John's Drive In

October 31, 2019 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings9
critical findings2

Failed findings

handwashing sink blocked or barecritical

Official wording: Adequate Handwashing Sinks Properly Supplied And Accessible
Inspector note: 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)
code 10Priority
staff working while sickcritical

Official wording: Procedures For Responding To Vomiting And Diarrheal Events
Inspector note: 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
code 5Priority
surfaces not properly sanitized

Official wording: Food-Contact Surfaces: Cleaned & Sanitized
Inspector note: OBSERVED BLACK MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE INSIDE THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005
code 16
cold food not cold enough

Official wording: Proper Cold Holding Temperatures
Inspector note: 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
code 22
consumer advisory missing

Official wording: Consumer Advisory Provided For Raw/Undercooked Food
Inspector note: 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
code 25
thermometers missing

Official wording: Thermometers Provided & Accurate
Inspector note: 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
code 36
pests in the house

Official wording: Insects, Rodents, & Animals Not Present
Inspector note: 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) • 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
code 38
bathroom / plumbing issues

Official wording: Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices
Inspector note: NO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE UTILITY SINK, COFFEE MAKER, AND THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN
code 51
Previous Core Violation Corrected

Inspector note: 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
code 60

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass w/ Conditions on November 30, 2018: 7 findings appeared for the first time. 2 findings recurred. 6 previous findings did not recur.

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