JUBILEE JUICE AND GRILL in CHICAGO, IL Failed Its Health Inspection on 04/13/23

CHICAGO, IL - JUBILEE JUICE AND GRILL received citations for health code violations during an inspection on 04/13/2023.

Situated at 140 N HALSTED ST, the establishment is part of West Loop's active food service sector. The West Loop area undergoes regular health inspections as part of the city's comprehensive food safety monitoring program.

The inspection identified 7 distinct violations requiring correction. Each violation has established correction procedures that must be followed to achieve compliance.

The first violation involved handwashing procedures. Inspectors documented: Food-contact Surfaces: Cleaned & Sanitized - Comments: 4-601.11(a) Observed a Meat Slicer with Food and Debris Built on Food Contact Surfaces Located in the Basement. Instructed to Wash, Rinse and Sanitize After Every Use. Priority Foundation Violation #7-38-005 Consolidated with the Above Violation.. 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. Fecal-oral transmission of pathogens occurs when hands are not properly washed after restroom use.

The second violation related to food safety requirements. Inspectors documented: Plumbing Installed. Non-compliance with safety standards may create conditions that compromise food safety.

The third violation concerned hand hygiene and handwashing facilities. Inspectors documented: Proper Backflow Devices - Comments: 5-205.15 Observed Drainpipe Leaking Under the Hand Washing Sink in the Front Kitchen Area. Instructed to Repair Leaking Drainpipe.. 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 fourth violation involved cleaning procedures. Inspectors documented: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean - Comments: 6-201.11 Observed Missing Ceilings Tile Panels in the Rear Storage/employee Room in the Basement and Water-stained Ceiling Tiles in the Employee Toilet Room. Instructed to Repair and Replace Missing Panels And-or Replace the Stained Ceiling Tiles.. FDA sanitation guidelines require regular cleaning and sanitizing of all food contact surfaces to prevent cross-contamination and bacterial growth. For more information, see FDA sanitation standards. Inadequate sanitization allows bacteria to survive and multiply on food contact surfaces.

The fifth violation concerned food safety requirements. Inspectors documented: Adequate Ventilation & Lighting. Regulatory standards exist to minimize health risks to consumers.

The sixth violation involved storage procedures. Inspectors documented: Designated Areas Used - Comments: 6-303.11 Observed a Burnt-out Light Bulb in the Liquor/storage Room Located in the Basement. Instructed to Provide and Maintain.. Chemical contamination from improper storage can cause acute poisoning.

The seventh violation involved food safety requirements. Inspectors documented: Adequate Ventila. Health code violations require correction to maintain safe operating conditions.

The correction of health violations is monitored through follow-up inspections and documentation requirements. Establishments must demonstrate that they have addressed the root causes of violations, not just the immediate symptoms.

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.