Janson's Drive In
9900 S WESTERN AVE, Chicago, IL 60643 · Cook County
Establishment
- Type
- Restaurant (retail food serving meals) (Restaurant)
- Inspected by
- Chicago Department of Public Health
- License / ID
- 2766871
- Status
- Risk 1 (High)
- Official record
- Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports
Year by year
| Year | Inspections | Violations | Serious |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 14 | 0 |
| 2025 | 2 | 5 | 0 |
| 2024 | 1 | 7 | 0 |
| 2023 | 2 | 13 | 0 |
| 2022 | 2 | 5 | 0 |
| 2021 | 2 | 5 | 1 |
Inspections
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Feb 19, 2026 Short Form Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
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.
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Severity not stated
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.
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Severity not stated
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.
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Severity not stated
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.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
CLUTTER IN THE REAR STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE CLUTTER, ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN AREAS.
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Severity not stated
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.
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Severity not stated
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.
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Severity not stated
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Jan 8, 2026 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
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.
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Severity not stated
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.
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Severity not stated
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.
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Severity not stated
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.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
CLUTTER IN THE REAR STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE CLUTTER, ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN AREAS.
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Severity not stated
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.
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Severity not stated
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.
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Severity not stated
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Oct 1, 2025 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
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.
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Severity not stated
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.
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Severity not stated
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.
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Severity not stated
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Mar 20, 2025 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE IN NEED OF CLEANING AT THE CHUTE AREA INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Severity not stated
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
SPONGES NEED TO BE REPLACE MORE FREQUENTLY. WHEN WORN REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
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Feb 15, 2024 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
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.
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Severity not stated
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.
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Severity not stated
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.
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Severity not stated
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
OBSERVED WORN SPONGES AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AREA. SPONGES MUST BE CHANGED MORE OFTEN. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
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.
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Severity not stated
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.
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Severity not stated
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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Severity not stated
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Dec 12, 2023 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
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.
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Severity not stated
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.
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Severity not stated
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.
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Severity not stated
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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Severity not stated
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.
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Severity not stated
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.
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Severity not stated
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May 25, 2023 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
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.
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Severity not stated
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.
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Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED LEAKING DRAIN PIPE AT THE BOTTOM OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED TRASHCAN WITHOUT A COVER IN THE EMPLOYEE RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A COVERED RECEPTACLE.
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Severity not stated
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.
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Severity not stated
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.
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Severity not stated
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED EXPIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING. ALL CERTIFIED FOOD PROTECTION MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION EVERY THREE YEARS.
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Severity not stated
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Dec 1, 2022 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
KNIVES IMPROPERLY STORED INBETWEEN PREP COOLER AND STEAM TABLE. INSTD TO STORE PROPERLY.
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Severity not stated
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Jul 1, 2022 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
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.
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Severity not stated
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.
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Severity not stated
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.
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Severity not stated
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).
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Severity not stated
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Jan 7, 2021 License Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN WORKING THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL COOLERS.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE SERVING AREA TO REMOVE DEBRIS.
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Severity not stated
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Jan 6, 2021 License · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN WORKING THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL COOLERS.
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Serious
Priority
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)
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE SERVING AREA TO REMOVE DEBRIS.
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Severity not stated
Source: Chicago Department of Public Health. History last read Oct 1, 2026. Violation text is the inspector's wording. “Serious” is the source's own top tier. About this data.