JOE & THE JUICE NEW YORK LLC in CHICAGO, IL Failed Its Health Inspection on 04/13/23

CHICAGO, IL - Health inspectors documented violations at JOE & THE JUICE NEW YORK LLC during a routine inspection conducted on 04/13/2023.

Situated at 412 N WELLS ST, the establishment is part of River North's active food service sector. The River North area undergoes regular health inspections as part of the city's comprehensive food safety monitoring program.

The inspection identified 5 distinct violations requiring correction. Each violation has established correction procedures that must be followed to achieve compliance.

The first violation related to hand hygiene and handwashing facilities. Inspectors documented: City of Chicago Food Service Sanitation Certificate - Comments: No City of Chicago Food Service Sanitation Certificate Was Posted Nor Provided on Site for the Present Manager on Duty While Tcs Foods Such As Deli Sandwiches Prepared and Served on Site. No Valid Doccumentation on Premises. Instructed to Provide. a Least One Certified Food Manager Must Be on Site When Food Is Handled. Priority Foundation Violation 7-38-012 Citation Issued.. According to FDA guidelines, proper handwashing with soap and warm water for at least 20 seconds is the single most effective way to prevent foodborne illness transmission. For more information, see FDA handwashing requirements. Inadequate handwashing can transmit Norovirus, Hepatitis A, and other pathogens directly to food.

The second violation related to hand hygiene and handwashing facilities. Inspectors documented: Adequate Handwashing Sinks Properly Supplied and Accessible - Comments: a Sign or Poster That Notifies Food Employees to Wash Their Hands Is Not Provided at Handwashing Sink in Dish Room Used By Food Employees. Provide a Clearly Visible Handwashing Sign at Each Hand Sink.. According to FDA guidelines, proper handwashing with soap and warm water for at least 20 seconds is the single most effective way to prevent foodborne illness transmission. For more information, see FDA handwashing requirements. Inadequate handwashing can transmit Norovirus, Hepatitis A, and other pathogens directly to food.

The third violation related to pest management. Inspectors documented: Contamination Prevented During Food Preparation, Storage & Display - Comments: Food Storage Containers Stored on the Floor in Kitchen, Hallway Near Dish, and Outside Storage Area. Items Must Be Placed 6 Inches Above the Floor.. The FDA Food Code requires establishments to eliminate conditions that attract and harbor pests, including proper waste management and facility maintenance. For more information, see FDA pest control standards. Flies can transfer pathogens from garbage and feces to food preparation areas.

The fourth violation involved hand sanitation. Inspectors documented: Warewashing Facilities: Installed, Maintained & Used. According to FDA guidelines, proper handwashing with soap and warm water for at least 20 seconds is the single most effective way to prevent foodborne illness transmission. For more information, see FDA handwashing requirements. Cross-contamination from raw foods to ready-to-eat items often occurs through unwashed hands.

The fifth violation involved food safety requirements. Inspectors documented: Test Strips - Comments. Non-compliance with safety standards may create conditions that compromise food safety.

Health code violations require prompt correction to maintain operating permits. The health department typically conducts re-inspections to verify that identified issues have been properly addressed.

This inspection data is provided by Chicago Department of Public Health. The establishment had violations identified during the 04/13/2023 inspection. Conditions may have changed since this inspection. For current compliance status, consult the Chicago Department of Public Health. For more information about restaurant inspection regulations in this area, visit the Chicago Food Service Sanitation Rules. Learn more about food safety at FDA.gov and CDC.gov.