JAMBA JUICE Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

SOURCE OF CROSS CONTAMINATION CONTROLLED I.E. CUTTING BOARDS, FOOD HANDLERS, UTENSILS, ETC - Comments: OBSERVED CROSS CONTAMINATION FROM EMPLOYEE TO READY TO EAT FOODS. TWO EMPLOYEES OBSERVED CLEANING WITH DIRTY WIPING CLOTHS WALLS AND METAL SHELVING USING CHEMICAL CLEANER FROM SPRAY BOTTLE THEN CHANGE TASKS TO PREPARE FOODS, SCOOPING FROZEN FRUIT, MIXING JUICES AND ADDING INGREDIENTS WITHOUT WASHING HANDS. ANOTHER EMPLOYEE AT CASH REGISTER HANDLING MONEY THEN PREPARE MIXED JUICES WITHOUT WASHING HANDS. DISCUSSED IMPORTANCE OF ADEQUATE HAND WASHING WITH CERTIFIED MANAGER AND GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A).

These activities introduce saliva and contaminants into food areas, potentially spreading bacteria and viruses to customers.

Food employees must not eat, drink, or use tobacco in food preparation areas.

Eating, drinking, tobacco use only in designated areas; Closed beverage containers with straw allowed in some areas; Proper tasting using clean utensil each time; No personal items in food prep areas.

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: PREPARED AND PACKAGED FROZEN FRUITS IN WALK-IN FREEZER MUST BE LABELED AND DATED.

Improper methods result in slow cooling that allows bacterial growth.

Approved cooling methods must be used.

Use shallow pans, ice baths, rapid chill units, ice wands; Cut large items into smaller portions; Stir frequently; Leave uncovered during cooling.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: EXCESSIVE ICE BUILD UP IN WALK-IN FREEZER AROUND DOOR THRESHOLD. MUST REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.

Unapproved processes may lack critical safety controls.

Variance required before conducting specialized food processes.

Submit application to CDPH; Include HACCP plan; Await approval before starting; Maintain all required records.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: EXCESSIVE ICE BUILD UP IN WALK-IN FREEZER AROUND DOOR THRESHOLD. MUST REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.

Unapproved processes may lack critical safety controls.

Variance required before conducting specialized food processes.

Submit application to CDPH; Include HACCP plan; Await approval before starting; Maintain all required records.