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BIG JONES

5347 N CLARK ST · Chicago, IL 60640

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2641768

Location recorded for this inspection · BIG JONES · 5347 N CLARK ST

Recorded violations

  • 6

    PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USE - Comments: NOTED EMPLOYEE DRINKING COFFEE AT THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A DESIGNATED AREA FOR EMPLOYEES TO STORE THEIR FOOD AND DRINKS AND NOT AT THE PREP AREA.

  • 43

    IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: NOTED SERVING PLATES ON SHELVES AND DINING TABLE NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL PLATES, AND BOWLS TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE PREP SERVICE COOLER AT THE KITCHEN PREP. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AND/OR REPLACE.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: NOTED LEAKING FAUCET AT THE 3 COMP0ARTMENT SINK OF THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: NOTED EMPLOYEE BELONGINGS ON SHELVES AT THE DRY STORAGE AREA AT THE BASEMENT WITH FOOD ITEMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A DESIGNATED AREA FOR EMPLOYEES TO STORE THEIR BELONGINGS.

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Chicago publishes inspection reports dating back to 2010. The city changed its procedures on July 1, 2018.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2620703

Location recorded for this inspection · BIG JONES · 5347 N CLARK ST

Recorded violations

  • 39

    CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED DISH RACKS STORED ON THE FLOOR UNDERNEATH THE DISH MACHINE IN THE DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE DISH RACKS AT LEAST SIX INCHES ABOVE THE FLOOR TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.

  • 41

    WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: OBSERVED DAMP/WET WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON THE COUNTERS IN THE COOKS AND DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP ALL WIPING CLOTHS STORED IN PROPER SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING USED AS A SHELF LINER IN THE LIQUOR REACH-IN COOLER BEHIND THE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE OR REPLACE WITH A MATERIAL THAT IS SMOOTH, DURABLE, AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED DUST ACCUMULATION ON THE FAN GUARDS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERED HANDWASHING SINK IN THE KITCHEN ENTRY/PREP AREA LOOSE AND DETACHING FROM THE WALL. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS AND SOIL ACCUMULATION FROM THE FLOORS UNDERNEATH DISH MACHINE IN THE UPSTAIRS DISHWASHING AREA.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
12
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2598409

Location recorded for this inspection · BIG JONES · 5347 N CLARK ST

Recorded violations

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HAND SINK (PREP/DISHWASHING AREA/BAR/WASHROOMS)

  • 16

    FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE WITH MINIMAL BUILD-UP.

  • 36

    THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLER.

  • 37

    FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL SOME FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME (FLOUR, SALT, MASA ETC) IN THE BASEMENT PREP/STORAGE AREA.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SODA GUN HOLDER WITH MOLD LIKE BUILD-UP BEHIND THE BAR.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF DISHMACHINE WITH CALCIUM BUILD-UP.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN STORAGE RACKS WITH MOLD LIKE BUILD UP AND SPEED RACKS WITH DRIED FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT BAR SINK, SIDES OF ALL EQUIPMENT WITH DUST AND GREASE BUILD-UP, INTERIOR OF ALL BEER AND WINE COOLER ETC) BEHIND THE BAR.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN THE BAR AREA AND IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS STORED IN BASEMENT REAR STORAGE AREA TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. MUST REORGANIZE.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN LIGHT SHIELDS WITH DEAD INSECTS ABOVE REAR STORAGE AREA.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: FOUND NO APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.

Short Form ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Short Form Complaint
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2573081

Location recorded for this inspection · BIG JONES · 5347 N CLARK ST

Recorded violations

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-501.12 OBSERVED CUTTING BOARD WITH DEEP SCRATCHES AND STAINS ON PREP TABLE IN BASEMENT PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO RESURFACE/REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN THEM.

  • 57

    ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: 2-102.13 OBSERVED THREE EMPLOYEES WITH EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO RENEW EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES TO COMPLY WITH IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2570902

Location recorded for this inspection · BIG JONES · 5347 N CLARK ST

Recorded violations

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARD WITH DEEP SCRATCHES AND STAINS ON PREP TABLE IN BASEMENT PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO RESURFACE/REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN THEM.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE.

  • 57

    ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: OBSERVED THREE EMPLOYEES WITH EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO RENEW EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES TO COMPLY WITH IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS.

ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2549650

Location recorded for this inspection · BIG JONES · 5347 N CLARK ST

Recorded violations

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN- OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST BUILD UP ON 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA REACH IN COOLERS CONDENSERS AND ACCUMULATED FOOD/GREASE BUILD UP ON VENTILATION HOOD FILTERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: BASEMENT FLOOR CLUTTERED BY EMPLOYEES CHANGING AREA. MUST ELEVATE ALL ITEMS OFF FLOOR.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
12
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2500761

Location recorded for this inspection · BIG JONES · 5347 N CLARK ST

The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.

Recorded violations

  • 25

    CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: 3-603.11 MUST INDICATE ON MENU "COOK TO ORDER" PHRASE FOR EGGS, HAMBURGER, ETC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-005

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-101.19 RUSTED BASE OF PREP TABLE(BASEMENT ) AND RUSTED METAL SHELVES INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER(FIRST FLOOR) MUST REPAIR AND RESTORE TO A SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE OR REPLACE

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-501.12 SOME CUTTING BOARDS IN PREP AREA WITH DARK STAINS AND DEEP CUTS IN BASEMENT, MUST REFINISH OR REPLACE SAID CUTTING BOARDS

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-101.11(B, C, D, E) MUST NOT USE PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS AS FOOD CONTAINERS INSIDE THE CHEST FREEZER. MUST USE WASHABLE CONTAINERS WITH LIDS OR FOOD GRADE DISPOSABLE PLASTIC BAGS. MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD BOXES AS SHELF LINERS IN LIQUOR STORAGE AREA/OFFICE, IN BASEMENT AREA. BROKEN HANDLE AT WHITE REACH-IN FREEZER IN BASEMENT, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE A HANDLE AT SAID UNIT.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-201.11 BROKEN RUBBER GASKET AT INSIDE TWO DOOR OF WALK-IN COOLER, AT FIRST FLOOR REPAIR,/REPLACE. BROKEN CHEST FREEZER LINER WITH EXPOSED INSULATION MUST BE REPLACED. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-602.13 GREASE INSIDE THE DEEP FRYER DOOR, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: 5-205.15 REPAIR THE FOLLOWING: BROKEN BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT MOP SINK. BROKEN MECHANICAL DRAIN AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK(FIRST COMPARTMENT BY THE HANDWASHING SINK), FIRST FLOOR. PEELING PAINT WITH RUST AT STAND OF FOOD MIXER ON TOP TABLE IN BASEMENT PREP AREA SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE. REPAIR ISSUES. REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET AT HANDWASHING SINK IN BASEMENT PREP AREA

  • 54

    GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: 5-501.16 SOLID GREASE AT WASTE OIL RECEPTACLE PLASTIC COVER, AT OUTSIDE REFUSE AREA.MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN TO MINIMIZE INSECTS AND RODENTS ACTIVITY.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.13 LARGE OPEN CREVICE ALONG THE WALL AND THE BASEBOARD UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN BAR AREA. MUST SEAL/REPAIR.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.11 MISSING GROUT WITH WATER BETWEEN FLOOR TILES AT DISHROOM. ALSO BROKEN/MISSING FLOOR TILE AT MAIN PREP AREA BY THE FLOOR DRAIN. REPAIR ISSUE

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: 6-501.110 EMPLOYEES PERSONAL ITEMS STORED IN FOOD STORAGE(WEST AREA OF BASEMENT). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SEPARATE AREA/LOCKER FOR EMPLOYEE PERSONAL ITEMS. CAN NOT KEEP EMPLOYEE PERSONAL ITEMS IN FOOD STORAGE NOR PREP AREA

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: 2-102.13 ADDITIONAL ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE IS REQUIRED ON SITE FOR NEW EMPLOYEE

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
21
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2500383

Location recorded for this inspection · BIG JONES · 5347 N CLARK ST

Recorded violations

  • 3

    MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE DOCUMENTS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN AND KIT FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN A PROCEDURE/PLAN AND TO MAINTAIN ANY APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: NO SOAP PROVIDED AT TWO HANDWASHING SINK: IN PREP AND DISHROOM AREA.SOAP PROVIDED UPON MY REQUEST PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-030(C),CITATION ISSUED.

  • 16

    FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: ICE MACHINE NOT CLEANED BLACK SUBSTANCE AND EXCESS RUST AT WATER RESERVOIR AND INTERIOR PANELS.CLEAN,SANITIZED AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED

  • 25

    CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: MUST INDICATE ON MENU "COOK TO ORDER" PHRASE FOR EGGS, HAMBURGER, ETC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

  • 45

    SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED - Comments: ALL STORED ITEMS, BOXED TOGO CONTAINERS IN BASEMENT, MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS THROUGHOUT ALL AREAS. ALSO RELOCATE SERVING PLATES AND UTENSILS STORED ON FRONT COUNTER IN PUBLIC VIEW OR INVERT DISHES AND UTENSILS(SPOON, FORKS,ETC)

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST NOT USE DUCT TAPE AS A MEANS OF REPAIR ON PAPER TOWEL DISPENSER IN DISHROOM. REMOVE/REPAIR. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: BROKEN RUBBER GASKET AT INSIDE TWO DOOR OF WALK-IN COOLER, AT FIRST FLOOR REPAIR,/REPLACE. BROKEN CHEST FREEZER LINER WITH EXPOSED INSULATION MUST BE REPLACED. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: SOME CUTTING BOARDS IN PREP AREA WITH DARK STAINS AND DEEP CUTS IN BASEMENT, MUST REFINISH OR REPLACE SAID CUTTING BOARDS

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: RUSTED BASE OF PREP TABLE(BASEMENT ) AND RUSTED METAL SHELVES INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER(FIRST FLOOR) MUST REPAIR AND RESTORE TO A SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE OR REPLACE MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST NOT USE PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS AS FOOD CONTAINERS INSIDE THE CHEST FREEZER. MUST USE WASHABLE CONTAINERS WITH LIDS OR FOOD GRADE DISPOSABLE PLASTIC BAGS. MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD BOXES AS SHELF LINERS IN LIQUOR STORAGE AREA/OFFICE, IN BASEMENT AREA. BROKEN HANDLE AT WHITE REACH-IN FREEZER IN BASEMENT, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE A HANDLE AT SAID UNIT.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: GREASE INSIDE THE DEEP FRYER DOOR,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: REPAIR THE FOLLOWING: BROKEN BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT MOP SINK. BROKEN MECHANICAL DRAIN AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK(FIRST COMPARTMENT BY THE HANDWASHING SINK), FIRST FLOOR. PEELING PAINT WITH RUST AT STAND OF FOOD MIXER ON TOP TABLE IN BASEMENT PREP AREA SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE. REPAIR ISSUES. REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET AT HANDWASHING SINK IN BASEMENT PREP AREA

  • 54

    GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: SOLID GREASE AT WASTE OIL RECEPTACLE PLASTIC COVER, AT OUTSIDE REFUSE AREA.MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN TO MINIMIZE INSECTS AND RODENTS ACTIVITY.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: LARGE OPEN CREVICE ALONG THE WALL AND THE BASEBOARD UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN BAR AREA. MUST SEAL/REPAIR.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MISSING GROUT WITH WATER BETWEEN FLOOR TILES AT DISHROOM. ALSO BROKEN/MISSING FLOOR TILE AT MAIN PREP AREA BY THE FLOOR DRAIN. REPAIR ISSUED

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: EMPLOYEES PERSONAL ITEMS STORED IN FOOD STORAGE(WEST AREA OF BASEMENT). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SEPARATE AREA/LOCKER FOR EMPLOYEE PERSONAL ITEMS.CAN NOT STORED EMPLOYEE PERSONAL ITEMS IN FOOD STORAGE NOR PREP AREA

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: FOUND LARGE ELECTRIC OVEN AT BASEMENT WITH NO EXHAUST HOOD. MUST PROVIDE.

  • 57

    ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE PROVIDED ON SITE.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: ADDITIONAL ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE IS REQUIRED ON SITE FOR NEW EMPLOYEE

  • 60

    PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 1-31-2020,REPORT# 2359744 #55)6-501.13 FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN THROUGHOUT STORAGE AREAS/MOP SINK AREAS. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-42-090

ComplaintPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2359744

Location recorded for this inspection · BIG JONES · 5347 N CLARK ST

The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.

Recorded violations

  • 25

    CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: FOUND REMINDER DISCLOSURE STATEMENT INSIDE MENU NOT PROPERLY WRITTEN. MUST INDICATE SPECIFIC FOOD BEING SOLD UNDERCOOKED/RAW.PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005. MUST PROVIDE.

  • 39

    CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: FOUND NO SPLASHGUARD BETWEEN ICE MACHINE AND MOP SINK. MUST PROVIDE.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FOUND WALL AT BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE NOT SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN. MUST REPAIR.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN THROUGHOUT PREPARATION AREAS/STORAGE AREAS/MOP SINK AREAS. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: FOUND LARGE ELECTRIC OVEN AT BASEMENT WITH NO EXHAUST HOOD. MUST PROVIDE.

  • 60

    PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: FOUND PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT DATED 7-19-19 INSPECTION# 2303453. VIOLATION 58.OBSERVED NO APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH PA 100-0367 ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED.7-42-090. MUST OBTAIN.

ComplaintPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
16
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2303453

Location recorded for this inspection · BIG JONES · 5347 N CLARK ST

The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.

Recorded violations

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: OBSERVED NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILTY TO DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN A PROCEDURE /PLAN AND TO MAINTAIN ANY APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 9

    NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH RTE FOOD OR A PRE-APPROVED ALTERNATIVE PROCEDURE PROPERLY ALLOWED - Comments: OBSERVED BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOOD INCLUDING COOK TOUCHING COOKED CHICKEN TO PUT ON TOP OF SALAD AND COOK TOUCHING SLICED AVOCADO. CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WAS INSTRUCTED THERE IS NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOOD. COOKS WERE INSTRUCTED TO WASH HANDS AND PUT ON GLOVES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-010

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED HAND SINK NEEDED IN DISH ROOM CONTAINING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. INSTALL EXPOSED HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C) NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 22

    PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TIME TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED FOODS IN BASEMENT WALK IN COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE INCLUDING 120 LBS OF RAW CHICKEN AT 48.9F VALUED AT $200, 40 LBS OF RAW PORK VALUED AT $120 AT 48.6F, 25 LBS OF COOKED POTATOES AT 49.0F VALUED AT $15, 10 LBS BATTER CONTAINING EGGS AND MILK AT 49.5F VALUED AT $15,10 LBS OF PORK HEADS AT 51.3 VALUED AT $30, 30 LBS OF PORK BELLY VALUED AT $120 AT 49.7, 30 GALLONS OF DAIRY INCLUDING MILK, CREAM AND BUTTERMILK VALUED AT $250 AT 50.0F. ALL FOOD WAS VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005.

  • 23

    PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: OBSERVED NO DATE MARKING SYSTEM IN PLACE. READY TO EAT AND OR TIME TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED FOODS PREPARED AND HELD IN A RETAIL FOOD ESTABLISHMENT FOR OVER 24 HOURS MUST HAVE A CLEARLY MARKED LABELING SYSTEM IN PLACE TO INDICATE THE DATE OR DAY BY WHICH THE FOOD SHALL BE CONSUMED ON PREMISES, SOLD, OR DISCARDED WHEN HELD AT A TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR LESS FOR A MAXIMUM OF 7 DAYS WITH THE DATE OF PREPARATION COUNTING AS DAY 1. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 25

    CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: MENU DOES NOT DISCLOSE AND INFORM CONSUMERS THE SPECIFIC MENU ITEMS THAT ARE RAW OR UNDER COOKED AND A POTENTIAL HAZARD OF CONSUMING SUCH FOOD. MUST PROVIDE A CONSUMER ADVISORY AND DISCLOSE SUCH FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 33

    PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: OBSERVED 2 DOOR REACH IN COOLER ON EAST END OF COOKING LINE AT 73F. OBSERVED WALK IN COOLER IN BASEMENT AT 50.0F. BOTH UNITS WERE TAGGED AND WALK IN COOLER WAS REPAIRED AND TAG WAS REMOVED. TAG REMAINS ON 2 DOOR REACH IN COOLER ON EAST END OF COOKING LINE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED 100 SMALL FLIES BEHIND BAR AND 25 SMALL FLIES IN WOMENS WASHROOM. PEST CONTROL WAS CONTACTED AND SMALL FLY ACTIVITY WAS MINIMIZED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020 (a)

  • 41

    WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: OBSERVED CLOTHS HANGING OFF COOKS APRONS. WIPING CLOTHS NEED TO BE STORED IN SANITIZER SOLUTION WHEN NOT IS USE AND CAN NOT BE HANGING OFF COOKS APRONS.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED STAND UP FREEZER HANDLE IN DISREPAIR AT BOTTOM BASEMENT STAIRS. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED CHEST FREEZER IN BASEMENT LID AND GASKET IN DISREPAIR. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED BASEMENT WALK IN COOLER DOOR/GASKET IN DISREPAIR. DOOR DOES NOT STAY CLOSED PROPERLY. REPAIR WALK IN COOLER DOOR IN BASEMENT SO IT CLOSES AND REMAINS CLOSED PROPERLY WHEN NOT IN USE.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED PLASTIC TUBE DRAIN LINE FROM ICE STORAGE CONTAINER BEHIND BAR WITH AN EXCESS OF BUILDUP OF GRIME. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE PLASTIC DRAIN LINE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN BASEMENT WITH DARK GROOVES. CLEAN AND SANITIZE, REMOVE DARK GROOVES OR REPLACE BOARDS.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED LEAKING CONDITION UNDER FAR RIGHT COMPARTMENT OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. REPAIR LEAKING CONDITION AND MAINTAIN SINK. OBSERVED DRAIN LINE LEADING FROM REACH IN COOLER BEHIND BAR NOT LEADING INTO FLOOR DRAIN BUT DRAINING ONTO FLOOR. MUST CORRECT DRAIN LINES SO THAT IT DRAINS INTO FLOOR DRAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED COVING BEHIND BAR IN DISREPAIR. MUST REPAIR COVING ALONG WALLS BEIND BAR. MAINTAIN

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED FLOORS AND WALLS AROUND MOP SINK UNCLEAN WITH BUILD UP OF DIRT GRIME AND BLACK MILDEW LIKE SUBSTANCE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS AND WALLS AROUND MOP SINK.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED FLOOR BEHIND BAR WITH BROKEN TILES EXPOSING RAW WOOD. ALL CRACKED AND BROKEN FLOOR TILES BEHIND BAR MUST BE REPLACED AND MAINTAINED SO THAT FLOOR IS NONABSORBENT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. OBSERVED CRACKED AND BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN DISHROOM. MUST REPLACE ALL CRACKED AND BROKEN FLOOR TILES AND MAINTAIN FLOORS. OBSERVED CRACKED AND BROKEN FLOOR TILES ON MAIN COOKING LINE NEED TO BE REPLACED. MAINTAIN ALL FLOORS.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED NO APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH PA 100-0367 ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2213331

Location recorded for this inspection · BIG JONES · 5347 N CLARK ST

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
13
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2160081

Location recorded for this inspection · BIG JONES · 5347 N CLARK ST

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 2

    FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: NOTED TEMPERATURE OF SERVICE COOLERS AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA TO IMPROPER AT 45.3F AND 49.1F. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL EQUIPMENT IS MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 40F AND BELOW. CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-005(A). EQUIPMENT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURES BY END OF INSPECTION.

  • 3

    POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD INSIDE SERVICE COOLER TO BE IMPROPER:-RICE 43.9F, MUSHROOMS 45.9F, POTATOES 46.9F, CHEESE 47.4F, CHEESE 51.3F, CATFISH 44.6F, CHICKEN 48.4F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 12 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $89.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-005(A)

  • 16

    FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: NOTED NO SNEEZE GUARD OR PROTECTION AT THE COUNTER BETWEEN THE KITCHEN PREP AND WHERE FOOD IS PLACED FOR WAITERS TO PICK UP FOR SERVICING AND CUSTOMER SITTING AREA (COUNTER). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SNEEZE GUARD OR PROTECTION AT THE COUNTERTOP AREA. SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-005(A)

  • 19

    OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED - Comments: NOTED OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER ENCRUSTED WITH GREASE ON TOP, LID, LIPS AND DRIPPING ON THE SIDES TO THE GROUND. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-020

  • 22

    DISH MACHINES: PROVIDED WITH ACCURATE THERMOMETERS, CHEMICAL TEST KITS AND SUITABLE GAUGE COCK - Comments: NOTED EMPLOYEES WASHING DISHES AT THE LOW TEMP DISHWASHER, AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK SET-UP, WITH NO SANITIZER TEST STRIP KIT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TEST STRIP KITS FOR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND THE DISH WASHER TO MONITOR THE FINAL RINSE SANITIZING STRENGTH OF THE SANITIZERS. SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-030

  • 30

    FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: CONSUMER ADVISORY, REGARDING CONSUMPTION OF UNDER COOKED ANIMAL FOODS, NOT POSTED. MUST POST ADVISORY.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NOTED MULTIPLE CUTTING BOARDS WITH DIRT AND DEEP CUTS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, SMOOTHEN SURFACE FOR EASY CLEANING AND/OR REPLACE. -NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKETS AT THE SERVICE COOLER DRAWER DOOR AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AND/OR REPLACE. -NOTED LID OF SERVICE COOLER IN POOR REPAIR WITH MISSING KNOBS AND LOOSE GASKET. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AND/OR REPLACE. ALSO NOTED NO LID AT THE ICE STORAGE BIN (USING SERVING TRAY FOR LID AT THE DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A LID FOR THE ICE BIN. -NOTED WASTE WATER PIPING ABOVE THE DRINKS (LIQUOR) AT THE BASEMENT LIQUOR ROOM NOT ENCASED. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND/OR PROVIDE A SOLID, PROTECTIVE COVER FOR THE WASTE WATER PIPES. -NOTED SOILED LINENS CONTAINER AT THE ALLEY BY THE DUMPSTER AREA WITH NO LID. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A COVER FOR THE STORAGE BIN. -NOTED CONSUMABLE ICE STORED IN GARBAGE BAGS INSIDE THE DEEP FREEZER OF THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AN PROVIDE APPROPRIATE FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS FOR THE ICE.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: NOTED MINERAL DEPOSITS AND A SLIGHT DISCOLORATION AT THE UPPER COMPARTMENT OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT ESPECIALLY AT THE HOT WATER TANK ROOM. GAPS ALONG WALL-FLOOR JUNCTIONS BEHIND BAR. MUST INSTALL COVING.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: NOTED MULTIPLE HOLES AND OPENINGS ALONG PIPING THROUGHOUT ESTABLISHMENT. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL HOLES AND OPENINGS TO PREVENT ENTRY POINTS FOR PEST.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NOTED NO HAND WASH SINK AT THE DISHWASHING AREA.INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL ADDITIONAL HAND WASH SINK AT THE DISHWASHING AREA. NO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICES ON WATER LINES TO SODA SYSTEM IN BASEMENT AND COFFEE EQUIPMENT AT WAIT STATION. MUST INSTALL.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: NOTED EMPLOYEE BELONGINGS (SHOES) ON SHELVING WITH DRY GOODS AT THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP/STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A DESIGNATED AREA FOR EMPLOYEES TO STORE THEIR BELONGINGS.

  • 43

    FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: NOTED DIRTY WASHCLOTHS SCATTERED THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL WASHCLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE.

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