Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass with Conditions for JOHN'S DRIVE IN on .
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Pass with Conditions
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Complaint
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2634761
Location recorded for this inspection · JOHN'S DRIVE IN · 5900 S ASHLAND AVE
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
Recorded violations
2
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: No certified food service manager on site, No certificate posted while handling and serving TCS foods ( eggs, ham, potatoes...) instructed to obtain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012.
9
NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH RTE FOOD OR A PRE-APPROVED ALTERNATIVE PROCEDURE PROPERLY ALLOWED - Comments: Bare hand contact with ready-to eat foods. Observed a cook assembling a sandwich by grabbing Bread, sliced tomatoes, cheese and lettuce with bare hands. Instructed manager not to handle ready-to-eat foods with bare hands. Priority volitation 7-38-010.
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: Shelves cooking equipment through facility not clean, food debris and grease build-up noted. Instructed to clean and maintain.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: Nylon sheets covering sections in prep kitchen ceiling, card board used as a barrier between 3-comp and rear storage. Instructed to provide proper surfaces and maintain.
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Inspection history
Chicago publishes inspection reports dating back to 2010. The city changed its procedures on July 1, 2018.
CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
10
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2320841
Location recorded for this inspection · JOHN'S DRIVE INN · 5900 S ASHLAND AVE
Recorded violations
5
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: FOUND NO SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALL NECESSARY SUPPLIES FOR HANDLING SUCH EVENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005
10
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: NO HAND WASHING SINK IN THE DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL WITH HOT AND COLD WATER, DRYING PROVISIONS AND HAND WASHING CLEANSER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(c)
16
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED BLACK MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE INSIDE THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005
22
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: FOUND PORK SAUSAGE(74.1F) AND EGGS(62.4F) STORED UNDER THE CUSTOMER DINING COUNTER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE. ALL TCS FOODS SHALL BE STORED AT 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. PERSON IN CHARGE VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED 5 LBS VALUED AT $10 PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005
25
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY OR FOOT NOTE FOR FOODS SUCH AS EGGS AND BURGERS ON THE MENU PREPARED UNDERCOOKED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CONSUMER ADVISORY ON THE MENU WITH AN ASTERISK ON ANYTHING THAT CAN BE SERVED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005
36
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: FOUND NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR INTERNAL TEMPERATURE TAKING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN A STEM THERMOMETER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005
38
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: FOUND APPROXIMATELY 30 SMALL BLACK FLIES IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA AND APPROXIMATELY 75 MICE DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY (REAR DISH WASHING AREA(25), REAR STORAGE AREA(25), AND THE PREP AREA UNDER THE COUNTERS(25). PREMISES SHALL BE MAINTAINED FREE OF RODENTS AND PESTS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(a)
38
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED AN APPROXIMATE 1.5 INCH GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE REAR EXIT DOOR AND THE FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A TIGHT SEAL TO PREVENT RODENTS AND MAINTAIN
51
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: NO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE UTILITY SINK, COFFEE MAKER, AND THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN
60
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: CONTINUED NON COMPLIANCE FOR VIOLATION 49 FOUND THE FOLLOWING FOUND WITH FOOD, DIRT, GREASE AND DEBRIS: INTERIOR OF THE FRYERS, STORAGE RACKS IN THE REAR, SHELVES/COUNTER IN THE FRONT, INTERIOR OF THE COOLERS/FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL. VIOLATION 55, FOUND THE FLOORS IN THE CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND THE HEAVY EQUIPMENT WITH THICK DIRT/DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. THE WALLS AROUND THE COOKING/COOLING EQUIPMENT AND SINKS WITH FOOD AND DIRT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN, AND VIOLATION 58 ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE HOLDERS MUST MEET THE ALLERGEN TRAINING REQUIREMENTS. INSTRUCTED TO MEET THE REQUIREMENTS AND PROVIDE PROOF.CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED IN THE SPECIFIED TIME FRAME ON THE INSPECTION REPORT ARE CLASSIFIED AS A PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090
CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
8
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2240877
Location recorded for this inspection · JOHN'S DRIVE INN · 5900 S ASHLAND AVE
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
Recorded violations
3
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO IMPLEMENT A POLICY IN WHICH ALL MANAGERS AND FOOD HANDLERS ACKNOWLEDGE THEIR RESPONSIBILITIES IN REPORTING ANY ILLNESSES INCURRED THAT'S TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 NO CITATION ISSUED
5
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: FOUND NO PROCEDURE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO IMPLEMENT A PROCEDURE AND PROVIDE ALL NECESSARY SUPPLIES FOR HANDLING SUCH EVENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
23
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: FOUND SEVERAL ITEMS REPACKAGED (DELI MEATS, SAUSAGE/BEEF PATTIES, ETC.) STORED IN THE FRONT/REAR COOLERS THAT IS NOT PROPERLY LABELED/DATED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY DATE/LABEL ALL FOODS THAT IS PREPARED AND/OR REPACKAGED AND HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
36
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: FOUND NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR INTERNAL TEMPERATURE TAKING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN A STEM THERMOMETER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: FOUND THE FOLLOWING FOUND WITH FOOD, DIRT, GREASE AND DEBRIS: INTERIOR OF THE FRYERS, STORAGE RACKS IN THE REAR, SHELVES/COUNTER IN THE FRONT, INTERIOR OF THE COOLERS/FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FOUND THE FLOORS IN THE CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND THE HEAVY EQUIPMENT WITH THICK DIRT/DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. 6-201.11 THE WALLS AROUND THE COOKING/COOLING EQUIPMENT AND SINKS WITH FOOD AND DIRT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
56
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: FOUND THE VENTILATION FILTER ON THE HOOD IN THE FRONT FOOD PREPARATION AREA WITH GREASE AND DIRT BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
58
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE HOLDERS MUST MEET THE ALLERGEN TRAINING REQUIREMENTS. INSTRUCTED TO MEET THE REQUIREMENTS AND PROVIDE PROOF.
Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2028511
Location recorded for this inspection · JOHN'S DRIVE INN · 5900 S ASHLAND AVE
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
30
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: ALL PREPPED FOODS OUT OF ORIGINAL CONTAINERS MUST HAVE LABEL AND DATE WHEN PRODUCT IS HELD OVER 24 HOURS.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG THE BASES OF THE WALLS, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT(REMOVE EXCCESSIVE GREASE BUILD-UP)FROM AREAS BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: CLEAN AND REMOVE DEBRIS FROM LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT. REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES. CLEAN DUST BUILD-UP FROM CEILING VENTS.
CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2010039
Location recorded for this inspection · JOHN'S DRIVE INN · 5900 S ASHLAND AVE
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
3
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD NOT PROTECTED DURING PREPARATION. FOUND 3 FLATS OF EGGS SITTING OUT AT ROOM TEMPERATURE RANGING FROM 52.1F-57.8F. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT40 DEGREES OR BELOW UNTIL PREPARED AND SERVED. PRODUCT FOUND AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES DISCARDED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
16
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED. BLACK SLIMY RESIDUE FOUND ON THE INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES OF THE UNIT. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS OF THE UNIT.
30
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: ALL PREPPED FOODS OUT OF ORIGINAL CONTAINERS MUST HAVE LABEL AND DATE WHEN PRODUCT IS HELD OVER 24 HOURS.
31
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: ALL SINGLE-SERVICE UTENSILS MUST STORED IN CONTAINERS WITH HANDLES UP OR OUT.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYER, SIDES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT AND PREP TABLES IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREAS, EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR OD SMALL REACH-IN COOLER IN FRONT, CUTTING BOARDS, EXTERIORS OF DEEP FREEZERS, AND INTERIOR OF CABINET IN WASHROOM.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG THE BASES OF THE WALLS, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT(REMOVE EXCCESSIVE GREASE BUILD-UP)FROM AREAS BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: CLEAN GREASE BUILD-UP FROM WALL AND PIPES BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT. CLEAN AND REMOVE DEBRIS FROM LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT. REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES. CLEAN DUST BUILD-UP FROM CEILING VENTS.
Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1763596
Location recorded for this inspection · JOHN'S DRIVE INN · 5900 S ASHLAND AVE
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.
ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
8
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1752081
Location recorded for this inspection · JOHN'S DRIVE INN · 5900 S ASHLAND AVE
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
2
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: FACILITIES DO NOT MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE. OBSERVED THE AIR TEMPERATURE INSIDE OF THE PREP COOLER NEXT TO THE GRILL AT 50F. THE COOLER WAS USED TO STORE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS SUCH AS SAUSAGE LINKS AND GYRO SAUCE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE COOLER BELOW 40F. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
3
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE OF THE PREP COOLER NEXT TO THE GRILL. OBSERVED GYRO SAUCE AT 48.7F, SAUSAGE LINKS AT 44.6-48F, AND HOT DOGS AND POLISH DOGS AT 50.1F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 10# OF FOOD WORTH $40. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
12
HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA - Comments: NO SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS WERE AVAILABLE IN THE WASHROOM. MANAGEMENT PROVIDED SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT MY REQUEST. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT ALL TIMES IN THE WASHROOM. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
16
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: FOOD NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION DURING STORAGE. OBSERVED A SLIMY SUBSTANCE AND DISCOLORATION ON THE INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES OF THE ICE MACHINE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES OF THE ICE MACHINE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
18
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY ON THE PREMISES. APPROXIMATELY 100 MOUSE DROPPINGS WERE OBSERVED ON THE FLOOR OF THE REAR STORAGE ROOM AND ON THE STORAGE SHELVES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE DROPPINGS AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
24
DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED - Comments: OBSERVED WASTE WATER LEAKING FROM THE BOTTOM OF THE GREASE TRAP THAT IS LOCATED UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE GREASE TRAP. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE PREP COOLERS.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: REPAIR THE LOOSE WALL TILES NEXT TO THE MOP SINK. MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS AT THE WALL AND BASEBOARD UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, NEXT TO THE WATER HEATER AND OTHER AREAS AS NEEDED.
CanvassNo Entry
Inspection date
Reported outcome
No Entry
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1734678
Location recorded for this inspection · JOHN'S DRIVE INN · 5900 S ASHLAND AVE
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.
Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1596233
Location recorded for this inspection · JOHN'S DRIVE INN · 5900 S ASHLAND AVE
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.
ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1596221
Location recorded for this inspection · JOHN'S DRIVE INN · 5900 S ASHLAND AVE
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
18
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OBSERVED APPROX. 40 RODENT DROPPINGS SCATTERED ALONG WALLBASE IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA NEAR THE EXIT DOOR AND BEHIND THE HOT WATER TANK . INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. RECOMMEND TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020. CITATION ISSUED.
29
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM 7/31/15 REPORT 1561747 NOT CORRECTED: 32 INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR DOOR GASKET ON REACH IN COOLER IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA. ALSO CUT CUTTING BOARD SO IT PROPERLY FITS ON THE PREP TABLE IN THE REAR PREP AREA. WORN CAULKING WITH BLACKS SUBSTANCE AT EXPOSED HANDSINK AND WALL. REPAIR/REPLACE SAME. 33 INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FOLLOWING; UNDER FRYER AND OVEN IN THE FRONT PREP AREA, REAR PREAP AREA UNDER THE 3 COMP SINK AND AROUND THE GREASE TRAP, AND MAINTAIN SAME. 36 INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DEBRIS FROM INSIDE LIGHTING FIXTURES AND MAINTAIN. 40 INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL THERMOMETERS IN ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS AND MAINTAIN. 41 OBSERVED CLUTTER THROUGHOUT THE REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. 45 NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE. PROVIDE INFORMATION. NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT ON SITE. PROVIDE SAME. CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090 SERIOUS.
Canvass Re-InspectionPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
10
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1547378
Location recorded for this inspection · JOHN'S DRIVE INN · 5900 S ASHLAND AVE
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
21
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED, NOR CERTITIED MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (EGGS, SAUSAGE, ETC). ARE BEING PREPARED SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012
31
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO STORE KNIVES PROPERLY AND MAINTAIN
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR DOOR GASKET ON REACH IN COOLER IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA. ALSO CUT CUTTING BOARD SO IT PROPERLY FITS ON THE PREP TABLE IN THE REAR PREP AREA. WORN CAULKING WITH BLACKS SUBSTANCE AT EXPOSED HANDSINK AND WALL. REPAIR/REPLACE SAME.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FOLLOWING; UNDER FRYER AND OVEN IN THE FRONT PREP AREA, REAR PREAP AREA UNDER THE 3 COMP SINK AND AROUND THE GREASE TRAP, AND MAINTAIN SAME.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FOLLOWING; UNDER FRYER AND OVEN IN THE FRONT PREP AREA, REAR PREAP AREA UNDER THE 3 COMP SINK AND AROUND THE GREASE TRAP, AND MAINTAIN SAME.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FOLLOWING; UNDER FRYER AND OVEN IN THE FRONT PREP AREA, REAR PREAP AREA UNDER THE 3 COMP SINK AND AROUND THE GREASE TRAP, AND MAINTAIN SAME.
36
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DEBRIS FROM INSIDE LIGHTING FIXTURES AND MAINTAIN
40
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL THERMOMETERS IN ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS AND MAINTAIN
41
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED CLUTTER THROUGHOUT THE REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
45
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ONSITE. PROVIDE INFORMATION.
CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
11
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1561747
Location recorded for this inspection · JOHN'S DRIVE INN · 5900 S ASHLAND AVE
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
3
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS, CONTAINER OF RAW BACON AT 53.6 AND A DOZEN RAW EGGS AT 47.2 AT IMPROPER TEMPURATURES STORED ON COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO VOLUNTARILLY DISCARD AND DENATURE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A). APPROX 5LBS. $20 VALUE.
18
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 50 RODENT DROPPINGS IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA NEAR THE EXIT DOOR AND BEHIND THE HOT WATER TANK . SMALL HOLE NOTED ALONG WALLBASE IN SAME AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL HOLE, REMOVE DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. ALSO ADVISED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL SERVICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
21
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED, NOR ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (EGGS, SAUSAGE, ETC). ARE BEING PREPARED SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.
31
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO STORE KNIVES PROPERLY AND MAINTAIN.
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR DOOR GASKET ON REACH IN COOLER IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA. ALSO CUT CUTTING BOARD SO IT PROPERLY FITS ON THE PREP TABLE IN THE REAR PREP AREA. WORN CAULKING WITH BLACKS SUBSTANCE AT EXPOSED HANDSINK AND WALL. REPAIR/REPLACE SAME.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FOLLOWING; UNDER FRYER AND OVEN IN THE FRONT PREP AREA, REAR PREAP AREA UNDER THE 3 COMP SINK AND AROUND THE GREASE TRAP, AND MAINTAIN SAME.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN WALL BEHIND THE FRYER AND OVEN. ALSO REPAIR OR REPLACE SSTAINED CEILING TILE IN THE CUSTOMER SEATING AREA. MAINTAIN SAME.
36
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DEBRIS FROM INSIDE LIGHTING FIXTURES AND MAINTAIN.
40
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL THERMOMETERS IN ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS AND MAINTAIN.
41
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED CLUTTER THROUGHOUT THE REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ONSITE. PROVIDE INFORMATION.
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1307362
Location recorded for this inspection · JOHN'S DRIVE INN · 5900 S ASHLAND AVE
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: FOLLOWING NEED CLEANING: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF FRYERS, FRYER CABINETS, GRILL, STOVE, STEAM TABLES, HOLDING UNITS, COOLERS, SHELVES, COUNTERS.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOORS NEED CLEANING UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: CLEAN WALL VENT FRONT DUSTY, WALL BEHIND GRILL GREASE,AND REPLACE ALL WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: THE CEILING VENTS IN THE DINING ROOM AND THE TOILET ROOM NO CLEAN. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THEM.
Local context · Chicago
How results compare in ZIP 60636
121 of 154 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.
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