SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

JANSON'S DRIVE IN.

BEAT. 36/100

9900 S WESTERN AVE · BEVERLY, CHICAGO

Last inspected March 24, 2020 · passed

Failed 3 of 10 inspections. 8 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
10
4 passed · 3 w/ conditions · 3 failed
VIOLATIONS
49
includes 8 critical
RECORDS COVER
6 YEARS
since Mar 2014

INSPECTION HISTORY

MAR 24
2020
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

: NO LABELS ON DRY FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS. MUST INSTALL

MAR 10
2020
FAILED
3 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

IMPEROPER COLD TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS INSIDE PREP COOLER. OBSERVED APPROX 10-LBS OF CHICKEN BREAST AT 53.0F,2- LBS CHICKEN 50.0F 10-LBS OF BEEF AT 48.0F. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN COLD FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW. PIC REMOVED AND DISCARDED ALL FOOD AT COST APPROX $ 100.00- COS. PRIORITY VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-005

MINORFood Temperature
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR TAKING FOOD TEMPERATURES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-005

MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

NO LABELS ON DRY FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS. MUST INSTALL.

OCT 31
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
13 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE IN A VERIFIABLE MANNNER EMPLOYEES RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010

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PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SUPPLIES AND PROCEDURES FOR CLEAN UP POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005

MINORChemical Safety
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS NOT LABELED IN WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY LABEL WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD

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WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.

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SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE UTENSILS, CONTAINERS, AND LIDS NOT INVERTED IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INVERT ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.

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FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED DAMAGED GASKETS ON PREP COOLERS IN ICE CREAM PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

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FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED RAW CHICKEN STORED IN GROCERY BAG IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE ALL FOOD IN FOOD GRADE BAGS OR CONTAINERS.

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NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILDUP ON COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, COOLERS AND FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES. OBSERVED RESIDUE ON INNER PANEL OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ICE MACHINE.

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TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED PEELING PLASTER AND WATER DAMAGE ON CEILING NEAR STAFF WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED MISSING GROUT ON FLOOR TILES IN ICE CREAM PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILDUP ON FLOORS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOORS AND MAINTAIN.

MINORPest Activity
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED MOP HEADS STORED ON FLOOR IN UTILITY ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE MOP HEADS UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.

MINOROther
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2262081 ON 2-15-19:57-OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AVAILABLE. ALL EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. 58-OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING AVAILABLE. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090

FEB 15
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
10 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010

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PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO SUPPLIES OR PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SUPPLIES AND PROCEDURES FOR CLEAN UP POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO SOAP AT HAND WASHING SINKS IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM, PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SOAP AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C)

SERIOUSFood Storage & Handling
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED READY TO EAT FOOD NOT PROPERLY LABELED AND DATED IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL AND DATE FOOD STORED IN COOLERS FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005

MINORChemical Safety
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED INDIVIDUALLY WRAPPED BROWNIES AND COOKIES DISPLAYED FOR SALE WITH NO LABELS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL PACKAGED PASTRIES.

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NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILDUP ON COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, COOLERS AND FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES. OBSERVED RESIDUE ON INNER PANEL OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ICE MACHINE.

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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED LOOSE FLOOR TILES IN REAR PREP AREA AND MISSING WALL TILES ALONG UTILITY SINK, OPENING IN WALL IN STAFF WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO GROUT ALL FLOOR TILES AND REPLACE MISSING WALL TILES, AND REPAIR WALLS IN ALL AREAS.

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED LIGHT SHIELDS MISSING IN REAR PREP AREA NEAR ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE ALL MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS.

MINOROther
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AVAILABLE. ALL EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.

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ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING AVAILABLE. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING.

APR 5
2018
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

OBSERVED THE LOWER CABINET NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED CUSTOMERS REST ROOM SINK LEAKING AT LOWER PIPE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

MINORDocumentation & Training
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

OBSERVED NON COMPLIANCE ON IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS,( EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES 2017) INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

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SEP 19
2016
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS.

OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER TOUCH RAW BEEF AND THEN TOUCH FRENCH BREAD WITH SAME GLOVES. GLOVES MUST BE CHANGED IN BETWEEN TASKS AND SEPARATE GLOVES USED FOR RAW AND READY TO EAT FOOD. INFORMED MANAGER MONITOR EMPLOYEE HAND WASHING. HANDS MUST BE WASHED BEFORE AND AFTER CHANGING GLOVES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010A

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FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR LOWER DRAWER ON COOLER. (NOT CLOSING PROPERLY).

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FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF COOLERS, FREEZERS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES.

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FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

GROUT LOOSE FLOOR TILES IN FRONT PREP AREA NEAR PREP COOLERS.

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WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

REPLACE MISSING BASEBOARDS ALONG WALLS IN REAR STORAGE AREA.

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FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOP HANDLE UP IN ICE BIN TO MINIMIZE HAND CONTACT.

JUN 23
2015
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

CORRECTED.

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FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE ALL STOCK ITEMS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER OFF THE FLOOR AT LEAST 6".

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WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

OBSERVED VENITILATION ABOVE STOVE WITH GREASE DEBRIS AND IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

JUN 16
2015
FAILED
7 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

OBSERVED 30 MICE DROPPINGS LOCATED IN THE LEFT CORNER OF THE UTILITY ROOM NEXT TO THE MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR ASSISTANCE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

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FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

OBSERVED CAN OPENER LOCATED IN THE MAIN PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE OLD FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR OF THE KITCHEN AND WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS ALONG THE WALL AND ALL CORNERS.

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FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE ALL STOCK ITEMS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER OFF THE FLOOR AT LEAST 6".

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WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

OBSERVED VENITILATION ABOVE STOVE WITH GREASE DEBRIS AND IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

OBSERVED EMPLOYEE TOLIET ROOM DOOR NOT SELF CLOSING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SELF CLOSING DEVICE FOR THE EMPLOYEE TOLIET ROOM.

MINORPest Activity
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED ITEMS ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK IN COOLER AS WELL AS MOP HEADS STORED IMPROPERLY AND CLUTTER IN THE UTILITY ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO STORE MOP HEADS UPRIGHT AND TO ELEVATE EVERYTHING 6 INCHES ABOVE THE GROUND AND ONE FOOT AWAY FROM THE WALL TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

MAR 28
2014
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

SOFT SERVE ICE CREAM MACHINE AND SHAKE MACHINE DRAIN LINE NOT INSTALLED ALSO NO ADEQUATE DRAIN LINE FOR POP/ICE SODA SELF SERVE MACHINE.MUST INSTALL ADEQUATE DRAIN LINE TO FLOOR DRAIN WITH AIR GAP.ALSO MUST INSTALL PLUMBING WITH HOT/COLD RUNNING WATER ABOVE TOP LOADER SHAKE MACHINE.

MAR 26
2014
FAILED
2 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

WALK IN COOLER NOT AT ADEQUATE TEMPERATURE,OPERATING.MUST MAKE REPAIRS TO MAINTAIN 40F OR BELOW.CRITICAL VIOLATION-7-38-005A

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

SOFT SERVE ICE CREAM MACHINE AND SHAKE MACHINE DRAIN LINE NOT INSTALLED ALSO NO ADEQUATE DRAIN LINE FOR POP/ICE SODA SELF SERVE MACHINE.MUST INSTALL ADEQUATE DRAIN LINE TO FLOOR DRAIN WITH AIR GAP.ALSO MUST INSTALL PLUMBING WITH HOT/COLD RUNNING WATER ABOVE TOP LOADER SHAKE MACHINE.

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