Jesse's Mexican Grill

• official resultFail
• resultFail
• inspection typeCanvass
• failed findings6
• critical findings0

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Failed findings

• ☠️toxic items stored near food
  Official wording: No Evidence Of Rodent Or Insect Outer Openings Protected/Rodent Proofed, A Written Log Shall Be Maintained Available To The Inspectors
  Inspector note: Found/observed front entrance/exit door not rodent proofed, door had gaps ranging from 1/4 inch to 1/2 inch on bottom of door, shall be repaired, also observed live flies(10 ) in rear kitchen area, Citation issued 7-38-020, Serious violation.
  code 18
• ⚠️Food And Non-Food Contact Surfaces Properly Designed, Constructed And Maintained
  Inspector note: Walk in cooler shelving/racks that had rust/peeling paint, shall be repaired/replaced. Cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint, shall be repaired/replaced.
  code 32
• 🧫food prep surfaces dirty
  Official wording: Food And Non-Food Contact Equipment Utensils Clean, Free Of Abrasive Detergents
  Inspector note: Walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices), reach in cooler shelving that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced.
  code 33
• ⚠️Floors: Constructed Per Code, Cleaned, Good Repair, Coving Installed, Dust-Less Cleaning Methods Used
  Inspector note: Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners), floors in rear kitchen storage area not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).
  code 34
• ⚠️Walls, Ceilings, Attached Equipment Constructed Per Code: Good Repair, Surfaces Clean And Dust-Less Cleaning Methods
  Inspector note: Damaged/stained ceiling tiles in kitchen prep area, shall be repaired/replaced, walls that had gaps openings, by exposed hand sink, shall be repaired/sealed.
  code 35
• ⚠️Food Handler Requirements Met
  Inspector note: Must provide food handlers list for next routine inspection.
  code 45

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on February 27, 2014: 4 findings appeared for the first time. 2 findings recurred. 1 previous finding did not recur.

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This record comes from Chicago Department of Public Health. Cooked keeps the official result and wording separate from its plain-English explanation so you can verify what the inspector actually published.

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