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St. Bess Jerk

August 14, 2026 · Fail
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  • official resultFail
  • resultFail
  • inspection typeLicense Re-Inspection
  • failed findings4
  • critical findings0

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Failed findings

  • Contamination Prevented During Food Preparation, Storage & Display
    Inspector note: 3-307.11---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: 5-103.12---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
  • Toilet Facilities: Properly Constructed, Supplied, & Cleaned
    Inspector note: 5-501.17---A toilet room used by females shall be provided with a covered receptacle for sanitary napkins.
    code 53
  • allergen training missing
    Official wording: Allergen Training As Required
    Inspector note: 2-102.13---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

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Fail on August 7, 2026: 4 findings recurred. 8 previous findings did not recur.

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