SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

JUICERX BUCKTOWN LLC.

YOUR CALL. 55/100

1880 N DAMEN AVE · LOGAN SQUARE, CHICAGO

Last inspected July 2, 2025 · passed with conditions

1 of 3 inspections passed, 1 failed, 1 passed with conditions. 3 critical violations across the record.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
3
1 passed · 1 w/ conditions · 1 failed
VIOLATIONS
17
includes 3 critical
RECORDS COVER
2 YEARS
since May 2023

INSPECTION HISTORY

JUL 2
2025
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALSanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

2-501.11 OBSERVED FACILITY WITH A BLOOD BORNE FLUID SPILL KIT AND NO CORRESPONDING CLEAN UP PROCEDURE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO DEVELOP A CLEAN-UP PROCEDURE AND MAINTAIN APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES THAT CORRESPOND WITH ON-SITE PLAN. MUST KEEP BOTH THE POLICY AND SUPPLIES ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-602.13: OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE REACH IN COOLERS WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-203.13: OBSERVED NO UTILITY SINK IN FACILITY PIC INDICATED STAFF ARE INSTRUCTED TO THROW WASTEWATER FROM MOP BUCKETS IN ALLEY, NOTED PIC ALSO INDICATED THEY FILL MOP BUCKET UP BY PITCHERS AT 3 COMP SINK. PIC INDICATED NEXT DOOR DENTIST ALLOWS THEM TO USE UTILITY SINK IN BASEMENT BUT THEY DON'T USE IT AND BASEMENT ROOM AS A DRY STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR PROPER DISPOSAL OF DIRTY MOP WATER

MINOROther
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

2-102.13 OBSERVED NO PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS AT ALL TIMES.

MINOROther
SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC

8-304.11(A) OBSERVED SERVED MOST RECENT INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT NOT POSTED IN FACILITY. (SUMMARY POSTED ARE MAY 3,2023 MOST RECENT INSPECTION WAS 6/11/25.) INSTRUCTED MUST POST MOST RECENT INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT IN PLAIN VIEW AT ALL TIMES. OPERATOR PROVIDED WITH TODAY'S SUMMARY DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(B).

JUN 11
2025
FAILED
9 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALSanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED FACILITY WITH A BLOOD BORNE FLUID SPILL KIT AND NO CORRESPONDING CLEAN UP PROCEDURE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO DEVELOP A CLEAN-UP PROCEDURE AND MAINTAIN APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES THAT CORRESPOND WITH ON-SITE PLAN. MUST KEEP BOTH THE POLICY AND SUPPLIES ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

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FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN PREP AREA WITH A BUILD-UP OF BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE, DRIPPING ONTO ICE CUBES STORED AT BELOW ICE BIN.ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. ALSO BLACK SLIME AT EXTERIOR OF UNIT BETWEEN ICE BIN AND TOP PART OF THE UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005.CITATION ISSUED

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED PEST ACTIVITY WITH APPROX. 25 SMALL FLIES NOTED DURING INSPECTION. SMALL FLY ACTIVITY WAS NOTED IN THE PREP, CUSTOMER WAITING, AND UPSTAIRS CUSTOMER SEATING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CONSULT PEST CONTROL, AS ADDITIONAL SERVICES ARE NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE ACTIVITY BEFORE RE-INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED NO SPLASHGUARD BETWEEN PREP AREA AND EXPOSED HAND SINK AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST INSTALL A WASHABLE SPLASHGUARD.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE REACH IN COOLERS WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED NO UTILITY SINK IN FACILITY PIC INDICATED STAFF ARE INSTRUCTED TO THROW WASTEWATER FROM MOP BUCKETS IN ALLEY, NOTED PIC ALSO INDICATED THEY FILL MOP BUCKET UP BY PITCHERS AT 3 COMP SINK. PIC INDICATED NEXT DOOR DENTIST ALLOWS THEM TO USE UTILITY SINK IN BASEMENT BUT THEY DON'T USE IT AND BASEMENT ROOM AS A DRY STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR PROPER DISPOSAL OF DIRTY MOP WATER.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED CLUTTER STORED ON FLOOR IN TOILET ROOM WHICH WAS MADE INTO STORAGE AREA.NOTED SINGLE USE ITEMS (PAPER TOWELS, OATMILK, AND SINGLE SERVICE ITEMS) INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE TTHESE ITEMS MAY NOT BE STORED IN TOILET ROOM.

MINOROther
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED NO PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS AT ALL TIMES.

MINORFacility Condition
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

NOTED CONTINUED NON-COMPLIANCE FROM REPORT #2575298 CONDUCTED ON MAY 3, 2023. PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED: (#47) LARGE CHEST FREEZER DOOR RUBBER GASKET RIPPED. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE DOOR RUBBER GASKET. MUST CORRECT CORE VIOLATIONS BY THE DATE ON THE REPORT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

MAY 3
2023
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

LARGE CHEST FREEZER DOOR RUBBER GASKET RIPPED. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE DOOR RUBBER GASKET.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

INTERIOR OF MOP SINK CLUTTERED WITH ITEMS. MUST REMOVE ALL ITEMS FROM INTERIOR OF MOP SINK.

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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DIRT INSIDE WASHROOM FLOOR DRAIN. MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF FLOOR DRAIN AND MAINTAIN.

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