Jamba Juice
Last inspected: Aug 12, 2024
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Score
Inspectors have visited Jamba Juice nine times, with records going back to 2011. The newest entry in the record is dated Aug 12, 2024. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.
Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around three violations compared to roughly five violations earlier on.
“Thermometers provided & accurate” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.
Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Jamba Juice trails the local norm. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
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Inspection History
Aug 12, 2024
Routine
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE DURING THE INSPECTION WHILE THE TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (MILK, EGG AND SAUSAGE) HAS BEEN PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012.CITATION ISSUED
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN REAR PREP WITH A BUILD-UP OF BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE, DRIPPING ONTO ICE CUBES STORED AT BELOW ICE BIN.ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005.CITATION ISSUED
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DISH AND PREP AREAS FLOOR VERY STICKY, INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN UNDER ALL SHELVING UNITS, INTERIOR OF PREP DISH AREA, PREP TABLES TO REMOVE SPILLS, FOOD DEBRIS, DIRT BUILDUP. INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE CLEANING FREQUENCY AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTHS ON PREP SURFACE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF EQUIPMENT & FOOD. MUST MAINTAIN
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING CEILINGS TILE PANELS IN THE PREP AND UTILITY SINK AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR, REPLACE MISSING PANELS CEILING TILES.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD EMPLOYEE WITH PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS OBTAIN THIS CERTIFICATE.
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Jun 26, 2023
Complaint
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: UNABLE TO LOCATE THERMOMTER INSIDE OF MOBILE PICK-UP COOLER IN FRONT PREP. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREP TABLE SHELVING IN REAR PREP A LITTLE DIRTY. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NEW FOOD EMPLOYEES WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATIONS. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN.
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Jun 14, 2022
Routine
No violations found.
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Jun 3, 2021
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MATERIALS USED FOR CONSTRUCTION (LADDERS) IN SEPARATE ROOM THAT WILL BE USED FOR DRY STORAGE AND IN FRONT DINING AREA. MUST REMOVE.
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Jun 1, 2021
License
2 critical violations. 6 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: 2-DOOR FREEZER IN REAR PREP AREA IS BROKEN AND UNABLE TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE. THE FREEZER IS CURRENTLY UNPLUGGED AND NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE BROKEN EQUIPMENT FROM PREMISES OR REPAIR ACCORDINGLY. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: FOUND NO HOT WATER AT THE HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED IN THE REAR FOOD PREP/DISH AREA. MUST PROVIDE HOT WATER WITH A MINIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 100 F AND MAXIMUM OF 120 F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C).
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VOMIT/DIARRHEA CLEANUP KIT OR WRITTEN PROCEDURES. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: FOUND NO HAND SOAP AT THE FRONT PREP HANDWASHING SINK AND THE TWO REAR PREP AREA HANDWASHING SINKS. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C).
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO METAL STEM PROBE THERMOMETER ON THE PREMISES CAPABLE OF TAKING HOT AND COLD FOOD TEMPERATURES. MANAGEMENT MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER TO TAKE HOT AND COLD FOOD TEMPERATURES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: FOUND NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WITH RECEIPTS (AT LEAST TWICE A YEAR PER CODE). PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(C).
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FACILITY WITHOUT A CHEMICAL TEST KIT FOR SANITIZER OR FOR WARE WASHING AREA. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE A TEST KIT THAT ACCURATELY MEASURES THE CONCENTRATION IN MG/L OF SANITIZING SOLUTION MUST BE PROVIDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: FOUND NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDWASHING SINKS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. MUST PROVIDE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MATERIALS USED FOR CONSTRUCTION IN SEPARATE ROOM ON THE LOWER LEVEL THAT WILL BE USED FOR DRY STORAGE. MUST REMOVE.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: THE HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED IN THE REAR FOOD PREP/DISH AREA IS SLOW DRAINING. MUST REPAIR SO THAT SINK DRAINS.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: UNABLE TO LOCATE AND VERIFY FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES DURING INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE AND KEEP CERTIFICATES ON SITE.
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Aug 6, 2013
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOUND EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS/PAPER INSIDE FLOOR MOP SINK.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: FOUND MOPS AND BROOMS NOT STORED PROPERLY.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: FOUND REAR DISWASHING AREAS CLUTTERED. (TOOLS, DOLLY,ETC.) MUST CLEAN AND ORGANIZE.
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Jun 10, 2011
Reinspection
No violations found.
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May 3, 2011
License
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MISSING BASEBOARD TILES RIGHT BELOW THE WALK-IN FREEZER DOOR MUST BE REPLACED OR RE-SURFACED TO MAKE SMOOTH/EASILY CLEANABLE. The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WATER LEAKS AT ALL FAUCET FIXTURES OF THE 4-COMP SINK-MUST FIX. 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.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: THE HEAVILY RUSTED GREASE TRAP AT THE 4-COMP SINK IN REAR MUST BE REPLACED; UPPER DOOR HINGE OF FRONT COOLER BY JUICERS MUST BE FIXED- TO ALIGN THE DOOR. 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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Feb 17, 2011
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE HEAVILY RUSTED GREASE TRAP AT 4-COMP SINK. 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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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE MISSING TILES BELOW THE WALK-IN FREEZER DOOR. The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: LIGHT SHIELD MISSING BY THE DISHROOM AREA, MUST PROVIDE. Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST FIX LEAKING SPRAYER FAUCET PIPE AT 3-COMP SINK. 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Jamba Juice last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Jamba Juice on file is from Aug 12, 2024. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Jamba Juice?
Across the inspection record, “thermometers provided & accurate” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Jamba Juice.
Has Jamba Juice's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Jamba Juice have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Jamba Juice means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Jamba Juice inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Jamba Juice is inspected about once every two years on average.
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