Big Jones
Big Jones appears in inspection records 24 times, starting in 2012. The latest inspection on file is from Jul 16, 2025. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near six violations per visit.
The pattern that stands out is “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable”, which has been cited 15 times.
Compared to other Chicago restaurants (averaging 81), there's room to close the gap. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Big Jones last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Big Jones on file is from Jul 16, 2025. The public record contains 24 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Big Jones?
Across the inspection record, “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” has been cited 15 times, more than any other issue at Big Jones.
Has Big Jones' inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Big Jones have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Big Jones means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Big Jones inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Big Jones is inspected around two times per year on average.