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Jesse's Mexican Grill

June 17, 2016 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings8
critical findings0

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: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 20 RODENT DROPPINGS IN THE CLOSET ACROSS FROM THE TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AFFECTED AREA, AND REMOVE DROPPINGS. CONTACT PEST CONTROL PROVIDER FOR SERVICE. REAR SCREEN DOOR IS INSTALLED IMPROPERLY, 1/4" GAP AT BOTTOM AND TOP OF DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO PREVENT RODENT AND INSECT ENTRY AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
code 18
toxic chemicals mishandled

Official wording: Previous Minor Violation(S) Corrected 7-42-090
Inspector note: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSP. REPORT 1506715, DATED 9/28/15. VIOLATION #32; Walk in cooler shelving/racks that had rust/peeling paint. VIOLATION #34; Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners), floors in rear kitchen storage area not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners). VIOLATION #35; 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. VIOLATION #45; Must provide food handlers list for next routine inspection. PREMISES STILL NOT COMPLIANT. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090
code 29
Food In Original Container, Properly Labeled: Customer Advisory Posted As Needed

Inspector note: OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS IN PREP AREA NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.
code 30
Food And Non-Food Contact Surfaces Properly Designed, Constructed And Maintained

Inspector note: 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.
code 32
thermometers missing

Official wording: Lighting: Required Minimum Foot-Candles Of Light Provided, Fixtures Shielded
Inspector note: OBSERVED MISSING LIGHTS IN BOTH MENS AND WOMENS TOILET ROOMS. LIGHT SHIELDS IN REAR PREP WITH UNKNOWN DEBRIS INSIDE. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL WORKING LIGHTS, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
code 36
pests in the house

Official wording: Ventilation: Rooms And Equipment Vented As Required: Plumbing: Installed And Maintained
Inspector note: 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.
code 38
Linen: Clean And Soiled Properly Stored

Inspector note: OBSERVED SOILED LINENS IN THE PREP AREA BEING STORED IMPROPERLY. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN SANITIZER WATER WHEN NOT IN USE AND MAINTAIN.
code 39
grimy wiping cloths

Official wording: Premises Maintained Free Of Litter, Unnecessary Articles, Cleaning Equipment Properly Stored
Inspector note: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER UNDER THE 3-COMP SINK AND AROUND THE MOP SINK IN THE REAR, AND THE STORAGE CLOSET IN THE HALLWAY. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND ORGANIZE. REMOVE ITEMS 6" OFF FLOOR TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE AND MAINTAIN.
code 41

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on October 6, 2015: 7 findings appeared for the first time. 1 finding recurred. 4 previous findings 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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