Ken Tone's Drive-In Since 1968

No violations were recorded at this inspection.

1. May 29, 2025 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   2 general Show violations

   • GeneralHygiene & sanitation

     Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Observed food handlers prepping food without hair restraints. Instructed person in charge that all food handlers must wear a hair restraint.

     Official wording (code 40)

     Personal cleanliness

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

     Inspector’s note: 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.

     Official wording (code 47)

     Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

2. May 16, 2024 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   3 general Show violations

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: 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.

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: 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.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: 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.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

3. Oct 6, 2023 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   3 general Show violations

   • GeneralFood handling

     Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no splashguard between front exposed hand sink and drainboard of 3 compartment sink. Must install a washable splashguard.

     Official wording (code 39)

     Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: 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.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Observed vents in ceiling of kitchen area near hood to be covered with dust. Instructed person in charge to clean and maintain.

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

4. Jun 28, 2022 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   7 general Show violations

   • GeneralFood handling

     Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

     Inspector’s note: All wiping cloths must be in sanitizing solution when not in use. Instructed to correct and maintain.

     Official wording (code 41)

     Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

     Inspector’s note: Large can opener in need of cleaning to remove all build up. Instructed to clean and maintain.

     Official wording (code 47)

     Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

     Inspector’s note: Cutting boards in need of cleaning to remove all build up instructed to clean and maintain.

     Official wording (code 47)

     Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: All cooking equipment in need of cleaning to remove all build up. Instructed to detail clean and maintain.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Interior of all reach in coolers in need of detail cleaning to remove all food spills. Instructed to clean and maintain.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

     Inspector’s note: Interior of employee wash room in need of detail cleaning. Instructed to correct and maintain.

     Official wording (code 53)

     Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Floors and walls throughout in need of detail cleaning to remove all build up of debris. Instructed to clean and maintain.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

5. Jun 15, 2021 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   1 critical4 general Show violations

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

     Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

     Inspector’s note: 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.

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: 4-601.11(c) observed accumulated food and grease debris under the flat top grill. Instructed to clean.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: 5-204.12 unable to locate the back flow prevention device for the ice machine. Instructed to locate or provide.

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

     Inspector’s note: 5-501.17 observed no covered receptacle inside of the women's toilet room. Instructed to provide.

     Official wording (code 53)

     Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: 6-501.12 observed minor accumulated debris on the floors in the food prep area by the cooking equipment. Instructed to clean.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

6. Aug 29, 2019 Conditional

   Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

   3 critical3 general1 paperwork Show violations

   • CriticalManagement & training

     Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.

     Inspector’s note: 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.

     Official wording (code 3)

     Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

   • CriticalManagement & training

     No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.

     Inspector’s note: 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.

     Official wording (code 5)

     Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

   • CriticalFood handling

     No warning to customers about raw or undercooked food.

     Inspector’s note: 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.

     Official wording (code 25)

     Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: 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.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: 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.

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean floors under and around equipment and maintain. Instructed to clean ceiling vents in kitchen to remove dust observed.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Required allergen training was missing.

     Inspector’s note: Instructed the person in charge that all city of chicago food service managers must obtain the required food allergen training.

     Official wording (code 58)

     Allergen training as required

7. Apr 12, 2018 Pass

   Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

   No violations

8. Apr 4, 2018 Fail

   Canvass · Fail

   1 critical7 general Show violations

   • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

     Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service

     Inspector’s note: 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)

   • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

     No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors

     Inspector’s note: 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

   • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

     Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090

     Inspector’s note: 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

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

     Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

     Inspector’s note: Cutting boards in need of replacing worn, with deep cuts and discolored. Must correct and maintain.

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

     Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

     Inspector’s note: Clean interior of all reach in coolers and walk in shelves. Must detail clean to remove all build up. Correct and maintain.

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

     Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

     Inspector’s note: 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.

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

     Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters

     Inspector’s note: Employee toilet room in need of detail cleaning. Must correct and maintain.

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

     Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

     Inspector’s note: Any unnecessary articles in rear storage room in need of removal. Correct and maintain.

9. Sep 7, 2017 Pass

   License · Pass

   3 general Show violations

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

     Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

     Inspector’s note: Clean exterior/sides of heavy cooking equipment of grease build-up.

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

     Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

     Inspector’s note: Clean floor around and between heavy cooking equipment along cook line of grease build-up/spills.

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

     Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

     Inspector’s note: Observed light shield missing for bulb in walk-in cooler. Must provide.