Vegetarian Express Juice Bar
Last inspected: Mar 11, 2019
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Score
Inspectors have visited Vegetarian Express Juice Bar 12 times, with records going back to 2011. The most recent report on file is from Mar 11, 2019. The high risk label is a heads-up that the most recent visit didn't go well. The file hasn't been updated since Mar 11, 2019, so take the current picture with that in mind.
Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around six violations lately compared to roughly four violations before.
Across the inspection history, “food in original container, properly labeled” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded six times.
By comparison, the average Chicago facility scores 81, putting Vegetarian Express Juice Bar on the weaker side. Taken together, the history suggests a facility that has struggled with consistency.
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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 11, 2019
Routine
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Hands clean & properly washed
Inspector notes: NOTED EMPLOYEE WITHOUT WASHING HANDS OR WEARING GLOVES PICK UP VEGETABLES AND OTHER FOOD ITEMS FROM THE SERVICE PREP COOLER AND PLACE IT ON A CUSTOMERS HAMBURGER BUN AND CONTINUED PREPARING FOOD STILL WITHOUT WASHING HANDS OR WEARING GLOVES. FINALLY THE EMPLOYEE CONTINUED TO WIPE THE PREP TABLE WITH WASH CLOTH THEN CONTINUED TO PREP STILL WITH OUT WEARING GLOVES. DISCUSSED WITH MANAGEMENT THE NO BARE HAND CONTACT POLICY WITH READY TO EAT FOODS. MUST WEAR GLOVES, USE SPOONS, TONGS ETC. PRIORITY VIOLATION CITATION ISSUED 7-38-010.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: MANAGEMENT UNABLE TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE FOR CLEANING UP VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ONE INCLUDING THE CHEMICALS AND SUPPLIES NEEDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: NOTED TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED FOR SAFETY FOOD ITEMS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER AND REFRIGERATION UNITS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL READY TO EAT FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME AND USED BY DATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: 3-603.11 NOTED ESTABLISHMENT SERVING UNDERCOOKED FOOD ITEMS (EGGS) WITH NO CONSUMER ADVISORY, DISCLOSURE OR REMINDERS TO THE CUSTOMERS. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CONSUMER ADVISORY ON THE MENU WITH A DISCLOSURE NOTICE AND REMINDER STATEMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NOTED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION FOLLOWING THE NEW CODE AND GUIDELINES. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE VERIFICATION OF POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE ONE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NOTED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED (EGGS, TAMALES, HAMBURGERS ETC ). INSTRUCTED TO HAVE THE ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-012.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: NOTED NO EMPLOYEES AT WORK WITH NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL EMPLOYEES ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT ALL TIMES AND ONE MONTH (30 DAYS) GRACE PERIOD FOR NEW HIRES
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE 2 DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT AT THE KITCHEN PREP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AND/OR REPLACE
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED DIRT AND OLD FOOD PARTICLES INSIDE THE POTATO CUTTER ABOVE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO DISASSEMBLE, DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED DEEP CUTS AND DIRT INSIDE THE CUTTING BOARD AT THE JUICE COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH SURFACE
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT ESPECIALLY UNDERNEATH THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND AT THE JUICE PREP AREA.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: NOTED DIRTY AND HEAVY DUSTY CEILING FANS AT THE REAR AND FRONT PREP AREAS. ALSO NOTED HEAVY STAINED CEILING TILES AT SAME. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AND/OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES.
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Mar 8, 2018
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: FOUND BULK FOOD WITH NO LABELS. MUST PROVIDE.(FLOUR, CEREAL,ETC.)
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT MOP SINK FAUCET. MUST PROVIDE.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: FOUND FOODHANDLER AT PREMISES WITH NO FOODHANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MUST PROVIDE.
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Jun 2, 2017
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE LABELS FOR BULK GOODS LIKE FLOUR, PANCAKE MIX, RICE, ETC.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RAW WOOD FRAME BEING USED TO SUPPORT SHELVING ABOVE THE PREP TABLE. MUST PAINT OR SEAL. MUST NOT USE FOIL OR CARDBOARD AS A LINER FOR SHELVING OR CONTAINERS. MUST MAINTAIN ALL EQUIPMENT AND FOOD STORAGE SURFACES TO BE SMOOTH, NON-ABSORBENT AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN MINERAL DEPOSITS AND FOOD DEBRIS FROM RESEVOIR OF STEAM TABLE. MUST CLEAN DUST AND OIL ACCUMULATING IN THE LOWER COMPARTMENT OF THE FRYER.
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Jul 29, 2016
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TORN REFRIGERATION GASKET AT THE 2-DOOR REACH-IN COOLER. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS IN THE INTERIOR SURFACES OF UPRIGHT REFRIGERATOR LOCATED IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE AND DEBRIS ON WALL BEHIND MOP SINK. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: VISIBLE AND WORKING THERMOMETER NEEDED AT THE FRONT DISPLAY AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHES IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Nov 12, 2015
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Nov 4, 2015
Complaint
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LIVE FRUIT FLIES AT THE REAR DISHWASH AREA AND AT THE FRONT FRESH JUICE AREA. APPROXIMATELY 40 LIVE FRUIT FLIES WERE OBSERVED ON THE WALLS, CEILING AND EQUIPMENT IN THESE AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PACKAGED PREPARED FOODS FOR CUSTOMER "GRAB & GO" WITHOUT LABELS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO LABEL EACH INDIVIDUAL ITEM WITH NAME, INGREDIENTS, NAME AND ADDRESS OF FACILITY WHERE PRODUCED, AND TO MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TORN REFRIGERATION GASKETS ON THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER NEXT TO THE COOKING LINE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING USED AS SHELVING LINERS AND AS FLOOR LINERS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN SO ALL SURFACES ARE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SHELVINGS THROUGHOUT THE DISHWASHING AREAS,FAN COVERS INSIDE THE COOLERS,MANUAL POTATO PEELER,CUTTING BOARDS,
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST ACCUMULATION ON ON THE CEILING VENTS AND SURROUNDING AREAS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: OUT OF COMPLIANCE. INFORMATION GIVEN, INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY AND MAINTAIN.
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Aug 10, 2015
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PACKAGED PREPARED FOODS FOR CUSTOMER "GRAB & GO" WITHOUT LABELS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO LABEL EACH INDIVIDUAL ITEM WITH NAME, INGREDIENTS, NAME AND ADDRESS OF FACILITY WHERE PRODUCED, AND TO MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TORN REFRIGERATION GASKETS ON THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER NEXT TO THE COOKING LINE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING USED AS SHELVING LINERS AND AS FLOOR LINERS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN SO ALL SURFACES ARE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST ACCUMULATION ON ON THE CEILING VENTS AND SURROUNDING AREAS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: OUT OF COMPLIANCE. INFORMATION GIVEN, INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY AND MAINTAIN.
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Oct 1, 2014
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL AND DATE ALL PREPARED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE PREP COOLERS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT.REMOVE GREASE BUIL-UP. DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR PANELS OF ICE MACHINE IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. DETAIL CLEAN REAR FOOD STORAGE SHELVING. REMOVE DIRT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN WALL IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA REMOVE DIRT AND DEBRIS. DETAIL CLEAN VENTILATION FANS, LIGHT SHIELDS AND CEILING IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST REMOVE ACCUMULATION OF DUST
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE VISIBLE AND WORKING THERMOMETER AT THE TWO DOOR PREP REFRIGERATOR.
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Jan 15, 2014
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WATER DAMAGE CEILING TILES AT FRONT SELLING AREA. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: LEAKY FAUCET AT REAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR/MAINTAIN. REAR EXPOSED HANDWASH SINK IS DRAINING SLOW. MUST REPAIR/MAINTAIN.
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Feb 28, 2013
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: FOUND PACKAGED FOOD NOT LABELED INSIDE FRONT REACH IN COOLER.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: FOUND FOOD CONTAINERS NOT STORED PROPERLY.MUST STORE INVERTED.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND CLOTHES STORED ON FOOD SHELVING UNITS.
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Sep 1, 2011
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Aug 29, 2011
License
4 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: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines.OUTER OPENING NOT PROTECTED, INSTRUCTED TO SEAL OPENING AT THE TOP OF MAIN DOOR(1" OF GAP).SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-38-020. NO CITATION ISSUED NOT OPERATING.
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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.DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR OF DEEP FRYERS(GREASE BUILD-UP).CLEAN UNDER THE TABLE IN DISH ROOM.DETAIL CLEAN GREASE TRAP UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, AND PAINT IT. DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE.MUST PROVIDE A RECEIPT OR INVOICE OF PROFESSIONALLY CLEANED, EXCESS OF BLACK SLIME BUILD-UP.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. CLEAN WALL UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK(BOTTOM PART).SEAL WALL THROUGHOUT, INCLUDED THE WASHROOM.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health.PROVIDE UNTHREAD FAUCET AT MOP SINK, OR A BACK FLOW PREVENTER.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Vegetarian Express Juice Bar last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Vegetarian Express Juice Bar on file is from Mar 11, 2019. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Vegetarian Express Juice Bar?
Across the inspection record, “food in original container, properly labeled” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Vegetarian Express Juice Bar.
Has Vegetarian Express Juice Bar's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Vegetarian Express Juice Bar have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Vegetarian Express Juice Bar 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.
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