Juicerx
Last inspected: Oct 8, 2024
50
Score
Public records show six inspections at Juicerx stretching back to 2019. On Oct 8, 2024, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A high risk rating points to multiple serious findings at the most recent inspection.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near four violations per visit across recent inspections.
“Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.
Juicerx's latest score of 50 falls below the Chicago average of 81. This restaurant has more on its record than most do.
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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
Oct 8, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FACILITY NOT MEETING CHEMICAL TEST KIT CONCENTRATION LEVEL REQUIREMENTS IN SETUP 3-COMPARTMENT SINK FOR COMPARTMENT WITH QUATS SANITIZER. NOTED CONCENTRATION LEVEL OF COMPARTMENT WITH QUATS SANITIZING SOLUTION MEASURED AT 0PPM. PERSON IN CHARGE WAS INFORMED OF PROPER SANITIZING CONCENTRATION LEVELS. SINK WAS EMPTIED. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE AT START TIME OF INSPECTION WHILE TCS FOODS WERE BEING PREPARED. THE DESIGNATED PERSON IN CHARGE, WHO IS PHYSICALLY ON SITE, MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION LICENSE. VIOLATION CORRECTED ON SITE; THE CERTIFIED CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER, NANCY CAMPOS, ARRIVED ON SITE APPROX AFTER INSPECTION WAS COMPLETED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HAND SINK IN REAR PREP AREA NOT ACCESSIBLE. BASIN WAS BLOCKED BY CRATES A CASES OF PAPER GOODS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL ITEMS TO MAKE HAND SINK MUST BE ACCESSIBLE AND MAINTAINED AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: 11 PIC DOESN'T DEMONSTRATE KNOWLEDGE OF FOOD OPERATION.MUST PROVIDE. (PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED) ?
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS PREPPING FOOD WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE REAR PREP AREA WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLUTTER STORED ON FLOOR BEHIND AND PN SIDES OF REACH IN FREEZER AND IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRTY AND DUSTY CEILING TILES AND WALLS IN THE PREP / DISH AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Dec 28, 2023
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN REAR DRY STORAGE SPACE. INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE AND MAINTAIN.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FRONT DOORS OF FACILITY NOT RODENT PROOF. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE IN ORDER TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BROKEN WALL BASE IN FRONT PREP AREA AS WELL AS BEHIND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND REPLACE IN ORDER TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Jun 3, 2022
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Brooms and dusters hung too close to clean utensils Rack, instructed to keep away or install a barrier.
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Jun 15, 2021
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LOW WATER PRESSURE AT RIGHT WASH BOWL SINK IN THE MEN'S RESTROOM. MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE WATER PRESSURE.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HOSE CONNECTED TO UTILITY SINK FAUCET WITHOUT REQUIRED BACK FLOW PREVENTER. MUST PROVIDE A BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON UTILITY SINK AND ON ICE MACHINE.
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Jun 8, 2021
Routine
4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS (SMOOTHIES, JUICIES, ETC.) ARE BEING PREPPED. INSTRUCTED MUST HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPPED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-010.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP KIT/PROCEDURE ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE WRITTEN PROCEDURE FOR THE CLEAN UP OF VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS, AND CORRESPONDING EQUIPMENT OUTLINE IN PROCEDURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: FACILITY UNABLE TO PROVIDE CURRENT PROOF OF SERVICE FOR PEST CONTROL. MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF SERVICE FOR 2021 FROM A LICENSED, COMMERCIAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(C).
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SMALL AMOUNT OF PINK/BROWN SLIMY, MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE ON PLASTIC IN LOWER INTERIOR OR ICE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE. MUST MAINTAIN SAME.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LOW WATER PRESSURE AT RIGHT WASH BOWL SINK IN THE MEN'S RESTROOM. MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE WATER PRESSURE.
51
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HOSE CONNECTED TO UTILITY SINK FAUCET WITHOUT REQUIRED BACK FLOW PREVENTER. MUST PROVIDE A BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON UTILITY SINK AND ON ICE MACHINE.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.
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Aug 28, 2019
License
3 minor violations.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: FOUND NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT THE FOLLOWING SINKS: FRONT PREP AREA, MEN AND WOMEN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE. A BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE MUST BE LOCATED, SO THAT IT MAY BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED. -
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND GARBAGE RECEPTACLES OVERFLOWING. GARBAGE RECEPTACLES MUST BE CLOSED AND TIGHT FITTING AT ALL TIMES.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Juicerx last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Juicerx on file is from Oct 8, 2024. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Juicerx?
Across the inspection record, “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Juicerx.
Has Juicerx's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Juicerx have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Juicerx means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Juicerx inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Juicerx is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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