Checkers #6358
Last inspected: Aug 4, 2016
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Going back to 2013, Checkers #6358 has nine inspections in the public record. The most recent visit was on Aug 4, 2016. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings. Checkers #6358's record stops at Aug 4, 2016, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near six violations per visit across recent inspections.
“* certified food manager on site” comes up most often, recorded seven times in the inspection record.
That falls roughly in the middle of the pack for Chicago restaurants. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
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Inspection History
Aug 4, 2016
Routine
4 minor violations.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED/NOR MANAGER ON PREMISES WHEN HAMBERGERS BEING COOKED 168*F, ICECREAM SOFT SERVE 38*F. AT THIS TIME. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012a.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FRONT SMALL BOX FREEZER NOT CLEAN (EXCESSIVE ICE), INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED STANDING WATER IN REAR DISH AREA, AND IN FRONT OF THE ICE MACHINE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES THRU-OUT, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE. ALSO CLEAN CEILING LIGHT SHIELDS.
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Nov 9, 2015
Routine
3 minor violations.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: FOUND NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION MANAGER ON PREMISES WHILE HANDLING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD.( HANDLES BEEF, CHICKEN, DICED TOMATOES. SERIOUS VIOLATION.) 7-38-012.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: FOUND CHEMICAL STORAGE ROOM NOT CLEAN AND ORGANIZED. MUST CLEAN AND ORGANIZE.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: FOUND FOOD HANDLERS AT PREMISES WITH NO FOODHANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MUST PROVIDE.
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Aug 26, 2014
Reinspection
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY AND NO CERTIFICATE POSTED TO VIEW WHILE FOOD IS BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (HAMBURGERS,CHICKEN,FISH,CHILI,ETC.)MUST PROVIDE AND POST AT ALL TIMES.(SERIOUS 7-38-012)
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE ICE BUILD UP ON LOWER SHELF IN REACH IN FREEZER.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON PREP COOLER.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI AND DUST BUILD UP FROM SHELVING UNITS AT SERVICE COUNTER,DEEP FRYERS,ICE DISPENSER AT SODA MACHINE,INTERIOR PART OF ICE MACHINE
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOOR DRAINS AND WALK IN COOLER.MUST REMOVE STANDING MILKY WATER FROM ALONG WALLBASES IN DISH WASHING AREA AND BEHIND ICE MACHINE AND KEEP DRY.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES LEADING INTO WALLS AND CEILINGS,GAP IN BETWEEN WALL BASE AND WALL BEHIND ICE MACHINE.MUST REMOVE MOLDED CAULKING AT MOP SINK.MUST CLEAN GREASE BUILD UP AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN DINING AREA.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LIGHT FIXTURE IN WALK IN FREEZER THAT IS SITTING ONTO OF FOOD PRODUCT
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE,ORGANIZE MASSIVE AMOUNT OF BOXES AND EQUIPMENT OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN REAR CLOSET
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Aug 22, 2014
Complaint
12 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF COOKED FOODS STORED IN HOT HOLDING UNIT SUCH AS FISH FILLETS 113.4F-115.9F,CHICKEN TENDERS 90.1F-91.9F,CHICKEN BITES 85.9F,CHICKEN WINGS 86.4F- 90.5F.NO TIME AND TEMPEARTURE LOGS AVAILABLE TO VIEW. PRODUCT WAS DUMPED AND DENATURED.MUST HAVE HOT HOLDING AT 140.0F OR ABOVE.20LBS. $110.(CRITICAL 7-38-005A)
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINK IN FOOD PREP AREA NOT ACCESSIBLE AND PROPERLY MAINTAINED.OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINK DISCONNECTED AND REMOVED FROM WALL WHERE EXISTING PLUMBING IS NOTICED,LAYING ON FLOOR IN REAR AREA UNDER ARTICLES AND BOXES.MUST REINSTALL HAND WASHING SINK IN PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN.INSTRUCTED TO USE ADDITIONAL SINK IN PREP AREA FOR HAND WASHING.(CRITICAL 7-38-030)
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA AND GREASE CONTAINER NOT MAINTAINED.OBSERVED MASSIVE AMOUNT OF GREASE ON GROUND UNDER AND AROUND GREASE CONTAINER AND FOOD DEBRI AND GREASE ENCRUSTED ON LID OF GREASE CONTAINER.MUST REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM LID AND GROUND AROUND CONTAINER AND MAINTAIN.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY AND NO CERTIFICATE POSTED TO VIEW WHILE FOOD IS BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (FISH,CHICKEN,HAMBURGERS,ETC).MUST PROVIDE AND POST CERTIFICATE AND BE ON SITE.(SERIOUS 7-38-012)
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* inspection report summary displayed and visible to all customers
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS TO VIEW FROM PREVIOUS INSPECTION ON 11/13/13 REPORT #1375380.MUST PROVIDE AND POST AT ALL TIMES.(SERIOUS 7-42-010B)
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE ICE BUILD UP ON LOWER SHELF IN REACH IN FREEZER.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON PREP COOLER.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI AND DUST BUILD UP FROM SHELVING UNITS AT SERVICE COUNTER,DEEP FRYERS,ICE DISPENSER AT SODA MACHINE,INTERIOR PART OF ICE MACHINE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOOR DRAINS AND WALK IN COOLER.MUST REMOVE STANDING MILKY WATER FROM ALONG WALLBASES IN DISH WASHING AREA AND BEHIND ICE MACHINE AND KEEP DRY.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES LEADING INTO WALLS AND CEILINGS,GAP IN BETWEEN WALL BASE AND WALL BEHIND ICE MACHINE.MUST REMOVE MOLDED CAULKING AT MOP SINK.MUST CLEAN GREASE BUILD UP AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN DINING AREA.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LIGHT FIXTURE IN WALK IN FREEZER THAT IS SITTING ONTO OF FOOD PRODUCT.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE,ORGANIZE MASSIVE AMOUNT OF BOXES AND EQUIPMENT OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN REAR CLOSET.
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Nov 13, 2013
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Nov 12, 2013
Reinspection
7 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WALK-IN COOLER READING 55'F, NOT MAINTAINING COOLER TEMP 40'F AND BELOW, IN POOR REPAIR, CORTICAL CITATION ISSUED:7-38-005(A)
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER NOT MAINTAINING FOOD TEMP 40'F AND BELOW, CHEESE SAUCE READING 60'F, SLICE TOMATOES, 2 BAGS OF PHILLY STEAK SAUCE, SLICE CHEESE, SOFT SERVE ICE CREAM MIX, ALL READING 55'F-60'F, A TOTAL OF ABOUT 1000 POUNDS AT A COST OF ABOUT 3,000.00, CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-005(A)
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Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: NO PAPER TOWELS AT EXPOSED HAND SINK FRONT AREA,FRONT AREA, MUST PROVIDE PROVIDE, CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-030
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Previous serious violation corrected, 7-42-090
Inspector notes: CONTINUED NON COMPLIANCE ON PREVIOUS ORDERS ISSUED 11/04/2013, FOR VIOLATIONS NUMBERS, 18 OBSERVED APPROX., 5 SMALL FLIES FLYING AROUND ON SITE AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION, INSTRUCTED TO HAVE PREMISES SERVICED BY PEST CONTROL, TO ELIMINATE, 21 NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE OR CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE, POSTED OR AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION, MUST PROVIDE ACTUAL CERT. OR PROOF OF ENROLLMENT, CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED: 7-42-090
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: VIOLATION UPGRADED SEE VIOLATION #14,
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: VIOLATION UPGRADED SEE VIOLATION #14,
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR LEAK AND INSTALL EQUIPMENT PROPERLY AT FRONT POP MACHINE, AND MOVE SOFT SERVE ICE CREAM MACHINE UNDER THE RUNNING HOT AND COLD FAUCET,
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Nov 4, 2013
Complaint
2 minor violations.
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROX., 20 SMALL FLIES FLYING AROUND ON SITE AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION, INSTRUCTED TO HAVE PREMISES SERVICED BY PEST CONTROL, TO ELIMINATE, SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-020
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE OR CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE, POSTED OR AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION, MUST PROVIDE ACTUAL CERT. OR PROOF OF ENROLLMENT, SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-012
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Jun 11, 2013
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jun 10, 2013
License
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON SITE WITH PEST CONTROL REPORTS, AND ALL NECESSARY DOCUMENTS THATS NEEDED INSIDE LOG BOOK, BUSINESS LICENSE, CHEMICALS USED, MAP, ETC.,
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT CLEAN, MUST REMOVE TRASH AND DEBRI FROM GROUND AREA, AND BETTER MAINTAIN
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE OR CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE, POSTED OR AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION, MUST PROVIDE AT TIME OF INSPECTION
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Checkers #6358 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Checkers #6358 on file is from Aug 4, 2016. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Checkers #6358?
Across the inspection record, “* certified food manager on site” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at Checkers #6358.
Has Checkers #6358's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Checkers #6358 have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Checkers #6358 means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
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