John's Drive In

August 8, 2024 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings10
critical findings0

Failed findings

consumer advisory missing

Official wording: Consumer Advisory Provided For Raw/Undercooked Food
Inspector note: 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)
code 25
food improperly labeled

Official wording: Food Properly Labeled; Original Container
Inspector note: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTANIERS (SHAKERS) WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
code 37
pests in the house

Official wording: Insects, Rodents, & Animals Not Present
Inspector note: 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)
code 38
grimy wiping cloths

Official wording: Wiping Cloths: Properly Used & Stored
Inspector note: MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANATIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE FROM SURFACES.
code 41
surfaces / setup not up to code

Official wording: Food & Non-Food Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed & Used
Inspector note: 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. • MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED LID & DOOR GASKETS ON CHEST FREEZER AND WORN GASKETS ON 2- DOOR REACH IN COOLER IN REAR AREA. • MUST REPLACE WORN AND PITTED CUTTING BOARD.
code 47
plumbing acting up

Official wording: Non-Food/Food Contact Surfaces Clean
Inspector note: 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.
code 49
bathroom / plumbing issues

Official wording: Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices
Inspector note: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPE AT HAND SINK IN PREP AREA,LEAKY PIPE AND FAUCET AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.
code 51
floors, walls, or ceilings grimy

Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
Inspector note: 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. • MUST SCRAPE CHIPPING PAINT ON CEILING OVER DISH STORAGE RACK. • MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE, FOOD SPLATTER,DUST BUILD UP FROM WALLS, CEILINGS AND DOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISES. • MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN ENTRY HALLWAY,IN BETWEEN EQUIPMENT.
code 55
allergen training missing

Official wording: Allergen Training As Required
Inspector note: OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
code 58
Previous Core Violation Corrected

Inspector note: 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)
code 60

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass w/ Conditions on March 24, 2023: 7 findings appeared for the first time. 3 findings recurred. 1 previous finding did not recur.

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This record comes from Chicago Department of Public Health. Cooked keeps the official result and wording separate from its plain-English explanation so you can verify what the inspector actually published.

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