SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

JESSE'S PLACE RESTAURANT.

EAT. 87/100

3304 W 55TH ST · BRIGHTON PARK, CHICAGO

Last inspected November 20, 2025 · passed

4 of 5 inspections passed, with 5 critical violations on file.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
5
4 passed · 1 failed
VIOLATIONS
24
includes 5 critical
RECORDS COVER
4 YEARS
since Nov 2021

INSPECTION HISTORY

NOV 20
2025
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
MINORFood Storage & Handling
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED IN COOLER(S)/REFRIGERATOR(S) UNCOVERED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDED FOOD GRADE LIDS AND/OR COVERS.

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IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED IN-USE UTENSILS STORED IMPROPERLY IN FOOD PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL UTENSILS BETWEEN USAGE.

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FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS IN COOLERS, REFIRGERATOR AND FREEZERS STORED IMPROPERLY IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS AND CONTAINERS ONLY.

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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED EXPOSED CEILING IN THE DISH WASH AND FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO COVER THE CEILING SO THAT IT IS SEALED, SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON DUTY WITH EXPIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO UPDATE AND POST.

OCT 4
2024
PASSED
5 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED SCREEN DOOR IN FRONT DINING AREA TO BE IN POOR REPAIR WITH RIPPED SCREEN. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

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NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED TOP OF CHEST FREEZER COVERED IN RUST. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR OR REPLACE.

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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED MULTIPLE ITEMS (POTS,PANS, SODA, WATER) STORED ON FLOOR THROUGHOUT REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN ALL ITEMS AT LEAST ISX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR AT ALL TIMES.

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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR IN REAR PREP AREA BEHIND AND BETWEEN EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED FILTERS IN FRONT PREP AND REAR PREP COVERED IN GREASE AND DUST IN VENTILATION HOOD SYSTEM. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

OCT 6
2023
PASSED
2 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

MISSING HANDWASH SIGN AT REAR HANDWASH SINK. INSTD TO PROVIDE SIGNAGE AND MAINTAIN

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NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

EXTERIOR SIDES OF FLAT TOP GRILL AND UNDERNEATH WITH HEAVY GREASE ACCUMULATION. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME

DEC 29
2022
PASSED
7 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

FOUND NO HANDWASHING SIGN AT REAR HANDWASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SIGN AND MAINTAIN.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

FOUND APPROXIMATELY 1/4" GAP ON BOTTOM RIGHT SIDE OF FRONT EXTERIOR DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY, MAINTAIN.

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UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

FOUND PLASTIC FOOD BASKETS IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA NOT INVERTED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT DURING STORAGE AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

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TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

FOUND DOOR TO TOILET ROOM (OFF WAREWASHING AREA) NOT SELF-CLOSING. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE DOOR SELF-CLOSING AND MAINTAIN.

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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FOUND DAMAGED CEILING NEAR HOT WATER HEATER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. FOUND MISSING WALL TILE IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FOUND CEILING VENT COVER MISSING IN RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN FOR AN EASY TO CLEAN SURFACE.

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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FOUND GREASE ACCUMULATED ON WALL BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

NOV 10
2021
FAILED
5 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

NO HANDWASH SINK IN REAR PREP AREA WHERE STOVE AND PREP TABLE LOCATED. INSTD TO PROVIDE HANDWASH SINK WITH RUNNING WATER (100F-120F) UNDER CITY PRESSURE IN SAME AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)

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NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND ATTACHED PIPING THROUGH OUT NOT CLEAN, GREASE/DEBRIS ACCUMULATION. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

NO SERVICE SINK ON SITE. INSTD TO INSTALL SERVICE SINK UNDER CITY PRESSURE AND MAINTAIN

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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

WALLS THOROUGH OUT PREMISES NOT CLEAN, FOOD DEBRIS/GREASE. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

STOVE IN REAR NOT COMPLETELY UNDER VENTILATION SYSTEM. INSTD TO REMOVE STOVE FROM PREMISE OR HAVE LARGER VENTILATION SYSTEM FOR STOVE.

Data sourced from Chicago Dept. of Public Health. We'd love to link you straight to this restaurant's record — turns out Chicago considers that a luxury. The full dataset is what's on offer →

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