Jonnie 's Express Grill — Johnie 's Express Grill

4521 N Sheridan Rd, Chicago, IL 60640

American

Last inspected: Feb 3, 2015

Score

Low Risk

Across the available record, Jonnie 's Express Grill — Johnie 's Express Grill has four inspections on file, the first dated 2013. Inspectors last stopped by on Feb 3, 2015. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings. Jonnie 's Express Grill — Johnie 's Express Grill's record stops at Feb 3, 2015, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.

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

“Premises maintained free of litter” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Jonnie 's Express Grill — Johnie 's Express Grill is doing better than most peers. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 3, 2015

Routine

2 minor violations.

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Source of cross contamination controlled i.e. cutting boards, food handlers, utensils, etc

Inspector notes: SOURCE OF CROSS CONTAMINTATION NOT CONTROLLED. OBSERVED EMPLOYEE PLACING RAW SLABS OF RIBS ON THE GRILL WITH NO GLOVES, THEN GRABBING A PLASTIC CUP STORED INSIDE OF THE GARLIC SEASONING TO SEASON THE RIBS, AND THEN PLACING THE PLASTIC CUP USED TO SEASON THE RIBS BACK INTO THE CONTAINER WITHOUT EVER WASHING HANDS, CONTAMINATING THE WHOLE CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO USE A HANDLED SCOOP STORED OUTSIDE OF THE CONTAINER BETWEEN USE, TO DISPENSE DRY FOODS LIKE SEASONINGS. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED A SMALL QUANTITY OF GARLIC SEASONING. INFORMATION ON HANDWASHING PROVIDED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A

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

Inspector notes: EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE KITCHEN IS LEAKING FROM THE FAUCET HEAD AND IS ALSO SLOW DRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CONTACT A PLUMBER TO REPAIR SINK.

Jun 6, 2014

Reinspection

1 minor violation.

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

Inspector notes: SOME ITEMS AND STOCK ARE STORED ON FLOOR INSIDE THE REAR STORAGE / OFFICE,INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE 6" OFF THE FLOOR, FOR PROPER CLEANING

May 30, 2014

Complaint

3 minor violations.

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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered

Inspector notes: OUTSIDE WASTE GREASE BOX NOT MAINTAINED. WASTE OIL ON TOP THE PLASTIC LID AND GREASE DANGLING FROM THE EDGE OF THE CONAINER,DRIPPING ON GROUND.INSTRUCTED TO KEEP CONTAINER AND GROUND CLEAN TO MINIMIZE RODENT AND INSECT ACTIVITIES. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-020

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

Inspector notes: BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE THREE DOOR DISPLAY PREP COOLER,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL

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

Inspector notes: SOME ITEMS AND STOCK ARE STORED ON FLOOR INSIDE THE REAR STORAGE / OFFICE,INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE 6" OFF THE FLOOR, FOR PROPER CLEANING

Dec 18, 2013

License

1 minor violation.

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

Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL DIPPING WELL FOR ICE CREAM FREEZER BEHIND FRONT SERVICE AREA.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Jonnie 's Express Grill — Johnie 's Express Grill last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Jonnie 's Express Grill — Johnie 's Express Grill on file is from Feb 3, 2015. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Jonnie 's Express Grill — Johnie 's Express Grill?

Across the inspection record, “premises maintained free of litter” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Jonnie 's Express Grill — Johnie 's Express Grill.

Has Jonnie 's Express Grill — Johnie 's Express Grill's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Jonnie 's Express Grill — Johnie 's Express Grill have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Jonnie 's Express Grill — Johnie 's Express Grill means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

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