MAR 6
2018
PASSED
6 violationsDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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JESS CAFE.
EAT. 91/100
5819 W BELMONT AVE · PORTAGE PARK, CHICAGO
Last inspected March 6, 2018 · passed
13 of 15 inspections passed, with 2 critical violations on file.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
15
13 passed · 1 w/ conditions · 1 failed
VIOLATIONS
64
includes 2 critical
RECORDS COVER
7 YEARS
since Jun 2010
INSPECTION HISTORY
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE GROCERY BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND WALK-IN FREEZER. MUST USE FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN STORAGE SHELVES IN PREP/COOKING AREA.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN REAR PREP AREA.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN WALLS NEXT TO 2 DOOR REACH-IN COOLER WITH DUST AND GREASE ACCUMULATION IN PREP/COOKING AREA.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE ALL COOLERS. MUST PROVIDE METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR MEASURING INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF FOOD PRODUCTS.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REORGANIZE REAR PREP AREA. USABLE ITEMS (FOOD AND NON FOOD) MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.
DEC 122017PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
DEC 12
2017
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE GROCERY BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER. MUST USE FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN STORAGE RACKS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
INSTRUCTED TO REORGANIZE FRONT PREP AREA AND REAR STORAGE AREA. MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
JAN 192017PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
JAN 19
2017
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS IN REAR STORAGE AREA. FOOD AND NON FOOD ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE AL COOLERS.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED ON TOP OF WALK-IN COOLER AND ON TOP OF WALK-IN FREEZER TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
ICE SCOOP MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN SEPARATE CONTAINER TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
MAR 312016PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
MAR 31
2016
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
RESTRICTED USING CARRYOUT BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE, MUST INVEST IN FOOD GRADE BAGS,
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
VENTS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND COOKING EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DAILY AND MAINTAIN,
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOORS THROUGHOUT REAR KITCHEN AREA NOT CLEAN, UNDER AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND BETTER MAINTAIN,
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
GREASY AND UNCLEAN WALLS/CEILING IN COOKING AREA, MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN,
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
CLUTTER FRONT AND REAR OF STORE, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REMOVE ALL CLUTTER AND BETTER ORGANIZE,
MAR 232016PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MAR 23
2016
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME
IN USE HIGH TEMP DISH MACHINE NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING ON FINAL RINSE CYCLE, HIGH TEMP CYCLE ONLY REACHING 160'F, AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION, INSTRUCTED THAT FINAL RINSE CYCLE MUST REACH 180"F, DISH MACHINE TAGGED, INSTRUCTED TO RESTRICT USE UNTIL REPAIR, INSTRUCTED TO SET THREE COMPARTMENT SINK UP TO WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE, MUST FAX A LETTER TO CDPH FOR TAG REMOVAL ONCE REPAIRED, CRITICAL VIOLATION: 7-38-030.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
RESTRICTED USING CARRYOUT BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE, MUST INVEST IN FOOD GRADE BAGS,
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
VENTS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND COOKING EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DAILY AND MAINTAIN,
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOORS THROUGHOUT REAR KITCHEN AREA NOT CLEAN, UNDER AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND BETTER MAINTAIN,
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
CLUTTER FRONT AND REAR OF STORE, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REMOVE ALL CLUTTER AND BETTER ORGANIZE,
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DEC 142015PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
DEC 14
2015
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REORGANIZE REAR STORAGE AREA. USABLE ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.
MAR 52015PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
MAR 5
2015
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF DISH MACHINE WITH EXCESSIVE LIME BUILD-UP.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN REAR PREP AND STORAGE AREA. USABLE ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND CLUTTER STORED ON TOP OF WALK-IN COOLER TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
FOUND NO EMPLOYEE FOOD HANDLER'S TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
AUG 292014PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
AUG 29
2014
PASSED
6 violationsDETAILS
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
Found some food items not properly dated in walk in cooler, and reach in freezer, must properly date food items in walk in cooler, and reach in freezer.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
Caulk around dish machine in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
Non food contact surfaces of walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices), non food contact surfaces of prep table lower shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
Floors under heavy equipment, rear storage shelving/racks and under dish machine not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Walls that had peeling paint in rear kitchen areas, shall be repaired/sealed.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
Stock items must be stored six inches off of floor to prevent pest harborage.
JAN 142014PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
JAN 14
2014
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
LARGE GRAY BULK FOOD CONTAINERS AT REAR MUST BE LABELED TO IDENTIFY FOODS STORED.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST INSTALL SPLASHGUARD AT THE REAR MOP SINK NEAR HOT COOKING EQUIPMENT.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
HOOD/FILTERS FULL OF GREASE,MUST CALL SERVICE FOR DETAIL CLEANING. THE SIDES OF HOT COOKING EQUIPMENTS,INTERIOR COMPARTMENTS OF DEEP FRYERS,UPPER PANEL OF ICE MAKER IN NEED FOR FURTHER CLEANING.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOOR BENEATH THE COOKING EQUIPMENTS ARE DIRTY,CLEAN FLOORS IN DETAIL THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
ICE DISPENSING UTENSIL IN POOR REPAIR-MUST REPLACE.
SEP 182013PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
SEP 18
2013
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
Non food contact surfaces of walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices), rear storage shelving in kitchen need cleaning(detailed).
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment, and under dish machine not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
Damaged/broken light shields in rear kitchen area shall be replaced, light shields need cleaning.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
Stock items must be store six inches off of floor to prevent pest harborage.
MAR 192012PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
MAR 19
2012
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. MUST PROPERLY LABEL AND DATE FOOD INSIDE WALK IN COOLER
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. UNCLEAN SHELVES AND CABINETS MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN; COOKING HOOD FULL OF GREASE,MUST CALL SERVICE FOR DETAIL CLEANING
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT UNCLEAN,FOOD DEBRIS THROUGHOUT MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. 2 CEILING TILES IN DINING AREA WITH WATER STAINED MUST BE REPLACED
APR 222011PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
APR 22
2011
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
Floor under and behind equipment in prep, men's toilet room and dining area not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
Light bulbs not working in rear storage. Instructed to replace all non-working bulbs.
APR 152011FAILED8 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
APR 15
2011
FAILED
8 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
Evidence of rodent activity on premises. Observe mice dropping under sitting booths in front dining area-approximately 30 plus mice dropping. Instructed to remove all activity, detail clean and sanitize areas. Serious citation issued 7-38-020.
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
Foods inside coolers not labeled or dated. Instructed to label and date all foods not in original containers.
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
Multi use utensils not properly stored. Instructed to invert utensils to prevent contamination before use.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
Cooking equipment, prep tables, sinks, coolers and storage shelves not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
Floor under and behind equipment in prep, men's toilet room and dining area not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Ventilation covers in prep area not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
Light bulbs not working in rear storage. Instructed to replace all non-working bulbs.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
Plastic bag around pvc drainline pipe of three compartment sink. Instructed to remove bag to have water properly drain.
JUN 152010PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
JUN 15
2010
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. ICE BIN IN FRONT PREP AREA NOT COVERED,MUST PROVIDE LID; EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE UNCLEAN,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. RUBBER GASKET AND AIR VENT OF UPRIGHT COOLER UNCLEAN,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOOR UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK,FLOOR DRAIN NEAR 3 C SINK UNCLEAN,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. GREASY AND UNCLEAN WALLS OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN;CEILING VENT IN DINING AREA UNCLEAN,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN;WALL FAN AT THE REAR AREA WITH ACCUMULATED DUST,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination. ICE SCOOP MUST BE STORED IN A SEPARATE SANITIZED CONTAINER
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