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Juice House

1324 W 18th St, Chicago, IL 60608

Restaurant ZIP 60608 Risk 1 (High)

Out of business · as of Dec 3, 2025

Juice House was last inspected on December 3, 2025 with a result of “Out of Business”. Inspectors found no violations.

Latest inspection

December 3, 2025 · Canvass

Closed

Result: Out of Business

No violations

The inspector found this business closed.

No violations were recorded at this inspection.

Inspection history

6 inspections on record

  1. No Entry

    Non-Inspection · No Entry

    No violations

  2. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

  3. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    3 critical2 general2 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

      No one in charge was present who knew the food-safety rules.

      Inspector’s note: 2-101.11 observed the person in charge without a valid city of chicago food service sanitation manager's certificate. Instructed all persons in charge must obtain a city of chicago food service sanitation manager's certificate. Priority foundation 7-38-012. Citation issued under violation #2.

      Official wording (code 1)

      Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties

    • CriticalManagement & training

      Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.

      Inspector’s note: 2-102.14(o) observed no employee health policy on site. Instructed to provide at all times. Priority foundation. Citation issued 7-38-010.

      Official wording (code 3)

      Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

    • CriticalFacility upkeep

      Hot or cold water wasn’t available, or water pressure was too low.

      Inspector’s note: 5-103.11(b) observed inadequate hot water at all sinks in the facility while the facility is open, operating and serving the public. Observed hot water temperatures only reaching 55f-57f at the hand washing sink, the 3-compartment sink, and the toilet room hand washing sink. Instructed to maintain adequate hot water at all times; hot water must maintain at least 100f at all hand washing sinks and at least 110f at all 3 compartment sinks. Priority violation. Citation issued 7-38-030(c).

      Official wording (code 50)

      Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure

    • GeneralPests

      Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

      Inspector’s note: 6-501.111 observed no up-to-date pest control logbook on site with a service report for the calendar year of 2024. Instructed to provide an up-to-date pest control logbook at all times. Priority foundation. Citation issued 7-38-020(c).

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 6-501.12 observed floors in the rear and front food prep area with minor dirt debris. Instructed to clean.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.

      Inspector’s note: 2-101.11 observed no city of chicago food service sanitation manager on site while tcs foods (yogurt) are being prepared handled and served to the public. Instructed to always have a city of chicago food service sanitation manager on site. At the time of the inspection, an expired city of chicago food service sanitation manager's certificate was posted. Priority foundation. Citation issued 7-38-012.

      Official wording (code 2)

      City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

      Inspector’s note: 2-102.13 observed no food handler training available for review. Instructed to provide.

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

  4. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    2 critical2 general Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

      Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no employee health policy, instructed to provide. Priority foundation 7-38-010, no citation issued.

      Official wording (code 3)

      Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

    • CriticalManagement & training

      No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no procedure for cleaning up vomiting and diarrhea, instructed to provide necessary items, and a disinfectant rated for norovirus priority foundation 7-38-005, no citation issued.

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

    • GeneralFood temperature

      Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no metal stem thermometer on premises for taking food temps., instructed to provide.

      Official wording (code 36)

      Thermometers provided & accurate

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed the ceiling tiles water damaged, instructed to replace.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  5. Pass

    License · Pass

    4 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Splash guard needed at exposed handwash sink next to prep table. Seal raw wood under front service counter.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: Floor at rear storage area needs to be made smooth and easily cleanable.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Walls at rear storage area needs to be made smooth and easily cleanable.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

      Inspector’s note: Remove clutter at rear storage area closet, organize and maintain at all times.

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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 11 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.