Restaurant inspections / Restaurant
Big Jones
5347 N Clark St, Chicago 60640 · Risk 1 (High)
Pass
Most recent result
Jul 16, 2025
24
Inspections on record
11
Times passed
6
Times failed
Violations cited on Jul 16, 2025
- #39CONTAMINATION 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.
- #41WIPING 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.
- #47FOOD & 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.
- #49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED DUST ACCUMULATION ON THE FAN GUARDS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
- #51PLUMBING 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.
- #55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS AND SOIL ACCUMULATION FROM THE FLOORS UNDERNEATH DISH MACHINE IN THE UPSTAIRS DISHWASHING AREA.
Inspection history
| Date | Type | Result | Risk |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 16, 2025 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Jul 31, 2024 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Mar 23, 2023 | Short Form Complaint | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Feb 7, 2023 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Feb 9, 2022 | Complaint | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Apr 26, 2021 | Canvass Re-Inspection | Pass w/ Conditions | Risk 1 (High) |
| Apr 19, 2021 | Canvass | Fail | Risk 1 (High) |
| Jan 31, 2020 | Complaint | Pass w/ Conditions | Risk 1 (High) |
| Jul 19, 2019 | Complaint | Pass w/ Conditions | Risk 1 (High) |
| Aug 22, 2018 | Canvass Re-Inspection | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Apr 13, 2018 | Canvass | Fail | Risk 1 (High) |
| Nov 2, 2017 | Complaint | Pass w/ Conditions | Risk 1 (High) |
| Feb 8, 2017 | Canvass Re-Inspection | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Feb 1, 2017 | Canvass | Fail | Risk 1 (High) |
| Jan 26, 2016 | Canvass Re-Inspection | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Jan 19, 2016 | Canvass | Fail | Risk 1 (High) |
| Jun 30, 2015 | Canvass Re-Inspection | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Jun 23, 2015 | Canvass | Fail | Risk 1 (High) |
| Oct 30, 2014 | Complaint | Pass w/ Conditions | Risk 1 (High) |
| Aug 27, 2014 | Canvass Re-Inspection | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Aug 5, 2014 | Canvass | Pass w/ Conditions | Risk 1 (High) |
| Jul 16, 2013 | Canvass Re-Inspection | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Jul 9, 2013 | Canvass | Fail | Risk 1 (High) |
| Mar 9, 2012 | Canvass | Pass w/ Conditions | Risk 1 (High) |
Source
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Inspection records are published by the Chicago Department of Public Health. A failed inspection does not necessarily mean an establishment closed — most are re-inspected after correcting violations.
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Big Jones — questions
- Did Big Jones pass its last health inspection?
- Big Jones at 5347 N Clark St was inspected on Jul 16, 2025 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass". Across 24 inspections on record it has failed 6 times.
- What violations were cited at Big Jones?
- The most recent inspection cited 6 violations, beginning with: 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
- What does "Risk 1 (High)" mean?
- Chicago assigns every food establishment a risk category based on how much food handling it does. Risk 1 (High) covers full-service restaurants and is inspected most often; Risk 2 (Medium) and Risk 3 (Low) — such as places serving only pre-packaged food — are inspected less frequently.
- Where does this inspection data come from?
- The City of Chicago publishes every food-establishment inspection it performs, including the result and the full text of any violations cited. This page reads that dataset directly and updates as the city posts new inspections.
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