Jamba Juice (T1/B7)
Last inspected: Jul 18, 2025
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Across the available record, Jamba Juice (T1/B7) has 18 inspections on file, the first dated 2010. Inspectors last stopped by on Jul 18, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around one violation compared to roughly four violations earlier on.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “proper cooling methods used”, showing up 11 times.
Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, where the average is 81, this is a stronger showing. The record reflects steady performance over time.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Jul 18, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SLIGHT LEAK AT PIPE UNDER PREP TABLE LOCATED AGAINST FRONT WALL OF FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Jun 6, 2024
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DIRT ON FLOORS AND ALONG WALLS THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN FLOORS AND ALONG WALLS THROUHOUT PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ONE FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO COMPLY WITH IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS.
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Jun 28, 2023
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jun 27, 2023
Complaint
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED (TCS FOODS) AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE INSIDE THE DISPLAY COOLER IN CUSTOMER AREA.OBSERVED BLACK BEAN CHIPOTLE TOFU AT 58.9 F,TURKEY RANCH WRAP AT 58.5F,CRANBERRY CHICKEN SALAD SANDWICHES AT 59.7 F, MILK AT 61.5 F, YOGURTS AT 61.5 F, SHANGHAI NOODLES AT 60.3 F, HALAL CHICKEN WRAP AT 58.7 F ETC.ALL (TCS FOODS) MUST BE HELD AT PROPER HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41.0 F OR COLDER AT ALL TIMES.MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED APPROXIMATELY 15#'S OF FOOD WORTH $300.00. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE DISPLAY COOLER IN CUSTOMER AREA WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 59.9 F. THE COOLER WAS USED TO STORE (TCS FOODS) SUCH AS YOGURTS AND ASSORTED SANDWICHES.INSTRUCTED MANAGER COLD HOLDING UNIT MUST MAINTAIN COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41.0F OR COLDER.THE MENTIONED COOLER IS TAGGED "HELD FOR INSPECTION" AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL REPAIRED. SEE COMMENTS BELOW.PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN VISIBLE ACCURATE WORKING THERMOMETER INSIDE THE MILK REFRIGERATOR IN THE PREP AREA.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS WITH SPILLED FOOD DEBRIS UNDER AND AROUND THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AREA.
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Apr 19, 2021
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKY DRAIN PIPE UNDERNEATH MIDDLE COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP/DISHWASHING AREA.
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May 16, 2019
Routine
3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES OR KIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL AND DATE READY TO EAT TCS FOODS HELD OVER 24 HOURS INSIDE COOLERS. MUST IDENTIFY PRODUCT SHELF LIFE OR "CONSUME BY" DATING (7 DAYS FROM PREPARATION DATE). PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN COUNTER TOP WITH DUST AND STICKY BUILDUP BEHIND BLENDERS IN FRONT PREP AREA.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS WITH DEBRIS AND STICKY SUBSTANCE ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHT BULBS ON CORNER ABOVE 3 COMPARTMENT UTILITY SINK IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA.
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Feb 27, 2018
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND REPAINT EXTERIOR SURFACES OF GREASE BOX WITH RUST ACCUMULATION UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF REACH-IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS, SHELF UNDERNEATH ICE CREAM FREEZER, COUNTER TOP UNDER BEVERAGE DISPENSER MACHINES.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE AND ACCURATE INSIDE ALL COOLERS. MUST PROVIDE A METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR MEASURING TEMPERATURE OF FOOD PRODUCTS.
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Feb 15, 2018
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: FOUND REACH-IN 2 DOOR COOLER (IN BASEMENT) NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE, WITH AN INTERNAL AIR TEMPERATURE OF 60.0F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER FACILITIES WITH POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS MUST MAINTAIN COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW. COOLER IS TAGGED 'HELD FOR INSPECTION'. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL REPAIRED. SEE COMMENTS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005 (A)
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE INSIDE REACH-IN COOLER (AIR TEMPERATURE OF 60.0F) LOCATED IN BASEMENT STORAGE ROOM. NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF THE SAID FOOD PRODUCTS: MILK AT 59.9F, GREEK YOGURT AT 61.1F/61.2F, CHOCOLATE MILK AT 59.8F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER, POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST MAINTAIN COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW AND HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 140F OR ABOVE. MANAGER DISCARDED THE SAID FOOD PRODUCTS. TOTAL VALUE $40.00, TOTAL WEIGHT 10 LBS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005 (A)
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: FOUND NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (MILK, FRUIT SHAKES, SMOOTHIES ETC.) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE. A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST BE PRESENT WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING HANDLED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND REPAINT EXTERIOR SURFACES OF GREASE BOX WITH RUST ACCUMULATION UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF REACH-IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS, SHELF UNDERNEATH ICE CREAM FREEZER, COUNTER TOP UNDER BEVERAGE DISPENSER MACHINES,
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE AND ACCURATE INSIDE ALL COOLERS. MUST PROVIDE A METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR MEASURING TEMPERATURE OF FOOD PRODUCTS.
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Jul 31, 2017
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Observed food debris and dirt accumulated on sides of equipment and prep areas. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Observed tile coving underneath the three compartment sink to be cracked and damaged. Instructed facility to repair and maintain. Observed heavy food and dirt accumulation on floors in various areas: along all wall bases, under and around equipment, around the grease trap, and in the floor drains. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Observed non working stoppers (using plastic instead) at the three compartment sink. Instructed facility to obtain and maintain working sink stoppers for each compartment, or repair existing stoppers. Observed the right faucet of the three compartment sink in prep area to have a heavy leak at base. Instructed facility to repair and maintain.
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Jul 24, 2017
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Observed food debris and dirt accumulated on sides of equipment and prep areas. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.
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Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: Observed no paper towels at the exposed handsink upon arrival. Instructed facility that paper towels must be maintained at all times at exposed handsinks. Facility installed at time of inspection. Critical violation 7-38-030.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: Observed a black, mold-like buildup in the interior food contact surfaces of the ice machine that produces ice for human consumption. Instructed facility to remove ice, clean and sanitize machine, and maintain. Serious violation 7-38-005(a).
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Observed tile coving underneath the three compartment sink to be cracked and damaged. Instructed facility to repair and maintain. Observed heavy food and dirt accumulation on floors in various areas: along all wall bases, under and around equipment, around the grease trap, and in the floor drains. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Observed non working stoppers (using plastic instead) at the three compartment sink. Instructed facility to obtain and maintain working sink stoppers for each compartment, or repair existing stoppers. Observed the right faucet of the three compartment sink in prep area to have a heavy leak at base. Instructed facility to repair and maintain.
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Oct 6, 2016
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF 2 DOOR PREP COOLER WITH SYRUP AND GREEN MOLD LIKE BUILD UP (NEXT TO EXPOSED HAND SINK) IN FRONT PREP AREA.---------MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE WITH DUST ACCUMULATION (BEHIND UPPER PANEL) IN PREP AREA.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR WITH STICKY SUBSTANCE IN FRONT PREP/SERVICE AREA.
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Nov 16, 2015
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON CEILING TILES ABOVE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN CEILING TILES AND MAINTAIN.
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Jul 14, 2014
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR OF COOLERS, FREEZER, AND PREP COUNTER NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE FOOD CONTACT SURFACES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR THROUGH OUT PREMISES NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND REMOVE EXCESSIVE WATER ON FLOOR.
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May 31, 2013
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN STORAGE/PREP SHELVES WITH FRUIT SPILLS IN FRONT PREP AREA.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR DRAINS ON PREMISES.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED ON TOP OF REACH-IN COOLER/REACH-IN FREEZER IN BASEMENT STORAGE ROOM (1B 5S) TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Mar 22, 2012
Complaint
3 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. CABINETS,SHELVES FOR INGREDIENTS AND PAPER CUPS UNCLEAN MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN; AIR FAN COOLER,INTERIOR COOLERS IN PREP AREA AND BASEMENT STORAGE AREA UNCLEAN MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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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. FLOOR IN STORAGE AREA BASEMENT UNCLEAN MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER INSIDE COOLERS AND FREEZERS IN THE STORAGE BASEMENT
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Jul 21, 2011
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS -DIFFERENT KINDS OF JUICES WITH LABEL "KEEP FROZEN OR REFRIGERATE BELOW 41F" WERE AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE 50.5F -50.1F,CRITICAL VIOLATION,CITATION ISSUED,MANAGER DISCARDED THE JUICES-PINEAPPLE MANGO CONCENTRATE,PASSION MANGO CONCENTRATE,STRAWBERRY CONCENTRATE AND SOYMILK CONCENTRATE TOTAL 23 GAL,$140.00
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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. FLOOR UNCLEAN,MUST 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: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. WALLS IN PREP AREA NOT CLEAN,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Jul 1, 2010
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: FOR NEXT REGULAR INSPECTION
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Jun 24, 2010
Routine
6 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: 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. FOUND LIVE FRUIT FLIES AT THE REAR SIDE OF THE PREMISES,SERIOUS VIOLATION7-38-020,CITATION ISSUED,INSTRUCTED TO CALL PEST COMPANY FOR SERVICE,GIVEN 5 DAYS 07-01-10 TO CORRECT THE VIOLATION;INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DIRTY CLEANING EQUIPMENT AND BOXES AT THE REAR SIDE AND PUT COVER ON THE MOP SINK AREA
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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. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SHELVES UNDER PRE TABLE;MUST CLEAN SHELVES OF DISPLAY 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. MUST KEEP FLOOR DRY IN THE PREP AREA AND CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR UNDER COOLERS IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA
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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. DUST ACCUMULATION IN THE CEILING WITH PIPE CONNECTION IN FRONT AREA MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: Cleaning equipment shall be properly stored away from food, utensils, equipment, and clean linens. CLEANING EQUIPMENT AREA AND MOP SINK AREA MUST BE COVERED
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination.ICE SCOOP MUST BE STORE IN A SANITIZED CONTAINER
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Jamba Juice (T1/B7) last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Jamba Juice (T1/B7) on file is from Jul 18, 2025. The public record contains 18 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Jamba Juice (T1/B7)?
Across the inspection record, “proper cooling methods used” has been cited 11 times, more than any other issue at Jamba Juice (T1/B7).
Has Jamba Juice (T1/B7)'s inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Jamba Juice (T1/B7) have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Jamba Juice (T1/B7) 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 (T1/B7) inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Jamba Juice (T1/B7) is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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