JAMBA JUICE #189.
500 W MADISON ST · WEST LOOP, CHICAGO
5 of 7 inspections passed, 2 failed. 4 critical violations across the record.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
MAR 232018PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
Observed broken condenser fan control button in walk in cooler unit. Instructed manager to repair and maintain at all times. Observed rust and chipped paint on exterior bottom surface of grease trap, located underneath 3 compartment sink. Informed manager to remove rust, seal surface and ensure surface is smooth and easily cleanable. Maintain at all times. Observed cracked and broken door gaskets on one door delfield reach-in cooler, located underneath prep table. Instructed manager to repair or replace and maintained at all times.
Observed black mold like substance embedded in caulk line and back splash area of 3 compartment sink. Instructed manager to remove, reseal surface and maintain at all times.
Observed broken and cracked floor titles along both large floor drains in prep area and dish washing areas. Informed manager that all surfaces must be smooth and easy cleanable. Instructed manager to repair, seal and ensure surface is smooth and easily cleanable. Maintain at all times. Observed food and debris along floor and wall junction underneath 1 compartment sink and 3 compartment sink. Instructed manager to detail clean and maintain at all times.
Observed missing wall panels above walk in cooler and freezer unit in back office/dry storage area. Instructed manager to install and maintain at all times.
Observed very dim lighting in freezer walk in cooler. Also noted dim lighting in basement dry storage area. Instructed manager to repair/provide adequate lightening in said areas. Maintain at all times.
SEP 182017PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
Observed heavy ice build up in front prep area open freezer, and on shelves in walk in freezer in rear prep. Must defrost, clean and sanitize. Must maintain same.
Observe missing corner coving where walls meet in between ice machine and shelves in rear prep area (in back of the house space). Observe open gap between walls and frame. Must replace to prevent pest entry. Must maintain same.
Observed cooler in disrepair not being used in front prep area. Must remove to prevent pest harborage. Must maintain same.
DEC 82016PASSED1 violationDETAILS
OBSERVED THAT THE RIGHT TWO REACH IN COOLER DOORS DO NOT MAKE A TIGHT SEAL WITH THEIR DOOR FRAMES. THE DOORS EACH LEAVE ABOUT A HALF INCH GAP AT THE TOP OF THE COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE DOORS AND/OR GASKETS TO MAKE A TIGHT SEAL.
DEC 12016FAILED7 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED THE MIDDLE REACH IN COOLER HOLDING IMPROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF 62 DEGREES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED INSIDE. THE COOLER WAS TAGGED DURING INSPECTION AND MUST NOT BE USED FOR POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD STORAGE UNTIL THE UNIT IS REPAIRED AND HOLDING 40 DEGREES OR BELOW AND THE CDPH HAS REMOVED THE TAG. INSTRUCTED THAT COLD HOLDING FACILITIES MUST HOLD AT 40 DEGREES OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION: 7-38-005(A)
OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD STORED IN THE MIDDLE REACH IN COOLER AT IMRPROPER TEMPERATURES. NOTED YOGURT, 59 DEGREES, APPROX. 3 LBS, $10; SOY MILK, 60 DEGREES, APPROX. 1 LB, $5. OPERATOR VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED THESE PRODUCTS. INSTRUCTED THAT COLD POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 40 DEGREES OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY AND SERVICE. CRITICAL VIOLATION: 7-38-005(A)
OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY ON SITE. NOTED APPROX. 15 DROPPINGS IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE ROOM ALONG THE BASEBOARD OPPOSITE THE DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE RODENT ACTIVITY, CLEAN AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED TO OBTAIN THE SERVICES OF LICENSED PEST CONTROL OPERATOR. SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-38-020
NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (OATMEAL, YOGURT, ICE CREAM) ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. ALSO, NO CERTIFICATES POSTED. INSTRUCTED THAT A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED, AND ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE MUST BE POSTED. SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-38-012
OBSERVED FROST ACCUMULATION IN THE ICE CREAM FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED THAT THE RIGHT TWO REACH IN COOLER DOORS DO NOT MAKE A TIGHT SEAL WITH THEIR DOOR FRAMES. THE DOORS EACH LEAVE ABOUT A HALF INCH GAP AT THE TOP OF THE COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE DOORS AND/OR GASKETS TO MAKE A TIGHT SEAL.
OBSERVED DUST ACCUMULATION ON THE BOX FAN ABOVE THE HAND SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FAN COVER.
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATING NEAR THE COVING UNDER THE HAND SINK. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED BOXES OF PAPER PRODUCTS AND SUPPLIES BEING STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.
OCT 12015PASSED1 violationDETAILS
MUST PROVIDE A COVER FOR THE CONSUMABLE ICE BIN IN THE FRONT PREP AREA.
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SEP 242015FAILED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NOTED EVIDENCE OF INSECTS ON SITE. NOTED 8 LIVE ROACHES ON WALLS AND FLOORS UNDERNEATH THE FRONT PREP COUNTER AND BEHIND THE REACH IN FREEZER. ALSO NOTED APPROXIMATELY 10 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON WALLS IN THE DISHWASHING AREA. MUST REMOVE INSECTS, SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND HAVE THE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE AREAS. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020
NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED. ALSO NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. (ICE CREAM,FROZEN YOGURT,ETC) MUST PROVIDE. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012
MUST PROVIDE A COVER FOR THE CONSUMABLE ICE BIN IN THE FRONT PREP AREA.
MUST DETAIL CLEAN WALLS UNDER THE 4 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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