Checkers
Last inspected: Jun 2, 2023
95
Score
Inspectors have visited Checkers 10 times, with records going back to 2018. The latest inspection on file is from Jun 2, 2023. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings. The file hasn't been updated since Jun 2, 2023, so take the current picture with that in mind.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around four violations each.
The pattern that stands out is “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean”, which has been cited seven times.
Checkers' latest score of 95 sits above the Chicago average of 81. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Jun 2, 2023
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: 2-102.13--OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.
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Apr 4, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXPIRED COOKED CHILI MEAT WITH A DATE LABELED 3/23/2023 LOCATED IN WALK IN COOLER. COOKED FOOD CAN BE HELD FOR A MAXIMUM OF 7 DAYS. FOOD VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED BY EMPLOYEE. FOOD WEIGHING APPROXIMATELY 10 POUNDS AT A COST OF $30.00. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE VERIFICATION FOR EACH EMPLOYEE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NO PERSON ON SITE WITH AN ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A PERSON WITH AN ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.
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May 6, 2022
Routine
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: FOUND NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION WITH AN ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE POSTED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE AN ORIGINAL COPY OF THEIR CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE, AND THE CERTIFICATE MUST BE POSTED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND THE OUTSIDE DUMPSTER AND GREASE RECEPTACLES NOT MAINTAINED. FOUND TRASH, CARDBOARD, FOOD WASTE, AND PLASTIC ON THE GROUND SURROUNDING THE DUMPSTER WITHIN THE OUTDOOR ENCLOSURE, AND FOUND A THICK LAYER OF GREASE ON TOP OF THE GREASE RECEPTACLE LID. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT TRASH AND GREASE MUST BE STORED INSIDE RECEPTACLES SO THAT IT IS INACCESSIBLE TO PESTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(B). CITATION ISSUED. MANAGEMENT REMOVED ALL TRASH FROM THE GROUND AND CLEANED THE GREASE RECEPTACLE BEFORE END OF INSPECTION.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND HEAVY DIRT AND DEBRIS BUILD UP ON FLOOR IN THE CORNERS OF THE DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: FOUND A BROKEN LIGHT INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPLACE/REPAIR LIGHT TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING.
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Jun 30, 2021
Complaint
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ORIGINAL AND VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON THE PREMISES.PERSON IN CHARGE PROVIDED XEROX COPY OF CERTIFICATE NOT ACCEPTABLE.INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY AND POST ORIGINAL CERTIFICATES AS REQUIRED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012,CITATION ISSUED
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED NEXT TO ICE MACHINE IN FRONT FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PAPER TOWELS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER PROVIDED PAPER TOWELS DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C).CITATION ISSUED
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAJING FAUCET BASE AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE ENCRUSTED ON WALL BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS CLEAN AT ALL TIMES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT AND GREASE ON FLOOR UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON VENTILATION VENT INSIDE CUSTOMER'S WASHROOM. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Oct 15, 2020
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUST ON THE WIRE STORAGE RACKS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST AND REPAINT OR REPLACE THE SHELVES.
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Oct 13, 2020
Reinspection
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: PREVIOUSLY PREP COOLER WAS TAGGED "HELD FOR INSPECTION" IS IN USE AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION.OBSERVED PREP COOLER IN USE AT THIS TIME WITH (TCS FOODS) NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE (WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 54.5 F). INSTRUCTED MANAGER COLD HOLDING UNIT MUST BE REPAIRED TO MAINTAIN COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41.0F OR COLDER AT ALL TIMES.MENTIONED PREP COOLER REMAINS TAGGED "HELD FOR INSPECTION" AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL REPAIRED.(SEE COMMENTS BELOW).PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED.(COS)
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: PREVIOUSLY PREP COOLER WAS TAGGED "HELD FOR INSPECTION" IS IN USE AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION.OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF (TCS FOODS) STORED INSIDE THE PREP COOLER: OBSERVED SLICED TOMATOES AT 54.1 F,CUT LEAFY LETTUCE AT 50.1 F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED APPROXIMATELY 5#'S OF FOOD WORTH $10.00 STATED BY MANAGEMENT.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT COLD (TCS FOODS)MUST BE HELD AT 41 F OR COLDER AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED. (COS). - COS
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A SLIGHT DEBRIS ACCUMULATION ON THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE. MUST REMOVE DEBRIS, DETAIL CLEAN INSIDE ICE MACHINE/HAVE SERVICED AND MAINTAIN ICE MACHINE AT ALL TIMES.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUST ON THE WIRE STORAGE RACKS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST AND REPAINT OR REPLACE THE SHELVES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WATER STAINED CEILING TILES NEAR THE WASH ROOMS AND MAINTAIN.
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Oct 2, 2020
Complaint
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF (TCS FOODS) STORED INSIDE THE PREP COOLER: OBSERVED SLICED TOMATOES AT 51.8 F,TARTAR SAUCE AT 57.2 F,CUT LEAFY LETTUCE AT 53.8 F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED APPROXIMATELY 25#'S OF FOOD WORTH $40.00. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED. (COS).
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREP COOLER IN USE AT THIS TIME WITH (TCS FOODS) NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE (WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 56.6 F). INSTRUCTED MANAGER COLD HOLDING UNIT MUST BE REPAIRED TO MAINTAIN COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41.0F OR COLDER.PREP COOLER IS TAGGED "HELD FOR INSPECTION" AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL REPAIRED.(SEE COMMENTS BELOW).PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED.(COS)
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ORIGINAL AND VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON THE PREMISES.PERSON IN CHARGE PROVIDED XEROX COPY OF CERTIFICATE NOT ACCEPTABLE.INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY AND POST ORIGINAL CERTIFICATES AS REQUIRED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012,CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 20 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON THE WALLS AND CEILING IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS AND REAR DRY STORAGE AREA.INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NOW RECCOMENDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A),CITATION ISSUED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WATER STAINED CEILING TILES NEAR THE WASH ROOMS AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE CEILINGS AND WALLS IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS TO REMOVE SPLASHED FOOD DEBRIS AND TO MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOOR WITH DEBRIS UNDER THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA AND FLOOR DRAINS DIRTY.MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A SLIGHT DEBRIS ACCUMULATION ON THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE. MUST REMOVE DEBRIS, DETAIL CLEAN INSIDE ICE MACHINE/HAVE SERVICED AND MAINTAIN ICE MACHINE AT ALL TIMES.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUST ON THE WIRE STORAGE RACKS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST AND REPAINT OR REPLACE THE SHELVES.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM COMPARTMENT OF FROZEN DESSERT UNIT TO REMOVE SPILLAGE AND TO MAINTAIN.
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Jan 6, 2020
Complaint
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: - NO VERIFIABLE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED. -
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: - OBSERVED UNUSED/BROKEN GRILL IN THE DUMPSTER AREA. MUST REMOVE FROM PREMISE AND MAINTAIN. -
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: - OBSERVED FACILITY HAS A NEW CERTIFIED MANAGER WHO DOES NOT HAVE ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING CERTIFICATION AT THIS TIME. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING CERTIFICATION WITHIN 30 DAYS OF EMPLOYMENT, AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATES ON SITE. -
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Jun 20, 2019
Complaint
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Summary report displayed and visible to the public
Inspector notes: THE PREVIOUS INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY WAS NOT POSTED IN THE PUBLIC VIEW. MANAGEMENT WAS GIVEN A COPY OF TODAY'S INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY AND WAS INSTRUCTED TO POST IT IN VIEW OF ALL CUSTOMERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-010(B). CITATION ISSUED.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE PREP TABLE BELOW THE GRILL.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: THE VENTILATION FAN IS NOT OPERATIONAL IN THE WASHROOM CLOSEST TO THE SIDE EXIT DOOR. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THIS CERTIFICATE.
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May 18, 2018
License
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CONDENSER UNIT GUARDS IN WALK-IN COOLER DUSTY.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CONDENSER UNIT GUARDS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CEILING PANEL MISSING OVER WALK-IN COOLER.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPLACE CEILING PANEL.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LIGHTS UNDER HOT LINE HOOD GREASY.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN LIGHTS UNDER HOT LINE HOOD.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HOT LINE HOOD GREASY.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD ALSO NOTED IN WOMENS RESTROOM THE VENTILATION WAS NOT PROPERLY WORKING.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR VENTILATION.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Checkers last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Checkers on file is from Jun 2, 2023. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Checkers?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at Checkers.
Has Checkers' inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Checkers have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Checkers 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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