John's Drive in
Last inspected: May 23, 2025
74
Score
The most recent inspection for JOHN'S DRIVE IN, located at 5900 S Ashland Ave in Chicago, IL, was conducted on May 23, 2025, and classified as moderate risk with a score of 74. This inspection identified six minor violations, including issues with allergen training, food handler training, and food labeling. Over 30 scored inspections, JOHN'S DRIVE IN has historically maintained a mostly low-risk profile.
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Inspection History
May 23, 2025
Routine
6 minor violations.
74
Aug 19, 2024
Reinspection
9 minor violations.
64
Aug 8, 2024
Routine
3 major violations. 12 minor violations.
41
Mar 24, 2023
Complaint
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
67
Jun 15, 2022
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
86
Jun 8, 2022
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
64
Apr 7, 2021
Routine
1 critical violation. 6 minor violations.
64
Oct 26, 2020
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
86
Oct 15, 2020
Routine
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
70
Nov 7, 2019
Reinspection
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
74
Oct 31, 2019
Routine
1 critical violation. 7 major violations. 2 minor violations.
39
Nov 30, 2018
Routine
4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
55
Apr 18, 2017
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
86
Apr 10, 2017
Routine
7 minor violations.
70
Apr 26, 2016
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Apr 18, 2016
Complaint
8 minor violations.
67
Dec 8, 2015
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Nov 30, 2015
Complaint
2 minor violations.
90
Aug 7, 2015
Reinspection
10 minor violations.
61
Jul 31, 2015
Routine
11 minor violations.
58
Mar 21, 2014
Routine
4 minor violations.
82
May 17, 2013
Routine
2 minor violations.
90
Dec 14, 2012
Complaint
3 minor violations.
86
Jul 26, 2012
Complaint
4 minor violations.
82
Nov 16, 2011
Complaint
3 minor violations.
86
Aug 29, 2011
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Aug 22, 2011
Complaint
6 minor violations.
74
Jun 22, 2011
Routine
3 minor violations.
86
Jun 2, 2010
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
May 20, 2010
Routine
5 minor violations.
78
Violations — May 23, 2025 Inspection
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED AN EXPIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE; INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN A VALID FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE.
58
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED AN EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE; INSTRUCTED TO HAVE EMPLOYEE OBTAIN A VALID CERTIFICATE.
57
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: FOUND ONE BULK STORAGE CONTAINER NOT LABELED; INSTRUCTED TO LABEL CONTAINER WITH NAME OF PRODUCT STORED INSIDE OF CONTAINER.
37
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LIGHT AT BOTTOM AREA OF REAR EXIT DOOR; INSTRUCTED TO SEAL TO AVOID POSSIBLE RODENT ENTRY.
38
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 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; INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST OR PAINT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN INTERIOR OF TWO DOOR COOLER IN REAR AREA; ODOR NOTED.
49
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 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; INTRUCTED TO CLEAN TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED.
55
Priority (Critical)
Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)
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