Loop Juice
Last inspected: Aug 7, 2019
90
Score
Loop Juice has been inspected 17 times since 2010. On Aug 7, 2019, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings. The file hasn't been updated since Aug 7, 2019, so take the current picture with that in mind.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near two violations per visit across recent inspections.
When inspectors have written things up, “appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints” has been the most frequent reason, cited five times.
Loop Juice's latest score of 90 sits above the Chicago average of 81. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Aug 7, 2019
Complaint
2 minor violations.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE PREPARING FOOD IN PREP AREA WITH OUT A HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES WHEN PREPARING FOOD.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE WATER FROM FLOOR, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Mar 6, 2019
Routine
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURES ON SITE FOR VOMITING OE DIARREAH EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CLAN UP KIT AND POST PROCEDURES FOR EMPLOYEES TO FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ONSITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE CITY'S HEALTH FORM, OR SIMILAR DOCUMENTS USED TO DEMONSTRATE COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET ON THE 3-COMP SINK, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOORS UNDER HEAVY EQUIPMENT, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN .
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Feb 15, 2018
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Observed no measuring device for sanitizer solution, at 3 compartment sink, to determine proper concentration. At time of inspection, concentration level was proper. Instructed manager to use measuring device to assist with proper level/concentration of chemical sanitizing solution and to prevent possible contamination. Maintain at all times. Observed rust stains and chipped paint on exterior surface of both wire shelving units underneath 3 compartment sink and next to hand sink. Informed manager that all surfaces must be smooth and easily cleanable. Instructed manager to remove rust and chipped paint, reseal surface and or replace. Ensure surface is smooth and easily cleanable and easily cleanable.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: Observed food handler with long hair pulled through hat/hair restraint, however, pony tail was resting on shoulders and lower back area, in prep area. Informed manager that hair must be placed securely inside hair restraint, to prevent possible contamination. Maintain at all times.
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Jun 19, 2017
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Observed excessive ice build up on interior of ice chest. Must defrost, detail clean (entire freezer and lid) and sanitize. Must maintain same.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Observed leak from pipes under exposed hand sink. Observed spray coming from end of faucet when the hot and cold water turned on. Must repair and maintain same. Observed both faucets on 3 compartment sink in disrepair. When hot and cold handles are in the closed position, the 2 faucets keep dripping. Must repair and maintain same.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS PREPARING SMOOTHIES WITHOUT PROPER FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST MEET MINIMUM FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS AND MAINTAIN DOCUMENTATION OF COMPLETION ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
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Nov 8, 2016
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: DRY STORAGE BULK FOODS NOT LABELED.MUST INSTALL LABELS.
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Oct 19, 2016
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND NO HOT WATER IN EMPLOYEES WASHROOM.WATER TEMPERATURE 64.8F.MUST REPAIR ,HAVE WATER TEMPERATURE AT 85 OR ABOVE AND MAINTAIN.INSTRUCTED EMPLOYEE TO USE 2ND WASHRROM ADJACENT TO THIS WASHROOM UNTIL PREMISES IS REINSPECTED ON 10-21-2016. CRITICAL VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-030.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: DRY STORAGE BULK FOODS NOT LABELED.MUST INSTALL LABELS.
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Feb 4, 2016
Recent Inspection
2 minor violations.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: SEE REPORT DATED ON 01/21/16
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: SEE REPORT DATED ON 01/21/16
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Jan 21, 2016
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL FOOD HANLDERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST BE CERTIFIED WITH CERTIFICATES OF NAMES OF EMPLOYEES ON PREMISES.
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Dec 10, 2015
License
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR THE LEAK AT THE RIGHT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET.
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Nov 3, 2015
Complaint
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS AND MAINTAIN DRY AT ALL TIMES.
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Mar 16, 2015
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: KEEP FLOORS CLEAN AND DRY AT ALL TIMES.
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Oct 21, 2014
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: ALL BULK FOODS MUST BE LABELED. ALL PREPARED, CUT, READY TO EAT FRUITS AND VEGETABLES IN COOLERS AND WALK-IN MUST BE LABELED AND DATED.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MISSING FAN GUARD INSIDE BERRY COOLER. MUST REPLACE.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: ALL EMPLOYEES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA MUST WEAR HAT/HAIR RESTRAINT.
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86
Nov 14, 2013
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATOR AND FREEZER.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: PROVIDE INTERNAL THERMOMETERS FOR REFRIGERATOR AND FREEZER.
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Sep 11, 2012
Complaint
No violations found.
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Apr 23, 2012
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL JUICER TO REMOVE EXCESS FRUIT AND VEGETABLE PULP BUILD UP.
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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 CLEAN AND SANITIZE FLOOR DRAINS.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair.STAFF MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS TO CONFINE HAIR AT FODD PREP AREAS AT ALL TIMES.
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86
May 2, 2011
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: THE CHEF KNIFE HAS A CHIPPED AND CRACKED BLADE, REPAIR OR REPLACE THE KNIFE AND MAINTAIN IN SANITARY CONDITION.
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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. THE ICE MACHINE HAS A LITTLE BUILDUP ON THE INTERIOR LIP AREA AND THE 1-DOOR COOLER INTERIOR AND DOOR IS DIRTY, WASH, RINSE,AND SANITIZE THE ABOVE ITEMS SO THEY ARE SMOOTH, SANITARY AND EASY TO MAINTAIN.
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May 6, 2010
License
No violations found.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Loop Juice last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Loop Juice on file is from Aug 7, 2019. The public record contains 17 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Loop Juice?
Across the inspection record, “appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Loop Juice.
Has Loop Juice's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Loop Juice have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Loop 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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