AUG 18
2021
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
7 violationsDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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JESSE'S PLACE.
YOUR CALL. 65/100
3304 W 55TH ST · BRIGHTON PARK, CHICAGO
Last inspected August 18, 2021 · passed with conditions
5 of 8 inspections passed, 3 passed with conditions. 4 critical violations across the record.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
8
5 passed · 3 w/ conditions
VIOLATIONS
43
includes 4 critical
RECORDS COVER
10 YEARS
since Dec 2010
INSPECTION HISTORY
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
MISSING COMMON NAME OF FOOD ON DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
MULTI USE EQUIPMENT STORED ON FLOOR. INSTD TO ELEVATE 6 INCHES AND MAINTAIN OFF FLOOR
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
WALLS THROUGH OUT PREMISES NOT CLEAN, FOOD DEBRIS, GREASE. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
INTERIOR OF VENTILATION SYSTEM ABOVE COOKING LINE NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE GREASE/DUST ACCUMULATION. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
MALE FOOD HANDLER ON SITE WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTD TO OBTAIN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION ON SITE
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
SEE 60
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM REPORT 2279902 3/22/2019 NOT CORRECTED; 58 MISSING ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER. INSTD TO OBTAIN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATION ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090
MAR 222019PASS W/ CONDITIONS11 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
MAR 22
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
11 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP PROCEDURE/KIT ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE WRITTEN PROCEDURE FOR THE CLEAN UP OF VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS AND CORRESPONDING EQUIPMENT OUTLINED IN PROCEDURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HOT WATER AT WASH BOWL SINK IN RESTROOM. HOT WATER TURNED OFF DUE TO EXCESSIVE LEAK AT PIPES UNDER BASIN. INSTRUCTED MUST HAVE HOT WATER TURNED ON AT ALL TIMES TO PROVIDE HOT (AND COLD) WATER ALL ALL TIMES. OPERATOR REPAIRED DURING INSPECTION. MUST MAKE NECESSARY REPAIRS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
OBSERVED PREPPED TCS FOODS WITH IMPROPER DATE MARKING. INSTRUCTED MUST DATE ALL PREPPED TCS FOODS WITH DISCARD DATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE METAL STEM THERMOMETER TO ACCURATELY MEASURE INTERNAL FOOD TEMPERATURES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
OBSERVED KNIVES IMPROPERLY STORED ALONG BACK EDGE OF PREP TABLE NEXT TO THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROPERLY STORE ALL UTENSILS
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED TCS FOODS STORED IN GROCERY BAGS IN CHEST FREEZER. MUST PROPERLY STORE ALL FOODS IN COMMERCIAL FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SAME.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF GREASE AND DUST BUILD UP ON WALLS, CEILING AND VENT OVER STOVE IN REAR OF PREP AREA. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE. MUST MAINTAIN SAME.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED LEAK AT FAUCET OF FRONT HAND SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SAME.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED ITEMS STORE DIRECTLY ON THE FLOOR THROUGHOUT REAR PREP AREA. MUST ELEVATE ALL ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES ABOVE THE FLOOR TO ALLOW FOR PROPER CLEANING.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGERS.
JUL 182017PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
JUL 18
2017
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED PORK STORED IN GROCERY BAGS IN FREEZER, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER FOOD GRADE CONTAINER, ie. BAGGIES, OR ZIP LOC.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED CUTTING BOARD NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED FLOOR PEELING PAINT IN PREP/DISH AREA, INSTRUCTED TO RESEAL.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED RESTROOM CEILING IN POOR REPAIR, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/SEAL.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
OBSERVED NON COMPLIANCE WITH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
FEB 262014PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
FEB 26
2014
PASSED
6 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST SAND OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS IN THE PREP AREA WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYER AND REMOVE RUST STAINS FROM REACH IN COOLER IN THE REAR PREP AREA.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS IN ALL CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS AROUND THE SINKS AND COOKING EQUIPMENT.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST REPLACE WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE PREP AREA.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST INSTALL A 3-COMPARTMENT SINK WITH COMPARTMENTS LARGE ENOUGH TO SUBMERGE THE BIGGEST EQUIPMENT. MUST HAVE A METAL DRAIN BOARD ATTACHED.
APR 52013PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
APR 5
2013
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
SPLASH GUARD NEEDED AT EXPOSED HANDSINK NEXT TO TABLE WHERE GYRO MACHINE IS LOCATED IN FRONT PREP AREA AND REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVES IN REAR OF PREMISES
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
LIGHT SHIELD COVER NEED CLEANING IN REAR PREP AREA
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
CHIP PAINT ON WALL NEAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR OF PREMISES MUST USE A NON TOXIC PAINT
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
CLEAN ALL VENTS THROUGHTOUT PREMISES OF DUST
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NOV 262012PASSED3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NOV 26
2012
PASSED
3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
DEFROST AND CLEAN THE REACHIN COOLER HAS ICE BUILDUP INSIDE. CLEAN THE STOVE,OVEN,HOOD AND FILTERS IN THE REAR PREP AREA HAS GREASE BUILDUP ON THEM.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
CLEAN THE FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND THE HEAVY EQUIPMENT HAS SOME DUST BUILDUP ON THEM.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
SEAL HOLES IN THE WALLS BY THE BASEBOARDS (COVING) SO NO INSECT OR RODENT HARBORAGE.
JUN 272011PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violationsDETAILS
JUN 27
2011
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violationsDETAILS
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD PROPERLY THAWED
OBSSERVED IMPROPER THAWING OF POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD, FROZEN INTESTINES BEING THAWED IN STANDING WATER AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. ALSO UNCLEAN DISHES STORED ON TOP AND IN OTHER COMPARTMENTS OF SINK. INSTD TO HAVE THAWING UNDER COLD RUNNING WATER AND TO HAVE SINK CLEAN AND NOT BEING USING OTHER COMPARTMENTS FOR OTHER PURPOSES WHILE THAWING. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A SERIOUS.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
GROCERY BAGS BEING USED TO STORE FOOD. INSTD TO USE PROPER STORAGE CONTAINERS.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
UNDERNEATH AND SIDES OF FLAT TOP GRILL NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME.
DEC 72010PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
DEC 7
2010
PASSED
4 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.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED GASKET ON GLASS REACH 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.MUST DEFROST UP RIGHT FREEZER.
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.MUST SEAL GAP BETWEEN FLOOR & WALLBASE BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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.MUST SEAL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES LEADING INTO CEILING.MUST REPAIR LOOSE WALL BASE IN TOILET ROOM.
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