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LEFT COAST FOOD + JUICE

151 N FRANKLIN ST, CHICAGO, IL 60606 · Restaurant

Inspection summary

LEFT COAST FOOD + JUICE has been inspected 11 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since September 24, 2018. The most recent inspection, on May 8, 2024, found no infractions.

4 of 11 inspections on record found no infractions at all. No inspections are on record from the past 12 months. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Cleaning and sanitizing, Food source, labelling and allergens and Food temperature control.

Recent inspections have recorded fewer infractions than earlier ones, so the record is improving.

What these findings mean

Health authorities word their violations differently, so we group them by what they mean for food safety. Higher-risk findings are the ones inspectors treat as critical, because they can directly make someone sick.

  • Cleaning and sanitizingHigher risk

    Anything that touches food, such as cutting boards, dishes and utensils, must be washed, rinsed and sanitized. Inspectors check dishwasher temperatures, sanitizer strength and how wiping cloths are stored. Poor sanitizing lets bacteria survive from one use to the next.

    Recorded 6 times across 6 separate inspections, most recently on March 27, 2023. For example: FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

  • Food source, labelling and allergensHigher risk

    Food must come from approved suppliers, stay in labelled containers and be thrown out when it is spoiled or damaged, such as dented or swollen cans. Labelling matters for allergies: an unlabelled container can hide an allergen.

    Recorded 6 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on September 5, 2019. For example: PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

  • Food temperature controlHigher risk

    Bacteria multiply fastest between about 4 °C and 60 °C (40 °F to 140 °F). Inspectors check that cold food stays cold, hot food stays hot, cooked food is cooled quickly, and that staff have accurate thermometers. Temperature problems are one of the most common causes of food poisoning, so these are treated as critical findings.

    Recorded 4 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on August 10, 2022. For example: PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES

  • PestsHigher risk

    Signs of mice, rats, cockroaches or flies, or gaps and clutter that let them get in or hide. Pests carry bacteria and can contaminate food and surfaces, so evidence of activity is treated seriously and usually triggers a follow-up visit.

    Recorded 4 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on August 10, 2022. For example: INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

  • Handwashing and staff hygieneHigher risk

    Hands are the main way germs like norovirus move from people to food. Inspectors look for stocked, accessible handwashing sinks, staff washing hands when required, hair restraints, and sick employees being kept away from food. Gaps here can spread illness quickly.

    Recorded 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on March 27, 2023. For example: PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

About this data

These results come from Chicago Department of Public Health, which inspects food premises and other public facilities in this area. We republish the authority's public disclosure data and refresh it regularly; the official record is the final word.

11 inspections

  1. Canvass

    0 infractions

  2. Canvass

    3 infractions

    • 16. FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
      • OBSERVED ICE SCOOPER STORED IN FRONT OF THE ICE MACHINE WITH THE FOOD CONTACT SURFACE EXPOSED. INSTRUCTED ON HOW TO STORE ICE SCOOP BETWEEN USES PROPERLY.
    • 40. PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
      • OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER PREPPING FOOD WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT.
    • 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
      • OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD CERTIFIED MANAGER WITH NO PROOF OF AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS TO OBTAIN THIS CERTIFICATE.
  3. Canvass Re-Inspection

    0 infractions

  4. Canvass

    7 infractions

    • 16. FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
      • FOUND LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE INADEQUATELY SANITIZING (CHLORINE) DISHES AT 10 PPM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SANITIZING CONCENTRATION AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-025.CITATION ISSUED.
    • 21. PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES
      • FOUND IMPROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF APPROXIMATELY 35 CHICKEN/BEEF WRAPS AT 95-97F LOCATED IN HOT HOLDING UNIT ON SERVICE HOTLINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE A MINIMUM HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 135F AT ALL TIMES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD AND DENATURE APPROX 15 LBS AT $390. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
    • 22. PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
      • FOUND IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES FOR TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS ( COOKED KALE, COOKED QUINOA SALAD, COOKED YAMS) RANGING FROM 48F - 65F LOCATED IN FOOD PREP AREA AND COLD HOLDING UNIT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE A MINIMUM COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41F AT ALL TIMES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD AND DENATURE APPROX 10 LBS AT $100. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION CONSOLIDATED WITH ABOVE VIOLATION.
    • 36. THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
      • FOUND NO THERMOMETER IN COOLER LOCATED IN FRONT PREP/EXPEDITER AREA AND REACH IN COOLER AT COFFEE STATION. ALSO NOTED NO THERMOMETER INSIDE HOT HOLDING UNIT. MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER INSIDE EQUIPMENT OF ALL COLD AND HOT HOLDING UNITS.
    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • OBSERVED APPROX. 30 SMALL FLIES IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: SMOOTHIE STATION, INSIDE POWDER VEGETABLES, FOOD PREP HOTLINE AND INSIDE MEATBALL CONTAINER LOCATED IN COLD HOLDING UNIT ON HOTLINE. MUST MINIMIZE SMALL FLY ACTIVITY. RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
    • 39. CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
    • 50. HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE
      • FOUND NO HOT WATER ON SITE( 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, ALL HANDWASHING SINKS).HOT WATER GENERATION AND DISTRIBUTION SYSTEMS SHALL BE SUFFICIENT TO MEET THE PEAK HOT WATER DEMANDS THROUGHOUT THE RETAIL FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
  5. Canvass

    3 infractions

    • 45. SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
      • JUICE JUGS ARE REUSED AS A MULTI-USE UTENSILS, INSTRUCTED NOT TO DISCAED AFTER FIRST USE.
    • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
      • NOT REMOVEING STICKERS OFF CLEAN CONTAINERS WHEN WASHED, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.
    • 50. HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE
  6. Non-Inspection

    0 infractions

  7. Non-Inspection

    0 infractions

  8. Canvass

    3 infractions

    • 41. WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
      • OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTH LAYING ON THE SMOOTHIE COUNTER. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE.
    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE WALK-IN COOLER AND STORAGE AREAS. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED WATER STAINED CEILING TILES AT THE SMOOTHIE/JUICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE STAINED CEILING TILES.
  9. Complaint Re-Inspection

    10 infractions

    • 23. PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
      • 3-501.17 OBSERVED FACILITY MISSING DATE MARKING FOR READY TO EAT TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR FOOD SAFETY ITEM,DICE TOMATO,SWEET POTATOES,BEANS, SOUP, HOUSE-SAUCES ETC. STORED INSIDE REACH IN COOLER LOCATED IN COOK LINE FOOD PREP AREA & WALK IN COOLERS, REACH IN COOLERS IN REAR PREP. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE TO ALWAYS DATE MARK FOOD ITEMS STORE MORE THAN 24 HOURS IN FACILITY WITH PREPARATION & DISCARD DATE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
    • 37. FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
      • 3-602.11(B:5) OBSERVED FACILITY NOT MEETING LABELING REQUIREMENTS, GRAB AND GO ITEMS MISSING ALLERGEN REQUIREMENT (COOKIES, PASTA, YOGURT CUPS, ACAI BOWLS, RICE TREATS, ETC.) MADE AND PACKAGED IN FACILITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
    • 37. FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
      • 3-602.11(A; B:1-4,6,7; C; D) OBSERVED FACILITY NOT MEETING LABELING REQUIREMENTS, GRAB AND GO ITEMS MISSING REQUIREMENT INFORMATION WEIGHT AMOUNT & CONTACT INFORMATION ON ( COOKIES, BROWNIES,ACAI BOWLS, PASTA,EGGS, YOGURT CUP, RICE TREAT, VEGGIE & DIPS, ETC.) MADE AND PACKAGED IN FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • SEE VIOLATION #59
    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • 6-501.111 OBSERVED PROHIBITED ANIMALS (BIRD) ON SITE ROAMING IN THE FACILITY DINING AREA DUE TO OPEN DOORS. PERSON IN CHARGE WAS MADE AWARE THAT SUCH ANIMALS ARE PROHIBITED FROM FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ANIMAL FROM THE FACILITY AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. BIRDS FLEW OUT AS THE PERSON IN CHARGE STARTED TO CLOSE THE DOORS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-40-060. CITATION ISSUED.
    • 39. CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
      • OBSERVED MISSING ICE BIN COVER AT SMOOTHIE BAR ICE BINS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ICE BIN COVERS.
    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • 4-202.16 OBSERVED FACILITY FLOOR SINKS, WALLS AND UNDER EQUIPMENT IN SMOOTHIE BAR AS WELL AS REAR PREP ARE WITH ACCUMULATION OF FOOD DEBRIS AND ORGANIC MATTER. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED MOP IN A POSITION THAT DOES NOT ALLOW TO DRY PROPERLY AND PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. MUST STORE MOP AFTER USE IN A MOUNTED POSITION THAT ALLOWS FOR AIR-DRYING WITHOUT SOILING AND PEST HARBORAGING.
    • 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
      • 2-102.13 OBSERVED FACILITY FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS WITHOUT REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN.
    • 59. PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED
      • CONTINUED NON COMPLIANCE FROM REPORT #2311259 ON 8/26/19. PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED: (38) 6-501.111 - OBSERVED SMALL FLIES THROUGH OUT FACILITY 40 PLUS SMALL FLIES IN WARE WASHING AREA IN REAR , 50 PLUS SMALL FLIES IN SMOOTHIE BAR IN FRONT PREP, FRONT COFFEE STATION, 30 ON PLUS WALL ABOVE POINT OF SALE AREA. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE FACILITY MUST CONTACT PEST CONTROL SERVICE TO REMOVE PEST(SMALL FLIES) FROM FACILITY AND MAINTAIN. PERSON IN CHARGE MINIMIZED SMALL FLIES BY TREATING FLOOR DRAINS AND PERFORMING CORRECTIVE MEASURES DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
  10. Complaint

    11 infractions

    • 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
      • 2-501.11 OBSERVED NO VOMITOUS AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT CLEAN UP POLICY IN PLACE AND KIT (GLOVES, FACE MASKS, DISPOSABLE MOPS, SANITIZER) ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005.NO CITATION ISSUED
    • 22. PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
      • OBSERVED FOOD NOT MEETING TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENTS, READY TO EAT CHICKEN 3 FIVE POUND CONTAINER OF AT 50-54 DEGREES F AND 3 FIVE POUND CONTAINER OF SWEET POTATO 2 52.3 DEGREES F 3 FIVE POUND PAN OF TUNA, MEAT BALLS, QUINOA, SLICE TOMATO AT 47 DEGREES F, 2 PANS OF GRILLED ONIONS ; ALL INSIDE FRONT 2 DOOR/4 DRAWER COOLER. COLD HOLDING MUST REMAIN AT 41 DEGREES F OR BELOW REQUIRED TEMPERATURE. PERSON IN CHARGE VOLUNTARY DISCARDED FOOD ITEMS NOT MEETING REQUIREMENTS. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE OF REQUIREMENTS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED. APPROX 25 POUNDS $200.
    • 23. PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
      • 3-501.17 OBSERVED FACILITY MISSING DATE MARKING FOR READY TO EAT TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR FOOD SAFETY ITEM,DICE TOMATO,SWEET POTATOES,BEANS, SOUP, HOUSE-SAUCES ETC. STORED INSIDE REACH IN COOLER LOCATED IN COOK LINE FOOD PREP AREA & WALK IN COOLERS, REACH IN COOLERS IN REAR PREP. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE TO ALWAYS DATE MARK FOOD ITEMS STORE MORE THAN 24 HOURS IN FACILITY WITH PREPARATION & DISCARD DATE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
    • 37. FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
      • 3-602.11(A; B:1-4,6,7; C; D) OBSERVED FACILITY NOT MEETING LABELING REQUIREMENTS, GRAB AND GO ITEMS MISSING REQUIREMENT INFORMATION WEIGHT AMOUNT & CONTACT INFORMATION ON ( COOKIES, BROWNIES,ACAI BOWLS, PASTA,EGGS, YOGURT CUP, RICE TREAT, VEGGIE & DIPS, ETC.) MADE AND PACKAGED IN FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE
    • 37. FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
      • 3-602.11(B:5) OBSERVED FACILITY NOT MEETING LABELING REQUIREMENTS, GRAB AND GO ITEMS MISSING ALLERGEN REQUIREMENT (COOKIES, PASTA, YOGURT CUPS, ACAI BOWLS, RICE TREATS, ETC.) MADE AND PACKAGED IN FACILITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • OBSERVED SMALL FLIES THROUGH OUT FACILITY 40 PLUS SMALL FLIES IN WARE WASHING AREA IN REAR , 50 PLUS SMALL FLIES IN SMOOTHIE BAR IN FRONT PREP, FRONT COFFEE STATION, 30 ON PLUS WALL ABOVE POINT OF SALE AREA. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE FACILITY MUST CONTACT PEST CONTROL SERVICE TO REMOVE PEST(SMALL FLIES) FROM FACILITY AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.
    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • OBSERVED FACILITY FLOOR SINKS, WALLS AND UNDER EQUIPMENT IN SMOOTHIE BAR AS WELL AS REAR PREP ARE WITH ACCUMULATION OF FOOD DEBRIS AND ORGANIC MATTER. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
    • 48. WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
      • OBSERVED FACILITY WITHOUT CHEMICAL TEST KIT FOR MEASURING CHEMICAL RESIDUAL OF CHEMICAL SANITIZERS UTILIZED IN FACILITY. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE FACILITY MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN CHEMICAL TEST KITS FOR ALL CHEMICAL SANITIZER UTILIZED IN FACILITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
    • 57. ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
      • 2-102.13 OBSERVED FACILITY NOT MEETING FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS; NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE FOR FOOD HANDLERS EMPLOYEES IN FACILITY. MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE FOR ALL FOOD HANDLER EMPLOYEES.
    • 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
      • 2-102.13 OBSERVED FACILITY FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS WITHOUT REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN.
    • 61. SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC
      • OBSERVED FACILITY SUMMARY REPORT NOT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE SUMMARY REPORT MUST REMAIN DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC AT ALL TIME. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(B) CITATION ISSUED.
  11. License

    1 infraction

    • 48. WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
      • 4-204.119. MISSING A DRAINBOARD AT 3-COMP SINK, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL ONE THAT IS SELF DRAINING

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