Jesse Tacos Restaurant

250 W 47Th St, Chicago, IL 60609

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Aug 22, 2011

100

Score

Low Risk

Going back to 2010, Jesse Tacos Restaurant has four inspections in the public record. Inspectors last stopped by on Aug 22, 2011. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer. Jesse Tacos Restaurant's record stops at Aug 22, 2011, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.

Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around zero violations lately and about three violations before that.

When inspectors have written things up, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.

Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, where the average is 81, this is a stronger showing. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Aug 22, 2011

Complaint

No violations found.

100

May 24, 2011

Routine

4 minor violations.

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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

Inspector notes: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. MUST LABEL AND DATE COOKED/PREPPED FOODS NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINERS IN COOLERS

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. MUST DETAIL CLEAN BOTTOM SHELVES OF PREP /STORAGE TABLES IN PREP AREA NOT CLEAN,AND INTERIOR OF DEEP FRYERS.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.FOUND SOILED/MISSING CEILING TILES IN PREP AREA AND REAR STORAGE AREA MUST REPLACE.

Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

Inspector notes: All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. MUST SHIELD LIGHT IN WALK IN COOLER.

May 20, 2010

Complaint

2 minor violations.

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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles

Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN ALL EQUIPTMENT i.e. INSIDE AND OUT COOLERS, DEEP FRYERS,FILTERS, PREPTABLE SHELVES, WHEELS/LEGS OF ALL EQUIPTMENT.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN WALLS THROUGHOUT INCLUDING COOLER WALLS. SEAL OPENING IN WALL NEXT TO SMALL COOLER(A 2 INCH GAP FROM THE CEILING TO THE FLOOR). SEAL ALL HOLES THROUGHOUT.

Jan 14, 2010

Complaint

4 minor violations.

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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. USE FOOD STORAGE BAGS, WRAP OR CONTAINERS NO GROCERY BAGS WHEN STORING FOOD IN COOLERS & FREEZERS

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 THE FOLLOWING: HOODS & FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT, INTERIORS & EXTERIORS OF COOLERS & FREEZERS (USED & UNUSED), SIDES, INTERIORS & TOPS OF COOKING EQUIPMENT AND ALL OTHER UNCLEAN SURFACES (SHELVES ETC).

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. REPLACE OR REPAIR MISSING FLOOR TILE AREAS IN WALK-IN COOLER. DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG ALL WALL BASES, IN CORNERS AND UNDERNEATH ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT. CLEAN WALLS & DOORS WHERE NEEDED

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Jesse Tacos Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Jesse Tacos Restaurant on file is from Aug 22, 2011. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Jesse Tacos Restaurant?

Across the inspection record, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Jesse Tacos Restaurant.

Has Jesse Tacos Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Jesse Tacos Restaurant have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly three earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Jesse Tacos Restaurant means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

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