What is Bojonos's health inspection score?

Bojonos has a SafeDine safety score of 65 out of 100 (Grade C). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Bojonos last inspected?

Bojonos was last inspected on October 10, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Bojonos have?

Bojonos has 50 total violations across 7 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Bojonos safe to eat at?

Bojonos has a safety score of 65/100, which suggests room for improvement. Review the detailed inspection history on SafeDine for more information.

Official Health Record

Bojonos

Name: Bojonos
Address: 4187-4189 N CLARENDON AVE, Chicago, 60613
Rating: 65

4187-4189 N CLARENDON AVE, Chicago

Last inspected 7mo ago

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Stable

7 inspections

Last: Oct 10, 2025

medium confidence

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Inspections

Clean Rate

7.1

Avg Violations

8 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

HandwashingHigh Priority

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Cross-contamination

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Employee hygiene

Personal hygiene practices not followed

Facility conditionHigh Priority

Building maintenance or structural issues

16x

Score Analysis

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-38

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-3 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-6 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-16 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-3 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

-4 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

Real-time Score: 62/100 — This score includes today's freshness penalty and may differ slightly from the displayed score (65/100) 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

Jun 2022

1 inspections

1 intermediate

Jun

Apr 2023

1 inspections

5 basic

Jun 2024

2 inspections

1 high priority

4 intermediate

15 basic

Jun

Jul 2024

1 inspections

2 basic

Oct 2025

2 inspections

1 high priority

3 intermediate

18 basic

Oct

Inspection History

7 records on file

1 Canvass Re-Inspection3 Canvass2 Complaint Re-Inspection1 Complaint

Oct 25

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionLatestPass

1 Med8 Basic

9 total

79/100inspection score

−21 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
MUST PROPERLY LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER.

Basic (8)

−16 pts

41WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED−2
OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES IN MAIN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED DAMAGED GASKETS AT THE 2-DOOR TALL REFRIGERATOR IN MAIN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST REAPIR AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
NOTED DIRTY AND DUSTY CEILING FANS THROUGH OUT THE PREMISE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. ALSO NOTED PEELING PAINT ON CEILING IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST PAINT CEILING. OBSERVED DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS ON WALLS BEHIND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN MAIN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN. OBSERVED MISSING WALL TILE IN THE EMPLOYEE SMALL WASHROOM MUST REPAIR REPLACE. WALLS MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED A FEW BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN FRONT PIZZA PREP AREA. MUST REGROUT FLOOR THROUGHOUT REAR KITCHEN PREP AREA. OBSERVED A FEW WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR DRAINS IN MAIN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED UNOPERABLE VENTILATION IN THE REAR EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED HEAVY GREASE AND DUST BUILD UP ON VENTILATION HOOD AND FILETRS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF TRAINING OR FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES.

Base deductions−21 pts

Oct 25

Canvass InspectionFail

1 High2 Med10 Basic

13 total

60/100inspection score

−40 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS NEAR EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINKS IN FOOD PREP AREAS AND EMPLOYEES WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

23PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION−5
OBSERVED PREPARED TCS FOODS SUCH AS COOKED SOUPS, COOKED BEEF, COOKED CHICKEN WINGS PREPARED THE DAY BEFORE WITH NO DATE LABELS. NO LABELS OF ANY KIND. REVIEWED DATE LABELING REQUIREMENT THAT ALL PREPARED TCS FOODS MUST BE DATE LABELED WITH AN EXPIRATION NO LONGER THAN 7 DAYS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
MUST PROPERLY LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER.

Basic (10)

−20 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
OBSERVED INDIVIDUAL DISPOSABLE CUP USED INSIDE THE CHEESE AND RED SAUCE CONTAINERS USED TO SCOOP CHEESE AT THE PIZZA SERVICE COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO USE SPOON, TONG OR LADLE TO SCOOP CHEESE OR ANY OTHER PRODUCT TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
41WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED−2
OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES IN MAIN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED DAMAGED GASKETS AT THE 2-DOOR TALL REFRIGERATOR IN MAIN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST REAPIR AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
NOTED DIRTY AND DUSTY CEILING FANS THROUGH OUT THE PREMISE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. ALSO NOTED PEELING PAINT ON CEILING IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST PAINT CEILING. OBSERVED DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS ON WALLS BEHIND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN MAIN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN. OBSERVED MISSING WALL TILE IN THE EMPLOYEE SMALL WASHROOM MUST REPAIR REPLACE. WALLS MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED A FEW BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN FRONT PIZZA PREP AREA. MUST REGROUT FLOOR THROUGHOUT REAR KITCHEN PREP AREA. OBSERVED A FEW WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR DRAINS IN MAIN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED UNOPERABLE VENTILATION IN THE REAR EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED HEAVY GREASE AND DUST BUILD UP ON VENTILATION HOOD AND FILETRS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF TRAINING OR FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES.
60PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED−2
OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT# 2596932 ON 07/02/2024. #49. EXCESSIVE RUST ON THE BOTTOM SHELVING OF THE REAR PREP METAL PREP TABLE. MUST REMOVE RUST, RE-PAINT OR RE-SEAL TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.

Base deductions−40 pts

Jul 24

Complaint Re-Inspection InspectionPass

2 Basic

2 total

96/100inspection score

−4 pts

Basic (2)

−4 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
4-602.13--- EXCESSIVE RUST ON THE BOTTOM SHELVING OF THE REAR PREP METAL PREP TABLE. MUST REMOVE RUST, RE-PAINT OR RE-SEAL TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
: 6-201.11----DAMAGED FLOOR TILE IN THE SMALL WASHROOM WITH EXPOSED RAW WOOD. MUST REPLACE.

Base deductions−4 pts

Jun 24

Complaint Re-Inspection InspectionFail

1 Med7 Basic

8 total

81/100inspection score

−19 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
: 6-202.15--- OPEN 1/2 INCH GAP ON THE BOTTOM THRESHOLD OF THE FROM ENTRANCE/EXIT DOOR. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING SEAL.

Basic (7)

−14 pts

40PERSONAL CLEANLINESS−2
2-402.11--- OBSERVED THE PENDING CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER PREPARING FOODS WITH NO HAT/HAIR OR BEARD RESTRAINT. MUST PROVIDE.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
4-101.19--- MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR ANY STORED ITEMS IN THE DISH ROOM PREP AREA.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
4-602.13--- EXCESSIVE RUST ON THE BOTTOM SHELVING OF THE REAR PREP METAL PREP TABLE. MUST REMOVE RUST, RE-PAINT OR RE-SEAL TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-201.11--- RAW WOODEN WALL COVERING A DOORWAY TO THE ADJACENT BUSINESS IN THE REAR PREP AREA MUST BE PAINTED/SEALED TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.----HOLE IN THE WALL BEHIND THE TOILET IN THE SMALL WASHROOM. MUST SEAL.----DAMAGED FLOOR TILE IN THE SMALL WASHROOM WITH EXPOSED RAW WOOD. MUST REPLACE.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
2-102.13---- MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF TRAINING OR FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
2-102.13---- MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS.
59PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED−2
PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #54 NOT CORRECTED FROM 6-20-24 REPORT #2596602.54- NOTED ALL OUTSIDE WASTE RECEPTACLES OVERFLOWING WITH BAGGED FOOD DEBRIS GARBAGE AND LIDS UNABLE TO CLOSE. MUST REMOVE ALL OVERFLOWING GARBAGE AND PROVIDE TIGHT FITTING LIDS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.

Base deductions−19 pts

Jun 24

Complaint InspectionFail

1 High3 Med8 Basic

12 total1 risk factor

54/100inspection score

−41 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

3MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTINGRisk Factor−10
NO VERIFIED WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICIES ON SITE FOR ANY EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

23PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION−5
NOTED PREPARED TCS FOODS SUCH AS COOKED SOUPS, COOKED BEEF, COOKED CHICKEN WINGS PREPARED THE DAY BEFORE WITH NO DATE LABELS. NO LABELS OF ANY KIND. REVIEWED DATE LABELING REQUIREMENT THAT ALL PREPARED TCS FOODS MUST BE DATE LABELED WITH AN EXPIRATION NO LONGER THAN 7 DAYS.ALL FOODS DISCARDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED RAT DROPPINGS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: APPROXIMATELY 50 DROPPINGS IN THE FRONT COUNTER AREA UNDER THE METAL PREP TABLE, BEHIND HOT HOLDING UNIT AND IN FRONT SHELVING. 20 UNDER THE METAL RACK SHELVING IN THE REAR PREP AREA. 5 UNDER THE REAR PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS, SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMEND HAVING THE PEST CONTROL CO. SERVICE FOR RATS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OPEN 1/2 INCH GAP ON THE BOTTOM THRESHOLD OF THE FROM ENTRANCE/EXIT DOOR. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING SEAL.

Basic (8)

−16 pts

40PERSONAL CLEANLINESS−2
OBSERVED THE PENDING CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER PREPARING FOODS WITH NO HAT/HAIR OR BEARD RESTRAINT. MUST PROVIDE.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR ANY STORED ITEMS IN THE DISH ROOM PREP AREA.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
EXCESSIVE RUST ON THE BOTTOM SHELVING OF THE REAR PREP METAL PREP TABLE. MUST REMOVE RUST, RE-PAINT OR RE-SEAL TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
54GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED−2
NOTED ALL OUTSIDE WASTE RECEPTACLES OVERFLOWING WITH BAGGED FOOD DEBRIS GARBAGE AND LIDS UNABLE TO CLOSE. MUST REMOVE ALL OVERFLOWING GARBAGE AND PROVIDE TIGHT FITTING LIDS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(B) CITATION ISSUED.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
RAW WOODEN WALL COVERING A DOORWAY TO THE ADJACENT BUSINESS IN THE REAR PREP AREA MUST BE PAINTED/SEALED TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.----HOLE IN THE WALL BEHIND THE TOILET IN THE SMALL WASHROOM. MUST SEAL.----DAMAGED FLOOR TILE IN THE SMALL WASHROOM WITH EXPOSED RAW WOOD. MUST REPLACE.-----MUST NOT USE TAPE AS A FAN COVER IN THE CEILING ABOVE THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
UNUSED ICE MACHINE IN THE REAR EXIT AREA MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE PREMISES.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF TRAINING OR FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS.

Base deductions−41 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 pts

Apr 23

Canvass InspectionPass w/ Conditions

5 Basic

5 total

90/100inspection score

−10 pts

Basic (5)

−10 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
3-307.11: FOOD shall be protected from contamination that may result from a factor or source not specified under Subparts 3-301 - 3-306. NOTED INDIVIDUAL TO-GO DISPOSABLE CONTAINERS WITH NO HANDLE USED FOR SCOOPING FOOD AT THE SERVICE PREP COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TONGS, SERVING SPOONS, OR LADLE FOR SCOOPING FOOD.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
NOTED LEAKAGE AT THE BOTTOM PIPPING OF THE BATHROOM HAND WASH SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
NOTED WASH ROOMS ON PREMISE WITH GARBAGE RECEPTACLES AND NO LIDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TRASH CANS WITH LIDS AT ALL WOMEN WASH ROOMS AND UNISEX WASH ROOMS.
54GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED−2
NOTED OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTERS OVERLOADED AND PREVENTING PROPER LID CLOSURE. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS HAVE DUMPSTER LID CLOSED TO PREVENT FOOD SOURCE FOR PEST PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-020(B).
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
NOTED DIRTY AND DUSTY CEILING FANS THROUGHOUT ESTABLISHMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−10 pts

Jun 22

Canvass InspectionPass

1 Med

1 total

95/100inspection score

−5 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED 1/2 INCH GAP AT FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR SWEEP AT 4189 N CLARENDON DOOR. MUST RODENT PROOF SAID DOOR.

Base deductions−5 pts

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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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