St. Bess Jerk

August 7, 2026 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeLicense
failed findings12
critical findings2

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Failed findings

handwashing sink blocked or barecritical

Official wording: Adequate Handwashing Sinks Properly Supplied And Accessible
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO HAND SOAP PROVIDED AT THE HANDWASHING SINKS AT THE PREP/DISHWASHING AREAS AND INSIDE THE WASHROOMS.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAND SOAP AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C). • OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS PROVIDED AT THE HANDWASHING SINKS AT THE PREP/DISHWASHING AREAS AND INSIDE THE WASHROOMS.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN PAPER TOWELS AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CONSOLIDATED WITH THE ABOVE VIOLATION.
code 10Priority
sick-employee policy not followedcritical

Official wording: Management, Food Employee And Conditional Employee; Knowledge, Responsibilities And Reporting
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF EMPLOYEE RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010
code 3Priority
pests in the house

Official wording: Insects, Rodents, & Animals Not Present
Inspector note: OBSERVED FRONT DOOR WITH GAP OPENING APPROX:1/4" INCH AT BOTTOM OF SAID DOOR.INSTRUCTED TO MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY AND TO MAINTAIN.
code 38
Contamination Prevented During Food Preparation, Storage & Display

Inspector note: SPLASH GUARD IS NEEDED AT RIGHT SIDE OF THE HANDWASHING SINK AT FRONT PREP AREA. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE.
code 39
Hot & Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure

Inspector note: OBSERVED VERY LOW HOT RUNNING WATER PRESSURE AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.ADEQUATE PRESSURE MUST BE MAINTAINED AT ALL FIXTURES DURING PEAK DEMAND INCLUDING THE CAPACITY TO PROVIDE HOT WATER AT PEAK HOT WATER DEMAND. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C).
code 50
bathroom / plumbing issues

Official wording: Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices
Inspector note: OBSERVED WATER LEAK AT DRAINPIPE UNDERNEATH THE HAND SINK AT FRONT PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING LEAKS AND MAINTAIN.
code 51
Sewage & Waste Water Properly Disposed

Inspector note: OBSERVED MISSING SCREW FIXTURE SECURING THE TOP LID OF THE GREASE TRAP SYSTEM LOCATED ON GROUND FLOOR IN FRONT OF THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AREA.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD REPAIR AT ALL TIMES.
code 52
Toilet Facilities: Properly Constructed, Supplied, & Cleaned

Inspector note: A toilet room used by females shall be provided with a covered receptacle for sanitary napkins.
code 53
Garbage & Refuse Properly Disposed; Facilities Maintained

Inspector note: OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTERS WITH OVERFLOWING TRASH LIDS PREVENTING PROPER LID CLOSURE. INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE SERVICE PICK-UP OR PROVIDE LARGER GARBAGE DUMPSTER THAT MUST BE ABLE TO CLOSE AND REMAIN TIGHT-FITTING IN ORDER TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE AND MAINTAIN.OUTSIDE ENCLOSED GARBAGE AREA MUST BE MAINTAINED AT ALL TIMES.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(b).
code 54
floors, walls, or ceilings grimy

Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
Inspector note: OBSERVED MISSING COVING AT WALLBASE IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: ADJACENT TO THE COOKING EQUIPMENTS AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AREA AT REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA AND FRONT DINING ROOM AREA.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
code 55
Adequate Ventilation & Lighting; Designated Areas Used

Inspector note: OBSERVED MECHANICAL VENTILATION IN WASHROOMS NOT WORKING.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE WORKING VENTILATION IN WASHROOMS.
code 56
allergen training missing

Official wording: Allergen Training As Required
Inspector note: OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.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.
code 58

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