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John's Drive In

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DBA: John's Drive In

5900 S Ashland Ave, Chicago, IL 60636

License #1770761โ€ขInspected 4 days ago
Current
0
Violations
158
Corrections
0
Inspections
33
Failures
10
Pests
11

Last Inspection

Apr 9, 2026Pass
No Violations

No Violations During This Inspection

Nearby Pest Activity

9 pest reports within 100ft in the last 2 years
  • rat!
    23ft away ยท 311 Chicago ยท 1mo ago
  • rat!
    23ft away ยท 311 Chicago ยท 5mo ago
  • roaches!
    0ft away ยท 311 ยท 10mo ago
  • rat!
    23ft away ยท 311 Chicago ยท 10mo ago
  • rat!
    23ft away ยท 311 Chicago ยท 10mo ago
  • rat!
    20ft away ยท 311 Chicago ยท 1y ago
  • roaches!
    79ft away ยท 311 ยท 1y ago
  • roaches!
    0ft away ยท 311 ยท 1y ago
  • rat!
    20ft away ยท 311 Chicago ยท 1y ago

    Violation Categories

    ๐ŸงนFacility Maintenance & Cleanliness24
    ๐ŸดEquipment & Utensils18
    ๐Ÿ€Pest Activity12
    ๐ŸŒก๏ธFood Temperature & Holding8
    ๐ŸงผPersonal Hygiene & Handwashing5
    ๐ŸšฐPlumbing & Water3

    Inspection Timeline

    Jan 15, 20253 violationsFailed
    Sep 3, 20241 violation ยท 2 correctionsPass
    Apr 22, 20245 violationsFailed
    Nov 8, 2023No violationsPass

    +33 more inspections available

    Inspection data sourced from official Chicago health department records.

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    Frequently Asked Questions

    Has John's Drive In passed its last health inspection?
    Yes, John's Drive In passed its most recent health inspection on April 9, 2026.
    How many health violations does John's Drive In have?
    John's Drive In has 158 total health violations across 33 inspections on record.
    How often is John's Drive In inspected?
    John's Drive In has been inspected 33 times. Health inspections in Chicago are conducted by the local health department, typically 1-3 times per year.
    Has John's Drive In ever failed a health inspection?
    Yes, John's Drive In has failed 10 out of 33 health inspections (30% failure rate). However, the restaurant passed its most recent inspection.
    Does John's Drive In have rats, cockroaches, or other pests?
    John's Drive In has 11 pest-related citations on record from health inspections. Specific findings include: 2 rodent findings (rats or mice), 1 cockroach finding, 2 fly or insect findings.
    Is John's Drive In safe to eat at?
    John's Drive In passed its most recent health inspection on April 9, 2026. The restaurant has 158 total violations across 33 inspections. Check the full inspection history for details.

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