Jamba Juice
Last inspected: Jul 10, 2015
86
Score
The health department has logged eight inspections at Jamba Juice, the earliest from 2010. Inspectors last stopped by on Jul 10, 2015. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer. The file hasn't been updated since Jul 10, 2015, so take the current picture with that in mind.
Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around five violations per visit versus roughly three violations earlier in the record.
Across the inspection history, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.
Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Jamba Juice is doing better than most peers. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
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Inspection History
Jul 10, 2015
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND EQUIPMENT AND DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WORKING LIGHTS IN THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: OUT OF COMPLIANCE. INFORMATION GIVEN, INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY AND MAINTAIN.
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Jul 2, 2015
Routine
5 minor violations.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER ON SITE AND NO CERTIFICATES POSTED WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (DAIRY PRODUCTS AND CUT FRUIT) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED FACILITY THAT A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES, WITH ORIGINAL CERTIFICATES POSTED, WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND OR SERVED. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012(A).
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT # 1482427, DATED 9-30-14, NOT CORRECTED: VIOLATION 32- "BROKEN WRAP AT PIPE BESIDE THE CONDENSER UNIT INSIDE THE WALK-IN FREEZER, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE. ALSO SAID PIPE HAS AN ACCUMULATION OF ICE, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE. NO LID PROVIDED AT ICE BIN AT EAST SIDE PREP TABLE, ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE." INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND EQUIPMENT AND DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WORKING LIGHTS IN THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: OUT OF COMPLIANCE. INFORMATION GIVEN, INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY AND MAINTAIN.
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Sep 30, 2014
License
6 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE TWO DOOR OF REACH IN COOLER,UNDER THE PREP TABLE, EAST SIDE WALL,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. ICE SCOOP CONTAINER ATTACHED AT ICE MACHINE NOT ENCLOSED,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDED AND ENCLOSED SAID SCOOP BROKEN CAULKING AT "CRATHCO" MACHINE,WATER IS LEAKING FROM UNIT INSTRUCTED TO RESEAL. BROKEN WRAP AT PIPE BESIDE THE CONDENSER UNIT INSIDE THE WALK-IN FREEZER,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE,ALSO SAID PIPE HAS AN ACCUMULATION OF ICE,INSTRUCTED OT REMOVE. NO LID PROVIDED AT ICE BIN AT EAST SIDE PREP TABLE,ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MINERAL BUILD-UP INSIDE THE ICE MACHINE,TOP PART.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ICE AND FOOD BUILD-UP INSIDE THE ICE CREAM CHEST FREEZER INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DEBRIS ON FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES INCLUDED INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND WALK-IN FREEZER.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DEBRIS FROM CORNERS,ALONG BASEBOARD WALLS,UNDER SHELVES,UNDER FOUR COMPARTMENT SINKS BEHIND THE GREASE TRAP,INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER AND IN REAR STORAGE AREA.CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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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 THE WALK-IN COOLER,ALSO STAINED CEILING TILES AT REAR OFFICE/REAR STORAGE AREA. CAULKING BETWEEN THE WALL AND FOUR COMPARTMENT SINKS WITH BLACK SLIME BUILD-UP INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AREA AND REPLACE CAULKING WITH A SMOOTH SURFACE.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE WALK-IN FREEZER.DEBRIS AND DEAD INSECTS INSIDE THE LIGHT SHIELDS INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THROUGHOUT AND INSIDE THE WALK- IN FREEZER.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FAUCET AT FOUR COMPARTMENT SINKS IS LEAKING AT BASE,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.WATER SPRAYER NOT PROPERLY IN WORKING CONDITION,REMAINS STUCK,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE SAID SPRAYER
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Sep 5, 2014
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FAN VENT COVERS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER TO REMOVE DUST BUILDUP.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOUND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Nov 6, 2013
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: FOUND CLUTTER BY HOT WATER TANK THAT MUST BE REMOVED.(OLD BULBS,ETC.)
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: FOUND ICE SCOOP NOT PROPERLY STORED.
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Jul 26, 2012
Complaint
4 minor violations.
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Source of cross contamination controlled i.e. cutting boards, food handlers, utensils, etc
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CROSS CONTAMINATION FROM EMPLOYEE TO READY TO EAT FOODS. TWO EMPLOYEES OBSERVED CLEANING WITH DIRTY WIPING CLOTHS WALLS AND METAL SHELVING USING CHEMICAL CLEANER FROM SPRAY BOTTLE THEN CHANGE TASKS TO PREPARE FOODS, SCOOPING FROZEN FRUIT, MIXING JUICES AND ADDING INGREDIENTS WITHOUT WASHING HANDS. ANOTHER EMPLOYEE AT CASH REGISTER HANDLING MONEY THEN PREPARE MIXED JUICES WITHOUT WASHING HANDS. DISCUSSED IMPORTANCE OF ADEQUATE HAND WASHING WITH CERTIFIED MANAGER AND GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A).
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: PREPARED AND PACKAGED FROZEN FRUITS IN WALK-IN FREEZER MUST BE LABELED AND DATED.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: EXCESSIVE ICE BUILD UP IN WALK-IN FREEZER AROUND DOOR THRESHOLD. MUST REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE INTERNAL THERMOMETER FOR BOX FREEZER.
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May 6, 2011
License
No violations found.
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Apr 9, 2010
Routine
No violations found.
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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 Jul 10, 2015. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Jamba Juice?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Jamba Juice.
Has Jamba Juice's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Jamba Juice have averaged around five violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Jamba Juice 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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