Jamba Juice 481
Last inspected: Dec 13, 2024
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Score
Across the available record, Jamba Juice 481 has 15 inspections on file, the first dated 2010. The most recent visit was on Dec 13, 2024. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near four violations per visit across recent inspections.
When inspectors have written things up, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” has been the most frequent reason, cited six times.
Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, this is about average. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Dec 13, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: No certified food service manager on site while handling TCS foods ( yogurt, Ice cream...) instructed to obtain. Priority foundation violation violation 7-38-012.
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: Food handler not wearing hair restraints, instructed to wear.
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Sep 19, 2022
Reinspection
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: FOUND NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED ON SITE WHILE TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (OAT MILK) IS BEING SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATE MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: FOUND 3 COMP SINK PROFUSELY LEAKING FROM DRAIN PIPE.MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. FOUND 3 COMPSINK FAUCET NECK FROFUSELY LEAKING MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Sep 12, 2022
Routine
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: FOUND NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED ON SITE WHILE TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (OAT MILK) IS BEING SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATE MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: FOUND APPROX 30 SMALL FLIES LOCATED IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA AND REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO MINIMIZE SMALL FLY ACTIVITY.RECOMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: FOUND 3 COMP SINK PROFUSELY LEAKING FROM DRAIN PIPE.MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. FOUND 3 COMPSINK FAUCET NECK FROFUSELY LEAKING MUST REAPIR AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: FOUND NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.
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Feb 4, 2020
License
3 minor violations.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER WITHOUT EFFECTIVE BEARD GUARD WHILE PREPARING AND SERVING FOOD.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WOBBLY FAUCET NECK ON HAND-SINK IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TRASH DEBRIS ON GROUND AROUND LARGE DUMPSTER AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN GARBAGE AREA IN ORDER TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Nov 29, 2019
Routine
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICY.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-7-38.010-NO CITATION ISSUED)
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THAT FROZEN FRUIT IS STORED OUT ORIGINAL CONTAINERS IN FREEZER.ALL BULK AND WORKING FOOD INGREDIENT CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH CONTENTS NAME.MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED SOME USE OF MILK CRATES FOR ELEVATION AT THE KITCHEN AREA, DISHWASHING AREA AND DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE MILK CRATES FOR ELEVATION TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR WALL DETACHED FOOD PREP SINK IN REAR STORAGE AREA
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN FOOD PREP AREA
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: NOTED CLUTTER OF EQUIPMENT AND OTHER UNUSED ITEMS ON FLOORS REAR STORAGE ROOMS.MUST ELEVATE ALL ITEMS TO ALLOW CLEANING AND REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS INCLUDING NON WORKING EQUIPMENT.
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Feb 14, 2017
Complaint
3 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: Found potentially hazardous foods at improper temperatures in cooler in rear of facility. Found 22lbs of Greek yogurt (prepackaged) @ 46.4F-51.8F. Instructed all cold potentially hazardous foods must be held at 40F or less at all times. Operator voluntarily discarded denatured foods during inspection, valued at $41.66. Critical violation 7-38-005(a).
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* inspection report summary displayed and visible to all customers
Inspector notes: Observed previous inspection report summary not visible to all customers. Summary was posted on interior wall of prep area, only visible to staff. Instructed must post in plain view of all customers. Operator corrected during inspection. Serious violation 7-42-010(b).
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Found floor of walk in cooler in basement with excessive ice build up on. Must defrost, clean and sanitize the area. Must maintain same.
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Nov 10, 2016
Routine
3 minor violations.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD CERTIFICATE POSTED. PREMISES PREPARE MADE TO ORDER JUICES, SERVE OATMEAL, HEAT SANDWHICHES PER ORDER. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.
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* inspection report summary displayed and visible to all customers
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE LAST INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT,(NON COMPLIANCE) NOT POSTED FOR VIEW FOR ESTABLISHMENTS CUSTOMERS DATED-12-11-2015,REPORT # 1607230. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-010B.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED RE-GROUTING IN FRONT OF ICE MACHINE AND 1- COMP SINK IN REAR. ALSO GAPS/OPENINGS ALONG COVING ALONG SWING REAR DOOR AREA.MUST REPAIR.
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Dec 11, 2015
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: DURING INSPECTION FOUND A LARGE 2DR REFRIGERATOR NOT IN WORKING ORDER ONLY HOLDING BOXES OF ORANGES. UNIT WAS UNPLUGGED AT INSPECTION TIME AND NOT HOLDING ANY POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS. PREMISES DOES HAVE OTHER WORKING UNITS TO MAITAIN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT 40F AND BELOW. NO CITATION ISSUED AT THIS TIME. UNIT WAS TAGGED.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR DOOR ON RIGHT HAND SIDE IN THE REAR AREA SO AS TO CLOSE PROPERLY. THE GASKETS ARE LOOSE AND HANGING. MUST REPAIR.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND REPAINT RUSTY GREASE TRAP BOX UNDER THE 3-COMP SINK.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR SMALL LEAK AT PIPE UNDER THE HAND WASHING SINK NEXT TO THE 3-COMP SINK.ALSO REPAIR SMALL LEAK AT PIPE UNDER THE MOST LEFT COMPARTMENT OF THE 3-COMP SINK.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE WOKRING THERMOMETERS FOR ALL COOLERS/REFRIGERATORS ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES.
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Sep 30, 2014
License
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN UPPER INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE OF DUST BUILD-UP AT REAR.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALLBASE AT CORNERS AND BEHIND HEAVY EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT PREMISES AND BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. SEAL CRACKS AND LOOSE COVING ALONG 2-DR FREEZER AND WHERE NECESSARY TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REPLACE/REPAIR DAMAGED OR SOILED LIGHT PANELS AT CEILING WHERE NECESSARY. REMOVE DIRT/DUST BUILD-UP ON WALL BEHIND ICE MACHINE AT REAR.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: REMOVE CLUTTER/UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA, ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Nov 5, 2013
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: NOTED FLOORS IN POOR REPAIR IN THE PREP AREAS. MUST REPAIR GROUT AND CRACKED TILES. ALSO MUST CLEAN THE FLOORS IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE CAGE AND INSIDE FREEZER.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: NOTED MISSING AND DAMAGED CEILING TILES. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Sep 17, 2012
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS AT PREP/DISHWASHING AREAS MUST BE KEPT DRY; ANY CRACKED OR BROKEN FLOOR TILES AT THIS AREAS MUST BE FIXED, TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CEILING TILES WITH DUST OR STAINS MUST BE KEPT CLEAN.
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Sep 10, 2012
Routine
3 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: (7-38-020) SMALL/FRUIT FLY ACTIVITY NOTED ON PREMISES. ABOUT 12-HOVERING AROUND BOXES ON THE SOUTHEAST CORNER AT THE BACK OF THE STORE; 7-ON THE OPPOSITE CORNER; 4-ON THE BULLETIN BOARD & FLY TRAP EXTERIOR; 6-HOVERING AROUND BOXES, TO THE LEFT OF AN UPRIGHT COOLER AT FRONT OF THE STORE. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE SOURCE & CLEAN/SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR DRAINS NEED DETAILED CLEANING & MUST BE KEPT DRY AT THE PREP AREAS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MISSING CEILING TILES ABOVE AN UPRIGHT COOLER AT THE BACK OF THE STORE (BEHIND A REAR DOOR), & ABOVE THE MOP SINK MUST BE REPLACED. ALL AREAS AFFECTED BY PEST ACTIVITY MUST BE CLEANED/SANITIZED.
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May 4, 2011
License
No violations found.
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May 2, 2011
Routine
2 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. OBSERVED SMALL HOLES IN WALLS BEHIND 1-COMPARTMENT SINK AND BY ELECTRICAL BOX. MUST SEAL ALL HOLES IN WALLS.
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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. 1-COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET LEAKING AT BASE. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK.
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Jun 10, 2010
Routine
4 minor violations.
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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. Following need cleaning: interior gaskets of coolers, exterior of grease trap.
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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. Must keep floors dry in prep area, & clean under shelvings in basement storage toom.
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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. Missing or loose baseboard tiles in rear room or other areas must be sealed/replaced, & any wall/ceiling with food stains must be kept clean.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. Must replace missing light shield in rear storage room.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Jamba Juice 481 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Jamba Juice 481 on file is from Dec 13, 2024. The public record contains 15 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Jamba Juice 481?
Across the inspection record, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Jamba Juice 481.
Has Jamba Juice 481's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Jamba Juice 481 have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Jamba Juice 481 means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Jamba Juice 481 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Jamba Juice 481 is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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