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Checkers

4701-4705 S Damen Ave, Chicago, IL 60609
American
Last inspected: Jul 30, 2020
90
Score
Low Risk

Checkers has been inspected nine times since 2014. Inspectors last stopped by on Jul 30, 2020. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues. Note that Checkers's inspection history hasn't been updated since Jul 30, 2020; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near one violation per visit.

The pattern that stands out is “* certified food manager on site”, which has been cited two times.

Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Checkers is doing better than most peers. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

9
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jul 30, 2020
Complaint
2 minor violations.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED ICE BUILD-UP AT THE BOTTOM OF DOOR LEADING TO WALK-IN FREEZER ENCLOSED WITHIN WALK-IN COOLER. MUST REMOVE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOOR OF DEBRIS IN PREP AREA AND AT REAR STORAGE AREA UNDER SHELVES.
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90
Oct 26, 2018
Complaint
No violations found.
100
Mar 19, 2018
License
No violations found.
100
Jan 26, 2018
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Observed strong sewage like odor coming from floor drains in rear of prep area, and in employee restroom. Must clean and sanitize drains to eliminate odor. Observe hot water heater leaking into a bucket on the floor in the employee restroom. Must repair and maintain same.
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95
Jan 24, 2018
Complaint
3 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: Found the following potentially hazardous foods at improper temperatures in the hot holding unit under the counter (next to fryers): Chicken bites @ 126.9F; Chicken patties @ 124.2F; bone in chicken wings @ 109.6F; and boneless wings @ 112.3F. Instructed all potentially hazardous foods must be held at 140F or higher, or 40F or less. Operator voluntarily discarded denatured foods during inspection. Critical violation 7-38-005(a).
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: Observed hand sink (next to ice machine) in rear of prep area not maintained. When hot and cold handles turned, no water comes from faucet. Instructed all hand sink must be maintained, easily accessible, and properly functioning at all times. Instructed must repair hand sink to provide hot and cold water with adequate city pressure. Critical violation 7-38-030.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Observed strong sewage like odor coming from floor drains in rear of prep area, and in employee restroom. Must clean and sanitize drains to eliminate odor. Observe hot water heater leaking into a bucket on the floor in the employee restroom. Must repair and maintain same.
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86
Apr 12, 2017
License
No violations found.
100
Jan 23, 2017
Complaint
3 minor violations.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY OR CERTIFICATE POSTED WHEN HAMBURGERS(179.2F) PREPARED AND SERVED. A CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AND CERTIFICATE POSTED AT ALL TIMES POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012A
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REPAIR THRESHOLD ON REAR DOOR. SEAL OPENINGS ALONG BASEBOARDS NEAR UTILITY SINK.
35
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN WALK-IN FREEZER AND REPLACE DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELD.
36
86
Jun 24, 2016
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MAMNAGER ON PREMISES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FODS (HAMBURGERS, CHICKEN, CHILI, ETC.)ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. MUST PROVIDE. SERIOUS CITATION 7-38-021 ISSUED.
21
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN/SANITIZE INTERIOR BOTTOM OF UPRIGHT 2-DR REACH-IN FREEZER OF FOOD DEBRIS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOOR OF WALK-IN COOLER OF FOOD DEBRIS.
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86
Oct 29, 2014
License
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Checkers last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Checkers on file is from Jul 30, 2020. The public record contains nine inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Checkers?

Across the inspection record, “* certified food manager on site” has been cited two 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 one violation 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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