FEB 19
2026
PASSED
7 violationsDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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JANSONS DRIVE IN.
EAT. 97/100
9900 S WESTERN AVE · BEVERLY, CHICAGO
Last inspected February 19, 2026 · passed
10 of 11 inspections passed.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
11
10 passed · 1 failed
VIOLATIONS
49
none critical
RECORDS COVER
5 YEARS
since Jan 2021
INSPECTION HISTORY
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
WIPING CLOTHS NOT PROPERLY STORED WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION (SANITIZER MUST BE AT THE REQUIRED PPM) WHEN NOT IN USE. MAINTAIN SAME.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
STORAGE RACKS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER WITH FOOD/DIRT BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN STORAGE RACKS.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
THERE IS A LEAK AT THE MIDDLE FAUCET ON THE REAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO FIX LEAK AND MAINTAIN GOOD PLUMBING.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN FRONT OF THE REAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE FLOOR TILES AND MAINTAIN A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE FLOOR SURFACE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
CLUTTER IN THE REAR STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE CLUTTER, ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN AREAS.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FLOORS IN THE CORNERS AND IN THE WALK IN FREEZER WITH DIRT, FOOD AND DEBRIS BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS IN CORNERS AND IN THE WALK IN FREEZER.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
FOOD HANDLER WITH NO OR EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE FOOD HANDLERS OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN A VALID FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE.
JAN 82026PASSED7 violationsDETAILS
JAN 8
2026
PASSED
7 violationsDETAILS
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
WIPING CLOTHS NOT PROPERLY STORED WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION (SANITIZER MUST BE AT THE REQUIRED PPM) WHEN NOT IN USE. MAINTAIN SAME.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
STORAGE RACKS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER WITH FOOD/DIRT BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN STORAGE RACKS.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
THERE IS A LEAK AT THE MIDDLE FAUCET ON THE REAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO FIX LEAK AND MAINTAIN GOOD PLUMBING.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN FRONT OF THE REAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE FLOOR TILES AND MAINTAIN A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE FLOOR SURFACE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
CLUTTER IN THE REAR STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE CLUTTER, ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN AREAS.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FLOORS IN THE CORNERS AND IN THE WALK IN FREEZER WITH DIRT, FOOD AND DEBRIS BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS IN CORNERS AND IN THE WALK IN FREEZER.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
FOOD HANDLER WITH NO OR EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE FOOD HANDLERS OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN A VALID FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE.
OCT 12025PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
OCT 1
2025
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED THE GASKET ON THE REACH IN COOLING UNIT OF THE ICE CREAM MACHINE BROKEN AND COMING LOOSE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED THE FLOOR OF THE WALK IN FREEZER IN NEED OF A DETAIL OF A DETAIL CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED THE FLOOR UNDER AND BEHIND THE ICE CREAM STATION AREA IN NEED OF A DETAIL CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE PEST AND INSECT ACTIVITY.
MAR 202025PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
MAR 20
2025
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE IN NEED OF CLEANING AT THE CHUTE AREA INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
SPONGES NEED TO BE REPLACE MORE FREQUENTLY. WHEN WORN REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
FEB 152024PASSED7 violationsDETAILS
FEB 15
2024
PASSED
7 violationsDETAILS
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE WITH BUILD UP AT ICE CHUTE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CLEAN AT ALL TIMES.
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
OBSERVED A MALE EMPLOYEE FOOD HANDLER NOT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HAVE EMPLOYEES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA TO WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT. MAINTAIN SAME.
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS NOT PROPERLY STORED WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION (MUST BE AT THE REQUIRED PPM) WHEN NOT IN USE. MAINTAIN SAME.
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
OBSERVED WORN SPONGES AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AREA. SPONGES MUST BE CHANGED MORE OFTEN. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED LARGE CAN OPENER IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED THE TRASH RECEPTACLE IN THE STAFF'S TOILET ROOM WITH NO LID. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE A TRASH RECEPTACLE WITH A LID TO THE UNISEX STAFF TOILET ROOM. MAINTAIN SAME.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED THE FLOORS IN THE CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND THE HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN THE STORAGE, DISH WASHING AND PREP AREA WITH FOOD/DIRT AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS. ALSO, MUST CLEAN THE VENTS IN THE DISH WASHING AREA. REMOVE THICK DIRT AND DUST BUILD UP.
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DEC 122023PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
DEC 12
2023
PASSED
6 violationsDETAILS
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
OBSERVED A MALE EMPLOYEE FOOD HANDLER NOT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HAVE EMPLOYEES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA TO WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT. MAINTAIN SAME.
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS NOT PROPERLY STORED WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION (MUST BE AT THE REQUIRED PPM) WHEN NOT IN USE. MAINTAIN SAME.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED THE TRASH RECEPTACLE IN THE STAFF'S TOILET ROOM WITH NO LID. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE A TRASH RECEPTACLE WITH A LID TO THE UNISEX STAFF TOILET ROOM. MAINTAIN SAME.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED THE FLOORS IN THE CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND THE HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN THE STORAGE, DISH WASHING AND PREP AREA WITH FOOD/DIRT AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS. ALSO, MUST CLEAN THE VENTS IN THE DISH WASHING AREA. REMOVE THICK DIRT AND DUST BUILD UP.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBESERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATIONS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE UP TO DATE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATIONS FOR ALL EMPLOYEES PREPARING AND HANDLING FOOD AND MAINTAIN.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED EXPIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO RENEW HIS ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE AND MAINTAIN A CURRENT CERTIFICATE AT ALL TIMES.
MAY 252023PASSED7 violationsDETAILS
MAY 25
2023
PASSED
7 violationsDETAILS
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
OBSERVED WET IN USE WIPING CLOTHS STORED IN THE PREP AREA THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN PROPER SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
OBSERVED WHITE SINGLE SERVICE TRAYS STORED FACING UP AT THE COOKLINE. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT TRAYS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED LEAKING DRAIN PIPE AT THE BOTTOM OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED TRASHCAN WITHOUT A COVER IN THE EMPLOYEE RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A COVERED RECEPTACLE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED GREASE SPILLS AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FLOORS AND UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBESERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATIONS. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE UP TO DATE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATIONS FOR ALL EMPLOYEES PREPARING AND HANDLING FOOD.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED EXPIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING. ALL CERTIFIED FOOD PROTECTION MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION EVERY THREE YEARS.
DEC 12022PASSED1 violationDETAILS
DEC 1
2022
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
KNIVES IMPROPERLY STORED INBETWEEN PREP COOLER AND STEAM TABLE. INSTD TO STORE PROPERLY.
JUL 12022PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
JUL 1
2022
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED BUILD UP OF GREASE AND GRIME IN INTERIOR OF FRYER CABINETS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED BUILD UP OF GRIME AND DEBRIS IN CORNERS AND ON FLOORS IN PREP AREA AND WALK IN FREEZER AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN REAR DRY STORAGE AREA AND IN WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO ELEVATE, ORGANIZE, AND MAINTAIN ALL ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM FLOOR AT ALL TIMES.
MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS
OBSERVED KIDS MEAL AT FACILITY WITH DRINKS THAT ARE PROHIBITED. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHANGE AND REMOVE ITEMS NOT IN COMPLIANCE(CHOCOLATE MILK 150CAL).
JAN 72021PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
JAN 7
2021
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN WORKING THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL COOLERS.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE SERVING AREA TO REMOVE DEBRIS.
JAN 62021FAILED3 violationsDETAILS
JAN 6
2021
FAILED
3 violationsDETAILS
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN WORKING THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL COOLERS.
HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE
PREMISES HAS NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT THIS TIME. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION CITATION #7-38-030(C)
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE SERVING AREA TO REMOVE DEBRIS.
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