Pass

Juicerx

1880 N Damen Ave, Chicago, IL 60647

Restaurant ZIP 60647 Risk 2 (Medium)

Passed · as of Oct 7, 2026

Juicerx was last inspected on October 7, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 2 violations, 1 of them critical.

Latest inspection

October 7, 2026 · Complaint

Pass

Result: Pass

1 critical1 general
  • CriticalFood handling

    Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

    Inspector’s note: Observed mineral build up inside of ice machine at front prep area. Must clean and maintain.

    Official wording (code 16)

    Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

    Inspector’s note: Observed no knob for hot water at mop sink. Must repair.

    Official wording (code 55)

    Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspection history

4 inspections on record

  1. Conditional

    Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 critical2 general2 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: 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.

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 4-602.13: observed the interior of the reach in coolers with excessive food debris. Instructed to detail clean.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: 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

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

      Inspector’s note: 2-102.13 observed no proof of training for all food handlers. Instructed to provide and maintain records at all times.

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

    • PaperworkFood handling

      The inspection summary report wasn’t posted for the public.

      Inspector’s note: 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).

      Official wording (code 61)

      Summary report displayed and visible to the public

  2. Fail

    Complaint · Fail

    2 critical6 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: 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.

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

    • CriticalFood handling

      Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

      Inspector’s note: 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

      Official wording (code 16)

      Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

    • GeneralPests

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

      Inspector’s note: 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.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFood handling

      Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no splashguard between prep area and exposed hand sink and 3 compartment sink. Must install a washable splashguard.

      Official wording (code 39)

      Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed the interior of the reach in coolers with excessive food debris. Instructed to detail clean.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: 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.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 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.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralRepeat violation

      A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

      Inspector’s note: 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.

      Official wording (code 60)

      Previous core violation corrected

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no proof of training for all food handlers. Instructed to provide and maintain records at all times.

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

  3. Pass

    License · Pass

    3 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

      Inspector’s note: Large chest freezer door rubber gasket ripped. Must repair/replace door rubber gasket.

      Official wording (code 47)

      Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Interior of mop sink cluttered with items. Must remove all items from interior of mop sink.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed accumulated dirt inside washroom floor drain. Must clean interior of floor drain and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 4 weeks ago. Always confirm with the official record.