Jamba Juice #576

222 W Merchandise Mart Plz, Chicago, IL 60654
Café / Breakfast
Last inspected: Oct 22, 2015
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Score
Low Risk

Across the available record, Jamba Juice #576 has eight inspections on file, the first dated 2011. The most recent report on file is from Oct 22, 2015. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer. The file hasn't been updated since Oct 22, 2015, so take the current picture with that in mind.

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

Looking across the full record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” is the recurring theme, flagged five times.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Chicago restaurant scores 81. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 22, 2015
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD BY THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE FRONT PREP AREA.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE FLOOR BEHIND THE ICE MAKER AND UNDER THE WIRE RACK SHELVINGS THRU OUT THE STORAGE ROOM AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD ON THE LIGHT BULB INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER .
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Oct 1, 2014
License
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: NOTED A SLIGHT DISCOLORATION AT THE INNER LINING OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN,SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED A SLOW DRAIN AT THE HAND WASH SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Oct 22, 2013
Complaint
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST MAINTAIN FLOOR DRY AT ALL TIMES IN DISHWASHING AREA.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CEILING VENTS IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA WITH EXCESSIVE DUST. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. MUST CLEAN CEILING TILES IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: EXPOSED HANDWASH SINK IN REAR PREP IS SLOW DRAINING. MUST REPAIR
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE CARDBOARD BOXES IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE.
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Jun 21, 2012
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: THE EXTERIOR OF BOTH GREASE TRAPS HAVE EVIDENCE OF CORROSION & RUSTING HEAVILY ON THE BASES, MUST FIX/REPLACE.
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Jun 20, 2012
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: (7-38-005A) FOUND THE AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER AT 51.4F DURING THIS VISIT. (UNIT TAGGED). INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS AT 40F OR BELOW. All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: (7-38-005A) FOUND THE FOLLOWING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER: 8-POUNDS OF YOGURT AT 52.6-53.9F & 21-GALLONS OF JUICE CONCENTRATES (IN 3-GALLON BOXES) AT 54.2-56.9F (BOXES STATES 'KEEP FROZEN OR REFRIGERATED BELOW 41.0F). INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY DISPOSE OF SAID PRODUCTS & MAINTAIN COLD FOODS AT 40F OR BELOW, AT ALL TIMES. (TOTAL AMT.=$356.00) All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: THE EXTERIOR OF THE GREASE TRAPS HAVE EVIDENCE OF CORROSION AROUND THE BASES & RUSTING HEAVILY ON BOTH BASES, MUST FIX OR REPLACE. All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CONDENSERS OF COOLERS & INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE MUST BE FREE OF DUST OR DEBRIS. All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS AT DISHROOM AREA MUST BE KEPT DRY AT ALL TIMES. The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.
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May 5, 2011
Reinspection
No violations found.
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May 4, 2011
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities. FREEZER TURNED OFF TO REPAIR AND MAINTAINED AT 48F. MUST MAINTAIN THE FREEZER BELOW 0 F. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
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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. SEAL THE BOTTOM OF THE GREASE TRAP BELOW THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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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. DETAIL CLEAN THE WIRE STORAGE RACKS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AND WALK-IN FREEZER.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR THE COMPRESSOR LEAK IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER.
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May 3, 2011
License
5 minor violations.
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Water source: safe, hot & cold under city pressure
Inspector notes: All food establishments shall be provided with an adequate supply of hot and cold water under pressure properly connected to the city water supply. INADEQUATE SUPPLY OF HOT WATER AVAILABLE DURING THE INSPECTION. THE HOT WATER AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WAS AT 90F AND DECREASING DURING THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT AN ADEQUATE SUPPLY OF HOT WATER OVER 110F IS NEEDED FOR PROPER DISHWASHING AND HANDWASHING. SUPERVISOR LOPEZ WAS ONSITE DURING THE INSPECTION. PREMISES HAS A 40 GALLON HOT WATER TANK LOCATED ABOVE THE MOP SINK. CRITICAL VIOLATION 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: 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. OBSERVED LIVE FRUIT FLIES IN THE PREP AREA AND CUSTOMER WAITING AREA. APPROXIMATELY 10-15 LIVE FRUIT FLIES WERE OBSERVED ON THE WALLS AND CEILING OF THE ESTABLISHMENT. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE OR MINIMIZE THE PEST ACTIVITY WITH ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE NEEDED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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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. DETAIL CLEAN THE WIRE STORAGE RACKS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER.
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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. DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR OF THE WALK-IN FREEZER WHERE THE STAINED FLOORING IS LOCATED.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR THE COMPRESSOR LEAK IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Jamba Juice #576 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Jamba Juice #576 on file is from Oct 22, 2015. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Jamba Juice #576?

Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Jamba Juice #576.

Has Jamba Juice #576's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Jamba Juice #576 have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Jamba Juice #576 means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.