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City inspectors recorded this establishment as out of business on 2026-05-19. Its inspection history is kept below in full — the record does not stop being true because the business shut. The city publishes no reason for a closure, and none is inferred here. A licence can be reinstated; if this one is inspected and graded again, the notice clears on the next rebuild.

As of 2025-05-29, Ken Tone's Drive-In Since 1968 passed its most recent City of Chicago health inspection.

Ken Tone's Drive-In Since 1968

PASS
551 W 18th St, Chicago, IL 60616
Chinatown · Chicago Dept. of Public Health · Last inspected 2025-05-29
Routine inspection
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Violations at most recent inspection

OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS PREPPING FOOD WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT.
core violation
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.
core violation

Inspection history — tap to expand

20251 inspection
20241 inspection
20231 inspection
20221 inspection

Ken Tone's Drive-In Since 1968 health inspection FAQ

Has Ken Tone's Drive-In Since 1968 passed its most recent Chicago health inspection?

Ken Tone's Drive-In Since 1968 passed its most recent City of Chicago health inspection, conducted on 2025-05-29. This reflects the restaurant's current status as tracked by the Chicago Department of Public Health -- GUTCHECK rebuilds this page from the city's live data feed, so it updates automatically as new inspections are recorded.

What violations did Ken Tone's Drive-In Since 1968 have at its last health inspection?

Inspectors recorded 2 violations at Ken Tone's Drive-In Since 1968's most recent inspection on 2025-05-29. Full violation text is listed on this page below.

When was Ken Tone's Drive-In Since 1968 last inspected by the City of Chicago?

Ken Tone's Drive-In Since 1968 was last inspected on 2025-05-29. GUTCHECK's data is sourced directly from the City of Chicago's public Food Inspections feed and rebuilt on every deploy, so this date reflects the most recent inspection on file at the time you're viewing this page.