CHICAGO, IL - Health department officials identified compliance issues at BOJONOS in an inspection dated 04/10/2023.
Situated at 4187-4189 N CLARENDON AVE, the establishment is part of Uptown's active food service sector. The Uptown area undergoes regular health inspections as part of the city's comprehensive food safety monitoring program.
The inspection identified 6 distinct violations requiring correction. Each violation has established correction procedures that must be followed to achieve compliance.
The first violation related to hand hygiene and handwashing facilities. Inspectors documented: CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: 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.. According to FDA guidelines, proper handwashing with soap and warm water for at least 20 seconds is the single most effective way to prevent foodborne illness transmission. For more information, see FDA handwashing requirements. The CDC identifies poor hand hygiene as a leading contributor to foodborne illness outbreaks.
The second violation concerned food safety requirements. Inspectors documented: PLUMBING INSTALLED. Health code violations require correction to maintain safe operating conditions.
The third violation involved hand sanitation. Inspectors documented: PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: NOTED LEAKAGE AT THE BOTTOM PIPPING OF THE BATHROOM HAND WASH SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.. According to FDA guidelines, proper handwashing with soap and warm water for at least 20 seconds is the single most effective way to prevent foodborne illness transmission. For more information, see FDA handwashing requirements. Inadequate handwashing can transmit Norovirus, Hepatitis A, and other pathogens directly to food.
The fourth violation involved hand hygiene and handwashing facilities. Inspectors documented: TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: 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.. According to FDA guidelines, proper handwashing with soap and warm water for at least 20 seconds is the single most effective way to prevent foodborne illness transmission. For more information, see FDA handwashing requirements. Cross-contamination from raw foods to ready-to-eat items often occurs through unwashed hands.
The fifth violation involved food safety requirements. Inspectors documented: GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED. Violations of health codes can increase the risk of foodborne illness.
The sixth violation related to pest control. Inspectors documented: FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: NOTED OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTERS OVERLOADED AND PREVENTING PROPER LID CLOSURE. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS HAVE DUMPSTER LID CLOSED TO PREVENT FOOD SOURCE FOR PEST P. The FDA Food Code requires establishments to eliminate conditions that attract and harbor pests, including proper waste management and facility maintenance. For more information, see FDA pest control standards. Rodents can transmit Salmonella, Hantavirus, and other serious pathogens through their droppings and urine.
Establishments receiving violations must submit correction plans and may face additional inspections. Failure to address violations can result in fines, permit suspension, or closure.
This inspection data is provided by Chicago Department of Public Health. The establishment had violations identified during the 04/10/2023 inspection. Conditions may have changed since this inspection. For current compliance status, consult the Chicago Department of Public Health. For more information about restaurant inspection regulations in this area, visit the Chicago Food Service Sanitation Rules. Learn more about food safety at FDA.gov and CDC.gov.
This inspection was conducted on August 21, 2025.
Chicago Department of Public Health
The following violations were documented: INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: : 6-202.15--- OPEN 1/2 INCH GAP ON THE BOTTOM THRESHOLD OF THE FROM ENTRANCE/EXIT DOOR. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING SEAL.; PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: 2-402.11--- OBSERVED THE PENDING CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER PREPARING FOODS WITH NO HAT/HAIR OR BEARD RESTRAINT. MUST PROVIDE.; FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-101.19--- MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR ANY STORED ITEMS IN THE DISH ROOM PREP AREA.; NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 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.; PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 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.; ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: 2-102.13---- MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF TRAINING OR FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES.; ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: 2-102.13---- MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS.; PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: 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.; MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: NO VERIFIED WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICIES ON SITE FOR ANY EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.; PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: 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.; INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 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.; INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OPEN 1/2 INCH GAP ON THE BOTTOM THRESHOLD OF THE FROM ENTRANCE/EXIT DOOR. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING SEAL.; PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: OBSERVED THE PENDING CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER PREPARING FOODS WITH NO HAT/HAIR OR BEARD RESTRAINT. MUST PROVIDE.; FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR ANY STORED ITEMS IN THE DISH ROOM PREP AREA.; NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 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.; GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: 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.; PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 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.; PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: UNUSED ICE MACHINE IN THE REAR EXIT AREA MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE PREMISES.; ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF TRAINING OR FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES.; ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS.; CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: 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.; PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: NOTED LEAKAGE AT THE BOTTOM PIPPING OF THE BATHROOM HAND WASH SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.; TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: 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.; GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: 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).; PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: NOTED DIRTY AND DUSTY CEILING FANS THROUGHOUT ESTABLISHMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN..
The CDC identifies poor hand hygiene as a leading contributor to foodborne illness outbreaks. Inadequate handwashing can transmit Norovirus, Hepatitis A, and other pathogens directly to food. Cross-contamination from raw foods to ready-to-eat items often occurs through unwashed hands. Rodents can transmit Salmonella, Hantavirus, and other serious pathogens through their droppings and urine.
This inspection data is sourced directly from Chicago Department of Public Health. For the most current information, please visit the official health department website.
Federal Guidelines: Our reporting follows standards established by the FDA Food Code, CDC Food Safety Guidelines, and USDA Food Safety Standards.
📖 Food Safety Codes: Reference the specific regulations that govern this establishment: Chicago Food Code, FDA Food Code 2022
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