What is Big Jones's health inspection score?

Big Jones has a SafeDine safety score of 70 out of 100 (Grade B). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Big Jones last inspected?

Big Jones was last inspected on July 16, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Big Jones have?

Big Jones has 23 total violations across 4 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Big Jones safe to eat at?

Big Jones has a good safety record with a score of 70/100. While there are some noted violations, overall compliance is solid.

What type of cuisine does Big Jones serve?

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

Official Health Record

Big Jones

Name: Big Jones
Address: 5347 N CLARK ST, Chicago, 60640
Rating: 70

5347 N CLARK ST, Chicago

Last inspected 8mo ago

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0Good

American•Uptown

Ranked #386 of 747 in UptownBetter than 17% of american restaurants

Improving

4 inspections

Last: Jul 16, 2025

medium confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

Clean Rate

5.8

Avg Violations

9 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Cross-contamination

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

HandwashingHigh Priority

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Temperature control

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

SanitationHigh Priority

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-30

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-6 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-3 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-13 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-3 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

+8 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

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.

Location

5347 N CLARK ST, Chicago, IL 60640

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Violation Timeline

Feb 2023

1 inspections

3 basic

Feb

Mar 2023

1 inspections

2 basic

Jul 2024

1 inspections

2 high priority

2 intermediate

8 basic

Jul

Jul 2025

1 inspections

6 basic

Inspection History

4 records on file

3 Canvass1 Short Form Complaint

Jul 25

Canvass InspectionLatestPass

6 Basic

6 total

88/100inspection score

−12 pts

Basic (6)

−12 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
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−2
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−2
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−2
OBSERVED DUST ACCUMULATION ON THE FAN GUARDS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
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−2
MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS AND SOIL ACCUMULATION FROM THE FLOORS UNDERNEATH DISH MACHINE IN THE UPSTAIRS DISHWASHING AREA.

Base deductions−12 pts

Jul 24

Canvass InspectionPass

2 High2 Med8 Basic

12 total

54/100inspection score

−46 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HAND SINK (PREP/DISHWASHING AREA/BAR/WASHROOMS)
16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE WITH MINIMAL BUILD-UP.

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

36THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE−5
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLER.
37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL SOME FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME (FLOUR, SALT, MASA ETC) IN THE BASEMENT PREP/STORAGE AREA.

Basic (8)

−16 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF DISHMACHINE WITH CALCIUM BUILD-UP.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SODA GUN HOLDER WITH MOLD LIKE BUILD-UP BEHIND THE BAR.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
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.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN STORAGE RACKS WITH MOLD LIKE BUILD UP AND SPEED RACKS WITH DRIED FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN THE BAR AREA AND IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS STORED IN BASEMENT REAR STORAGE AREA TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. MUST REORGANIZE.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN LIGHT SHIELDS WITH DEAD INSECTS ABOVE REAR STORAGE AREA.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
FOUND NO APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.

Base deductions−46 pts

Mar 23

Short Form Complaint InspectionPass

2 Basic

2 total

96/100inspection score

−4 pts

Basic (2)

−4 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
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.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
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.

Base deductions−4 pts

Feb 23

Canvass InspectionPass

3 Basic

3 total

94/100inspection score

−6 pts

Basic (3)

−6 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
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.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
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.

Base deductions−6 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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