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JESSE'S MEXICAN GRILL

6950 N WESTERN AVE · Chicago, IL 60645

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Reported outcome
Out of Business
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2463368

Location recorded for this inspection · JESSE'S MEXICAN GRILL · 6950 N WESTERN AVE

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

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Inspection history

Chicago publishes inspection reports dating back to 2010. The city changed its procedures on July 1, 2018.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2363168

Location recorded for this inspection · JESSE'S MEXICAN GRILL · 6950 N WESTERN AVE

The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.

Recorded violations

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: 2-501.11- INCOMPLETE CLEANING SUPPLIES KIT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE DISINFECTANT FOR NOROVIRUS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 6-202.15- FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR WITH BROKEN DOOR SWEEP. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE DOOR SWEEP TO PREVENT RODENT/INSECTS ENTERING THE ESTABLISHMENT

  • 41

    WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: 3-304.14- WIPING CLOTH MUST BE STORED ON A BUCKET WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION IN BETWEEN USES.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-202.16- FAN GUARD OF THE REACH IN COOLER IN THE FRONT AREA,WITH DUST BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 53

    TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: 5-501.17- LADIES WASHROOM WASTE RECEPTACLE MUST HAVE A LID/COVER FOR FEMININE ITEMS.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.17- CEILING VENT COVER IN BOTH WASHROOMS WITH HEAVY DUST BUILD-UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
14
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2362788

Location recorded for this inspection · JESSE'S MEXICAN GRILL · 6950 N WESTERN AVE

Recorded violations

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: INCOMPLETE CLEANING SUPPLIES KIT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE DISINFECTANT FOR NOROVIRUS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 16

    FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: INTERIOR PANEL PLASTIC TUBE WHERE THE WATER IS COMING FROM WITH BLACK MOLDY LIKE SUBSTANCE ON THE SURFACES. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE THE ICE MAKER UNTIL IT IS CLEANED AND SANITIZED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR WITH BROKEN DOOR SWEEP. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE DOOR SWEEP TO PREVENT RODENT/INSECTS ENTERING THE ESTABLISHMENT.

  • 39

    CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: BUCKETS WITH FOODS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER. MUST ELEVATE ALL BUCKETS WITH FOOD 6" OFF THE FLOOR TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION, OR PROVIDE RAISED SHELVINGS TO STORE SUCH ITEMS.

  • 41

    WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: WIPING CLOTH MUST BE STORED ON A BUCKET WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION IN BETWEEN USES.

  • 45

    SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED - Comments: ALL CLEAN POTS AND PANS MUST BE STORED UPSIDE DOWN/INVERTED TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION AND DUST BUILD-UP.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: FAN GUARD OF THE REACH IN COOLER IN THE FRONT AREA,WITH DUST BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: UPGRADED TO PRIORITY FOUNDATION.

  • 53

    TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: LADIES WASHROOM WASTE RECEPTACLE MUST HAVE A LID/COVER FOR FEMININE ITEMS.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FLOOR ALONG THE WALL BASE BEHIND AND UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: CEILING VENT COVER IN BOTH WASHROOMS WITH HEAVY DUST BUILD-UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 57

    ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: UPGRADED TO PRIORITY FOUNDATION.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: UPGRADED TO PRIORITY FOUNDATION.

  • 60

    PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT # 2252373, DATED 1/11/2019. #51, 5-204.12-FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES FOR ICE MACHINE WATERLINE. MUST PROVIDE WHERE IT CAN BE LOCATED AND SERVICED. #57, 2-102.13- FOUND FOOD HANDLERS WITH NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. MUST PROVIDE. #58, PA 100-0367- SANITATION MANAGER WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING. MUST OBTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2252373

Location recorded for this inspection · JESSE'S MEXICAN GRILL · 6950 N WESTERN AVE

The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.

Recorded violations

  • 3

    MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AT PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-010. MUST PROVIDE.

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: FOUND NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.7-38-005. MUST PROVIDE.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES FOR ICE MACHINE WATERLINE. MUST PROVIDE WHERE IT CAN BE LOCATED AND SERVICED.

  • 57

    ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: FOUND FOODHANDLERS WITH NO FOODHANDLER CERTIFICATE. MUST PROVIDE.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: SANITATION MANAGER WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING. MUST OBTAIN.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2177170

Location recorded for this inspection · JESSE'S MEXICAN GRILL · 6950 N WESTERN AVE

The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 21

    * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE PREPARING AND COOKING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD INCLUDING CHICKEN AND BEEF. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED BUTCHER BLOCK TABLES NEXT TO EXPOSED HAND SINK THAT IS BROKEN. TABLE MUST BE REPAIRED OR REMOVED FROM PREMISES. TABLE CAN NOT BE ADEQUATELY CLEANED AND SANITIZED IN CURRECT CONDITION.

  • 40

    REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: OBSERVED NO THERMOMETERS WITHIN REFRIGERATORS. ALL REFRIGERATORS MUST HAVE EASY TO READ THERMOMETERS INSIDE AT ALL TIMES.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED OUTSIDE REAR EXIT DOOR WITH OLD FRYER AND LITTER. MUST REMOVE OLD EQUIPMENT AND LITTER AND KEEP AREA CLEAN AND MAINTAINED.

  • 45

    FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR EMPLOYEES. ALL EMPLOYEES WHO HANDLE FOOD MUST HAVE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES.

Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2144830

Location recorded for this inspection · JESSE'S MEXICAN GRILL · 6950 N WESTERN AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 30

    FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: ALL READY TO EAT FOODS INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER MUST BE LABELED.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST NOT USE DUCT TAPE AS A MEANS OF REPAIR FOR FOOD CONTAINERS. MUST REPLACE. MUST REMOVE PEELING PLASTIC PROTECTING LINER ON METAL ICE MACHINE. MUST BE A SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE SURFACE.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKS LINE EQUIPMENT WITH GREASE AND ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS. DIRTY METAL FOOD CART WITH GREASE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL. FOOD ENCRUSTED TABLE TOP CAN OPENER AND FOOD PROCESSOR. MUST CLEAN BOTH AFTER EACH USE.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOORS WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS UNDER THE HIGH CHAIR STORAGE IN DINING ROOM. CRACKED/DAMAGED FLOOR BASEBOARD TILE UNDER THE KITCHEN EXPOSED HAND SINK. MUST REPLACE. DIRTY FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND KITCHEN WOODEN PREP TABLE AND METAL RACK SHELVING NEXT TO TABLE. MUST NOT USE CARD BOARD AS MATTING FOR FLOORS ON THE COOKS LINE.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: DIRTY/STAINED LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE THE PREP TABLE IN KITCHEN. MUST CLEAN

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: ALL BOXED ITEMS STORED NEXT TO THE BOX FREEZER IN FRONT HALLWAY MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOOR 6" OR ABOVE. EMPLOYEES MUST NOT STORE PERSONAL BELONGINGS IE: BACK PACKS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.

ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
14
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2144427

Location recorded for this inspection · JESSE'S MEXICAN GRILL · 6950 N WESTERN AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 6

    HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS. - Comments: OBSERVED POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES OF BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOODS. OBSERVED COOK AND CERTIFIED MANAGER HANDLE AND PREPARE READY TO EAT TACOS WITH BARE HANDS. USE BARE HANDS TO GRAB SHREDDED CHEESE FOR TACO TOPPINGS. AFTER OWNER REVIEWED WITH COOK THE PROPER USE OF GLOVES, OBSERVED THE SAME EMPLOYEE REMOVING GLOVES THEN USE BARE HANDS TO FOLD AND ROLL UP A LARGE BURRITO. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010(A).

  • 19

    OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED - Comments: OUTSIDE AREA IN ALLEY AT THE GREASE RECEPTACLE OBSERVED WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE SPILLAGE ON THE GROUND AND FENCE SURROUNDING THE CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL GREASE FROM THE GROUND. CLEAN AND REMOVE GREASE FROM EXTERIOR OF CONTAINER AND FENCE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

  • 28

    * INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS - Comments: NO SUMMARY REPORT POSTED FROM INSPECTION MADE ON 7-6-17 #2069515 WITH CRITICAL VIOLATIONS NOTED. GIVEN TODAYS SUMMARY REPORT AND POSTED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-010(B).

  • 29

    PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM 7-6-17 #2069515 NOT CORRECTED. #32- FOUND PLATES INSIDE THE DRY FOOD CONTAINERS ,INSTRUCTED MUST PROVIDE UTENSILS WITH HANDLES. #33- SLIME(WHITE AND BLACK) DRIPPING AT INTERIOR PANELS OF TWO DOOR COOLER UNDER THE PREP UNIT,NEED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. GRIME BUILD-UP AT FOLLOWING:METAL SHELVES,IN PREP AREA,SHELVES INTERIOR OF COOLERS,ICE AND FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE THE REACH-IN FREEZER.NEED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.DIRTY KNIVES STORED INSIDE THE KNIFE RACK,INSTRUCTED ONLY CLEAN KNIVES MUST BE STORED INSIDE THE KNIFE RACK.MUST KEEP KNIFE RACK CLEAN AND FREE FROM GREASE,FOOD ETC. EXCESS WATER INSIDE THE PREP COOLER ,NEED TO REMOVE. #34- GREASE ON FLOOR UNDER AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT UNDER SHELVES INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER,UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,AND AROUND HOT WATER TANK. #35-CEILING TILES ABOVE THE PREP TABLE IS SATURATED WITH WATER, ALSO BULGED. MUST REPLACE.WALL FAN AT WEST SIDE BY THE WALK-IN COOLER IS EXTREMELY GREASY,ALSO THE WALL AROUND THE SAID FAN,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.#41- REMOVE FROM OUTSIDE AREA BY THE EXIT DOOR ALL EMPTY OIL BOXES,CARDBOARD ETC. MUST KEEP AREA CLEAN.

  • 30

    FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: BULK SPICE CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED. ALL READY TO EAT FOODS INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER MUST BE LABELED.

  • 31

    CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD BOX AS FOOD CONTAINER FOR BAGGED CHIPS. MUST BE WASHABLE CONTAINER.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST NOT USE DUCT TAPE AS A MEANS OF REPAIR FOR FOOD CONTAINERS. MUST REPLACE. MUST REMOVE PEELING PLASTIC PROTECTING LINER ON METAL ICE MACHINE. MUST BE A SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE SURFACE.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKS LINE EQUIPMENT WITH GREASE AND ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS. DIRTY METAL FOOD CART WITH GREASE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL. FOOD ENCRUSTED TABLE TOP CAN OPENER AND FOOD PROCESSOR. MUST CLEAN BOTH AFTER EACH USE.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOORS WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS UNDER THE HIGH CHAIR STORAGE IN DINING ROOM. CRACKED/DAMAGED FLOOR BASEBOARD TILE UNDER THE KITCHEN EXPOSED HAND SINK. MUST REPLACE. DIRTY FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND KITCHEN WOODEN PREP TABLE AND METAL RACK SHELVING NEXT TO TABLE. MUST NOT USE CARD BOARD AS MATTING FOR FLOORS ON THE COOKS LINE.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: WALL BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH GREASE AND FOOD SPLATTER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: DIRTY/STAINED LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE THE PREP TABLE IN KITCHEN. MUST CLEAN.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: STRIPPED HOT HANDLE ON THE NOZZLE OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE. WATER NOZZLE MUST REACH ALL COMPARTMENTS OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO USE THE SPRAYER NOZZLE UNTIL REPLACED.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: ALL BOXED ITEMS STORED NEXT TO THE BOX FREEZER IN FRONT HALLWAY MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOOR 6" OR ABOVE. EMPLOYEES MUST NOT STORE PERSONAL BELONGINGS IE: BACK PACKS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.

  • 43

    FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: ICE SCOOP MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN CONTAINER, NOT INSIDE THE ICE. ALL COOKS LINE WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.

ComplaintPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
8
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2069515

Location recorded for this inspection · JESSE'S MEXICAN GRILL · 6950 N WESTERN AVE

The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 2

    FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: FOUND PREP COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE.TOP PART AIR TEMP OF 46.4F TO 51.7F. WALK-IN COOLER AIR TEMP OF 46.1F,47,4F AND 50.9F.TEMPERATURE WAS TAKEN WITH SANITARIAN AND BUSINESS OWNER THERMOMETERS.POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD WERE STORED INSIDE BOTH UNITS:CHICKEN,BEEF,SOUR CREAM ETC. TAGGED UNITS"HELD FOR INSPECTION" DO NOT USE. BOTH COOLER MUST MAINTAIN AIR TEMP OF 40F AND BELOW. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

  • 3

    POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE: RAW BEEF AT TEMP OF 48.7F; SOUR CREAM AT TEMP OF 45.3F; RAW CHICKEN AT TEMP OF 48.2F; COOKED DICED STEAK AT TEMP OF 98.6F TO 99.7F; COOKED FISH AT TEM OF 48.2F ALL FOOD MENTIONED WERE STORED INSIDE THE PREP COOLER.COOKED PORK AT TEMP OF 48.7F TO 49.6F; COOKED CHICKEN AT TEMP OF 59.3F;COOKED BEEF IN STOCK AT TEMP OF 47.3F; CHICKEN BROTH AT TEMP OF 47.7F; COOKED RICE AT TEMP OF 75.9F(FOOD WAS COOKED SOMETIMES ON 7-6-17); COOKED RICE AT TEMP OF 57.6F(FOOD WAS COOKED SOMETIME ON 7-6-17) PER MANAGER STATEMENT.SHREDDED CHEESE AT TEMP OF 47.1F-48F AND 49.7F; COOKED CHICKEN AT TEMP OF 51.3F.MENTIONED FOOD WAS STORED INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER. FOOD TEMPERATURE WAS TAKEN WITH SANITARIAN AND BUSINESS OWNER THERMOMETERS.ON 7-7-17 FOUND COOKED FOOD STORED INSIDE THE TAGGED WALK-IN COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE:COOKED RICE 58.8F; REFRIED BEANS AT TEMP OF 46.8F; AND COOKED DICED STEAK AT TEMP OF 51.7F TO 52F. FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED FROM BOTH DAYS.POUNDS 400,VALUE 1850 CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: FOUND PLATES INSIDE THE DRY FOOD CONTAINERS ,INSTRUCTED MUST PROVIDE UTENSILS WITH HANDLES. NO DRAIN HOSE AT PREP COOLER IN THE KITCHEN,EXCESS WATER INSIDE TE UNIT MUST REPAIR CAUSE.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: SLIME(WHITE AND BLACK) DRIPPING AT INTERIOR PANELS OF TWO DOOR COOLER UNDER THE PREP UNIT,NEED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. GRIME BUILD-UP AT FOLLOWING:METAL SHELVES,IN PREP AREA,SHELVES INTERIOR OF COOLERS,ICE AND FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE THE REACH-IN FREEZER.NEED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.DIRYT KNIVES STORED INSIDE THE KNIFE RACK,INSTRUCTED ONLY CLEAN KNIVES MUST BE STORED INSIDE THE KNIFE RACK.MUST KEEP KNIFE RACK CLEAN AND FREE FROM GREASE,FOOD ETC. EXCESS WATER INSIDE THE PRREP COOLER ,NEED TO REMOVE.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: GREASE ON FLOOR UNDER AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENTS UNDER SHELVES INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER,UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,AND AROUND HOT WATER TANK

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: CEILING TILES ABOVE THE PREP TABLE IS SATURATED WITH WATER, ALSO BULGED. MUST REPLACE.WALL FAN AT WEST SIDE BY THE WALK-IN COOLER IS EXTREMELY GREASY,ALSO THE WALL AROUND THE SAID FAN,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: REMOVE FROM OUTSIDE AREA BY THE EXIT DOOR ALL EMPTY OIL BOXES,CARDBOARDS,MICROWAVE,DEEP FRYER,ETC,MUST KEEP AREA CLEAN.

  • 42

    APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN - Comments: ANYONE ENTERING AT FOOD PREP AREA MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINT.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2028537

Location recorded for this inspection · JESSE'S MEXICAN GRILL · 6950 N WESTERN AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: BROKEN GREEN CONTAINERS FOR DRY FOOD:BEANS,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. FOUND PLATES INSIDE THE DRY FOOD CONTAINERS ,INSTRUCTED MUST PROVIDE UTENSILS WITH HANDLES. NO DRAIN HOSE AT PREP COOLER IN THE KITCHEN,EXCESS WATER INSIDE TE UNIT MUST REPAIR CAUSE.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: SLIME(WHITE AND BLACK) DRIPPING AT INTERIOR PANELS OF TWO DOOR COOLER UNDER THE PREP UNIT,NEED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. GRIME BUILD-UP AT FOLLOWING:METAL SHELVES,IN PREP AREA,SHELVES INTERIOR OF COOLERS,ICE AND FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE THE REACH-IN FREEZER.NEED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.DIRYT KNIVES STORED INSIDE THE KNIFE RACK,INSTRUCTED ONLY CLEAN KNIVES MUST BE STORED INSIDE THE KNIFE RACK.MUST KEEP KNIFE RACK CLEAN AND FREE FROM GREASE,FOOD ETC. EXCESS WATER INSIDE THE PRREP COOLER ,NEED TO REMOVE.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: CEILING TILES ABOVE THE PREP TABLE IS SATURATED WITH WATER, ALSO BULGED. MUST REPLACE.WALL FAN AT WEST SIDE BY THE WALK-IN COOLER IS EXTREMELY GREASY,ALSO THE WALL AROUND THE SAID FAN,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

  • 40

    REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: MUST PROVIDE A WORKING STEM THERMOMETER TO BE ABLE TO CHECK FOOD TEMPERATURE

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: REMOVE FROM OUTSIDE AREA BY THE EXIT DOOR ALL EMPTY OIL BOXES,CARDBOARDS,MICROWAVE,DEEP FRYER,ETC,MUST KEEP AREA CLEAN.

  • 42

    APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN - Comments: ANYONE ENTERING AT FOOD PREP AREA MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINT.

Canvass Re-InspectionFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
8
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2028232

Location recorded for this inspection · JESSE'S MEXICAN GRILL · 6950 N WESTERN AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 29

    PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 6-17-16,REPORT #1932995 #30-OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS IN PREP AREA NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN. #36-LIGHT SHIELDS IN REAR PREP WITH UNKNOWN DEBRIS INSIDE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. #38-OBSERVED NO VENTILATION IN MENS OR WOMENS TOILET ROOMS. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-42-090 TODAY 4-11-17 OBSERVED THE SAME VIOLATIONS

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: BROKEN GREEN CONTAINERS FOR DRY FOOD:BEANS,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. FOUND PLATES INSIDE THE DRY FOOD CONTAINERS ,INSTRUCTED MUST PROVIDE UTENSILS WITH HANDLES. NO DRAIN HOSE AT PREP COOLER IN THE KITCHEN,EXCESS WATER INSIDE TE UNIT MUST REPAIR CAUSE.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: SLIME(WHITE AND BLACK) DRIPPING AT INTERIOR PANELS OF TWO DOOR COOLER UNDER THE PREP UNIT,NEED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. GRIME BUILD-UP AT FOLLOWING:METAL SHELVES,IN PREP AREA,SHELVES INTERIOR OF COOLERS,ICE AND FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE THE REACH-IN FREEZER.NEED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.DIRYT KNIVES STORED INSIDE THE KNIFE RACK,INSTRUCTED ONLY CLEAN KNIVES MUST BE STORED INSIDE THE KNIFE RACK.MUST KEEP KNIFE RACK CLEAN AND FREE FROM GREASE,FOOD ETC. EXCESS WATER INSIDE THE PRREP COOLER ,NEED TO REMOVE.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN ALL FLOORS REMOVE GRIMES,AND FOOD FROM UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENTS,ALONG BASEBOARD WALL,BEHIND THE HOT WATER TANK,AND ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: CEILING TILES ABOVE THE PREP TABLE IS SATURATED WITH WATER, ALSO BULGED. MUST REPLACE.WALL FAN AT WEST SIDE BY THE WALK-IN COOLER IS EXTREMELY GREASY,ALSO THE WALL AROUND THE SAID FAN,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

  • 40

    REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: MUST PROVIDE A WORKING STEM THERMOMETER TO BE ABLE TO CHECK FOOD TEMPERATURE

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: REMOVE FROM OUTSIDE AREA BY THE EXIT DOOR ALL EMPTY OIL BOXES,CARDBOARDS,MICROWAVE,DEEP FRYER,ETC,MUST KEEP AREA CLEAN.

  • 42

    APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN - Comments: ANYONE ENTERING AT FOOD PREP AREA MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINT.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
11
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2010143

Location recorded for this inspection · JESSE'S MEXICAN GRILL · 6950 N WESTERN AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 2

    FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: WALK-IN COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE: AIR TEMP OF 46.7F TO 47F. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD WERE STORED INSIDE THE MENTIONED UNIT:CHORIZO,PORK BEEF,ETC. COOLER MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OF 40F AND BELOW.TAGGED UNIT "HELD FOR INSPECTION" DO NOT USE.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR CAUSE,AND MINIMIZE FOOD PRODUCTION DUE TO LIMITED SPACE IN OTHER COOLERS. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)

  • 3

    POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE STORED INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER:COOKED AND DICED PORK AT TEMP OF 47.5F TO 48F,PER OWNER STATEMENT IT WAS COOKED ON THURSDAY 4-6-17; COOKED CHORIZO STORED INSIDE PLASTIC CONTAINER AT TEM OF 44.8F- 45F AND 45.5F(OWNER STATED IT WAS COOKED THREE DAY AGO 4-9-17). ANOTHER BATCH OF CHORIZO INSIDE A BROWN CONTAINER AT TEMP OF 47.6F.COOKED MENUDUTO AT TEMP OF 48F TO 48.8F(COOKED ON 4-7-17).6 RAW PIECES OF BEEF AT TEMP OF 47.6F TO 48F. SHREDDED CHEESE AT TEMP OF 46F TO 47F.COLD FOOD MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OF 40F AND BELOW. FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED BY THE OWNER.POUNDS 300,VALUE 1500. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)

  • 6

    HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS. - Comments: OBSERVED THE COOK WITH BARE HAND TOOK FROZEN SHRIMP FROM FREEZER AND COOKED ON TOP GRILL,THEN CRACKED TWO EGGS AT SAME GRILL, SET UP PLATE FOR COSTUMERS AND WITHOUT WASHING HANDS WITH BARE HANDS PICK UP CONDIMENTS FROM CONTAINER INSIDE THE PREP COOLER AND PUT IT ON TOP THE COOKED FOOD :DICED TOMATOES,FRESH CHOPPED CILANTRO ETC.READY TO EAT PRODUCTS.INFORMATION GIVEN TO OWNER ON HAND WASHING AND USAGE OF GLOVES. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-010(A)

  • 29

    PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 6-17-16,REPORT #1932995 #30-OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS IN PREP AREA NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN. #36-LIGHT SHIELDS IN REAR PREP WITH UNKNOWN DEBRIS INSIDE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. #38-OBSERVED NO VENTILATION IN MENS OR WOMENS TOILET ROOMS. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-42-090 TODAY 4-11-17 OBSERVED THE SAME VIOLATIONS.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: BROKEN GREEN CONTAINERS FOR DRY FOOD:BEANS,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. FOUND PLATES INSIDE THE DRY FOOD CONTAINERS ,INSTRUCTED MUST PROVIDE UTENSILS WITH HANDLES. NO DRAIN HOSE AT PREP COOLER IN THE KITCHEN,EXCESS WATER INSIDE TE UNIT MUST REPAIR CAUSE.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: SLIME(WHITE AND BLACK) DRIPPING AT INTERIOR PANELS OF TWO DOOR COOLER UNDER THE PREP UNIT,NEED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. GRIME BUILD-UP AT FOLLOWING:METAL SHELVES,IN PREP AREA,SHELVES INTERIOR OF COOLERS,ICE AND FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE THE REACH-IN FREEZER.NEED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.DIRYT KNIVES STORED INSIDE THE KNIFE RACK,INSTRUCTED ONLY CLEAN KNIVES MUST BE STORED INSIDE THE KNIFE RACK.MUST KEEP KNIFE RACK CLEAN AND FREE FROM GREASE,FOOD ETC. EXCESS WATER INSIDE THE PRREP COOLER ,NEED TO REMOVE.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN ALL FLOORS REMOVE GRIMES,AND FOOD FROM UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENTS,ALONG BASEBOARD WALL,BEHIND THE HOT WATER TANK,AND ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: CEILING TILES ABOVE THE PREP TABLE IS SATURATED WITH WATER, ALSO BULGED. MUST REPLACE.WALL FAN AT WEST SIDE BY THE WALK-IN COOLER IS EXTREMELY GREASY,ALSO THE WALL AROUND THE SAID FAN,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

  • 40

    REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: MUST PROVIDE A WORKING STEM THERMOMETER TO BE ABLE TO CHECK FOOD TEMPERATURE

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: REMOVE FROM OUTSIDE AREA BY THE EXIT DOOR ALL EMPTY OIL BOXES,CARDBOARDS,MICROWAVE,DEEP FRYER,ETC,MUST KEEP AREA CLEAN.

  • 45

    FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: ANYONE ENTERING AT FOOD PREP AREA MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINT.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1937486

Location recorded for this inspection · JESSE'S MEXICAN GRILL · 6950 N WESTERN AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 30

    FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS IN PREP AREA NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED THE USE OF CARDBOARD ON FLOORS AND IN THE FREEZER AS A STORAGE RACK. ALUMINUM FOIL BEING USED ON HEAVY EQUIPMENT. ALSO, EXCESSIVE RUST ON GREASE TRAP. INSTRUCTED THAT CARDBOARD AND FOIL ARE PROHIBITED, AND TO CLEAN GREASE TRAP AND MAINTAIN.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: LIGHT SHIELDS IN REAR PREP WITH UNKNOWN DEBRIS INSIDE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED NO VENTILATION IN MENS OR WOMENS TOILET ROOMS. LEAK AT PIPE AT EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE KITCHEN/PREP AREA. ALSO, SLOW DRAIN AND LOW HOT WATER PRESSURE AT THE SAID SINK.

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