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ST. BESS JERK

5729 N NORTHWEST HWY · Chicago, IL 60646

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Reported outcome
Out of Business
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2592173

Location recorded for this inspection · ST. BESS JERK · 5729 N NORTHWEST HWY

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
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2582457

Location recorded for this inspection · ST. BESS JERK · 5729 N NORTHWEST HWY

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

Recorded violations

  • 33

    PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: EMPTY WALK IN COOLER NOT ON, AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE AT 60 F AND EMPTY 3-DOOR PREP REACH IN COOLER (ALONG COOKLINE) AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE 70 F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED. SAID COOLERS ARE TAGGED BY CDPH AND CANNOT BE USED UNTIL REPAIRED AND TAGS REMOVED BY CDPH.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
11
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2582043

Location recorded for this inspection · ST. BESS JERK · 5729 N NORTHWEST HWY

Recorded violations

  • 2

    CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED ON PREMISES WHILE TCS FOODS (CHICKEN, RICE, ETC.) ARE PREPARED. INSTRUCTED A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE MUST BE ON PREMISES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012.

  • 3

    MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010.

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP PROCEDURE ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE A VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP PROCEDURE AND HAVE ALL NECESSARY CLEAN UP ITEMS AS OUTLINED IN POLICY ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

  • 33

    PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: EMPTY WALK IN COOLER NOT ON, AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE AT 60 F AND EMPTY 3-DOOR PREP REACH IN COOLER (ALONG COOKLINE) AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE 70 F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED. SAID COOLERS ARE TAGGED BY CDPH AND CANNOT BE USED UNTIL REPAIRED AND TAGS REMOVED BY CDPH.

  • 36

    THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: NO METAL STEM FOOD THERMOMETERS ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AND CALIBRATE A METAL STEM FOOD THERMOMETER ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: NO VALID PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE A VALID PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK FROM A LICENSE ILLINOIS PEST CONTROL OPERATOR ON PREMISES BY DATE OF REINSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(C).

  • 48

    WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: NO SANITIZING TEST STRIPS ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE SANITIZING TEST STRIPS ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON PREP AREA SHELVES, ON WALK IN COOLER SHELVES AND ON EXTERIOR OF ALL SINKS. MUST CLEAN EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD/DIRT/GREASE BUILD UP ON FLOOR AT PREP AREA, DISHWASH AREA AND REAR STORAGE ROOM. MUST CLEAN FLOOR THROUGHOUT AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE BUILD UP ON FLOOR AROUND RIGHT SIDE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK GREASE TRAP. MUST CLEAN FLOOR AROUND GREASE TRAP AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: CEILING TILES MISSING/DAMAGED ABOVE DISHWASH AREA. MUST REPLACE DAMAGED/MISSING CEILING TILES.

Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2564213

Location recorded for this inspection · ST. BESS JERK · 5729 N NORTHWEST HWY

Recorded violations

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED METAL DOOR FRAME OF WALK IN FREEZER IN DISREPAIR. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN WALK IN FREEZER DOOR SO THAT IT OPENS AND CLOSES EASILY.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED NON FOOD GRADE FOOD CONTAINERS BEING USED TO STORE RAW CHICKEN. ALL CONTAINERS NEED TO BE OF FOOD GRADE MATERIAL.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: THE WALK IN COOLER FLOORS ARE VERY UNCLEAN WITH THE BUILDUP OF FOOD RESIDUE AND OTHER DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL FLOORS OF WALK IN REFRIGERATOR.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED MOP SINK REMOVED. MOP SINK MUST BE REINSTALLED WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AND PROPER BACK FLOW PREVENTION.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED UNECESSARY ITEMS AND LITTER ON PREMISES CREATING HARBORAGE FOR INSECTS. REMOVE ALL NON WORKING EQUIPMENT INCLUDING 2 SMALL REACH IN REFRIGERATORS ON COOKING LINE, 2 DOOR REACH IN COOLER/COLD HOLD UNIT NEAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, ALL BOXES OF OLD SODA SYRUPS, SODA DISPENING UNIT, ICE MACHINE. ALL EQUIPMENT IS DIRTY. IF EQUIPMENT IS NON- WORKING IT NEEDS TO BE REMOVED. IF EQUIPMENT IS WORKING. CLEAN AND STORE EQUIPMENT IN A MANNER THAT DOES NOT CREATE HARBORAGE FOR INSECTS.

ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
10
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2563810

Location recorded for this inspection · ST. BESS JERK · 5729 N NORTHWEST HWY

Recorded violations

  • 8

    HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHED - Comments: OBSERVED POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES. COOK HANDING FOOD WITH GLOVES ON THEN OBSERVED COOK TAKING GLOVES OFF TO HANDLE MONEY AS CASHIER. COOK THEN RETURNED TO PUT GLOVES ON AND HANDLE FOOD WITHOUT WASHING HANDS IN BETWEEN. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-010.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: WALK UP CARRY OUT WINDOWS WITHOUT SCREENS. WINDOWS WERE OPEN AND USED FOR VENTILATION EVEN WITHOUT ANY WALK UP CUSTOMERS. PROVIDE SCREEN FOR WINDOW ADJACENT TO COOKING AREA OR CLOSE WINDOW WHEN NOT IN USE.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED 100 SMALL FLIES, 4 LARGE FLIES, AND 1 BEE THROUGHOUT FACILITY. MUST ELIMINATE ALL FLYING INSECT ACTIVITY. CONTACT PEST CONTROL AND ELIMINATE ALL CONTRIBUTING FACTORS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(a).

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED METAL DOOR FRAME OF WALK IN FREEZER IN DISREPAIR. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN WALK IN FREEZER DOOR SO THAT IS OPENS AND CLOSES EASILY.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: THE WALK IN COOLER FLOORS ARE VERY UNCLEAN WITH THE BUILDUP OF FOOD RESIDUE AND OTHER DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL FLOORS OF WALK IN REFRIGERATOR.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED NON WORKING 3 COMPARTEMENT SINK WITH NO FAUCET. SINK MUST BE FULLY OPERATIONAL AND FAUCET RESTORED OR REMOVE SINK FROM PREMISES.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED CROSS CONNECTION OF A HOSE ATTACHED TO A MOP SINK WITH NO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AND NO AIR GAP. HOSE WAS REMOVED DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C)

  • 52

    SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED - Comments: OBSERVED WASTEWATER BACKED UP IN MIDDLE COMPARTMENT OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND UNABLE TO DRAIN. PLUMBER WAS CALLED TO SITE. SINK WAS REPAIRED DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C).

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED UNECESSARY ITEMS AND LITTER ON PREMISES CREATING HARBORAGE FOR INSECTS. REMOVE ALL NON WORKING EQUIPMENT INCLUDING 2 SMALL REACH IN REFRIGERATORS ON COOKING LINE, 2 DOOR REACH IN COOLER/COLD HOLD UNIT NEAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, ALL BOXES OF OLD SODA SYRUPS, SODA DISPENING UNIT, ICE MACHINE. ALL EQUIPMENT IS DIRTY. IF EQUIPMENT IS NON- WORKING IT NEEDS TO BE REMOVED. IF EQUIPMENT IS WORKING. CLEAN AND STORE EQUIPMENT IN A MANNER THAT DOES NOT CREATE HARBORAGE FOR INSECTS.

  • 60

    PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT DATED 5/11/22 NOT CORRECTED INCLUDING # 47 OBSERVED PLASTIC CUTTING BOARD ON PREP/ COOKING LINE ACROSS FROM STOVES ATTACHED TO COLD HOLD UNIT/2 DOOR REFRIGERATOR WITH DARK GROOVES. CUTTING BOARD MUST BE SANITIZED AND DARK GROOVES MUST BE REMOVED OR PLASTIC CUTTING BOARD NEEDS TO BE REPLACED. # 49 OBSERVED EXTERIOR OF OVENS AND MICROWAVES VERY UNCLEAN. OBSERVED AREA BEHIND STOVE WITH GREASE ENCRUSTED AND NO LONGER SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. DE-GREASE AND RESTORE TO A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE #51 OBSERVED BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NEEDED ON MOP SINK. INSTALL AND MAINTAIN #55 OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILES IN REAR PREP AREA. OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES IN REAR PREP AREA. OBSERVED CEILING TILES NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. REPLACE CEILING TILES WITH NON ABSORBENT SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE TILES. OBSERVED WALL BEHIND RAW CHICKEN CHOPPING AREA NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. REPAINT WALL AND RESTORE TO A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. #56 OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN REAR KITCHEN. INSTALL AND MAINTAIN PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090

Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2555632

Location recorded for this inspection · ST. BESS JERK · 5729 N NORTHWEST HWY

Recorded violations

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED PLASTIC CUTTING BOARD ON PREP/ COOKING LINE ACROSS FROM STOVES ATTACHED TO COLD HOLD UNIT/2 DOOR REFRIGERATOR WITH DARK GROOVES. CUTTING BOARD MUST BE SANITIZED AND DARK GROOVES MUST BE REMOVED OR PLASTIC CUTTING BOARD NEEDS TO BE REPLACED.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED EXTERIOR OF OVENS AND MICROWAVES VERY UNCLEAN. OBSERVED AREA BEHIND STOVE WITH GREASE ENCRUSTED AND NO LONGER SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. DE-GREASE AND RESTORE TO A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NEEDED ON MOP SINK. INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILES IN REAR PREP AREA. OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES IN REAR PREP AREA. OBSERVED CEILING TILES NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. REPLACE CEILING TILES WITH NON ABSORBENT SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE TILES. OBSERVED WALL BEHIND RAW CHICKEN CHOPPING AREA NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. REPAINT WALL AND RESTORE TO A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN REAR KITCHEN. INSTALL AND MAINTAIN

ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
14
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2554876

Location recorded for this inspection · ST. BESS JERK · 5729 N NORTHWEST HWY

Recorded violations

  • 1

    PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES - Comments: NO ONE IN CHARGE WITH FOOD SAFETY KNOWLEGE. 2-102.14

  • 2

    CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO ONE ON SITE WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE WHILE TIME/ TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED FOODS INCLUDING COOKED CHICKEN AND COOKED RICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012

  • 16

    FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED NO SANITIZER ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION IN ORDER TO WASH,RINSE AND SANITIZE FOOD AND NON FOOD CONTACT SURFACES. EMPLOYEE WENT TO GAS STATION ACROSS STREET TO OBTAIN A BOTTLE OF BLEACH. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005

  • 21

    PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 50 LBS OF COOKED CHICKEN VALUED AT $100 AT 101F IMPROPERLY HOT HELD WITHIN WOOD BURNING OVEN. ALL FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERAURE WAS DISCARDED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED NO CURRENT PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK FOR 2022. MUST PROVIDE CONTRACT, LOG BOOK AND RECENT PEST CONTROL SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(C)

  • 45

    SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED - Comments: STORE ALL TO GO CONTAINERS INVERTED. ALL TO GO CONTAINERS NEED TO BE PROTECTED FROM DIRT AND DUST.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED PLASTIC CUTTING BOARD ON PREP/ COOKING LINE ACCROSS FROM STOVES ATTACHED TO COLD HOLD UNIT/2 DOOR REFRIGERATOR WITH DARK GROOVES. CUTTING BOARD MUST BE SANITIZED AND DARK GROOVES MUST BE REMOVED OR PLASTIC CUTTING BOARD NEEDS TO BE REPLACED.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED EXTERIOR OF OVENS AND MICROWAVES VERY UNCLEAN. OBSERVED AREA BEHIND STOVE WITH GREASE ENCRUSTED AND NO LONGER SMOOTH AND EASILY CLENABLE . DEGREASE AND RESTORE TO A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NEEDED ON MOP SINK. INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITH ACCUMULATION GREASE AND DIRT. MUST DETAIL CLEAN UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND AROUND GREASE TRAP. MUST CELAN ALL FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN FLOORS.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILES IN REAR PREP AREA. OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES IN REAR PREP AREA. OBSERVED CEILING TILES NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. REPLACE CEILING TILES WITH NON ABSORBENT SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE TILES. OBSERVED WALL BEHIND RAW CHICKEN CHOPPING AREA NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. REPAINT WALL AND RESTORE TO A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN REAR KITCHEN. INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.

  • 57

    ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: OBSERVED NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING COULD BE PROVIDED. ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS NEED TO OBTAIN ALLERGEN TRAINING.

Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2534292

Location recorded for this inspection · ST. BESS JERK · 5729 N NORTHWEST HWY

Recorded violations

  • 37

    FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: 3-302.12 INSTRUCTED TO LABEL FOOD CONTAINERS IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME (SUGAR, SALT , RICE ETC)

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-501.12 INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARD WITH DEEP SEAMS AND STAIN ON TOP OF PREP COOLER INFRONT PREP/COOKING AREA.

  • 54

    GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: 5-501.111 NOTED SOME LITTER ON GROUND UNDERNEATH REAR OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LIGHTING FIXTURES TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL LIGHTING.

ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
8
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2529088

Location recorded for this inspection · ST. BESS JERK · 5729 N NORTHWEST HWY

Recorded violations

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN REQUIRED PROCEDURE/PLAN AND APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES OR KIT. (NECESSARY ITEMS AT A MINIMUM: GLOVES, FACE MASKS, DISPOSABLE MOPS AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZER/SPRAY THAT KILLS NOROVIRUS) PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

  • 36

    THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE AND ACCURATE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.

  • 37

    FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO LABEL FOOD CONTAINERS IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME (SUGAR, SALT , RICE ETC)

  • 39

    CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: FOUND EMPLOYEES COOKING IN CHARCOAL SMOKER/GRILL IN REAR OUTSIDE AREA OF ESTABLISHMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DISCONTINUE COOKING AND MUST REMOVE THE SAID SMOKER/GRILL OFF PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: INTRUCTED TO REFINISH OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARD WITH DEEP SEAMS AND STAIN ON TOP OF PREP COOLER INFRONT PREP/COOKING AREA.

  • 54

    GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: NOTED SOME LITTER ON GROUND UNDERNEATH REAR OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA.

Short Form ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Short Form Complaint
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2523316

Location recorded for this inspection · ST. BESS JERK · 5729 N NORTHWEST HWY

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

Short Form ComplaintPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Short Form Complaint
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2509587

Location recorded for this inspection · ST. BESS JERK · 5729 N NORTHWEST HWY

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

Recorded violations

  • 37

    FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: 3-302.12-OBSERVED BUCKETS OF SEASONING IN REAR PREP AREA WITHOUT A LABEL. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE COMMON NAME ON CONTAINER TO PROPERLY IDENTIFY FOOD ITEM.

  • 43

    IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: 3-304.12-OBSERVED ICE SCOOP STORED IN ICE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN CLEAN CONTAINER WHEN NOT IN USE.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-201.11-OBSERVED ESTABLISHMENT USING HOME DEPOT BUCKETS TO STORE SEASONING AND SAUCE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO USE FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS THAT ARE WASHABLE AND EASY TO CLEAN.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED MISSING FAUCET AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN REAR NEXT TO HAND WASHING SINK WHERE EMPLOYEES ARE UNABLE TO WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS. MUST INSTALL FAUCET HEAD AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. 3-COMPARTMENT SINK MUST BE MAINTAINED AND ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES. THERE ARE TWO 3-COMPARTMENT SINKS ON SITE.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.11-OBSERVED GREASE SPILLS ON FLOORS IN FRONT PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 57

    ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: 2-102.13-OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR CURRENT EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE. MANAGER STATED HE RECENTLY HIRED A NEW STAFF LESS THAN 30 DAYS AGO.

  • 60

    PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: 8-404.13(B:4)-PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 12/24/2020, REPORT #2464099. #58- ALLERGEN TRAINING IS REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-42-090.

Complaint Re-InspectionPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2497339

Location recorded for this inspection · ST. BESS JERK · 5729 N NORTHWEST HWY

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

Recorded violations

  • 37

    FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: 3-302.12-OBSERVED BUCKETS OF SEASONING IN REAR PREP AREA WITHOUT A LABEL. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE COMMON NAME ON CONTAINER TO PROPERLY IDENTIFY FOOD ITEM.

  • 43

    IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: 3-304.12-OBSERVED ICE SCOOP STORED IN ICE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN CLEAN CONTAINER WHEN NOT IN USE.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-201.11-OBSERVED ESTABLISHMENT USING HOME DEPOT BUCKETS TO STORE SEASONING AND SAUCE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO USE FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS THAT ARE WASHABLE AND EASY TO CLEAN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.11-OBSERVED GREASE SPILLS ON FLOORS IN FRONT PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 57

    ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: 2-102.13-OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR CURRENT EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE. MANAGER STATED HE RECENTLY HIRED A NEW STAFF LESS THAN 30 DAYS AGO.

  • 60

    PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: 8-404.13(B:4)-PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 12/24/2020, REPORT #2464099. #58- ALLERGEN TRAINING IS REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-42-090.

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How results compare in ZIP 60646

82 of 103 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.

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