Jona'

520 S Western Ave, Chicago, IL 60612

American

Last inspected: Mar 1, 2016

Score

Medium Risk

Jona' appears in inspection records four times, starting in 2014. Inspectors last stopped by on Mar 1, 2016. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme. No fresh inspection data is available: the latest entry for Jona' dates to Mar 1, 2016.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near six violations per visit.

“Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.

By comparison, the average Chicago facility scores 81, putting Jona' on the weaker side. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 1, 2016

Routine

6 minor violations.

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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE REAR REACH IN COOLER AND THE FRONT REACH IN FREEZER. ALSO, CLEAN THE TOP SURFACE AND INTERIOR OF THE OVEN.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE FLOOR DRAINS AND THE FLOORS IN ALL CORNERS, UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE VENTS IN BOTH TOILET ROOMS, REMOVE THE DIRT/DUST BUILD UP.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO FIX THE LEAK AT THE BASE OF THE FAUCET AND AT THE TOP OF THE SPRAYER ON THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE REAR.

Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO HANG ALL MOPS UP TO DRY WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE CLUTTER AND ORGANIZE AREA ON THE SIDE OF THE REAR REACH IN COOLER. MAINTAIN ALL.

Food handler requirements met

Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO MEET THE FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS. MAINTAIN SAME.

Jun 16, 2015

Routine

9 minor violations.

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Facilities to maintain proper temperature

Inspector notes: FACILITIES DO NOT MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE. OBSERVED THE 3 DOOR PREP COOLER IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 47.1F. THE COOLER WAS USED TO STORE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS SUCH AS CHICKEN AND MILK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE COOLER BELOW 40F. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.

Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service

Inspector notes: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE OF THE 3 DOOR PREP COOLER. OBSERVED MILK AT 50.1F, EGGS AT 48.3F, CHICKEN AT 45.5F, AND TURKEY AT 51.0F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 25# OF FOOD WORTH $200. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.

* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served

Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER PRESENT WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PREMISES COOKS AND SERVES CHICKEN WINGS , TACOS, HOT DOGS, ETC. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.

Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

Inspector notes: MUST LABEL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN THE PREP AREA.

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector notes: REPLACE THE STAINED CUTTING BOARDS ON TOP OF THE PREP COOLER AND PREP TABLE.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE EXTERIOR OF THE STOVE AND GRILL, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF DEEP FRYERS AND INTERIOR OF PREP COOLERS, PREP TABLES, FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector notes: CLEAN AND REMOVE THE DEAD INSECTS ON THE FLOOR OF THE BASEMENT.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE WALL BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.

Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A METAL STEM THERMOMETER TO TAKE FOOD TEMPERATURES AND A THERMOMETER INSIDE OF THE PREP COOLER IN THE FRONT PREP AREA.

Nov 13, 2014

Routine

2 minor violations.

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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF PREP COOLER TO REMOVE SPILLS AND THE EXTERIOR SIDES OF COOKING TO REMOVE GREASE.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED CLEANING ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.

Jun 3, 2014

License

1 minor violation.

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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters

Inspector notes: NOTED TOILET ROOM DOORS NO SELF CLOSING. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A SELF CLOSING DEVICE.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Jona' last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Jona' on file is from Mar 1, 2016. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Jona'?

Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Jona'.

Has Jona''s inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Jona' have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Jona' 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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