Jean's Cafe & Restaurant

10936 S Vincennes Ave, Chicago, IL 60643
Café / Breakfast
Last inspected: Mar 14, 2023
67
Score
Medium Risk

Jean's Cafe & Restaurant appears in inspection records 23 times, starting in 2011. Jean's Cafe & Restaurant was last inspected on Mar 14, 2023. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result. No fresh inspection data is available: the latest entry for Jean's Cafe & Restaurant dates to Mar 14, 2023.

Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around five violations to closer to seven violations per visit.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code”, showing up 11 times.

Jean's Cafe & Restaurant's latest score of 67 falls below the Chicago average of 81. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

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Inspections
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 14, 2023
Routine
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 1/4" GAP ON BOTTOM OF ENTRANCE/EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ON DOOR TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
38
Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MULTI-USE EQUIPMENT STORED INSIDE UTILITY SINK AND MULTI-USE UTENSILS NOT INVERTED IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL MULTI-ISE EQUIPMENT FROM UTILITY SINK AND INVERT UTENSILS TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.
44
Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES NOT INVERTED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INVERT ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.
45
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILDUP ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, SHELVING UNITS, HOLDING UNITS, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS, SINKS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
49
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DAMAGED FLOOR TILES UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD SPILLS ON FLOORS AND WALLS IN PREP AND DISHWASHING AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ONLY ONE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND TWO EMPLOYEES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.
57
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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67
Mar 10, 2022
Reinspection
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BULK FOOD CONTAINER WITHOUT LABEL FOR COMMON NAME OF ITEM(FLOUR). INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF ITEMS.
37
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: CUTTING BOARD STAINED WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES AND WITH EXCESSIVE BUILDUP OF FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
47
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CONTAINER HOLDING ONIONS WITH EXCESSIVE DEBRIS AND LIQUID POOLING IN BOTTOM. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
49
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN UNISEX WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
53
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD SPILLS ON WALLS IN PREP AREA, DUST BUILDUP ON CEILING VENTS IN DINING AREA AND STAINED CEILING TILES IN PREP AND DINING AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN WALLS, CEILING VENTS AND REPLACE CEILING TILES.
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE BUILDUP ON ALL FILTERS IN HOOD VENTILATION SYSTEMS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
56
74
Mar 2, 2022
Complaint
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES (SOUP AT 45.3F, SAUSAGE AT 65.1F). INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO DISCARD AND DENATURE. ALL TCS FOODS MUST BE HELD BELOW 41F. APPROX 10LBS, $20 VALUE PRIORITY VIOLATION CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005
22
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: MISSING CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DISCLOSE WHICH FOODS (EX, EGGS, STEAK) CAN BE ORDERED UNDER COOKED AND LINK THOSE FOODS WITH AN ASTERISK (*) TO A REMINDER STATEMENT THAT STATES THAT EATING RAW OR UNDER COOKED FOODS CAN INCREASE YOUR RISK OF FOOD BORNE ILLNESS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005
25
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN UNISEX WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
53
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD SPILLS ON WALLS IN PREP AREA, DUST BUILDUP ON CEILING VENTS IN DINING AREA AND STAINED CEILING TILES IN PREP AND DINING AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN WALLS, CEILING VENTS AND REPLACE CEILING TILES.
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE BUILDUP ON ALL FILTERS IN HOOD VENTILATION SYSTEMS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
56
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BULK FOOD CONTAINER WITHOUT LABEL FOR COMMON NAME OF ITEM(FLOUR). INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF ITEMS.
37
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: CUTTING BOARD STAINED WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES AND WITH EXCESSIVE BUILDUP OF FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
47
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CONTAINER HOLDING ONIONS WITH EXCESSIVE DEBRIS AND LIQUID POOLING IN BOTTOM. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Feb 2, 2021
Complaint
2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED READY TO EAT TCS FOOD NOT LABELED AND DATED IN REACH-IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY DATE ALL READY TO EAT TCS FOOD HELD MORE THAN 24 HOURS WITH DATE BY WHICH FOOD IS TO BE CONSUMED OR DISCARDED WITH A MAXIMUM OF 7 DAYS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
23
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE/REMINDER FOR CONSUMER ADVISORY ON MENU. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
25
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGN AT HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
10
Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES NOT INVERTED IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INVERT ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.
45
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAK UNDER HAND WASHING SINK IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
51
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
51
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES IN HALLWAY AND DINING AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
55
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. FOOD HANDLER TRAINING MUST BE PROVIDED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.
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61
Feb 11, 2020
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREMISES OUTSIDE GARBAGE RECEPTACLES NOT MAINTAINED, BOTH DUMPSTERS, OPEN AND OVERFLOWING WITH TRASH. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA AT ALL TIMES. DUMPSTERS MUST BE KEPT CLOSE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION ISSUED 7-38-020(B).
54
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXTERIOR AND LIDS OF DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS FOR SUGAR, FLOUR,ETC NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL CONTAINERS /MAINTAIN.
49
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: UNABLE TO LOCATE BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE ON WATER LINE OF ICE MACHINE. BACKFLOW DEVICE MUST BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICE/MAINTAINED
51
82
Apr 17, 2019
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES NOT INVERTED IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SINGLE SERVICE CONTAINERS TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.
45
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GASKET IN POOR REPAIR AND EXPOSED INSULATION ON CHEST FREEZER DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR GASKET AND MAINTAIN.
47
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP AND FOOD DEBRIS ON COOKING EQUIPMENT, COOLERS, FREEZERS, PREP TABLES, CUTTING BOARDS, BULK CONTAINERS, SHELVING UNITS IN COOLERS AND PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES AND EQUIPMENT.
49
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DRAINPIPE LEAKING UNDER HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKING DRAINPIPE AND MAINTAIN.
51
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD SPILLS ON WALLS IN PREP AREA, DUST BUILDUP ON CEILING VENTS IN DINING AREA AND STAINED CEILING TILES IN PREP AND DINING AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN WALLS, CEILING VENTS AND REPLACE CEILING TILES.
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78
Apr 2, 2019
Routine
6 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 14 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED 7-38-010
3
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROCEDURES OR SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP POLICY AND SUPPLIES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005
5
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2213337 ON 8-23-18: 58-OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090
60
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT PREP AND SERVING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C)
10
Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO DATE MARKING SYSTEM ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. ALL READY TO EAT TCS FOOD HELD MORE THAN 24 HOURS SHALL BE LABELED AND DATED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
23
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY AND DISCLOSURE STATEMENT ON THE MENU DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CONSUMER ADVISORY AND DISCLOSURE ON MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
25
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS OF SUGAR AND FLOUR NOT PROPERLY LABELED IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS.
37
Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLEAN MULTI-USE KNIVES STORED ALONG SOILED WALL ABOVE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE SANITIZED UTENSILS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF FOOD CONTACT SURFACES.
44
Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES NOT INVERTED IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SINGLE SERVICE CONTAINERS TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.
45
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GASKET IN POOR REPAIR AND EXPOSED INSULATION ON CHEST FREEZER DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR GASKET AND MAINTAIN.
47
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP AND FOOD DEBRIS ON COOKING EQUIPMENT, COOLERS, FREEZERS, PREP TABLES, CUTTING BOARDS, BULK CONTAINERS, SHELVING UNITS IN COOLERS AND PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES AND EQUIPMENT.
49
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DRAINPIPE LEAKING UNDER HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKING DRAINPIPE AND MAINTAIN.
51
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD SPILLS ON WALLS IN PREP AREA, DUST BUILDUP ON CEILING VENTS IN DINING AREA AND STAINED CEILING TILES IN PREP AND DINING AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN WALLS, CEILING VENTS AND REPLACE CEILING TILES.
55
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: SEE VIOLATION #60
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37
Aug 23, 2018
Complaint
5 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.11 OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11 OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURES FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
5
Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: 3-501.17 OBSERVED NO DATE MARKING SYSTEM ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
23
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: 3-603.11 OBSERVED NO DISCLOUSRE STATEMENT ON THE MENU AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED AT THIS TIME.
25
Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: 4-203.11 OBSERVED NO TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICE ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO VIOLATION ISSUED.
36
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 5-202.12 OBSERVED NO HAND SINK IN THE FRONT PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
10
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: 3-602.11 OBSERVED FOOD NOT PROPERLY LABELED, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
37
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.11 OBSERVED THE WALL BEHIND THE UPRIGHT FREEZER, AND BEHIND THE HOT HOLDING NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/REPAINT.
55
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: PA100-0367 OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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50
Jun 27, 2018
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THREE KNIVES STORED BETWEEN WALL AND WOOD SHELF OVER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY TO STORE, IN NEED OF KNIFE RACK.
31
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THREE KNIFES NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE. ALSO CLEAN THE REAR STORAGE SHELVES, INTERIOR OF MICROWAVE, AND DEFROST AND CLEAN THE UPRIGHT FREEZER.
33
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE WALLS NOT CLEAN BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT, AND HOT HOLDING UNIT IN THE REAR PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. ALSO REPLACE WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN REAR PREP AREA OVER COOKING AREA
35
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HANDSINK AT FRONT HOT HOLDING (STEAM TABLE) AREA, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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82
Jun 21, 2017
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SLICED SWEET POTATOES STORED INSIDE GROCERY BAG.MUST STORE FOOD NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER IN FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS. THERE IS NO USE OF GROCERY BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE.
30
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SLICED SWEET POTATOES STORED INSIDE GROCERY BAG.MUST STORE FOOD NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER IN FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS. THERE IS NO USE OF GROCERY BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE.
32
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS,ETC UNDER MOP SINK IN PREP AREA.MUST CLEAN/ MAINTAIN.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FILTERS UNDER VENTILATION HOOD NOT CLEAN OF GREASE,ETC. ALSO LOWER WALLS IN PREP AREA UNDER MOP SINK AND 3- COMP SINK.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN. HOLE IN LOWER WALL AROUND PIPE UNDER 3- COMP SINK.MUST SEAL.OBSERVED SOILED/STAIN CEILING TILES IN DINING ROOM AND PREP AREA.MUST REPLACE.
35
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT MUST FIT COMPLETELY UNDER VENTILATION HOOD.
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78
Nov 29, 2016
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPLACE DAMAGED GASKET ON REACH-IN COOLER DOOR
32
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN WALLS UNDER AND BEHIND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK, PREP TABLE, AND COOKING EQUIPMENT. REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES IN PREP AND DINING AREAS.
35
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: REPLACE DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE EXPOSED SINK IN PREP AREA.
36
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT MUST FIT COMPLETELY UNDER VENTILATION HOOD.
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82
Nov 17, 2016
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Dish machines: provided with accurate thermometers, chemical test kits and suitable gauge cock
Inspector notes: NO CHEMICAL SANITIZER TEST KIT AVAILABLE DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE TEST KIT FOR PROPER SANITIZER CONCENTRATION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030
22
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPLACE DAMAGED GASKET ON REACH-IN COOLER DOOR.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR OF FRYER CABINET.
33
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN WALLS UNDER AND BEHIND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK, PREP TABLE, AND COOKING EQUIPMENT. REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES IN PREP AND DINING AREAS.
35
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: REPLACE DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE EXPOSED SINK IN PREP AREA.
36
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT MUST FIT COMPLETELY UNDER VENTILATION HOOD.
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74
Mar 18, 2016
Reinspection
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS IN PREP AREA.
30
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: INVERT ALL CARRYOUT CONTAINERS TO PROTECT FROM DUST, DIRT, CONTAMINATION.
31
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS,FAN GUARDS AND SHELVES INSIDE REACH-IN COOLER, FREEZERS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, MICROWAVE, PREP TABLES, SINKS.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND SERVING AREAS.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN WALLS AROUND, UNDER AND NEAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES IN PREP AND DINING AREAS.
35
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ORGANIZE REACH-IN COOLER FOR PROPER AIR CIRCULATION.
41
74
Mar 11, 2016
Routine
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Dish machines: provided with accurate thermometers, chemical test kits and suitable gauge cock
Inspector notes: NO SANITIZER TEST KIT AVAILABLE DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE TEST KIT FOR PROPER SANITIZER CONCENTRATION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1561850 ON 8-5-15:32-INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BROKEN DOOR GASKET IN REACH-IN COOLER AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090
29
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS IN PREP AREA.
30
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: INVERT ALL CARRYOUT CONTAINERS TO PROTECT FROM DUST, DIRT, CONTAMINATION.
31
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS,FAN GUARDS AND SHELVES INSIDE REACH-IN COOLER, FREEZERS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, MICROWAVE, PREP TABLES, SINKS.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND SERVING AREAS.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN WALLS AROUND, UNDER AND NEAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES IN PREP AND DINING AREAS. REPAIR BOTTOM OF SOUTH DOOR (POOR REPAIR, RUSTED).
35
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: REMOVE ALL SOILED POTS AND PANS FROM UTILITY SINK. ORGANIZE REACH-IN COOLER FOR PROPER AIR CIRCULATION.
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67
Aug 5, 2015
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INTRUCTED TO REPLACE BROKEN DOOR GASKET IN REACH IN COOLER AND MAINTAIN.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FOLLOWING; INTERIOR OF COOLERS AND FREEZERS; CLEAN INTERIOR OF MICROWAVE, AND MAINTAIN.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER THE OVEN AND 3 COMP SINK.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FOLLOWING; CLEAN WALL NEXT TO THE OVEN, CLEAN CEILING VENT IN CUSTONER WASHROOM, REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILE IN THE PREP AREA AND THE CUSTOMER SEATING AREA AND MAINTAIN.
35
Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE RAGS IN SANITIZER WHILE NOT IN USE AND MAINTAIN.
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78
Jul 28, 2015
Routine
9 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPURATURES. SAUSAGE/BACON AT 54.2F, TURKEY LEGS AT 65.3F, AND EGGS AT 65.2F. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND DENATURE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: IMPROPER FOOD PROTECTION IN REACH IN COOLER. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (RAW EGGS AND RAW CHICKEN)STORED IMPROPERLY. INSTRUCTED TO STRORE EGGS AND EAW CHICKEN BELOW READY TO EAT FOODS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FRONT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOF, WITH 1/4 INCH GAP.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO RODENT PROOF WITH PROPER THESHOLD. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INTRUCTED TO REPLACE BROKEN DOOR GASKET IN REACH IN COOLER AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FOLLOWING; INTERIOR OF COOLERS AND FREEZERS; CLEAN INTERIOR OF MICROWAVE, AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR FLOOR TILE IN FRONT OF EXPOSED HAND SINK. CLEAN DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER THE OVEN AND 3 COMP SINK.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FOLLOWING; CLEAN WALL NEXT TO THE OVEN, CLEAN CEILING VENT IN CUSTONER WASHROOM, REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILE IN THE PREP AREA AND THE CUSTOMER SEATING AREA AND MAINTAIN.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE RAGS IN SANITIZER WHILE NOT IN USE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATIONS ONSITE. PROVIDED INFORMATION.
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Apr 22, 2014
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: DRY STORAGE BINS NOT LABLED,(SUGAR,CORN MEAL,FLOUR,ETC).MUST LABLE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: SOILED CEILING TILES IN PREP AREA.MUST REPLACE.ALSO DUSTY LIGHTSHIELD ABOVE STEAM TABLE.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
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May 10, 2013
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: NEED TO CLEAN INTERIOR OF OVEN, MICROWAVE, AND GREASY HOOD.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: REMOVE STANDING WATER REAR UNDER SINK.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: LIGHT OUT IN 2 DOOR COOLER NEED TO REPLACE.
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Nov 15, 2012
Complaint
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DEFROST/ CLEAN FIRST BOX FREEZER.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REPLACE WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN KITCHEN AND DINNING ROOM.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD OVER 3 COMP. SINK.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: NEED TO PROVIDE HAIR RESTRAINTS FOR ALL FOOD.
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Jun 28, 2012
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.CLEAN EXTERIOR OF FRYER AND INTERIOR OF MICROWAVE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.NEED TO REMOVE STANDING WATER FROM REAR PREP AREA FLOOR.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units.NEED TO INSTALL THERMOMETER IN FRONT DESERT COOLER.
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Jan 12, 2012
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Dec 29, 2011
License
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: MUST HAVE HOT HOLDIING UNIT ON AND OPERATING TO VERIFY THAT IT WORKS PROPERLY. MUST HAVE ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS ON SITE TO VERIFY THAT THEY WORK PROPERLY.
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Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES AT EXPOSED HAND SINK AND IN WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE TOILET PAPER IN WASHROOM.
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: MUST PROPERLY RODENT PROOF REAR AND SIDE DOORS. ALSO SEAL BOTTOM OF DOOR LEADING INTO ATTACHED CAR WASH. MUST ALSO PROPERLY SEAL SCREEN AT REAR EXIT DOOR AND PROVIDE A SMALLER MESH SCREEN AT WINDOW IN THE KITCHEN.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM FILTERS UNDER VENTILATION HOOD ABOVE COOK LINE. MUST HAVE ALL COFFEE MAKERS AND OTHER EQUIPMENT INSTALLED WITH PROPER BACK FLOW DEVICE IF NEEDED.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN WALLS BEHIND COOK LINE AND UNDER ALL SINKS. ALSO DETAIL CLEAN WIRE SHELVING RACKS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES UNDER MOP SINK AND HAND SINK. MUST FINISH WALLS AND INSTALL BASEBOARD UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN MOP SINK AND HAND SINK.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET AND PROVIDE THREE WORKING STOPPERS AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST INSTALL AN ATTACHED METAL DRAINBOARD AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE A BACKFLOW DEVICE AT THE MOP SINK. MUST PROVIDE A BACKFLOW DEVICE AT THE COFFEE MAKER OR REMOVE.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE ADDITIONAL STORAGE FOR DRY GOODS,PAPER PRODUCTS AND CLEANING SUPPLIES.
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67
Dec 16, 2011
License
No violations found.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Jean's Cafe & Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Jean's Cafe & Restaurant on file is from Mar 14, 2023. The public record contains 23 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Jean's Cafe & Restaurant?

Across the inspection record, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” has been cited 11 times, more than any other issue at Jean's Cafe & Restaurant.

Has Jean's Cafe & Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Jean's Cafe & Restaurant have averaged around seven violations per visit, up from roughly five earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Jean's Cafe & Restaurant means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.