Jesscafe
Passed most recently but 6 prior failures on record
2025-12-22 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection ▾
No violations found.
2025-12-16 Fail Complaint CRITICAL 7 ▾
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED LIVE PEST ACTIVITY ON THE PREMISES. NOTED LARGE ROACH AND A CLUSTER OF APPROXIMATELY 40 SMALL ROACHES ON SIDE OF PREP COOLER. 2 LARGE ROACHES IN CIRCUIT BREAKER, APPROXIMATELY 7 LARGE ROACHES IN REAR HOOD/FILTER SYSTEM. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTE...
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
NOTED MICROWAVE AT COOKSLINE AND REAR PREP AREA NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
OBSERVED FACILITY WITHOUT A CHEMICAL TEST KIT FOR CHLORINE SANITIZER USED IN SANITIZING BUCKETS AND AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE A TEST KIT THAT ACCURATELY MEASURES THE CONCENTRATION IN MG/L OF SANITIZING SOLUTION MUST BE PROVIDED...
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
OBSERVED NO IRREVERSIBLE TEST STRIPS/TESTING DEVICE ON SITE TO ADEQUATELY MEASURE THE UTENSIL SURFACE TEMPERATURE (160F) AFTER THE FINAL RINSE FOR HIGH TEMP DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUE...
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON COOKING EQUIPMENT, WALLS, SURROUNDING FLOORS AND SHELVING UNITS IN THE KITCHEN/PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN BY DEGREASING AND SANITIZING ALL SURFACES
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF FOOD DEBRIS AND BLACK SUBTANCE ON SHELVES IN WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED COLD WATER HANDLE AT COOKSLINE HANDWASH SINK IN DISREPAIR. NOTED HANDLE STIFF. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO ENSURE PROPER HANDWASHING
2025-10-27 Pass Complaint ▾
No violations found.
2025-06-04 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection ▾
No violations found.
2025-05-28 Fail Complaint CRITICAL 3 ▾
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED REAR ICE MACHINE WITH A BUILD-UP OF BLACK AND BROWN SUBSTANCE, DRIPPING ONTO ICE CUBES STORED BELOW THE ICE BIN.ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE, DEEP CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7...
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED A 1/4" GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE KITCHEN REAR EXIT DOOR. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT-FITTING SEAL AT ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT PESTS ' ENTRY.
HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE
OBSERVED A TRICKLE OF WATER AT HANDSINK IN THE FRONT FRUIT SMOOTHIE PREP AREA AND LOW PRESSURE AT REAR HANDSINK NEXT TO REAR EXIT DOOR. HOT WATER IS NOT AT A SUFFICIENT CAPACITY TO MEET THE PEAK WATER DEMANDS. I INFORMED THE PERSON IN CHARGE OF THE F...
2025-04-09 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection 2 ▾
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
2-102.13--OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE CURRENT FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
2-102.13--OBSERVED EXPIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.
2025-04-02 Fail Canvass CRITICAL 5 ▾
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED OVER 100 MICE DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN PREP AREA. MICE DROPPINGS WERE OBSERVED ALONG WALLS AND ON TOP OF GREASE TRAP UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK, INSIDE OF REAR PREP COOLER BY CONDENSOR UNIT, ALONG WALLS UNDER DRY STORAGE AREA, ALONG WALLS ...
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED GREASE SPILLS ON FLOOR BY GREASE TRAP AND UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED NUMEROUS OF PERSONAL CUPS IN PREP AREAS. MUST STORE IN DESIGNATED AREA AWAY FROM FOOD PREP AND CLEAN EQUIPMENT/UTENSILS.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE CURRENT FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED EXPIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.
2024-11-12 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection 1 ▾
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
5-205.15--OBSERVED LEAK BELOW HAND WASHING SINK IN MAIN PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR.
2024-11-04 Fail Complaint CRITICAL 4 ▾
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED OVER 50 MICE DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT ESTABLISHMENT. MICE DROPPINGS WERE FOUND ON FLOOR BY FRONT DRY STORAGE IN DINING AREA, SMOOTHIE BAR AND UNDER DISH MACHINE. MUST ELIMINATE ALL EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON PREMISES AND EFFECTIVELY CLEAN AND ...
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED LEAK BELOW HAND WASHING SINK IN MAIN PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED WET FLOORS THROUGHOUT REAR PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED SHOES AND JACKET STORED NEXT TO DRY FOOD STORAGE ITEMS IN REAR KITCHEN PREP. MUST STORE PERSONAL ITEMS IN DESIGNATED AREA AWAY FROM PREP AREA.
2024-05-21 Pass Canvass CRITICAL 4 ▾
PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USE
OBSERVED OPEN DRINKING CUP ON TABLE NEXT TO CLEAN PLATES IN PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE OPEN CUP FROM PREP AREA. EMPLOYEE REMOVED CUP.
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED SMALL BLACK SPOTS IN ICE MACHINE IN MAIN KITCHEN AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED MINOR WATER LEAK AT BASE OF FAUCET AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN KITCHEN PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED FOOD SPILLS ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN AND UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
2023-09-15 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection ▾
No violations found.
2023-09-08 Fail Canvass CRITICAL 7 ▾
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED INADEQUATE HAND DRYING PROVISION IN EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. HAND DRYING MACHINE IN EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM IS BROKEN AND NO PAPER TOWELS WERE PROVIDED DURING INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE PAPER TOWELS OR ADEQUATE MEANS TO DRY HANDS AT HAND WASHING SIN...
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED BLACK SLIME DRIPPING DIRECTLY ON ICE FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION INSIDE OF ICE MACHINE AT BAR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED NUMEROUS FLY STRIPS HANGING FROM CEILING IN MAIN KITCHEN PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE INSECT DEVICE FROM FOOD PREP AREAS.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED DARK STAINS AND DEEP GROOVES AT CUTTING BOARD LOCATED AT MAIN PREP LINE. MUST DETAIL CLEAN OR REPLACE.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
OBSERVED DATA PLATE ON HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE FADED AND NOT READABLE. A WAREWASHING machine shall be provided with an easily accessible and readable data plate affixed to the machine by the manufacturer that indicates the machine?s design and ...
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
OBSERVED BROKEN GAGES FOR WASH TANK AND FINAL RINSE TANK TEMPERATURE AT HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. MUST REPAIR. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED HEAVY GREASE ON WALLS ABOVE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND WET, DIRTY FLOORS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
2022-10-17 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection 1 ▾
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE INSTALLED AT ICE MACHINE FRONT OF PREMISES.MUST PROVIDED WHERE IT CAN BE LOCATED AND SERVICED.
2022-10-06 Fail Complaint 4 ▾
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
FOUND BULK FOOD NOT LABELED.(FLOUR, STARCH,ETC.) NUST LABEL.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
FOUND NO IRREVERSIBLE MEASURING DEVICE FOR HIGH TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED.7-38-005. MUST PROVIDE.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE INSTALLED AT ICE MACHINE FRONT OF PREMISES.MUST PROVIDED WHERE IT CAN BE LOCATED AND SERVICED.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FOUND REAR STORAGE ROOM WITH CLUTTER.MUST CLEAN AND ORGANIZE.
2021-08-06 Pass Canvass CRITICAL 8 ▾
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED GAP OPENING AT REAR SIDE OF SCREEN DOOR APPROX:1/4"INCH.MUST PEST PROOF SAID DOOR TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL WASHCLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED A TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE (FRUIT) 2 DOOR STAND-UP COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKET.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
INSTRUCTED TO TRANSFER FOOD PRODUCTS FROM AN OPEN ORIGINAL CAN CONTAINER INTO FOOD GRADE CONTAINER FOR PROPER FOOD STORAGE.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE EXTERIOR TOP OF THE DISHMACHINE AND EXTERIOR TOP OF THE ICE MAKER,INTERIOR BOTTOM COMPARTMENTS OF THE DEEP FRYERS AND KITCHEN STORAGE RACKS THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREAS WITH FOOD SPILLAGE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN CUSTOMER DINING ROOM AND PROVIDE MISSING CEILING TILE IN UNISEX CUSTOMER WASHROOM ALSO, REMOVE ACCUMULATIONS OF DUSTS ON THE WALLS AND CEILINGS AT REAR PREP/STORAGE AREA NEAR THE EXIT DOOR.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND ORGANIZE THE REAR PREP/STORAGE AREAS AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND ELEVATE STOCK ITEMS OFF THE FLOOR AT LEAST 6" INCHES TO FACILITATE CLEANING.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN KITCHEN EXHAUST HOOD/FILTERS TO REMOVE ACCUMULATION OF HANGING GREASE BUILD-UP AND MAINTAIN.
2020-03-27 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass CRITICAL 7 ▾
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND SINK IN FRONT/REAR PREP AREA.
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL AND DATE READY TO EAT TCS FOODS HELD OVER 24 HOURS INSIDE COOLERS. MUST IDENTIFY PRODUCT SHELF LIFE OR "CONSUME BY" DATING (7 DAYS FROM PREPARATION DATE). PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS/BINS IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REPAINT OR REPLACE METAL RACKS WITH RUST BUILD-UP INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EXTERIOR SIDES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH GREASE ACCUMULATION.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LOOSE FAUCET (HOT) HANDLE AT HANDSINK IN REAR PREP/STORAGE AREA.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH GREASE ACCUMULATION.
2019-08-30 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass CRITICAL 4 ▾
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED INCOMPLETE CLEAN-UP KIT ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO HAVE A COMPLETE CLEAN UP KIT BY NEXT BY THE NEXT INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED INTERIOR 0F WALK-IN FREEZER ICED UP INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR OF WALK IN FREEZER. CORE VIOLATION
SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED
OBSERVED NO GREASE TRAP AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO INSTALL A GREASE TRAP UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. CORE VIOLATION
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED FLOORS AT HOT LINE DIRTY.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN FLOORS AND MANAGEMENT PROCEEDED TO CLEAN FLOORS.
2018-10-02 Pass w/ Conditions License CRITICAL 7 ▾
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
2-102.14 (A) FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 (a) NO CITATION ISSUED
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
2-501.11 FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
3-501.17 INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER LABEL AND DATE FOR TCS (TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY) FOODS INSIDE COOLERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
4-602.13 INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SHELVES WITH GREASE AND DRIED FOOD ACCUMULATION BEHIND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN PREP AREA.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.11 INSTRUCTED TO SEAL METAL SHEET OPENING BEHIND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN PREP/COOKING AREA.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-201.13 INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL FLOOR BASEBOARD/COVING ALONG THE WALLS BEHIND ICE MACHINE.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
PA-100-0367 FOUND NO APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH PA 100-0367 ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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