Real Good Juice Company

646 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60654

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Sep 9, 2016

Score

Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Real Good Juice Company three times, with records going back to 2015. The newest entry in the record is dated Sep 9, 2016. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately. Note that Real Good Juice Company's inspection history hasn't been updated since Sep 9, 2016; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.

Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around one violation lately and about three violations before that.

When inspectors have written things up, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, where the average is 81, this is a stronger showing. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Sep 9, 2016

Reinspection

1 minor violation.

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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE BLOCK BUILD UP INSIDE PREP REACH IN FREEZER. MUST REMOVE ICE BUILD UP INSIDE FREEZER.

Sep 2, 2016

Routine

4 minor violations.

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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation

Inspector notes: OBSERVED BLACK/PINK SLIME BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE INTERIOR WALLS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN. ALL ICE INSIDE ICE MACHINE VOLUNTARILLY DISCARDED AT THIS TIME. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A). CITATION ISSUED.

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE BLOCK BUILD UP INSIDE PREP REACH IN FREEZER. MUST REMOVE ICE BUILD UP INSIDE FREEZER.

Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

Inspector notes: NO THERMOMETER INSIDE REACH IN PREP COOLER (SLIDING DOORS). MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER INSIDE COOLER.

Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn

Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.

Nov 13, 2015

License

2 minor violations.

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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 AND BASEMENT DOOR BY THE WALK IN COOLER NOT RODENT/INSECT PROOFED. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT/INSECT PROOFED THE DOORS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020. OWNER ASKED THE CONSTRUCTION MANAGER TO FIX THE DOOR DURING INSPECTION. DOORS ARE NOW RODENT/INSECTS PROFFED.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector notes: MUST INSTALLED A CEILING PANEL IN THE REAR DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOM IN THE BASEMENT. TO PROTECT THE DRY FOOD FROM ANY DUST OR ELEMENTS. SEAL THE GAP/OPENING AROUND THE PIPES ABOVE THE ENTRANCE DOOR BY THE WALK IN COOLER AND MAINTAIN.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Real Good Juice Company last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Real Good Juice Company on file is from Sep 9, 2016. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Real Good Juice Company?

Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Real Good Juice Company.

Has Real Good Juice Company's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Real Good Juice Company have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly three earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Real Good Juice Company 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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