SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

FRUVE XPRESS JUICERY.

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1131 S STATE ST · SOUTH LOOP, CHICAGO

Last inspected August 28, 2023 · passed

4 of 6 inspections passed, 2 failed. 5 critical violations across the record.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
6
4 passed · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
25
includes 5 critical
RECORDS COVER
3 YEARS
since Jul 2020

INSPECTION HISTORY

AUG 28
2023
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

4-101.19 OBSERVED INADEQUATE SINK STOPPERS FOR THE SMALL 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. THE FACILITY HAD A PIECE OF FOAM WRAPPED IN PLASTIC AS THE SINK STOPPERS FOR THE SMALL 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SINK STOPPERS.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-601.11(C) OBSERVED A BROWNISH SUBSTANCE IN BETWEEN THE PLASTIC PART OF THE VITAMINX JUICER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND CLEAN.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-202.11 OBSERVED A HOSE ATTACHED TO THE REAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROOF THAT THE HOSE IS A FOOD GRADE MATERIAL.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.114 OBSERVED CLUTTER UNDER THE FRONT CUSTOMER COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CLUTTER AND ORGANIZE.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

2-102.13 OBSERVED THE DISH WASHER WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS/DISH WASHERS.

AUG 21
2023
FAILED
9 violations4 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

5-205.11 OBSERVED TWO HAND WASHING SINKS BLOCKED WITH ITEMS SUCH AS A BOTTLE OF SOAP, UTENSILS ETC. BEING STORED INSIDE THE BASIN IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA HAND WASHING SINK AND THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ARTICLES AND NEVER STORE ITEMS INSIDE OF THE BASIN OF THE HAND WASHING SINKS, HAND WASHING SINKS ARE ONLY FOR HAND WASHING. MANAGER REMOVED SAID ITEMS DURING THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C).

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

6-301.12 OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING PROVISION AT 2 OF 3 HAND WASHING SINKS LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS PROVIDE A HAND DRYING PROVISION, SUCH AS PAPER TOWELS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER PROVIDED PAPER TOWELS DURING THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED UNDER VIOLATION ABOVE.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

6-501.111 OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF LIVE INSECT ACTIVITY ON SITE. OBSERVED ABOUT 20 LIVE SMALL FLIES IN THE TOILET ROOM, ON A BAG OF TOWELS, WALLS AND CEILING. OBSERVED ABOUT 5 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON THE CEILING IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA, OBSERVED ONE LIVE LARGE FLY FLYING AROUND THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE LIVE LARGE AND SMALL FLIES ACTIVITY, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A).

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

6-202.15 OBSERVED THE TWO FRONT ENTRANCE DOORS OPENED WITHOUT A SCREEN TO PREVENT POSSIBLE PEST ENTRY. INSTRUCTED TO CLOSE ONE OF TWO DOOR OR PROVIDE A SCREEN. ALSO OBSERVED FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR NOT PROPERLY RODENT PROOFED WITH A ONE INCH GAP AT THE BOTTOM. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE SAID DOOR RODENT PROOFED.

MINORSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

4-101.19 OBSERVED INADEQUATE SINK STOPPERS FOR THE SMALL 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. THE FACILITY HAD A PIECE OF FOAM WRAPPED IN PLASTIC AS THE SINK STOPPERS FOR THE SMALL 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SINK STOPPERS.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-601.11(C) OBSERVED A BROWNISH SUBSTANCE IN BETWEEN THE PLASTIC PART OF THE VITAMINX JUICER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND CLEAN.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-202.11 OBSERVED A HOSE ATTACHED TO THE REAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROOF THAT THE HOSE IS A FOOD GRADE MATERIAL.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.114 OBSERVED CLUTTER UNDER THE FRONT CUSTOMER COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CLUTTER AND ORGANIZE.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

2-102.13 OBSERVED THE DISH WASHER WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS/DISH WASHERS.

AUG 10
2022
PASSED
0 violations
AUG 2
2022
FAILED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED SOILED WALLS AND INTERIOR OF VARIOUS COOLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET AT FRONT OF THE HOUSE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO FIX LEAK

MINOROther
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

OBSERVED DUMPSTER RECEPTACLE WITH LID UNABLE TO CLOSE DUE TO BEING LOADED PAST CAPACITY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE DUMPSTER RECEPTACLES ARE MAINTAINED WITH A TIGHT FITTING LID. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(B). CITATION ISSUED

NOV 22
2021
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED 3-COMPARTMENT SINK STOPPERS NOT WORKING AT ALL COMPARTMENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE WORKING STOPPERS AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPLASH AT THE BOTTOM OF THE 2-DOOR REFRIGERATOR LOCATED IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA AND FRONT LOW BOY REFRIGERATED DRAWERS.

SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED DRAINPIPE LEAKING UNDER THE FRONT HAND WASHING SINK AND FRONT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. ALSO, OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE FACUET OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR LEAKING DRAINPIPE.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE FOR EMPLOYEE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN RECORDS AT ALL TIMES.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS OBTAIN THIS CERTIFICATE.

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JUL 22
2020
PASSED
3 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

FOUND 1/4 INCH GAP AT ENTRANCE DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

FOUND HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED IN FRONT FOOD PREPARATION AREA PROFUSELY LEAKING WHEN WATER KNOB IS TURNED ON. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

MINOROther
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

FOUND NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS.

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