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LOOP JUICE

131 N CLINTON ST, CHICAGO, IL 60661 · Restaurant

Inspection summary

LOOP JUICE has been inspected 10 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since December 10, 2015. The most recent inspection, on December 7, 2021, found no infractions.

1 of 10 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: Handwashing and staff hygiene and Food source, labelling and allergens.

The number of infractions per inspection has stayed roughly the same over time.

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.

  • 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 5 times across 5 separate inspections, most recently on August 7, 2019. For example: PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

  • 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 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on November 8, 2016. For example: FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

  • Equipment and utensilsLower risk

    Equipment has to be built from cleanable materials, kept in good repair and stored properly. These findings are mostly about upkeep, like a cracked shelf, a worn gasket or utensils stored the wrong way. They are generally lower risk but show how well the kitchen is maintained.

    Recorded 5 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on February 15, 2018. For example: FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

  • Food safety training and certificationLower risk

    Most jurisdictions require a certified food handler or manager on site, and some require allergen or food-worker training. These findings mean the paperwork or the trained person was missing at the time. They do not by themselves mean food was handled unsafely.

    Recorded 4 times across 4 separate inspections, most recently on March 6, 2019. For example: MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

  • Building, plumbing and upkeepLower risk

    Floors, walls and ceilings must be smooth and clean, with working lighting, ventilation, plumbing, hot and cold water, and washrooms. These are rarely an immediate food-safety risk on their own, but persistent problems can lead to pest or sanitation issues.

    Recorded 3 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on August 7, 2019. For example: PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

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.

10 inspections

  1. Canvass

    0 infractions

  2. Complaint

    2 infractions

    • 40. PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
      • OBSERVED EMPLOYEE PREPARING FOOD IN PREP AREA WITH OUT A HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES WHEN PREPARING FOOD.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE WATER FROM FLOOR, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
  3. Canvass

    4 infractions

    • 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
      • NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ONSITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE CITY'S HEALTH FORM, OR SIMILAR DOCUMENTS USED TO DEMONSTRATE COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED.
    • 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
      • NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURES ON SITE FOR VOMITING OE DIARREAH EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CLAN UP KIT AND POST PROCEDURES FOR EMPLOYEES TO FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • MUST REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET ON THE 3-COMP SINK, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOORS UNDER HEAVY EQUIPMENT, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN .
  4. Canvass

    2 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • Observed no measuring device for sanitizer solution, at 3 compartment sink, to determine proper concentration. At time of inspection, concentration level was proper. Instructed manager to use measuring device to assist with proper level/concentration of chemical sanitizing solution and to prevent possible contamination. Maintain at all times. Observed rust stains and chipped paint on exterior surface of both wire shelving units underneath 3 compartment sink and next to hand sink. Informed manager that all surfaces must be smooth and easily cleanable. Instructed manager to remove rust and chipped paint, reseal surface and or replace. Ensure surface is smooth and easily cleanable and easily cleanable.
    • 42. APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
      • Observed food handler with long hair pulled through hat/hair restraint, however, pony tail was resting on shoulders and lower back area, in prep area. Informed manager that hair must be placed securely inside hair restraint, to prevent possible contamination. Maintain at all times.
  5. Canvass

    3 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • Observed excessive ice build up on interior of ice chest. Must defrost, detail clean (entire freezer and lid) and sanitize. Must maintain same.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • Observed leak from pipes under exposed hand sink. Observed spray coming from end of faucet when the hot and cold water turned on. Must repair and maintain same. Observed both faucets on 3 compartment sink in disrepair. When hot and cold handles are in the closed position, the 2 faucets keep dripping. Must repair and maintain same.
    • 45. FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
      • OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS PREPARING SMOOTHIES WITHOUT PROPER FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST MEET MINIMUM FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS AND MAINTAIN DOCUMENTATION OF COMPLETION ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
  6. Canvass Re-Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
      • DRY STORAGE BULK FOODS NOT LABELED.MUST INSTALL LABELS.
  7. Canvass

    2 infractions

    • 11. ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED
      • FOUND NO HOT WATER IN EMPLOYEES WASHROOM.WATER TEMPERATURE 64.8F.MUST REPAIR ,HAVE WATER TEMPERATURE AT 85 OR ABOVE AND MAINTAIN.INSTRUCTED EMPLOYEE TO USE 2ND WASHRROM ADJACENT TO THIS WASHROOM UNTIL PREMISES IS REINSPECTED ON 10-21-2016. CRITICAL VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-030.
    • 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
      • DRY STORAGE BULK FOODS NOT LABELED.MUST INSTALL LABELS.
  8. Recent Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 42. APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
      • SEE REPORT DATED ON 01/21/16
    • 45. FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
      • SEE REPORT DATED ON 01/21/16
  9. Canvass

    2 infractions

    • 42. APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
      • OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL FOOD HANLDERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.
    • 45. FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
      • INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST BE CERTIFIED WITH CERTIFICATES OF NAMES OF EMPLOYEES ON PREMISES.
  10. License

    2 infractions

    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • MUST REPAIR THE LEAK AT THE RIGHT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET.

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