Jamba Juice Company

1322 S Halsted St, Chicago, IL 60607
Café / Breakfast
Last inspected: Sep 30, 2014
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Score
Medium Risk

Across the available record, Jamba Juice Company has eight inspections on file, the first dated 2010. The most recent report on file is from Sep 30, 2014. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme. The file hasn't been updated since Sep 30, 2014, so take the current picture with that in mind.

The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around five violations each, up from closer to two violations before.

“Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing six times across the record.

By comparison, the average Chicago facility scores 81, putting Jamba Juice Company on the weaker side. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 30, 2014
License
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: FRONT DISPLAY COOLER NOT ON AND OPERATING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN COOLER AT 40 DEGREES F AND BELOW.
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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: FRONT ENTRANCE DOORS NOT INSECT AND RODENT PROOF. MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS BETWEEN THE TWO FRONT ENTRANCE DOORS AND MAKE COMPLETELY INSECT AND RODENT PROOF.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLERS AS NEEDED.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REPAIR BROKEN WALL TILES ALONG SIDE THE LEFT FRONT SERVICE COUNTER. MUST SEAL HOLES IN WALLS IN THE FURNACE CLOSET AND PROVIDE OUTLET COVERS WHERE MISSING.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE BURNED OUT LIGHT BULBS IN THE WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER. (THE SMALL LIGHT IN THE WALK IN COOLER AND THE LARGE LIGHT IN THE WALK IN FREEZER)
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL A BACK FLOW DEVICE AT THE WATER DISPENSER, THE ICE MACHINE AND ALL EQUIPMENT DIRECTLY CONNECTED TO THE WATER SUPPLY. MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE VENTILATION COVER IN THE WASHROOM AND REPAIR VENTILATION IF NEEDED. MUST REMOVE FOUL ODORS FROM WASH ROOM.
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Jun 2, 2014
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REPLACE THE STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE GARAGE AREA.
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May 23, 2014
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: FOOD NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION DURING STORAGE. OBSERVED A SLIMY SUBSTANCE AND DISCOLORATION ON THE INTERIOR SURFACES OF THE ICE MACHINE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE INTERIOR SURFACES OF THE ICE MACHINE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
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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: OUTER OPENINGS NOT RODENT PROOFED. OBSERVED THE REAR GARAGE DOORS WITH A 1/2" GAP IN THE CORNERS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF ALL OUTER OPENINGS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE WIRE RACKS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AND EXTERIOR OF JUICE DISPENSERS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOORS IN THE PREP AREA.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REPLACE THE STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE GARAGE AREA.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS FOR THE LIGHT FIXTURES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND WALK-IN FREEZER. ADDITIONAL LIGHTING IS NEEDED IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER.
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Dec 3, 2013
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR OF FRONT REFRIGERATOR. CLEAN FAN GUARD COVER IN REAR PREP REFRIGERATOR TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: SOME AREAS OF FLOOR STICKY; MOP AREAS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: SOME DUST ON CEILING VENTILATION FAN IN WASHROOM; REMOVE. REMOVE DUST ON FAN COVERS IN WALK-IN COOLER.
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Aug 23, 2012
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Aug 16, 2012
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: UPON INSPECTION OBSERVED MORE THAN 15 DRAIN FLIES ON CEILING PANELS AT CUSTOMER SITTING AREAS AS WELL AS IN THE REAR PREP AREA ON BOXES AND CEILING TILES. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMEND PEST CONTROL PROVIDE SERVICE PRIOR TO 8/23/12. SERIOUS CITATION H000078843 14.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE WHEATGRASS JUICER. MUST DEFROST ICE BOX FREEZER TO REMOVE ICE BUILD-UP.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANTIZE ALL FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.MUST CLEAN FLOOR UNDER COOLERS TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST RECAULK AT 3COMP SINK AND WALLBASE. MUST CLEAN OUT LIGHTSHIELDS AT FRONT AND REAR AREAS TO REMOVE DEAD INSECTS.MUST ALSO CLEAN WINDOWSILLS AT WALLBASE TO REMOVE EXCESS DUST AND DEAD INSECTS.
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May 3, 2011
License
No violations found.
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Aug 4, 2010
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
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. The surfaces around the concentrate dispenser and dipping well are dirty and need to be washed, rinsed and sanitized.
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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. Clean and maintain the floors and baseboards so they are smooth and sanitary from corner to corner. Repair the damaged tiles behind the central prep sink.
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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. Clean the walls and ducts above the kitchen prep areas of accumulated dirt and dust.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Jamba Juice Company last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Jamba Juice Company on file is from Sep 30, 2014. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Jamba Juice Company?

Across the inspection record, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Jamba Juice Company.

Has Jamba Juice Company's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Jamba Juice Company have averaged around five violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Jamba Juice Company means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.