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JOHN'S DRIVE IN

5900 S ASHLAND AVE, Chicago, IL, 60636

Pass w/ Conditions

Most recent inspection

Date
April 9, 2026
Type
Complaint
Result
Pass w/ Conditions
Risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Cited findings
4
Jurisdiction
Cook County (Chicago)

Violations (4)

  • 2

    CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

    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

    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

    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

    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.

Source: Cook County (Chicago) health department. Data refreshed September 4, 2026. Results are shown in the health department's own wording. This record is provided for general information; confirm current status with the health department before relying on it.