BIG JONES Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

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

Dirty surfaces attract pests and can contaminate food indirectly.

Non-food contact surfaces must be kept clean.

Clean as often as necessary; Remove grease and debris; Maintain equipment exteriors; Keep walls, ceilings, floors clean.

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

Poor design creates areas that harbor bacteria.

All surfaces must be designed to be easily cleanable.

Smooth, non-porous surfaces; Free of cracks and crevices; Easily disassembled; Accessible for cleaning.

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

Poor design creates areas that harbor bacteria.

All surfaces must be designed to be easily cleanable.

Smooth, non-porous surfaces; Free of cracks and crevices; Easily disassembled; Accessible for cleaning.

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

Poor design creates areas that harbor bacteria.

All surfaces must be designed to be easily cleanable.

Smooth, non-porous surfaces; Free of cracks and crevices; Easily disassembled; Accessible for cleaning.

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.

Poor design creates areas that harbor bacteria.

All surfaces must be designed to be easily cleanable.

Smooth, non-porous surfaces; Free of cracks and crevices; Easily disassembled; Accessible for cleaning.

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

Accumulated soil attracts pests and harbors bacteria.

All surfaces must be kept clean.

Clean equipment interiors and exteriors; Walls, ceilings, floors clean; Remove grease and debris; Clean as often as necessary.

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

Backflow can contaminate entire water supply with sewage or chemicals.

Plumbing must be properly installed with backflow prevention.

Air gaps at fixtures; Backflow preventers on connections; No cross-connections; Annual testing of devices; Proper drainage.

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.

Poor waste management attracts pests and creates contamination sources.

Refuse must be properly contained and removed.

Leak-proof, pest-proof containers; Tight-fitting lids; Clean storage areas; Frequent removal; Containers cleaned.

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.

Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.

Building must be maintained in good condition.

No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.

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

Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.

Building must be maintained in good condition.

No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.

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

Poor ventilation causes condensation and grease buildup; inadequate lighting hides contamination.

Proper ventilation and lighting required throughout.

Ventilation prevents condensation; Adequate lighting for operations; Fixtures shielded; Hoods over cooking equipment.

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

Poor ventilation causes condensation and grease buildup; inadequate lighting hides contamination.

Proper ventilation and lighting required throughout.

Ventilation prevents condensation; Adequate lighting for operations; Fixtures shielded; Hoods over cooking equipment.