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Lupito's Juice Bar

2010 S Damen Ave, Chicago, IL 60608
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Oct 26, 2015
78
Score
Low Risk

Across the available record, Lupito's Juice Bar has four inspections on file, the first dated 2011. Lupito's Juice Bar was last inspected on Oct 26, 2015. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer. The most recent inspection at Lupito's Juice Bar is from Oct 26, 2015, and nothing newer appears in the public record.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near five violations each time.

Across the inspection history, “appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

Lupito's Juice Bar's latest score of 78 falls below the Chicago average of 81. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

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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 26, 2015
Routine
5 minor violations.
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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 SOAP AT EXPOSED SINK IN PREP AREA AND NO SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS/SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES AT ALL HAND SINKS IN PREP AREA, EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM, AND SHARED TOILET ROOM FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
12
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
38
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ELEVATE ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES OFF FLOOR IN DINING AREA.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES AVAILABLE DURING INSPECTION. FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES SHALL BE PROVIDED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.
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78
Aug 8, 2014
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES MUST BE SANDED/BLEACHED OR REPLACED.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN AND SANITIZE FOOD DEBRIS SPLASHED ON CEILING TILES ABOVE THE JUICER/COFFEE UNITS FOOD PREP TABLE AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE SINK STOPPERS FOR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
38
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE,MAINTAIN A VISIBLE THERMOMETER INSIDE THE FRONT 2 DOOR COOLER.
40
Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN HAIR RESTRAINTS FOR FOOD HANDLERS WHEN WORKING AROUND OPEN FOODS.
42
78
Nov 6, 2013
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MISSING FLOOR DRAIN COVER/(BETWEEN 3 COMP. AND HANDSINK) NEED TO PROVIDE.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: NEED TO CLEAN/SANITIZE COFFEE MACHINE ABOVE BASKET.
33
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: NEED TO CLEAN CEILING OVER JUICER/COOKING AREA, ALSO CLEAN CEILING LIGHT SHIELD. NEED TO CLEAN DUSTY CEILING VENTS.
35
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HAND DIPPED ICE CREAM NEED TO PROVIDE A RUNNING DIPPER WELL PROPERLY CONNECTED TO PLUMBING/PROPER DRAIN. NEED TO REPAIR LEAKING 3 COMP.SINK NOZZLE. NEED METAL DRAIN BOARD FOR 3 COMP. SINK.
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Nov 1, 2011
License
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Lupito's Juice Bar last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Lupito's Juice Bar on file is from Oct 26, 2015. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Lupito's Juice Bar?

Across the inspection record, “appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Lupito's Juice Bar.

Has Lupito's Juice Bar's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Lupito's Juice Bar have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Lupito's Juice Bar 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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