What is Jesscafe's health inspection score?

Jesscafe has a SafeDine safety score of 91 out of 100 (Grade A). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Jesscafe last inspected?

Jesscafe was last inspected on May 5, 2026. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Jesscafe have?

Jesscafe has 21 total violations across 2 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Jesscafe safe to eat at?

Yes, Jesscafe has an excellent safety record with a score of 91/100. This indicates strong compliance with health and safety standards.

What type of cuisine does Jesscafe serve?

Jesscafe serves American cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Jesscafe

Name: Jesscafe
Address: 5819 W BELMONT AVE, Chicago, 60634
Rating: 91

5819 W BELMONT AVE, Chicago

Last Inspected: 5/5/2026

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0Excellent

American•Portage Park

Ranked #40 of 67 in Portage ParkBetter than 22% of american restaurants

Declining

10 inspections

Last: May 5, 2026

high confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

30%

Clean Rate

2.1

Avg Violations

1 month ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Sanitation

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Facility condition

Building maintenance or structural issues

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-8

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-7 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-0 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

-5 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

100

3rd

30% weight

Real-time Score: 92/100 — This score includes today's freshness penalty and may differ slightly from the displayed score (91/100) which is computed during our regular data sync.

How scoring works: Every restaurant starts at 100 points. Points are deducted for violations found during inspections.

Recent inspections are weighted more heavily. High priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact.

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Violation Timeline

Nov 2024

1 inspections

1 basic

Nov

Apr 2025

2 inspections

1 intermediate

6 basic

May 2025

1 inspections

1 high priority

1 intermediate

1 basic

May

Jun 2025

1 inspections

Oct 2025

1 inspections

Oct

Dec 2025

2 inspections

1 intermediate

6 basic

Mar 2026

1 inspections

1 intermediate

Mar

May 2026

1 inspections

2 intermediate

Inspection History

10 records on file

4 Complaint2 Canvass3 Complaint Re-Inspection1 Canvass Re-Inspection

May 26

Complaint InspectionLatestPass

2 Med

2 total

90/100inspection score

−10 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

54GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED−5
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−5

Base deductions−10 pts

Mar 26

Canvass InspectionPass

1 Med

1 total

95/100inspection score

−5 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−5

Base deductions−5 pts

Dec 25

Complaint Re-Inspection InspectionCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

Dec 25

Complaint InspectionFail

1 Med6 Basic

7 total

83/100inspection score

−17 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED LIVE PEST ACTIVITY ON THE PREMISES. NOTED LARGE ROACH AND A CLUSTER OF APPROXIMATELY 40 SMALL ROACHES ON SIDE OF PREP COOLER. 2 LARGE ROACHES IN CIRCUIT BREAKER, APPROXIMATELY 7 LARGE ROACHES IN REAR HOOD/FILTER SYSTEM. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AFFECTED AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (6)

−12 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
NOTED MICROWAVE AT COOKSLINE AND REAR PREP AREA NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
48WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS−2
OBSERVED FACILITY WITHOUT A CHEMICAL TEST KIT FOR CHLORINE SANITIZER USED IN SANITIZING BUCKETS AND AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE A TEST KIT THAT ACCURATELY MEASURES THE CONCENTRATION IN MG/L OF SANITIZING SOLUTION MUST BE PROVIDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION COMBINED WITH ABOVE.
48WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS−2
OBSERVED NO IRREVERSIBLE TEST STRIPS/TESTING DEVICE ON SITE TO ADEQUATELY MEASURE THE UTENSIL SURFACE TEMPERATURE (160F) AFTER THE FINAL RINSE FOR HIGH TEMP DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON COOKING EQUIPMENT, WALLS, SURROUNDING FLOORS AND SHELVING UNITS IN THE KITCHEN/PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN BY DEGREASING AND SANITIZING ALL SURFACES
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF FOOD DEBRIS AND BLACK SUBTANCE ON SHELVES IN WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED COLD WATER HANDLE AT COOKSLINE HANDWASH SINK IN DISREPAIR. NOTED HANDLE STIFF. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO ENSURE PROPER HANDWASHING

Base deductions−17 pts

Oct 25

Complaint InspectionCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

Jun 25

Complaint Re-Inspection InspectionCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

May 25

Complaint InspectionFail

1 High1 Med1 Basic

3 total

83/100inspection score

−17 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
OBSERVED REAR ICE MACHINE WITH A BUILD-UP OF BLACK AND BROWN SUBSTANCE, DRIPPING ONTO ICE CUBES STORED BELOW THE ICE BIN.ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE, DEEP CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005.CITATION ISSUED

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED A 1/4" GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE KITCHEN REAR EXIT DOOR. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT-FITTING SEAL AT ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT PESTS ' ENTRY.

Basic (1)

−2 pts

50HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE−2
OBSERVED A TRICKLE OF WATER AT HANDSINK IN THE FRONT FRUIT SMOOTHIE PREP AREA AND LOW PRESSURE AT REAR HANDSINK NEXT TO REAR EXIT DOOR. HOT WATER IS NOT AT A SUFFICIENT CAPACITY TO MEET THE PEAK WATER DEMANDS. I INFORMED THE PERSON IN CHARGE OF THE FACILITY TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

Base deductions−17 pts

Apr 25

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionPass

2 Basic

2 total

96/100inspection score

−4 pts

Basic (2)

−4 pts

57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
2-102.13--OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE CURRENT FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
2-102.13--OBSERVED EXPIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.

Base deductions−4 pts

Apr 25

Canvass InspectionFail

1 Med4 Basic

5 total

87/100inspection score

−13 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED OVER 100 MICE DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN PREP AREA. MICE DROPPINGS WERE OBSERVED ALONG WALLS AND ON TOP OF GREASE TRAP UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK, INSIDE OF REAR PREP COOLER BY CONDENSOR UNIT, ALONG WALLS UNDER DRY STORAGE AREA, ALONG WALLS BY ICE MACHINE AREA IN REAR, ALONG WALLS OF THE REAR PREP AREA AND UNDER 2-COMPARTMENT SINKS IN MAIN AND REAR PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE ALL EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (4)

−8 pts

55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED GREASE SPILLS ON FLOOR BY GREASE TRAP AND UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED NUMEROUS OF PERSONAL CUPS IN PREP AREAS. MUST STORE IN DESIGNATED AREA AWAY FROM FOOD PREP AND CLEAN EQUIPMENT/UTENSILS.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE CURRENT FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
OBSERVED EXPIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.

Base deductions−13 pts

Nov 24

Complaint Re-Inspection InspectionPass

1 Basic

1 total

98/100inspection score

−2 pts

Basic (1)

−2 pts

51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
5-205.15--OBSERVED LEAK BELOW HAND WASHING SINK IN MAIN PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR.

Base deductions−2 pts

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Data source: Chicago CDPH · Official government inspection records

Grading System

85 – 100
Excellent
70 – 84
Good
Below 70
Fair

About SafeDine Scores

Scores are calculated using official government inspection data. High Priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact, followed by Intermediate and Basic violations. Community reviews can adjust the score by up to 5 points when 3+ reviews are submitted.

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