Miss Muffet Restaurant — John's Drive Inn

5900 S Ashland Ave, Chicago, IL 60636
American
Last inspected: Apr 9, 2026
70
Score
Medium Risk

Miss Muffet Restaurant — John's Drive Inn has been inspected 31 times since 2010. The most recent visit was on Apr 9, 2026. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near seven violations per visit.

The pattern that stands out is “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean”, which has been cited 22 times.

By comparison, the average Chicago facility scores 81, putting Miss Muffet Restaurant — John's Drive Inn on the weaker side. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

31
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 9, 2026
Complaint
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
No bare hand contact with rte food or a pre-approved alternative procedure properly allowed
Inspector notes: 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.
9
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: 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.
2
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Shelves cooking equipment through facility not clean, food debris and grease build-up noted. Instructed to clean and maintain.
49
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 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.
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70
May 23, 2025
Routine
6 minor violations.
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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.
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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.
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74
Aug 19, 2024
Reinspection
9 minor violations.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-101.19 : MUST REMOVE CARDBOARD FROM LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLE IN FRONT PREP AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED CONTACT PAPER ON SHELVING UNITS AT SERVICE COUNTER TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
47
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: -501.11 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED LID & DOOR GASKETS ON CHEST FREEZER AND WORN GASKETS ON 2- DOOR REACH IN COOLER IN REAR AREA.
47
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: : 4-601.11(C) : 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.
49
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-205.15 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPE AT HAND SINK IN PREP AREA,LEAKY PIPE AND FAUCET AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.
51
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.13 : 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.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.16: MUST SCRAPE CHIPPING PAINT ON CEILING OVER DISH STORAGE RACK
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.11 : MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE, FOOD SPLATTER,DUST BUILD UP FROM WALLS, CEILINGS AND DOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.114 : MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN ENTRY HALLWAY,IN BETWEEN EQUIPMENT
55
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 : OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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64
Aug 8, 2024
Routine
3 major violations. 12 minor violations.
View 15 violations
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: 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)
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: 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)
25
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 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)
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE, FOOD SPLATTER,DUST BUILD UP FROM WALLS, CEILINGS AND DOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN ENTRY HALLWAY,IN BETWEEN EQUIPMENT.
55
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
58
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE WORN AND PITTED CUTTING BOARD.
47
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTANIERS (SHAKERS) WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
37
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANATIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE FROM SURFACES.
41
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 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.
47
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED LID & DOOR GASKETS ON CHEST FREEZER AND WORN GASKETS ON 2- DOOR REACH IN COOLER IN REAR AREA.
47
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 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.
49
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPE AT HAND SINK IN PREP AREA,LEAKY PIPE AND FAUCET AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.
51
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 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.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST SCRAPE CHIPPING PAINT ON CEILING OVER DISH STORAGE RACK.
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41
Mar 24, 2023
Complaint
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREMISES OPEN AND OPERATING WITHOUT ANY HOT RUNNING WATER THROUGH OUT (HAND SINK, 3-COMP SINK AND MOP SINK). PRIORITY CITATION ISSUED #7-38-030(C).
50
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE WEATER STRIPPING WORN AT THE BOTTOM OF THE REAR EXIT DOOR. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT ENTRY POINT FOR PESTS.
38
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN DRY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING. MUST REMOVE DEBRIS.
49
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE CELING IN THE FRONT PREP AREA IN POOR REPAIR(MISSING AND/OR DAMAGED). MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FLOORS THROUGH OUT ENCRUSTED WITH SPILLS, DEBRIS AND/OR GREASE. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE LIGHT SHIELD, AIR VENT COVER DIRTY THROUGH OUT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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67
Jun 15, 2022
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED IN CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS PROPERLY IDENTIFYING COMMON NAME. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO LABEL ALL CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME FOR FOOD ITEM CONTAINED WITHIN AND MAINTAIN.
37
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 1/2" OPENING UNDER REAR EXTERIOR DOOR LEADING TO OUTSIDE PARKING LOT. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN FOR THE PREVENTION OF PEST.
38
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF GREASE ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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86
Jun 8, 2022
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS ON SHELF IN PREP AREA. APPROX 1LB OF COOKED SAUSAGE AT 102.0F, 1LBS OF RAW PORK SAUSAGE AT 100.0F. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN COLD FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW. ALL FOODS DENTURED AND DISCARDED AT COST APPROX $10.00-COS. PRIORITY VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
22
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 50 MOUSE DROPPINGS SCATTERED THROUHGOUT REAR STORAGE AREA OF FACILITY(ALONG WALLS IN REAR DRY STORAGE, BESIDE CHEST FREEZER IN MIDDLE STORAGE AREA) INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS, SANITIZE AREAS, AND INFORM PEST CONTROL SERVICE.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.
38
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED IN CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS PROPERLY IDENTIFYING COMMON NAME. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO LABEL ALL CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME FOR FOOD ITEM CONTAINED WITHIN AND MAINTAIN.
37
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 1/2" OPENING UNDER REAR EXTERIOR DOOR LEADING TO OUTSIDE PARKING LOT. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN FOR THE PREVENTION OF PEST.
38
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WIPING TOWEL LAYING ON COUNTER WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO KEEP ALL WIPING TOWELS IN SANITATION SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE AT ALL TIMES.
41
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF GREASE ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Apr 7, 2021
Routine
1 critical violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS ON COUNTER IN PREP AREA. APPROX 1LB OF COOKED SAUSAGE AT 90.0F, 1LBS OF RAW PORK SAUSAGE AT 72.0F. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN COLD FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW. ALL FOODS REMOVED AND DISCARDED AT COST APPROX $6.00-COS. PRIORITY VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
22
Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER MAKING SANDWICH NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED PIC TO PROVIDE.
40
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED COOKING EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, GREASE, DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
49
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF COOLERS NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
49
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED ALL WASHROOMS USED BY FEMALES MUST HAVE A COVERED RECEPTACLE FOR SANITARY NAPKINS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR WASHROOM.
53
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOORS NOT CLEAN IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
55
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING . INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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64
Oct 26, 2020
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS. ALSO DEFROST REACH IN FREEZERS TO REMOVE ICE BUILD UP. CLEAN ALL STORAGE SHEVLING,COUNTER TOPS AND EXTERIOR OF HEAVY EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE FOOD SPLATTER.
49
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A FEW DAMAGED AND WATER STAIN CEILING TILES IN THE FRONT SERVING AREA. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGH OUT PREMISES ESPECIALLY ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS, UNDER ALL STORAGE RACK/SHELVING TO REMOVE SPILL,GREASE AND DEBRIS.
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86
Oct 15, 2020
Routine
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 10 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON THE DRY STORAGE SHELVING IN THE REAR, 15 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON THE FLOOR ALONG THE FRONT POP STORAGE COOLER AND 10 MICE DROPPINGS ON THE WINDOW SEAL. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AFFECTED AREAS AND CALL P.C FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CIATION ISSUED #7-38-020(A).
38
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED AN APPROXIMATE 1/4" GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE REAR EXIT DOOR AND THE FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A TIGHT SEAL TO PREVENT ENTRY POINT FOR PEST.
38
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS. ALSO DEFROST REACH IN FREEZERS TO REMOVE ICE BUILD UP. CLEAN ALL STORAGE SHEVLING,COUNTER TOPS AND EXTERIOR OF HEAVY EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE FOOD SPLATTER.
49
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGH OUT PREMISES ESPECIALLY ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS, UNDER ALL STORAGE RACK/SHELVING TO REMOVE SPILL,GREASE AND DEBRIS.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A FEW DAMAGED AND WATER STAIN CEILING TILES IN THE FRONT SERVING AREA. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ORGANIZE CLUTTER IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA (ON SHELVING) TO PREVENT HARBORAGE FOR PEST.
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70
Nov 7, 2019
Reinspection
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 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)
10
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: 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
25
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 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
38
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: NO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE UTILITY SINK, COFFEE MAKER, AND THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN
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74
Oct 31, 2019
Routine
1 critical violation. 7 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: 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
22
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: 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
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 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
5
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 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)
10
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BLACK MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE INSIDE THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005
16
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: 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
25
Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: 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
36
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 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)
38
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 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
38
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: NO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE UTILITY SINK, COFFEE MAKER, AND THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN
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39
Nov 30, 2018
Routine
4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO IMPLEMENT A POLICY IN WHICH ALL MANAGERS AND FOOD HANDLERS ACKNOWLEDGE THEIR RESPONSIBILITIES IN REPORTING ANY ILLNESSES INCURRED THAT'S TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 NO CITATION ISSUED
3
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: FOUND NO PROCEDURE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO IMPLEMENT A PROCEDURE AND PROVIDE ALL NECESSARY SUPPLIES FOR HANDLING SUCH EVENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
5
Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: FOUND SEVERAL ITEMS REPACKAGED (DELI MEATS, SAUSAGE/BEEF PATTIES, ETC.) STORED IN THE FRONT/REAR COOLERS THAT IS NOT PROPERLY LABELED/DATED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY DATE/LABEL ALL FOODS THAT IS PREPARED AND/OR REPACKAGED AND HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
23
Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: 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 NO CITATION ISSUED
36
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 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.
49
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 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. 6-201.11 THE WALLS AROUND THE COOKING/COOLING EQUIPMENT AND SINKS WITH FOOD AND DIRT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: FOUND THE VENTILATION FILTER ON THE HOOD IN THE FRONT FOOD PREPARATION AREA WITH GREASE AND DIRT BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE HOLDERS MUST MEET THE ALLERGEN TRAINING REQUIREMENTS. INSTRUCTED TO MEET THE REQUIREMENTS AND PROVIDE PROOF.
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Apr 18, 2017
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: ALL PREPPED FOODS OUT OF ORIGINAL CONTAINERS MUST HAVE LABEL AND DATE WHEN PRODUCT IS HELD OVER 24 HOURS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG THE BASES OF THE WALLS, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT(REMOVE EXCCESSIVE GREASE BUILD-UP)FROM AREAS BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN AND REMOVE DEBRIS FROM LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT. REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES. CLEAN DUST BUILD-UP FROM CEILING VENTS.
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Apr 10, 2017
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD NOT PROTECTED DURING PREPARATION. FOUND 3 FLATS OF EGGS SITTING OUT AT ROOM TEMPERATURE RANGING FROM 52.1F-57.8F. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT40 DEGREES OR BELOW UNTIL PREPARED AND SERVED. PRODUCT FOUND AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES DISCARDED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED. BLACK SLIMY RESIDUE FOUND ON THE INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES OF THE UNIT. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS OF THE UNIT.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: ALL PREPPED FOODS OUT OF ORIGINAL CONTAINERS MUST HAVE LABEL AND DATE WHEN PRODUCT IS HELD OVER 24 HOURS.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: ALL SINGLE-SERVICE UTENSILS MUST STORED IN CONTAINERS WITH HANDLES UP OR OUT.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYER, SIDES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT AND PREP TABLES IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREAS, EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR OD SMALL REACH-IN COOLER IN FRONT, CUTTING BOARDS, EXTERIORS OF DEEP FREEZERS, AND INTERIOR OF CABINET IN WASHROOM.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG THE BASES OF THE WALLS, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT(REMOVE EXCCESSIVE GREASE BUILD-UP)FROM AREAS BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN GREASE BUILD-UP FROM WALL AND PIPES BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT. CLEAN AND REMOVE DEBRIS FROM LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT. REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES. CLEAN DUST BUILD-UP FROM CEILING VENTS.
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Apr 26, 2016
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Apr 18, 2016
Complaint
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: FACILITIES DO NOT MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE. OBSERVED THE AIR TEMPERATURE INSIDE OF THE PREP COOLER NEXT TO THE GRILL AT 50F. THE COOLER WAS USED TO STORE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS SUCH AS SAUSAGE LINKS AND GYRO SAUCE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE COOLER BELOW 40F. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE OF THE PREP COOLER NEXT TO THE GRILL. OBSERVED GYRO SAUCE AT 48.7F, SAUSAGE LINKS AT 44.6-48F, AND HOT DOGS AND POLISH DOGS AT 50.1F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 10# OF FOOD WORTH $40. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
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Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: NO SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS WERE AVAILABLE IN THE WASHROOM. MANAGEMENT PROVIDED SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT MY REQUEST. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT ALL TIMES IN THE WASHROOM. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: FOOD NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION DURING STORAGE. OBSERVED A SLIMY SUBSTANCE AND DISCOLORATION ON THE INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES OF THE ICE MACHINE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES OF THE ICE MACHINE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY ON THE PREMISES. APPROXIMATELY 100 MOUSE DROPPINGS WERE OBSERVED ON THE FLOOR OF THE REAR STORAGE ROOM AND ON THE STORAGE SHELVES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE DROPPINGS AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WASTE WATER LEAKING FROM THE BOTTOM OF THE GREASE TRAP THAT IS LOCATED UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE GREASE TRAP. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE PREP COOLERS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REPAIR THE LOOSE WALL TILES NEXT TO THE MOP SINK. MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS AT THE WALL AND BASEBOARD UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, NEXT TO THE WATER HEATER AND OTHER AREAS AS NEEDED.
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Dec 8, 2015
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Nov 30, 2015
Complaint
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROX. 40 RODENT DROPPINGS SCATTERED ALONG WALLBASE IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA NEAR THE EXIT DOOR AND BEHIND THE HOT WATER TANK . INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. RECOMMEND TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020. CITATION ISSUED.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM 7/31/15 REPORT 1561747 NOT CORRECTED: 32 INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR DOOR GASKET ON REACH IN COOLER IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA. ALSO CUT CUTTING BOARD SO IT PROPERLY FITS ON THE PREP TABLE IN THE REAR PREP AREA. WORN CAULKING WITH BLACKS SUBSTANCE AT EXPOSED HANDSINK AND WALL. REPAIR/REPLACE SAME. 33 INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FOLLOWING; UNDER FRYER AND OVEN IN THE FRONT PREP AREA, REAR PREAP AREA UNDER THE 3 COMP SINK AND AROUND THE GREASE TRAP, AND MAINTAIN SAME. 36 INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DEBRIS FROM INSIDE LIGHTING FIXTURES AND MAINTAIN. 40 INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL THERMOMETERS IN ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS AND MAINTAIN. 41 OBSERVED CLUTTER THROUGHOUT THE REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. 45 NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE. PROVIDE INFORMATION. NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT ON SITE. PROVIDE SAME. CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090 SERIOUS.
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Aug 7, 2015
Reinspection
10 minor violations.
View 10 violations
* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED, NOR CERTITIED MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (EGGS, SAUSAGE, ETC). ARE BEING PREPARED SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO STORE KNIVES PROPERLY AND MAINTAIN
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR DOOR GASKET ON REACH IN COOLER IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA. ALSO CUT CUTTING BOARD SO IT PROPERLY FITS ON THE PREP TABLE IN THE REAR PREP AREA. WORN CAULKING WITH BLACKS SUBSTANCE AT EXPOSED HANDSINK AND WALL. REPAIR/REPLACE SAME.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FOLLOWING; UNDER FRYER AND OVEN IN THE FRONT PREP AREA, REAR PREAP AREA UNDER THE 3 COMP SINK AND AROUND THE GREASE TRAP, AND MAINTAIN SAME.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FOLLOWING; UNDER FRYER AND OVEN IN THE FRONT PREP AREA, REAR PREAP AREA UNDER THE 3 COMP SINK AND AROUND THE GREASE TRAP, AND MAINTAIN SAME.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FOLLOWING; UNDER FRYER AND OVEN IN THE FRONT PREP AREA, REAR PREAP AREA UNDER THE 3 COMP SINK AND AROUND THE GREASE TRAP, AND MAINTAIN SAME.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DEBRIS FROM INSIDE LIGHTING FIXTURES AND MAINTAIN
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL THERMOMETERS IN ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS AND MAINTAIN
40
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLUTTER THROUGHOUT THE REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ONSITE. PROVIDE INFORMATION.
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Jul 31, 2015
Routine
11 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS, CONTAINER OF RAW BACON AT 53.6 AND A DOZEN RAW EGGS AT 47.2 AT IMPROPER TEMPURATURES STORED ON COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO VOLUNTARILLY DISCARD AND DENATURE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A). APPROX 5LBS. $20 VALUE.
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 50 RODENT DROPPINGS IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA NEAR THE EXIT DOOR AND BEHIND THE HOT WATER TANK . SMALL HOLE NOTED ALONG WALLBASE IN SAME AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL HOLE, REMOVE DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. ALSO ADVISED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL SERVICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED, NOR ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (EGGS, SAUSAGE, ETC). ARE BEING PREPARED SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO STORE KNIVES PROPERLY AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR DOOR GASKET ON REACH IN COOLER IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA. ALSO CUT CUTTING BOARD SO IT PROPERLY FITS ON THE PREP TABLE IN THE REAR PREP AREA. WORN CAULKING WITH BLACKS SUBSTANCE AT EXPOSED HANDSINK AND WALL. REPAIR/REPLACE SAME.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FOLLOWING; UNDER FRYER AND OVEN IN THE FRONT PREP AREA, REAR PREAP AREA UNDER THE 3 COMP SINK AND AROUND THE GREASE TRAP, AND MAINTAIN SAME.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN WALL BEHIND THE FRYER AND OVEN. ALSO REPAIR OR REPLACE SSTAINED CEILING TILE IN THE CUSTOMER SEATING AREA. MAINTAIN SAME.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DEBRIS FROM INSIDE LIGHTING FIXTURES AND MAINTAIN.
36
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL THERMOMETERS IN ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS AND MAINTAIN.
40
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLUTTER THROUGHOUT THE REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
41
Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ONSITE. PROVIDE INFORMATION.
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Mar 21, 2014
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: FOLLOWING NEED CLEANING: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF FRYERS, FRYER CABINETS, GRILL, STOVE, STEAM TABLES, HOLDING UNITS, COOLERS, SHELVES, COUNTERS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED CLEANING UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN WALL VENT FRONT DUSTY, WALL BEHIND GRILL GREASE,AND REPLACE ALL WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: THE CEILING VENTS IN THE DINING ROOM AND THE TOILET ROOM NO CLEAN. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THEM.
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May 17, 2013
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS UNDER STORAGE RACKS AND BEHIND HEAVY EQUIPMENT AT REAR. MUST CLEAN.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: PROPERLY STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Dec 14, 2012
Complaint
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: BOX FREEZER LID POOR REPAIR NEED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR OF REAR 2 DOOR EGG COOLER FANGUARD COVER AND STORAGE SHELVES. CLEAN AND SANITIZE INNER LID REAR ICE MACHINE.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: FRONT LIGHT OUT NEED TO REPAIR/REPLACE.
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Jul 26, 2012
Complaint
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.NEED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE COFFEE MACHINE ABOVE COFFEE BASKET, AND CLEAN FRONT COOLER FAN GUARD COVER.
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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.CLEAN FLOOR IN REAR UNDER STORAGE RACKS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.CLEAN WALL VENT FRONT DUSTY, WALL BEHIND GRILL GREASE,AND REPLACE ALL WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.CLEAN FRONT LIGHT SHIELDS.
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Nov 16, 2011
Complaint
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS, FRYERS, SHELVES, RACKS, ETC.
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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. CLEAN FLOOR ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN WASHROOM.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. CLEAN VENTILATION FAN IN WASHROOM.
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86
Aug 29, 2011
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Aug 22, 2011
Complaint
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. FRONT DOORS OPEN AND REAR DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED. OBSERVED 1/4" GAP ON LEFT SIDE OF REAR DOOR INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ON REAR DOOR AND KEEP FRONT DOORS CLOSED TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. OBSERVED 15-20 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR AND MILK CRATE ALONG EAST WALL AND SOUTHEAST CORNER IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 CITATION ISSUED H74021 COURT DATE 9-22-11 AT 10 AM 400 W SUPERIOR ROOM 112.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. NON-TOXIC PAINT SHELVES UNDER FRONT COUNTER. REMOVE MILK CRATES OFF FLOOR AND PROVIDE SHELVING IN REAR STORAGE AREA.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT (GREASE BUILDUP).
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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 NEED CLEANING UNDER ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS (FOOD DEBRIS, GREASE BUILDUP). GROUT LOOSE FLOOR TILES IN PREP AREA. SEAL ALL OPENINGS IN FLOOR.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. SEAL OPENINGS AROUND PIPE FITTING BEHIND TOILET AND ALONG WEST WALL IN WASHROOM. SEAL OPENINGS IN CEILING ABOVE REACH-IN COOLER AND ALL OPENINGS IN WALLS ALONG BASEBOARDS IN REAR STORAGE AREA. GROUT LOOSE WALL TILES UNDER 3-COMP SINK. SEAL ALL OPENINGS, CRACKS, CREVICES IN WALLS AND CEILINGS, AROUND PIPE FITTINGS, ETC IN ALL AREAS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. REMOVE ALL BROOMS, UNUSED EQUIPMENT, ETC AWAY FROM WALLS AND CORNERS FOR EASY CLEANING AND PEST CONTROL.
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Jun 22, 2011
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT (GREASE BUILDUP).
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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 NEED CLEANING UNDER ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS (FOOD DEBRIS, GREASE BUILDUP).
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. SEAL OPENINGS AROUND PIPE FITTING BEHIND TOILET AND ALONG WEST WALL IN WASHROOM.
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86
Jun 2, 2010
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
May 20, 2010
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. OBSERVED 15-20 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR IN SOUTHEAST CORNER BEHIND BROOMS, 10-15 MICE DROPPINGS IN NORTHEAST CORNER BEHIND SHOVELS IN REAR STORAGE AREA, 10-15 MICE DROPPINGS ALONG WALLS AND UNDER STORAGE SHELF NEAR ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. REAR DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED 1/4" GAP IN BOTTOM LEFT CORNER OF DOOR. SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ON DOORS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 CITATION ISSUED H59640
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, GRILL, FRYERS, FRYER CABINETS (GREASE BUILDUP), SHELVES, COUNTERS.
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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 NEED CLEANING UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. CLEAN ALL CEILING TILES, LIGHT SHIELDS, AND VENTS (DUST BUILDUP). SEAL ALL OPENINGS IN WALLS AND CEILINGS, AROUND PIPE FITTINGS UNDER SINKS, ABOVE GAS METER, ELECTRICAL BOX, ETC IN ALL AREAS. STORE STOCK AND EQUIPMENT 6" AWAY FROM WALLS FOR EASY CLEANING ANS PEST CONTROL.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: 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. REPAIR LEAKING DRAINPIPE UNDER 3-COMP SINK.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Miss Muffet Restaurant — John's Drive Inn last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Miss Muffet Restaurant — John's Drive Inn on file is from Apr 9, 2026. The public record contains 31 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Miss Muffet Restaurant — John's Drive Inn?

Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited 22 times, more than any other issue at Miss Muffet Restaurant — John's Drive Inn.

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