Left Coast Food + Juice: health inspection history

Mar 30, 2026 Canvass Re-Inspection

No violations listed in this record.

Mar 25, 2026 Canvass

• 39.CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAYInspector comment: OBSERVED FOOD PREPARATION AREA (FRONT COUNTER) WITHOUT PROPER PROTECTION FROM CONTAMINATION BARRIER HAS BEEN REMOVED. MUST INSTALL A BARRIER TO SEPARATE CUSTOMER AREA FROM PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE BARRIER ALONG COUNTER (SNEEZE GUARD) TO PROTECT EQUIPMENT FROM CUSTOMER CONTAMINATION.PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005.
• 47.FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USEDInspector comment: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE REAR PREP AREA WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
• 51.PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICESInspector comment: OBSERVED DRAINPIPE LEAKING UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND 1 COMP SINK W/SPRAYER LEAKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKING DRAINPIPE.
• 55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: OBSERVED TOILET LEAKING FROM BASE ONTO FLOOR IN CUSTOMER WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

May 16, 2025 Canvass

• 10.ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLEInspector comment: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS NEAR HAND WASHING SINKS INSIDE WASHROOMS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
• 45.SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USEDInspector comment: OBSERVED ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN FRONT PREP AREA. MUST ELEVATE ITEMS AND MAINTAIN.
• 49.NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANInspector comment: MUST NOT USE TIN FOIL AS A LINER FOR COOKING EQUIPMENT IN MAIN KITCHEN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
• 53.TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANEDInspector comment: OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE PROVIDED IN THE UNISEX CUSTOMERS WASHROOMS. MUST PROVIDE COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE.
• 55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP INSIDE LIGHT SHIELD COVERS IN REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA/REAR DISHWASHING AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED A FEW MISSING CEILING TILES IN REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE. OBSERVED HEAVY ACCUMULATION OF DUST INSIDE UNISEX WASHROOMS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
• 55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE FLOOR DRAINS IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA/FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Jul 25, 2024 Canvass

• 41.WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STOREDInspector comment: OBSERVED MULTIPLE WET WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLES AND SURFACES THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN AND PREPARATION AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE ALL WET WIPING CLOTHS IN BUCKET WITH APPROPRIATE SANITIZING SOLUTION.
• 43.IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STOREDInspector comment: OBSERVED SCOOPS IN DRY STORAGE BINS, FRUIT CONTAINERS IN PREP COOLERS, AND IN THE ICE BIN TO BE STORED WITH HANDLE IN CONTACT WITH CONTENTS OF FOOD OR ICE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE ALL IN USE UTENSILS WITH HANDLES NOT IN CONTACT WITH FOOD ITEMS IN BETWEEN USE.
• 47.FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USEDInspector comment: OBSERVED THE TOP LID OF THE TWO (2) DOOR PREPARATION COOLER IN THE FRONT PREPARATION AREA TO BE DAMAGED AND BENT; LID DOES NOT SEAL TOP OF PREPARATION COOLER AND IS NOT ABLE TO EASILY OPEN AND STAY OPEN OR CLOSED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR OR REPLACE.
• 51.PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICESInspector comment: OBSERVED FAUCET AT HAND SINK IN DISHWASHING AREA TO BE EXTREMELY LOOSE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE FAUCET AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD REPAIR.
• 58.ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIREDInspector comment: OBSERVED EXPIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE UPDATED CERTIFICATE FOR ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS.

Nov 17, 2023 Canvass

• 16.FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZEDInspector comment: THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE FRONT PANEL AT THE ICE BIN IS NOT CLEANED). ICE CHUTE AT SELF THE ICE MACHINE AT SERVING STATION WITH MINERAL BUILD UP.ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN UNITS.
• 22.PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURESInspector comment: WE OBSERVED TCS FOODS STORED INSIDE DIFFERENT COOLERS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES: 4 SMALL PANS OF COOKED CHICKEN AT TEMP OF 46.4F TO 47F, LABELED 11-16-23; TWO LARGE PANS OF COOKED TURKEY PATTIES MADE AS SANDWICHES AT TEMP OF 47.7F TO 49.4F, LABELED 11-17-23; ANOTHER LARGE PAN OF TURKEY PATTIES(MADE AS SANDWICHES)STORED INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER AT TEMP OF 48F TO 49F, LABELED 11-16-23. PUREED…
• 37.FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINERInspector comment: ONCE FOOD OR ANY OTHER PRODUCTS ARE REMOVED FROM THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER, THE OTHER CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH A COMMON NAME.
• 40.PERSONAL CLEANLINESSInspector comment: OBSERVED COOK WITH A BEARD AND WITHOUT A BEARD RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BEARD RESTRAINTS FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS WITH BEARDS.
• 47.FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USEDInspector comment: MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR ALL ITEMS. SHELVING MUST PROVIDE FLOORS TO BE CLEANED AND MONITORED. NEED TO REPLACE THE BROKEN GASKET INSIDE THE ICE BIN OF THE ICE MACHINE.REPLACE
• 53.TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANEDInspector comment: COVER IS REQUIRED AT RECEPTACLES INSIDE BOTH WASHROOMS
• 55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: WALL CAULKING ALONG THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE DISHROOM AREA. PROVIDE A SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE SURFACE

Apr 28, 2022 Complaint

• 6.PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USEInspector comment: NOTED EMPLOYEES DRINKING AND PREPARING FOOD IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE A DESIGNATED AREA FOR EMPLOYEES TO DRINK, EAT, AND NOT AT THE PREP AREAS.
• 10.ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLEInspector comment: NOTED HAND WASHES SINK AT THE FOOD PREP AREA INACCESSIBLE WITH LARGE JAR WITH WATER INSIDE THE SINK. ALSO NOTED IS THE FOOD TRAY RACK PARTIALLY BLOCKING THE SINK. THE MANAGER IMMEDIATELY HAD EMPLOYEES REMOVE THE WATER JAR AND ADJUST THE FOOD RACK FROM THE HANDWASH SINK. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL HAND WASH SINKS ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C).
• 22.PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURESInspector comment: NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF THE FOLLOWING TCS FOOD ITEMS INSIDE SERVICE COOLERS TO BE IMPROPER:- AVOCADO 44.F2, MILK 50F, DICED STRAWBERRIES 47.5F, YOGURT 56.9F. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED
• 41.WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STOREDInspector comment: NOTED DIRTY WIPING CLOTHS ON PREP TABLES AT FRONT AND REAR PREP AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL WASHCLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION, ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE.

Oct 26, 2021 Canvass Re-Inspection

• 47.FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USEDInspector comment: : 4-501.11-- TORN RUBBER DOOR GASKET ON THE COOKS LINE SALAD DRAWER COOLER. MUST REPLACE.

Oct 22, 2021 Canvass Re-Inspection

• 47.FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USEDInspector comment: : 4-501.11-- TORN RUBBER DOOR GASKET ON THE COOKS LINE SALAD DRAWER COOLER. MUST REPLACE.
• 59.PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTEDInspector comment: PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATIONS #'S 16 & 37 NOT CORRECTED. 16-: INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINES UPPER RESERVOIR AND ICE FOR CONSUMPTION CONTACT SURFACES NOTED WITH BLACK AND PINK SLIME SUBSTANCE DRIPPING DOWN INTO THE ICE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL ICE CONTACT SURFACES, REMOVE ALL SLIME.#37-: ALL PREPARED FOODS ON-SITE THAT ARE PRE-PACKED ON DISPLAY FOR SALE MUST HAVE PROPER…

Oct 15, 2021 Canvass

• 1.PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIESInspector comment: THE PERSON IN CHARGE DURING THE INSPECTION DID NOT HAVE A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON THE PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
• 2.CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATEInspector comment: NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE WAS POSTED ON THE PREMISES WHILE TCS FOODS WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
• 6.PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USEInspector comment: OBSERVED AN OPEN CONTAINER OF FOOD THAT THE EMPLOYEE WAS EATING IN THE FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST NOT CONSUME FOODS IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS.
• 16.FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZEDInspector comment: INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINES UPPER RESERVOIR AND ICE FOR CONSUMPTION CONTACT SURFACES NOTED WITH BLACK AND PINK SLIME SUBSTANCE DRIPPING DOWN INTO THE ICE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL ICE CONTACT SURFACES, REMOVE ALL SLIME. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
• 25.CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOODInspector comment: MENU DOES NOT DISCLOSE AND INFORM CONSUMERS THE SPECIFIC MENU ITEMS SUCH AS POACHED EGGS THAT ARE RAW OR UNDERCOOKED AND A POTENTIAL HAZARD OF CONSUMING SUCH FOOD. MUST PROVIDE A CONSUMER ADVISORY ON ALL MENU BOARDS, PRINTED AND VIRTUAL, THAT DISCLOSES AND REMINDS CONSUMERS OF SUCH ITEMS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
• 37.FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINERInspector comment: ALL PREPARED FOODS ON-SITE THAT ARE PRE-PACKED ON DISPLAY FOR SALE MUST HAVE PROPER ALLERGEN WARNING LABELING. OBSERVED FOODS SUCH AS HARD-BOILED EGGS, YOGURT PARFAITS, BAKERY ITEMS WITH NUTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER LABELS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
• 37.FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINERInspector comment: ALL PREPARED PRE-PACKAGED FOODS ON-SITE FOR SALE/DISPLAY MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT NAME, LIST OF INGREDIENTS, BUSINESS NAME, AND ADDRESS.
• 37.FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINERInspector comment: ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME INCLUDING SPICE CONTAINERS ON THE COOKS LINE.
• 41.WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STOREDInspector comment: WIPING CLOTHS THROUGHOUT ALL PREP AREAS MUST BE HELD IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE.
• 43.IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STOREDInspector comment: OBSERVED KNIVES IMPROPERLY STORED ON THE COOKS LINE BETWEEN FOOD CONTAINERS AND THE COOLER UNIT AND IN THE JUICE PREP BETWEEN COOLERS. MUST PROVIDE PROPER, CLEANABLE KNIFE HOLDERS.----HANDLES OF FOOD SCOOPS INSIDE PREPARED FOODS ON THE COOKS LINE MUST BE STORED INVERTED. NOT INSIDE THE FOODS.
• 47.FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USEDInspector comment: TORN RUBBER DOOR GASKET ON THE COOKS LINE SALAD DRAWER COOLER. MUST REPLACE.
• 47.FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USEDInspector comment: MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR ALL ITEMS. SHELVING MUST PROVIDE FLOORS TO BE CLEANED AND MONITORED.
• 48.WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPSInspector comment: NO IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATORS ON-SITE FOR THE HIGH-TEMPERATURE DISHWASHING MACHINE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
• 49.NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANInspector comment: MUST NOT USE TIN FOIL AS A MEANS OF SEALANT/PROTECTANT ON ELECTRICAL WIRING ABOVE THE COOKS LINE FOOD PREP AREA.
• 51.PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICESInspector comment: LEAK ON THE RIGHT SIDE FAUCET OF THE DISHWASHING THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK.----BROKEN BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE UTILITY SERVICE SINK WHERE A HOSE WAS NOTED ATTACHED. MUST REPLACE THE BROKEN DEVICE. MUST REPAIR.
• 55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: MISSING CEILING TILES ABOVE THE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST REPLACE.----MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS MATTING FOR FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE PREP AND DISH ROOMS.----NOTED A HOLE THE WALL NEXT TO THE COOKS LINE HAND WASHING SINK. MUST SEAL.----DAMAGED/MISSING WALL TILES BEHIND THE JUICE PREP HAND WASHING SINK. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR.
• 57.ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAININGInspector comment: NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES ON SITE FOR REQUIRED EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.