPH FOR PROCESS APPROVAL. MUST ALSO FINISH PREP COUNTER IN FRONT PREP AREA AND MAKE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MUST ALSO PROVIDE A COVER FOR THE CONSUMABLE ICE BIN.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS CERTIFICATE OR VALID PROOF OF ENROLLMENT.
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Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IS NOT LARGE ENOUGH TO FULLY SUBMERGE THE LARGEST PIECE OF EQUIPMENT ON SITE. MUST INSTALL ADDITIONAL DISH WASHING FACILITIES THAT CAN ACCOMMODATE ALL EQUIPMENT AND MULTI USE ITEMS. MUST ALSO INSTALL A GREASE TRAP AT THE FRONT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL A SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT THE WASHROOM DOOR.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS AND OTHER DEBRIS FROM STORAGE CLOSETS AND THE ATTACHED STORAGE GARAGE. MUST PROVIDE SHELVING TO PROPERLY STORE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLO0R.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Harvest Juicery last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Harvest Juicery on file is from Mar 2, 2018. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Harvest Juicery?

Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Harvest Juicery.

Has Harvest Juicery's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Harvest Juicery 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 Harvest 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.