John E's

4352 S Ashland Ave, Chicago, IL 60609
American
Last inspected: Oct 17, 2011
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Score
Low Risk

John E's has a thin inspection record, with only two visits on file so far. The newest entry in the record is dated Oct 17, 2011. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues. The most recent inspection at John E's is from Oct 17, 2011, and nothing newer appears in the public record.

The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around zero violations, down from roughly four violations earlier in the record.

Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so John E's is doing better than most peers. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 17, 2011
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Oct 4, 2011
Complaint
4 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less.FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS IN WALK IN COOLER MAINTAINED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES,(IE STEAK-48F, COOKED PORK 45.6,CHICKEN-45.7F,RICE-46.6F) APPROX 20LBS WAS REMOVED FROM COOLER AND DISPOSED OF BY OWNER,TOTAL COST $75.00. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, properly designed and installed
Inspector notes: When toilet and lavatory facilities are provided for the patrons of food establishments, such facilities shall be adequate in number, convenient, accessible, properly designed, and installed according to the municipal code. OBSERVED WATER/GARDEN HOSE CONNECTED AS A FAUCET AT 3-COMP SINK.MUST INSTALL FAUCET OR SPRAYER AT 3- COMP SINK,INADEQUATE DISH WASHING FACILITIES. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOORS IN PREP/KITCHEN NOT SEALED. MUST SEAL/PAINT.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health.HOSE CONNECTED UNDER 1-COMP SINK WATER LINE. MUST REMOVE OR INSTALL BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was John E's last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at John E's on file is from Oct 17, 2011. The public record contains two inspections in total.

Has John E's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at John E's have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at John E's means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.