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JOHN'S DRIVE IN

5900 S ASHLAND AVE
CHICAGO, IL 60636
7
Total Inspections
0%
Pass Rate
7
Failures

Inspection History

May 23, 2025

Result: Fail
14 violations
Key Violations:
|INSTRUCTED TO HAVE EMPLOYEE OBTAIN A VALID CERTIFICATE.;;|INSTRUCTED TO LABEL CONTAINER WITH NAME OF PRODUCT STORED INSIDE OF CONTAINER.;;|INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN A VALID FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE.;;|INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST OR PAINT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN INTERIOR OF TWO DOOR COOLER IN REAR AREA;;|INSTRUCTED TO SEAL TO AVOID POSSIBLE RODENT ENTRY.;;|INTRUCTED TO CLEAN TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED.;;|ODOR NOTED.;;|ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: FOUND ONE BULK STORAGE CONTAINER NOT LABELED;;37|FOOD PROPERLY LABELED;;38|INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED LIGHT AT BOTTOM AREA OF REAR EXIT DOOR;;49|NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE BOTTOM AREA OF FRYER TO REMOVE GREASE, CLEAN EXTERIOR SURFACES OF FRYER, GRILL AND PREP TABLE IN FRONT COOKING AREA. OBSERVED RUST AT BOTTOM OF REAR PREP TABLE;;55|PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND IN STORAGE AREA IN CORNER AREAS AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED. OBSERVED DUST ON THE CEILING FANS AND VENT IN DINING AREA;;57|ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: OBSERVED AN EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE;;58|ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED AN EXPIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE

Aug 19, 2024

Result: Fail
10 violations
Key Violations:
|PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: 5-205.15 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPE AT HAND SINK IN PREP AREA,LEAKY PIPE AND FAUCET AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.;;47|FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: -501.11 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED LID & DOOR GASKETS ON CHEST FREEZER AND WORN GASKETS ON 2- DOOR REACH IN COOLER IN REAR AREA.;;47|FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-101.19 : MUST REMOVE CARDBOARD FROM LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLE IN FRONT PREP AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED CONTACT PAPER ON SHELVING UNITS AT SERVICE COUNTER TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.;;49|NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: : 4-601.11(C) : MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE, GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF FRYER CABINETS, GRILL TABLE,PREP TABLES,UNUSED COOLERS,PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,LEGS & WHEEL BASES OF EQUIPMENT,MOPSINK BASIN,3- COMPARTMENT SINK BASINS,UNDERSIDES OF ALL EQUIPMENT,TABLES & SERVICE COUNTER IN DINING AREA,UNUSED ICE MACHINE.;;51|PLUMBING INSTALLED;;55|PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.11 : MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE, FOOD SPLATTER,DUST BUILD UP FROM WALLS, CEILINGS AND DOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.;;55|PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.13 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING WALL TILES BEHIND DISH STORAGE RACK,LOOSE WOOD PANEL ON CEILING ABOVE REAR REACH IN COOLER,DAMAGED WALL BEHIND AND UNDER 3- COMP SINK,DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN DINING AREA.MUST SEAL ALL GAPS AND CRACKS IN WALLS ,SERVICE COUNTER AND WHERE NEEDED.;;55|PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.16: MUST SCRAPE CHIPPING PAINT ON CEILING OVER DISH STORAGE RACK;;55|PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.114 : MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN ENTRY HALLWAY,IN BETWEEN EQUIPMENT;;58|ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: 2-102.13 : OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Aug 8, 2024

Result: Fail
17 violations
Key Violations:
|ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTANIERS (SHAKERS) WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.;;|PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPE AT HAND SINK IN PREP AREA,LEAKY PIPE AND FAUCET AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.;;25|CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE NOR REMINDER ON MENU BOARD AT WINDOW OF CONSUMING RAW AND UNDERCOOKED FOODS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005);;37|FOOD PROPERLY LABELED;;38|INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF 6- LIVE ROACHES CRAWLING ON WALL AT HAND SINK,ON FLOOR AMONGST EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP UNDER AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT.APPX. 75 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR UNDER FOOD STORAGE SHELF IN REAR STORAGE AREA AND ON ALL SHELVING UNITS AT SERVICE COUNTER.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 8/8/24.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED);;41|WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANATIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE FROM SURFACES.;;47|FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST REMOVE CARDBOARD FROM OVERHEAD SHELVING UNIT& LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLE IN FRONT PREP AREA.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLE IN REAR PREP AREA & LID OF CHEST FREEZER.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED CONTACT PAPER ON SHELVING UNITS AT SERVICE COUNTER TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.;;47|FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED LID & DOOR GASKETS ON CHEST FREEZER AND WORN GASKETS ON 2- DOOR REACH IN COOLER IN REAR AREA.;;47|FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST REPLACE WORN AND PITTED CUTTING BOARD.;;49|NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE, GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF FRYER CABINETS, GRILL TABLE,PREP TABLES,UNUSED COOLERS,PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,LEGS & WHEEL BASES OF EQUIPMENT,MOPSINK BASIN,3- COMPARTMENT SINK BASINS,UNDERSIDES OF ALL EQUIPMENT,TABLES & SERVICE COUNTER IN DINING AREA,UNUSED ICE MACHINE.MUST DEFROST ICE BUILD UP FROM CHEST FREEZER.;;51|PLUMBING INSTALLED;;55|PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE, FOOD SPLATTER,DUST BUILD UP FROM WALLS, CEILINGS AND DOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.;;55|PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN ENTRY HALLWAY,IN BETWEEN EQUIPMENT.;;55|PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING WALL TILES BEHIND DISH STORAGE RACK,LOOSE WOOD PANEL ON CEILING ABOVE REAR REACH IN COOLER,DAMAGED WALL BEHIND AND UNDER 3- COMP SINK,DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN DINING AREA.MUST SEAL ALL GAPS AND CRACKS IN WALLS ,SERVICE COUNTER AND WHERE NEEDED.;;55|PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST SCRAPE CHIPPING PAINT ON CEILING OVER DISH STORAGE RACK.;;58|ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.;;60|PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2573136 3/24/23 NOT CORRECTED-#38-6-202.15 : OBSERVED THE WEATER STRIPPING WORN AT THE BOTTOM OF THE REAR EXIT DOOR. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT ENTRY POINT FOR PESTS.#49-4-601.11(C) : MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN DRY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING. MUST REMOVE DEBRIS.#55-6-501.12 : OBSERVED THE FLOORS THROUGH OUT ENCRUSTED WITH SPILLS, DEBRIS AND/OR GREASE. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.#55-6-201.17 : OBSERVED THE LIGHT SHIELD, AIR VENT COVER DIRTY THROUGH OUT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN#55-.6-201.16 : OBSERVED THE CELING IN THE FRONT PREP AREA IN POOR REPAIR(MISSING AND/OR DAMAGED). MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090)(CITATION ISSUED)

Mar 24, 2023

Result: Fail
7 violations
Key Violations:
|ADEQUATE PRESSURE - Comments: OBSERVED PREMISES OPEN AND OPERATING WITHOUT ANY HOT RUNNING WATER THROUGH OUT (HAND SINK, 3-COMP SINK AND MOP SINK). PRIORITY CITATION ISSUED #7-38-030(C).;;38|INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED THE WEATER STRIPPING WORN AT THE BOTTOM OF THE REAR EXIT DOOR. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT ENTRY POINT FOR PESTS.;;49|NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN DRY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING. MUST REMOVE DEBRIS.;;50|HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE;;55|PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE CELING IN THE FRONT PREP AREA IN POOR REPAIR(MISSING AND/OR DAMAGED). MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.;;55|PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE FLOORS THROUGH OUT ENCRUSTED WITH SPILLS, DEBRIS AND/OR GREASE. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.;;55|PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE LIGHT SHIELD, AIR VENT COVER DIRTY THROUGH OUT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Jun 15, 2022

Result: Fail
4 violations
Key Violations:
|ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED IN CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS PROPERLY IDENTIFYING COMMON NAME. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO LABEL ALL CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME FOR FOOD ITEM CONTAINED WITHIN AND MAINTAIN.;;37|FOOD PROPERLY LABELED;;38|INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED 1/2" OPENING UNDER REAR EXTERIOR DOOR LEADING TO OUTSIDE PARKING LOT. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN FOR THE PREVENTION OF PEST.;;55|PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF GREASE ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Jun 8, 2022

Result: Fail
7 violations
Key Violations:
|ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED IN CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS PROPERLY IDENTIFYING COMMON NAME. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO LABEL ALL CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME FOR FOOD ITEM CONTAINED WITHIN AND MAINTAIN.;;22|PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS ON SHELF IN PREP AREA. APPROX 1LB OF COOKED SAUSAGE AT 102.0F, 1LBS OF RAW PORK SAUSAGE AT 100.0F. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN COLD FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW. ALL FOODS DENTURED AND DISCARDED AT COST APPROX $10.00-COS. PRIORITY VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-005.;;37|FOOD PROPERLY LABELED;;38|INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED 1/2" OPENING UNDER REAR EXTERIOR DOOR LEADING TO OUTSIDE PARKING LOT. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN FOR THE PREVENTION OF PEST.;;38|INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 50 MOUSE DROPPINGS SCATTERED THROUHGOUT REAR STORAGE AREA OF FACILITY(ALONG WALLS IN REAR DRY STORAGE, BESIDE CHEST FREEZER IN MIDDLE STORAGE AREA) INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS, SANITIZE AREAS, AND INFORM PEST CONTROL SERVICE.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.;;41|WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: OBSERVED WIPING TOWEL LAYING ON COUNTER WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO KEEP ALL WIPING TOWELS IN SANITATION SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE AT ALL TIMES.;;55|PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF GREASE ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Apr 7, 2021

Result: Fail
7 violations
Key Violations:
22|PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS ON COUNTER IN PREP AREA. APPROX 1LB OF COOKED SAUSAGE AT 90.0F, 1LBS OF RAW PORK SAUSAGE AT 72.0F. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN COLD FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW. ALL FOODS REMOVED AND DISCARDED AT COST APPROX $6.00-COS. PRIORITY VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-005.;;40|PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER MAKING SANDWICH NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED PIC TO PROVIDE.;;49|NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED COOKING EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, GREASE, DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.;;49|NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF COOLERS NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/MAINTAIN.;;53|TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: INSTRUCTED ALL WASHROOMS USED BY FEMALES MUST HAVE A COVERED RECEPTACLE FOR SANITARY NAPKINS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR WASHROOM.;;55|PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED FLOORS NOT CLEAN IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/MAINTAIN.;;57|ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: OBSERVED NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING . INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

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