What is Ken Tone's Drive-in Since 1968's health inspection score?

Ken Tone's Drive-in Since 1968 has a SafeDine safety score of 88 out of 100 (Grade B). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Ken Tone's Drive-in Since 1968 last inspected?

Ken Tone's Drive-in Since 1968 was last inspected on May 29, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Ken Tone's Drive-in Since 1968 have?

Ken Tone's Drive-in Since 1968 has 15 total violations across 4 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Ken Tone's Drive-in Since 1968 safe to eat at?

Yes, Ken Tone's Drive-in Since 1968 has an excellent safety record with a score of 88/100. This indicates strong compliance with health and safety standards.

Official Health Record

Ken Tone's Drive-in Since 1968

Name: Ken Tone's Drive-in Since 1968
Address: 551 W 18TH ST, Chicago, 60616
Rating: 88

551 W 18TH ST, Chicago

Last inspected 12mo ago

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0Excellent

Chinatown

Ranked #122 of 465 in Chinatown

Stable

4 inspections

Last: May 29, 2025

low confidence

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Inspections

Clean Rate

3.8

Avg Violations

13 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Cross-contamination

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Employee hygiene

Personal hygiene practices not followed

Facility condition

Building maintenance or structural issues

Permit/documentation

Administrative or documentation issue

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-17

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-0 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-5 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-12 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

+2 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

Real-time Score: 83/100 — This score includes today's freshness penalty and may differ slightly from the displayed score (88/100) which is computed during our regular data sync.

How scoring works: Every restaurant starts at 100 points. Points are deducted for violations found during inspections.

Recent inspections are weighted more heavily. High priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact.

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Violation Timeline

Jun 2022

1 inspections

7 basic

Jun

Oct 2023

1 inspections

3 basic

May 2024

1 inspections

3 basic

May

May 2025

1 inspections

2 basic

Inspection History

4 records on file

4 Canvass

May 25

Canvass InspectionLatestPass

2 Basic

2 total

96/100inspection score

−4 pts

Basic (2)

−4 pts

40PERSONAL CLEANLINESS−2
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS PREPPING FOOD WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
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.

Base deductions−4 pts

May 24

Canvass InspectionPass

3 Basic

3 total

94/100inspection score

−6 pts

Basic (3)

−6 pts

51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
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.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
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.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
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.

Base deductions−6 pts

Oct 23

Canvass InspectionPass

3 Basic

3 total

94/100inspection score

−6 pts

Basic (3)

−6 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
OBSERVED NO SPLASHGUARD BETWEEN FRONT EXPOSED HAND SINK AND DRAINBOARD OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST INSTALL A WASHABLE SPLASHGUARD.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
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.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED VENTS IN CEILING OF KITCHEN AREA NEAR HOOD TO BE COVERED WITH DUST. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−6 pts

Jun 22

Canvass InspectionPass

7 Basic

7 total

86/100inspection score

−14 pts

Basic (7)

−14 pts

41WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED−2
ALL WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
LARGE CAN OPENER IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
CUTTING BOARDS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
INTERIOR OF ALL REACH IN COOLERS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
INTERIOR OF EMPLOYEE WASH ROOM IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
FLOORS AND WALLS THROUGHOUT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP OF DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−14 pts

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Data source: Chicago CDPH · Official government inspection records

Grading System

85 – 100
Excellent
70 – 84
Good
Below 70
Fair

About SafeDine Scores

Scores are calculated using official government inspection data. High Priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact, followed by Intermediate and Basic violations. Community reviews can adjust the score by up to 5 points when 3+ reviews are submitted.

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