JUL 18
2025
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violationsDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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DAVID JENSON CATERING.
YOUR CALL. 69/100
1901 S RACINE AVE · PILSEN, CHICAGO
Last inspected July 18, 2025 · passed with conditions
3 of 6 inspections passed, 1 failed, 2 passed with conditions. 3 critical violations across the record.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
6
3 passed · 2 w/ conditions · 1 failed
VIOLATIONS
13
includes 3 critical
RECORDS COVER
6 YEARS
since Apr 2019
INSPECTION HISTORY
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS STORED INSIDE OF COLD HOLDING UNIT IN THE REAR PREP AREA.FOUND THE FOLLOWING NOT MEETING COMPLIANCE WITH THE COLD HOLDING REQUIREMENT A CONTAINER OF EVAPORATED MILK (47.8F), BOTTLE/CARTON OF HEAVY WHIPPING CREAM (52.2F-57.8F), SHREDDED CHEESE (47.8F), STEWED TOMATOES (65.0F), EGGS (50.1F).APPROXIMATELY 14LBS AT $68 WORTH OF PRODUCT DISCARDED. MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW. PRIORITY 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF REFRIGERATOR AT 48.5F WITH TCS FOODS STORED INSIDE FOR SALE. THE UNIT WAS ADJUSTED AND IS NOW MEETING COMPLIANCE WITH THE COLD HOLDING REQUIREMENT. MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING UNITS AT 41.0F OR BELOW. PRIORITY 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
OBSERVED COOKING/ SERVING UTENSILS SUCH AS SPOONS, FLAT EDGE SPATULAS, SPATULAS NOT INVERTED ON THE SHELF ABOVE THE FOOD PREP TABLE IN THE REAR PREP AREA. IKNSTRUCTED TO INVERT AND MAINTAIN.
NOV 212024PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
NOV 21
2024
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-201.17 OBSERVED THE CEILING TILES AND THE CEILING VENTILATION COVERS WITH DIRT/DUST BUILD UP ABOVE KITCHEN PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
6-303.11 OBSERVED A BURNED OUT LIGHT-BULBS IN THE FOUR CEILING LIGHT FIXTURES IN THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BULBS AND MAINTAIN LIGHTING.
NOV 152023PASSED1 violationDETAILS
NOV 15
2023
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED ONLY ONE VALID FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.
NOV 82023FAILED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NOV 8
2023
FAILED
4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED OVER 100 RAT DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT AND STAIRWAY LEADING TO BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED UNUSED ARTICLE AND EQUIPMENT STORED IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE, FURNACE, AND DISH WASHING AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED ONLY ONE VALID FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.
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APR 252019PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
APR 25
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010, NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED NO PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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