John Veliotis Sr. — John O's
Last inspected: Oct 17, 2019
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Score
John Veliotis Sr. — John O's has been inspected eight times since 2010. The most recent visit was on Oct 17, 2019. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe. Note that John Veliotis Sr. — John O's's inspection history hasn't been updated since Oct 17, 2019; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around six violations each.
Looking across the full record, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” is the recurring theme, flagged six times.
Compared to other Chicago restaurants (averaging 81), there's room to close the gap. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Oct 17, 2019
Reinspection
4 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010, NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROCEDURES FOR CLEANING UP VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES/NOR POSTED AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION NO CITATION ISSUED.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Oct 10, 2019
Routine
5 major violations. 3 minor violations.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA EVENTS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALONG WITH THE NECESSARY ITEMS NEEDED AND A DISINFECTANT RATED FOR NOROVIRUS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PEST CONTROL /NOR LOG BOOK ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(C), CITATION ISSUED.
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION,NO CITATION ISSUED.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VAILD CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES/NOR POSTED AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010, NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FLOORS WITH MANY CRACKED, LOOSE TILES, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE. ALSO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER EQUIPMENT. REPLACE ALL WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN RESTAURANT AND UNUSED STORE AREA.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Sep 16, 2016
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS )BEEF, PORK, SLICED TOMATOES) IN THE REFRIGERATORS AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS WITHOUT THE PROPER LABELS CONTAINING PRODUCT NAME AND DATE. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUULATED DUST ON THE VENT LOCATED IN THE WASHROOM. OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DIRT DEBRIS ON THE WALLS AND CEILINGS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EXPOSED HANDSINK IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA WHERE PREPPING IS BEING DONE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE EXPOSED HAND SINK OR REMOVE PREP TABLE AND PREP ONLY IN AN AREA WITH AN EXPOSED HAND SINK.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THERMOMETERS ARE NEEDED INSIDE OF REFRIGERATION UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Sep 9, 2016
Routine
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 10 LARGE FLIES FLYING IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. ALSO OBSERVED NO SCREEN ON SERVING WINDOW. MANAGER PROVIDED SCREEN AT THE END OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL LARGE FLIES AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1561393 DATED ON JULY 20, 2015; 33 - CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF GRILL, FRYERS, PREP TABLES, STEAM TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS, SINKS(EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS). 34 - CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS )BEEF, PORK, SLICED TOMATOES) IN THE REFRIGERATORS AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS WITHOUT THE PROPER LABELS CONTAINING PRODUCT NAME AND DATE. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUULATED DUST ON THE VENT LOCATED IN THE WASHROOM. OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DIRT DEBRIS ON THE WALLS AND CEILINGS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EXPOSED HANDSINK IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA WHERE PREPPING IS BEING DONE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE EXPOSED HAND SINK OR REMOVE PREP TABLE AND PREP ONLY IN AN AREA WITH AN EXPOSED HAND SINK.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THERMOMETERS ARE NEEDED INSIDE OF REFRIGERATION UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLUTTER BETWEEN 2 DOOR REFRIGERATOR AND WALL. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL CLUTTER AND MAINTAIN.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NEW EMPLOYEE WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE WITHIN 30 DAYS OF HIRE AND MAINTAIN WITH ALL NEW EMPLOYEES.
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Jul 20, 2015
Complaint
10 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REMOVE RUSTY SURFACES ON UTENSIL STORAGE SHELVES IN DISH WASHING AREA.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF GRILL, FRYERS, PREP TABLES, STEAM TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS, SINKS(EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS).
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE, AND BASEMENT AREAS. REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN ALL AREAS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: SEAL ALL OPENINGS ALONG CEILING IN PREP AREA AND WEST STORAGE AREA. REPLACE ALL STAINED AND DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN DISH WASHING AREA. CLEAN AND PAINT WALLS IN REAR STORAGE AND DISH WASHING AREAS.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: REPLACE DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELD IN DISH WASHING AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR VENTILATION IN WASHROOM IN SALES AREA.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ORGANIZE ALL COOLERS. STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING. ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR FOR EASY CLEANING AND PEST CONTROL.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.
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Sep 18, 2012
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING COOKING EQUIPMENT THRU-OUT NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE GREASE, DUST BUILD-UP: FLAT TOP GRILL, COUNTERTOP UNDERNEATH, SIDES, INTERIOR, LEGS, WHEELS OF FRYERS, AND ALL ATTACHED PIPING OF COOKING EQUIPMENT
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR UNDER COOKING LINE WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD-UP. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME. REPLACE MISSING FLOOR TILE BY FRYER.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALLS THRU-OUT PREP AREA NOT CLEAN. CLEAN AND PAINT IF NEEDED AFTER CLEANING. REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILES THRU-OUT.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: LIGHTSHIELDS AND ENDCAPS MISSING IN PREP AREA. PROVIDE SAME.
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Jun 28, 2011
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE DEBRIS FROM FLOORS THRUOUT BASEMENT AND ELEVATE ALL STORAGE OFF FLOORS ON PALLET OR STORAGE SHELVING.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.INSTALL MISSING CEILING TILES IN WASHROOM IN STORE AND PREP AREA DISH AREA.. ALSO SEAL OPENINGS IN WALL AREAS. IN RESTAURANT.
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Feb 9, 2010
Complaint
8 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. PAINT OR REPLACE RUSTY STORAGE SHELVES BEHIND COUNTER IN GROCERY AREA OF PREMISES
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR CABINETS & EXTERIORS OF DEEP FRYERS, EXTERIORS OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN FOOD PREP AREA, ALL SHELVES & DRAWERS IN FOOD PREP AREA, INTERIORS & EXTERIORS OF ALL COOLERS & FREEZERS WHERE NEEDED,AND ALL OTHER UNCLEAN SURFACES THROUGHOUT. MUST EITHER REMOVE OR KEEP CLEAN ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT STORED ON PREMISES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. REPAIR FLOOR AREA BY 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. DETAIL CLEAN ALL FLOORS THROUGHOUT ALONG ALL WALL BASES, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH & BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT (LOT'S OF DEBRIS NOTED - THIS INCLUDES THE BASEMENT, UNUSED BAR, & UNSUSED SEATING AREA).
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. CLEAN ALL WALLS THROUGHOUT WHERE NEEDED. SEAL OPEN CRACKS IN WALLS IN FOOD PREP AREA & WHEREVER NEEDED. REPAIR FRONT DOOR, MUST BE TIGHT-FITTING AT BOTTOM.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. ELIMINATE ALL CLUTTERY AREAS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT & UNUSED AREAS.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: ALL FOOD DISPENSING UTENSILS (i.e. TONGS FOR PICKLES) MUST BE STORED IN A WAY THAT PROTECTS THEM FROM CONTAMINATION.
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No smoking regulations
Inspector notes: Smoking shall be prohibited in all public places. 4 ASHTRAYS FOUND ON PREMISES (2 ON SALES FLOOR , 1 ON SHELF BEHIND FRONT SERVICE COUNTER & 1 IN UNUSED BAR AREA WHICH HAD 5 BUTTS IN IT). ALSO FOUND 6 BUTTS ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT, & BEHIND COOLER ON SALES FLOOR - CITATION ISSUED- SERIOUS 7-32-020
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was John Veliotis Sr. — John O's last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at John Veliotis Sr. — John O's on file is from Oct 17, 2019. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at John Veliotis Sr. — John O's?
Across the inspection record, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at John Veliotis Sr. — John O's.
Has John Veliotis Sr. — John O's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at John Veliotis Sr. — John O's have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at John Veliotis Sr. — John O's means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
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