Jesse's Place Restaurant
Last inspected: Nov 20, 2025
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Score
Going back to 2010, Jesse's Place Restaurant has 13 inspections in the public record. The newest entry in the record is dated Nov 20, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around six violations to closer to four violations per visit over the last few inspections.
Looking across the full record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” is the recurring theme, flagged nine times.
Jesse's Place Restaurant's latest score of 78 falls below the Chicago average of 81. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Nov 20, 2025
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED IN COOLER(S)/REFRIGERATOR(S) UNCOVERED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDED FOOD GRADE LIDS AND/OR COVERS.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IN-USE UTENSILS STORED IMPROPERLY IN FOOD PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL UTENSILS BETWEEN USAGE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS IN COOLERS, REFIRGERATOR AND FREEZERS STORED IMPROPERLY IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS AND CONTAINERS ONLY.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXPOSED CEILING IN THE DISH WASH AND FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO COVER THE CEILING SO THAT IT IS SEALED, SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON DUTY WITH EXPIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO UPDATE AND POST.
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Oct 4, 2024
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MULTIPLE ITEMS (POTS,PANS, SODA, WATER) STORED ON FLOOR THROUGHOUT REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN ALL ITEMS AT LEAST ISX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR AT ALL TIMES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR IN REAR PREP AREA BEHIND AND BETWEEN EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FILTERS IN FRONT PREP AND REAR PREP COVERED IN GREASE AND DUST IN VENTILATION HOOD SYSTEM. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SCREEN DOOR IN FRONT DINING AREA TO BE IN POOR REPAIR WITH RIPPED SCREEN. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TOP OF CHEST FREEZER COVERED IN RUST. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR OR REPLACE.
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Oct 6, 2023
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: MISSING HANDWASH SIGN AT REAR HANDWASH SINK. INSTD TO PROVIDE SIGNAGE AND MAINTAIN
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: EXTERIOR SIDES OF FLAT TOP GRILL AND UNDERNEATH WITH HEAVY GREASE ACCUMULATION. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME
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Dec 29, 2022
Routine
7 minor violations.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: FOUND NO HANDWASHING SIGN AT REAR HANDWASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SIGN AND MAINTAIN.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: FOUND APPROXIMATELY 1/4" GAP ON BOTTOM RIGHT SIDE OF FRONT EXTERIOR DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY, MAINTAIN.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: FOUND PLASTIC FOOD BASKETS IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA NOT INVERTED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT DURING STORAGE AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: FOUND DOOR TO TOILET ROOM (OFF WAREWASHING AREA) NOT SELF-CLOSING. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE DOOR SELF-CLOSING AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND DAMAGED CEILING NEAR HOT WATER HEATER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. FOUND MISSING WALL TILE IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND CEILING VENT COVER MISSING IN RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN FOR AN EASY TO CLEAN SURFACE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND GREASE ACCUMULATED ON WALL BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Nov 10, 2021
License
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NO HANDWASH SINK IN REAR PREP AREA WHERE STOVE AND PREP TABLE LOCATED. INSTD TO PROVIDE HANDWASH SINK WITH RUNNING WATER (100F-120F) UNDER CITY PRESSURE IN SAME AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: STOVE IN REAR NOT COMPLETELY UNDER VENTILATION SYSTEM. INSTD TO REMOVE STOVE FROM PREMISE OR HAVE LARGER VENTILATION SYSTEM FOR STOVE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND ATTACHED PIPING THROUGH OUT NOT CLEAN, GREASE/DEBRIS ACCUMULATION. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: NO SERVICE SINK ON SITE. INSTD TO INSTALL SERVICE SINK UNDER CITY PRESSURE AND MAINTAIN
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: WALLS THOROUGH OUT PREMISES NOT CLEAN, FOOD DEBRIS/GREASE. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME
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Aug 18, 2021
Routine
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM REPORT 2279902 3/22/2019 NOT CORRECTED; 58 MISSING ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER. INSTD TO OBTAIN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATION ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: MISSING COMMON NAME OF FOOD ON DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: MULTI USE EQUIPMENT STORED ON FLOOR. INSTD TO ELEVATE 6 INCHES AND MAINTAIN OFF FLOOR
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: WALLS THROUGH OUT PREMISES NOT CLEAN, FOOD DEBRIS, GREASE. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: INTERIOR OF VENTILATION SYSTEM ABOVE COOKING LINE NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE GREASE/DUST ACCUMULATION. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: MALE FOOD HANDLER ON SITE WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTD TO OBTAIN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION ON SITE
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: SEE 60
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Mar 22, 2019
Routine
5 major violations. 6 minor violations.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP PROCEDURE/KIT ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE WRITTEN PROCEDURE FOR THE CLEAN UP OF VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS AND CORRESPONDING EQUIPMENT OUTLINED IN PROCEDURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HOT WATER AT WASH BOWL SINK IN RESTROOM. HOT WATER TURNED OFF DUE TO EXCESSIVE LEAK AT PIPES UNDER BASIN. INSTRUCTED MUST HAVE HOT WATER TURNED ON AT ALL TIMES TO PROVIDE HOT (AND COLD) WATER ALL ALL TIMES. OPERATOR REPAIRED DURING INSPECTION. MUST MAKE NECESSARY REPAIRS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREPPED TCS FOODS WITH IMPROPER DATE MARKING. INSTRUCTED MUST DATE ALL PREPPED TCS FOODS WITH DISCARD DATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE METAL STEM THERMOMETER TO ACCURATELY MEASURE INTERNAL FOOD TEMPERATURES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: OBSERVED KNIVES IMPROPERLY STORED ALONG BACK EDGE OF PREP TABLE NEXT TO THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROPERLY STORE ALL UTENSILS
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TCS FOODS STORED IN GROCERY BAGS IN CHEST FREEZER. MUST PROPERLY STORE ALL FOODS IN COMMERCIAL FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SAME.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF GREASE AND DUST BUILD UP ON WALLS, CEILING AND VENT OVER STOVE IN REAR OF PREP AREA. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE. MUST MAINTAIN SAME.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAK AT FAUCET OF FRONT HAND SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SAME.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ITEMS STORE DIRECTLY ON THE FLOOR THROUGHOUT REAR PREP AREA. MUST ELEVATE ALL ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES ABOVE THE FLOOR TO ALLOW FOR PROPER CLEANING.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGERS.
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Jul 18, 2017
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PORK STORED IN GROCERY BAGS IN FREEZER, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER FOOD GRADE CONTAINER, ie. BAGGIES, OR ZIP LOC.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARD NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOOR PEELING PAINT IN PREP/DISH AREA, INSTRUCTED TO RESEAL.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RESTROOM CEILING IN POOR REPAIR, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/SEAL.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NON COMPLIANCE WITH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Feb 26, 2014
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST SAND OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS IN THE PREP AREA WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYER AND REMOVE RUST STAINS FROM REACH IN COOLER IN THE REAR PREP AREA.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS IN ALL CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS AROUND THE SINKS AND COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE PREP AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL A 3-COMPARTMENT SINK WITH COMPARTMENTS LARGE ENOUGH TO SUBMERGE THE BIGGEST EQUIPMENT. MUST HAVE A METAL DRAIN BOARD ATTACHED.
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Apr 5, 2013
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: SPLASH GUARD NEEDED AT EXPOSED HANDSINK NEXT TO TABLE WHERE GYRO MACHINE IS LOCATED IN FRONT PREP AREA AND REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVES IN REAR OF PREMISES
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: LIGHT SHIELD COVER NEED CLEANING IN REAR PREP AREA
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CHIP PAINT ON WALL NEAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR OF PREMISES MUST USE A NON TOXIC PAINT
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: CLEAN ALL VENTS THROUGHTOUT PREMISES OF DUST
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Nov 26, 2012
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DEFROST AND CLEAN THE REACHIN COOLER HAS ICE BUILDUP INSIDE. CLEAN THE STOVE,OVEN,HOOD AND FILTERS IN THE REAR PREP AREA HAS GREASE BUILDUP ON THEM.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND THE HEAVY EQUIPMENT HAS SOME DUST BUILDUP ON THEM.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: SEAL HOLES IN THE WALLS BY THE BASEBOARDS (COVING) SO NO INSECT OR RODENT HARBORAGE.
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Jun 27, 2011
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food properly thawed
Inspector notes: OBSSERVED IMPROPER THAWING OF POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD, FROZEN INTESTINES BEING THAWED IN STANDING WATER AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. ALSO UNCLEAN DISHES STORED ON TOP AND IN OTHER COMPARTMENTS OF SINK. INSTD TO HAVE THAWING UNDER COLD RUNNING WATER AND TO HAVE SINK CLEAN AND NOT BEING USING OTHER COMPARTMENTS FOR OTHER PURPOSES WHILE THAWING. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A SERIOUS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: GROCERY BAGS BEING USED TO STORE FOOD. INSTD TO USE PROPER STORAGE CONTAINERS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: UNDERNEATH AND SIDES OF FLAT TOP GRILL NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME.
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Dec 7, 2010
Routine
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.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED GASKET ON GLASS REACH IN COOLER.
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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 DEFROST UP RIGHT FREEZER.
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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.MUST SEAL GAP BETWEEN FLOOR & WALLBASE BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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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.MUST SEAL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES LEADING INTO CEILING.MUST REPAIR LOOSE WALL BASE IN TOILET ROOM.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Jesse's Place Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Jesse's Place Restaurant on file is from Nov 20, 2025. The public record contains 13 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Jesse's Place Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited nine times, more than any other issue at Jesse's Place Restaurant.
Has Jesse's Place Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Jesse's Place Restaurant have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Jesse's Place 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.
How often is Jesse's Place Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Jesse's Place Restaurant is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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