MAY 29
2025
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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KEN TONE'S DRIVE-IN SINCE 1968.
EAT. 87/100
551 W 18TH ST · CHINATOWN, CHICAGO
Last inspected May 29, 2025 · passed
7 of 9 inspections passed, with 5 critical violations on file.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
9
7 passed · 1 w/ conditions · 1 failed
VIOLATIONS
38
includes 5 critical
RECORDS COVER
7 YEARS
since Sep 2017
INSPECTION HISTORY
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS PREPPING FOOD WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.
MAY 162024PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
MAY 16
2024
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE FRONT FOOD SERVICE AREA WITH A LEAK AT THE BASE OF THE FAUCET, ALSO OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE DRAIN PIPE OF THE HAND WASHING SINK IN THE MENS RESTROOM LOCATED IN THE FRONT OF THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD WORKING ORDER.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF DUST, DIRT, FOOD DEBRIS AND OTHER DEBRIS UNDER THE SHELVING IN THE REAR STOARAGE AREAS AND UNDER COOKING AND NON COOKING ITEMS LOCATED IN THE REAR FOOD SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS AS MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE PEST AND OR INSECT HARBORING.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED THE BASE OF THE WALL LINING COMING LOOSE FROM THE REAR WALL OF THE FACILITY JUST ACROSS FROM THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND THE WASHER AND DRYER UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE INSECT ENTERING AND OR HARBORING.
OCT 62023PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
OCT 6
2023
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED NO SPLASHGUARD BETWEEN FRONT EXPOSED HAND SINK AND DRAINBOARD OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST INSTALL A WASHABLE SPLASHGUARD.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED DEBRIS ON THE FLOORS OF KITCHEN AND REAR DISH/STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDERNEATH SHELVING AND EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED VENTS IN CEILING OF KITCHEN AREA NEAR HOOD TO BE COVERED WITH DUST. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
JUN 282022PASSED7 violationsDETAILS
JUN 28
2022
PASSED
7 violationsDETAILS
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
ALL WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
LARGE CAN OPENER IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
CUTTING BOARDS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
INTERIOR OF ALL REACH IN COOLERS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
INTERIOR OF EMPLOYEE WASH ROOM IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FLOORS AND WALLS THROUGHOUT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP OF DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
JUN 152021PASSED5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 15
2021
PASSED
5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
6-301.14 OBSERVED HAND WASHING SIGNS ARE NEEDED AT THE HAND WASHING SINKS IN THE TOILET ROOMS AND IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
4-601.11(C) OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS UNDER THE FLAT TOP GRILL. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
5-204.12 UNABLE TO LOCATE THE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO LOCATE OR PROVIDE.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE INSIDE OF THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.12 OBSERVED MINOR ACCUMULATED DEBRIS ON THE FLOORS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA BY THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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AUG 292019PASS W/ CONDITIONS7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
AUG 29
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION OF EMPLOYEES RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP PROCEDURE ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE THAT A VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP PROCEDURE MUST BE DOCUMENTED AND THE NECESSARY SUPPLIES ON HAND IN THE EVENT OF A VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
A CONSUMER ADVISORY SIGN WAS POSTED BUT NO DISCLOSURE STATEMENT OR REMINDER OBSERVED ON MENU BOARD OR PRINTED MENUS. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE A DISCLOSURE STATEMENT OR REMINDER ON MENU BOARD AND TO PROVIDE A CONSUMER ADVISORY STATEMENT, DISCLOSURE OR REMINDER ON ALL PRINTED MENUS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR BOTTOM OF THE FRYERS AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF THE FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE OBSERVED. CLEAN BOTTOM OF PREP TABLES IN KITCHEN AND STORAGE SHELVES.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED THE VALVE AND FAUCET NECK AT THE MOP SINK IN REAR OF KITCHEN LEAKING WHEN WATER RUNNING; MUST REPAIR LEAK AT VALVE AND FAUCET NECK.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN CEILING VENTS IN KITCHEN TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING.
APR 42018FAILED8 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
APR 4
2018
FAILED
8 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
FOUND 10 POUNDS OF SLICED AND DICED CUT TOMATOES AT IMPROPER TEMPERATUREOF 46-47 DEGREES. TOMATOES WERE AT 3 DIFFERANT PREP COOLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD TOMATOES. TOTAL VALUE $20.00 10 POUNDS CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
2 REAR EXIT DOORS NOT RODENT PROOFED. LARGE GAPS AT BOTTOM AND SIDES OF DOORS. DOORS MUST BE TIGHT FITTING. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT DOORS AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM SEPT 7, 2017 REP #2081670 #33 CLEAN EXTERIOR/SIDES OF HEAVY COOKING EQUIPMENT OF GREASE BUILD-UP #34 CLEAN FLOOR AROUND AND BETWEEN HEAVY COOKING EQUIPMENT ALONG COOK LINE OF GREASE BUILD-UP/SPILLS. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
CUTTING BOARDS IN NEED OF REPLACING WORN, WITH DEEP CUTS AND DISCOLORED. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
CLEAN INTERIOR OF ALL REACH IN COOLERS AND WALK IN SHELVES. MUST DETAIL CLEAN TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
WALLS IN PREP AREAS AND STORAGE AREAS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL SPLATTER AND BUILD UP. OPENING AROUND PIPES AT FRONT HANDSINK MUST BE SEALED. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
ANY UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN REAR STORAGE ROOM IN NEED OF REMOVAL. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
SEP 72017PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
SEP 7
2017
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
CLEAN EXTERIOR/SIDES OF HEAVY COOKING EQUIPMENT OF GREASE BUILD-UP.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
CLEAN FLOOR AROUND AND BETWEEN HEAVY COOKING EQUIPMENT ALONG COOK LINE OF GREASE BUILD-UP/SPILLS.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
OBSERVED LIGHT SHIELD MISSING FOR BULB IN WALK-IN COOLER. MUST PROVIDE.
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