Left Coast Food + Juice
Last inspected: Mar 27, 2023
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Score
Left Coast Food + Juice appears in inspection records eight times, starting in 2018. On Mar 27, 2023, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues. Public records show no inspections at Left Coast Food + Juice since Mar 27, 2023, so this file may not reflect current conditions.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around four violations each.
The pattern that stands out is “insects, rodents, & animals not present”, which has been cited four times.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Chicago restaurant scores 81. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
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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
Mar 27, 2023
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE SCOOPER STORED IN FRONT OF THE ICE MACHINE WITH THE FOOD CONTACT SURFACE EXPOSED. INSTRUCTED ON HOW TO STORE ICE SCOOP BETWEEN USES PROPERLY.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER PREPPING FOOD WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD CERTIFIED MANAGER WITH NO PROOF OF AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS TO OBTAIN THIS CERTIFICATE.
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Aug 12, 2022
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Aug 10, 2022
Routine
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure
Inspector notes: FOUND NO HOT WATER ON SITE( 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, ALL HANDWASHING SINKS).HOT WATER GENERATION AND DISTRIBUTION SYSTEMS SHALL BE SUFFICIENT TO MEET THE PEAK HOT WATER DEMANDS THROUGHOUT THE RETAIL FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: FOUND IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES FOR TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS ( COOKED KALE, COOKED QUINOA SALAD, COOKED YAMS) RANGING FROM 48F - 65F LOCATED IN FOOD PREP AREA AND COLD HOLDING UNIT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE A MINIMUM COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41F AT ALL TIMES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD AND DENATURE APPROX 10 LBS AT $100. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION CONSOLIDATED WITH ABOVE VIOLATION.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: FOUND LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE INADEQUATELY SANITIZING (CHLORINE) DISHES AT 10 PPM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SANITIZING CONCENTRATION AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-025.CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper hot holding temperatures
Inspector notes: FOUND IMPROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF APPROXIMATELY 35 CHICKEN/BEEF WRAPS AT 95-97F LOCATED IN HOT HOLDING UNIT ON SERVICE HOTLINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE A MINIMUM HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 135F AT ALL TIMES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD AND DENATURE APPROX 15 LBS AT $390. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROX. 30 SMALL FLIES IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: SMOOTHIE STATION, INSIDE POWDER VEGETABLES, FOOD PREP HOTLINE AND INSIDE MEATBALL CONTAINER LOCATED IN COLD HOLDING UNIT ON HOTLINE. MUST MINIMIZE SMALL FLY ACTIVITY. RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: FOUND NO THERMOMETER IN COOLER LOCATED IN FRONT PREP/EXPEDITER AREA AND REACH IN COOLER AT COFFEE STATION. ALSO NOTED NO THERMOMETER INSIDE HOT HOLDING UNIT. MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER INSIDE EQUIPMENT OF ALL COLD AND HOT HOLDING UNITS.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
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Nov 23, 2021
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: JUICE JUGS ARE REUSED AS A MULTI-USE UTENSILS, INSTRUCTED NOT TO DISCAED AFTER FIRST USE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: NOT REMOVEING STICKERS OFF CLEAN CONTAINERS WHEN WASHED, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.
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Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure
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Aug 25, 2020
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTH LAYING ON THE SMOOTHIE COUNTER. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE.
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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 WALK-IN COOLER 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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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WATER STAINED CEILING TILES AT THE SMOOTHIE/JUICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE STAINED CEILING TILES.
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Sep 5, 2019
Reinspection
4 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 6-501.111 OBSERVED PROHIBITED ANIMALS (BIRD) ON SITE ROAMING IN THE FACILITY DINING AREA DUE TO OPEN DOORS. PERSON IN CHARGE WAS MADE AWARE THAT SUCH ANIMALS ARE PROHIBITED FROM FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ANIMAL FROM THE FACILITY AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. BIRDS FLEW OUT AS THE PERSON IN CHARGE STARTED TO CLOSE THE DOORS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-40-060. CITATION ISSUED.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: 3-602.11(B:5) OBSERVED FACILITY NOT MEETING LABELING REQUIREMENTS, GRAB AND GO ITEMS MISSING ALLERGEN REQUIREMENT (COOKIES, PASTA, YOGURT CUPS, ACAI BOWLS, RICE TREATS, ETC.) MADE AND PACKAGED IN FACILITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: 3-501.17 OBSERVED FACILITY MISSING DATE MARKING FOR READY TO EAT TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR FOOD SAFETY ITEM,DICE TOMATO,SWEET POTATOES,BEANS, SOUP, HOUSE-SAUCES ETC. STORED INSIDE REACH IN COOLER LOCATED IN COOK LINE FOOD PREP AREA & WALK IN COOLERS, REACH IN COOLERS IN REAR PREP. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE TO ALWAYS DATE MARK FOOD ITEMS STORE MORE THAN 24 HOURS IN FACILITY WITH PREPARATION & DISCARD DATE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Previous priority foundation violation corrected
Inspector notes: CONTINUED NON COMPLIANCE FROM REPORT #2311259 ON 8/26/19. PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED: (38) 6-501.111 - OBSERVED SMALL FLIES THROUGH OUT FACILITY 40 PLUS SMALL FLIES IN WARE WASHING AREA IN REAR , 50 PLUS SMALL FLIES IN SMOOTHIE BAR IN FRONT PREP, FRONT COFFEE STATION, 30 ON PLUS WALL ABOVE POINT OF SALE AREA. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE FACILITY MUST CONTACT PEST CONTROL SERVICE TO REMOVE PEST(SMALL FLIES) FROM FACILITY AND MAINTAIN. PERSON IN CHARGE MINIMIZED SMALL FLIES BY TREATING FLOOR DRAINS AND PERFORMING CORRECTIVE MEASURES DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 OBSERVED FACILITY FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS WITHOUT REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: 3-602.11(A; B:1-4,6,7; C; D) OBSERVED FACILITY NOT MEETING LABELING REQUIREMENTS, GRAB AND GO ITEMS MISSING REQUIREMENT INFORMATION WEIGHT AMOUNT & CONTACT INFORMATION ON ( COOKIES, BROWNIES,ACAI BOWLS, PASTA,EGGS, YOGURT CUP, RICE TREAT, VEGGIE & DIPS, ETC.) MADE AND PACKAGED IN FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: SEE VIOLATION #59
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING ICE BIN COVER AT SMOOTHIE BAR ICE BINS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ICE BIN COVERS.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-202.16 OBSERVED FACILITY FLOOR SINKS, WALLS AND UNDER EQUIPMENT IN SMOOTHIE BAR AS WELL AS REAR PREP ARE WITH ACCUMULATION OF FOOD DEBRIS AND ORGANIC MATTER. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MOP IN A POSITION THAT DOES NOT ALLOW TO DRY PROPERLY AND PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. MUST STORE MOP AFTER USE IN A MOUNTED POSITION THAT ALLOWS FOR AIR-DRYING WITHOUT SOILING AND PEST HARBORAGING.
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Aug 26, 2019
Complaint
1 critical violation. 6 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD NOT MEETING TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENTS, READY TO EAT CHICKEN 3 FIVE POUND CONTAINER OF AT 50-54 DEGREES F AND 3 FIVE POUND CONTAINER OF SWEET POTATO 2 52.3 DEGREES F 3 FIVE POUND PAN OF TUNA, MEAT BALLS, QUINOA, SLICE TOMATO AT 47 DEGREES F, 2 PANS OF GRILLED ONIONS ; ALL INSIDE FRONT 2 DOOR/4 DRAWER COOLER. COLD HOLDING MUST REMAIN AT 41 DEGREES F OR BELOW REQUIRED TEMPERATURE. PERSON IN CHARGE VOLUNTARY DISCARDED FOOD ITEMS NOT MEETING REQUIREMENTS. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE OF REQUIREMENTS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED. APPROX 25 POUNDS $200.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: 3-501.17 OBSERVED FACILITY MISSING DATE MARKING FOR READY TO EAT TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR FOOD SAFETY ITEM,DICE TOMATO,SWEET POTATOES,BEANS, SOUP, HOUSE-SAUCES ETC. STORED INSIDE REACH IN COOLER LOCATED IN COOK LINE FOOD PREP AREA & WALK IN COOLERS, REACH IN COOLERS IN REAR PREP. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE TO ALWAYS DATE MARK FOOD ITEMS STORE MORE THAN 24 HOURS IN FACILITY WITH PREPARATION & DISCARD DATE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: 3-602.11(B:5) OBSERVED FACILITY NOT MEETING LABELING REQUIREMENTS, GRAB AND GO ITEMS MISSING ALLERGEN REQUIREMENT (COOKIES, PASTA, YOGURT CUPS, ACAI BOWLS, RICE TREATS, ETC.) MADE AND PACKAGED IN FACILITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SMALL FLIES THROUGH OUT FACILITY 40 PLUS SMALL FLIES IN WARE WASHING AREA IN REAR , 50 PLUS SMALL FLIES IN SMOOTHIE BAR IN FRONT PREP, FRONT COFFEE STATION, 30 ON PLUS WALL ABOVE POINT OF SALE AREA. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE FACILITY MUST CONTACT PEST CONTROL SERVICE TO REMOVE PEST(SMALL FLIES) FROM FACILITY AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.
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Summary report displayed and visible to the public
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FACILITY SUMMARY REPORT NOT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE SUMMARY REPORT MUST REMAIN DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC AT ALL TIME. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(B) CITATION ISSUED.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FACILITY WITHOUT CHEMICAL TEST KIT FOR MEASURING CHEMICAL RESIDUAL OF CHEMICAL SANITIZERS UTILIZED IN FACILITY. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE FACILITY MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN CHEMICAL TEST KITS FOR ALL CHEMICAL SANITIZER UTILIZED IN FACILITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11 OBSERVED NO VOMITOUS AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT CLEAN UP POLICY IN PLACE AND KIT (GLOVES, FACE MASKS, DISPOSABLE MOPS, SANITIZER) ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005.NO CITATION ISSUED
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: 3-602.11(A; B:1-4,6,7; C; D) OBSERVED FACILITY NOT MEETING LABELING REQUIREMENTS, GRAB AND GO ITEMS MISSING REQUIREMENT INFORMATION WEIGHT AMOUNT & CONTACT INFORMATION ON ( COOKIES, BROWNIES,ACAI BOWLS, PASTA,EGGS, YOGURT CUP, RICE TREAT, VEGGIE & DIPS, ETC.) MADE AND PACKAGED IN FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FACILITY FLOOR SINKS, WALLS AND UNDER EQUIPMENT IN SMOOTHIE BAR AS WELL AS REAR PREP ARE WITH ACCUMULATION OF FOOD DEBRIS AND ORGANIC MATTER. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 OBSERVED FACILITY NOT MEETING FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS; NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE FOR FOOD HANDLERS EMPLOYEES IN FACILITY. MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE FOR ALL FOOD HANDLER EMPLOYEES.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 OBSERVED FACILITY FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS WITHOUT REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN.
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Sep 24, 2018
License
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: 4-204.119. MISSING A DRAINBOARD AT 3-COMP SINK, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL ONE THAT IS SELF DRAINING
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Left Coast Food + Juice last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Left Coast Food + Juice on file is from Mar 27, 2023. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Left Coast Food + Juice?
Across the inspection record, “insects, rodents, & animals not present” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Left Coast Food + Juice.
Has Left Coast Food + Juice's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Left Coast Food + Juice have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Left Coast Food + 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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