Checkers Drive-In Restaurants
Last inspected: Apr 30, 2019
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Score
Across the available record, Checkers Drive-In Restaurants has 18 inspections on file, the first dated 2012. The latest inspection on file is from Apr 30, 2019. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either. The file hasn't been updated since Apr 30, 2019, so take the current picture with that in mind.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near four violations per visit.
Looking across the full record, “insects, rodents, & animals not present” is the recurring theme, flagged 10 times.
Compared to other Chicago restaurants (averaging 81), there's room to close the gap. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 30, 2019
Complaint
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: FOUND CHEESE(54.6), TARTER SAUCE(56.2), AND MAYONNAISE(60.5) HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE. TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD SHALL BE HELD AT 41F OR BELOW.MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 2 POUNDS VALUED AT $15.00 PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NO HAND WASHING SINK IN TH DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(c)
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED AN ELECTRICAL BOX NOT PROPERLY SECURE TO THE WALL IN THE REAR STORAGE CLOSET. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
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Sep 27, 2018
Reinspection
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: 3-501.17 Observed TCS foods not properly labeled. Instructed must properly label all TCS foods with common name, prep date and discard date. Must maintain same. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102(a) Observed no employee health policy on site. Must provide printed employee health policy, with signatures of all employees. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012(a).
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.114 Observed strong (unclean) odor in front customer area. Instructed to clean and sanitize floors, ceilings, and walls to eliminate odor. Observed large gap between wall and washbowl sink in restroom. Must seal gap/repair washbowl sink to make smooth and easily cleanable. Must maintain same.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: Observed no allergen training on site. Must provide proof of allergen training for all Chicago certified food sanitation managers.
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Sep 14, 2018
Complaint
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: 5-501.16(a)(2)(a) Observed the following TCS (time/temperature controlled for safety) Foods at improper temperatures in the walk in cooler: nacho cheese @ 50.7-51.8F; chili @ 50.7F-53.1F; hot dogs @ 47.8F; and 47.5F-56.5F. Instructed must keep all TCS foods at 41F or less or 135F or more at all times. Operator voluntarily discarded 12lbs of denatured foods during inspection, estimated value of $222 . Priority violation 7-38-005. Citation issued.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: 3-501.17 Observed TCS foods not properly labeled. Instructed must properly label all TCS foods with common name, prep date and discard date. Must maintain same. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 6-501.111 Observed approximately 25 mice droppings on floor in rear electrical closet (in restroom) and along walls on floors in rear dry storage area. Must remove droppings, clean and sanitize area. Must eliminate pest issue. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(a). Citation issued.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102(a) Observed no employee health policy on site. Must provide printed employee health policy, with signatures of all employees. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012(a).
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.114 Observed strong (unclean) odor in front customer area. Instructed to clean and sanitize floors, ceilings, and walls to eliminate odor. Observed large gap between wall and washbowl sink in restroom. Must seal gap/repair washbowl sink to make smooth and easily cleanable. Must maintain same.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.11 observed gap in wall in rear electrical closet. Must seal all gaps to prevent pest entry. Must maintain same.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: Observed no allergen training on site. Must provide proof of allergen training for all Chicago certified food sanitation managers.
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Summary report displayed and visible to the public
Inspector notes: Observed inspection report summary not posted. Instructed must post inspection report summary in plain view of customers. Posted summary in plain view during inspection.
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May 4, 2018
Complaint
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE ON FLOOR UNDER FRONT FRYER, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. ALSO PREMISES NEEDS TO RE-GROUT THE TILES ON THE FLOOR THRU-OUT.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAKING FACUET AT MOP SINK, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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Aug 29, 2016
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT EXPOSED HANDWASH SINK AT FRONT PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REMOVE ICE BUILD-UP AT INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRONT DOOR OF WALK-IN FREEZER.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM OF 2-DR UPRIGHT 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 IN PREP AREA, WALK-IN COOLER UNDER SHELVES OF FOOD SPILLS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAK AT FAUCET OF 3-COMP SINK A REAR. MUST REPAIR.
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Sep 1, 2015
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE AND DEBRIS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: NOTED THE FLOORS DIRTY IN PREP AREA AROUND EQUIPMENT AND INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER. MUST CLEAN TO REMOVE GREASE AND DEBRIS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: NOTED CLUTTER IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA. MUST ORGANIZE TO PREVENT HARBORAGE.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS. INFORMANTION PROVIDED.
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Dec 23, 2014
Complaint
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE CONTAINING RUST ALL RUST MUST BE REMOVED FROM INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE. MAINTAIN ICE MACHINE IN A CLEAN RUST FREE CONDITION AT ALL TIMES.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HOT HOLDING UNIT FOR BACON UNCLEAN WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMULATION ON UPPER INTERIOR OR HEATING ELEMENT. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: OBSERVED REAR STORAGE CLOSETS NEED TO BE ORGANIZED AND CLEANED. GET RID OF ANY UNECESSARY ITEMS AND CLEAN AND ORGANIZE TO DETER INSECT AND RODENT HARBORAGE. OBSERVED DESIGNATED AREA NEEDED FOR ALL PERSONAL ITEMS INCLUDING PURSES AND COATS. ALL PERSONAL ITEMS NEED TO BE STORED AWAY FROM FOOD PREP AREA IN A DESIGNATED AREA
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Dec 11, 2014
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE CONTAINING RUST ALL RUST MUST BE REMOVED FROM INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE. MAINTAIN ICE MACHINE IN A CLEAN RUST FREE CONDITION AT ALL TIMES.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HOT HOLDING UNIT FOR BACON UNCLEAN WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMULATION ON UPPER INTERIOR OR HEATING ELEMENT. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: OBSERVED REAR STORAGE CLOSETS NEED TO BE ORGANIZED AND CLEANED. GET RID OF ANY UNECESSARY ITEMS AND CLEAN AND ORGANIZE TO DETER INSECT AND RODENT HARBORAGE. OBSERVED DESIGNATED AREA NEEDED FOR ALL PERSONAL ITEMS INCLUDING PURSES AND COATS. ALL PERSONAL ITEMS NEED TO BE STORED AWAY FROM FOOD PREP AREA IN A DESIGNATED AREA.
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Nov 25, 2014
Complaint
7 minor violations.
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Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SOAP AT HAND WASHING STATION IN FOOD PREP AREA. OBSERVED SOAP DISPENSER BROKEN IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM ALL HANDWASHING SINKS MUST HAVE SOAP PAPER TOWELS AT THEM AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREVIOUS MINOR VIOALTIONS FROM REPORT # 1490395 DATED 2/27/14 NOT CORRECTED INCLUDING #32 OBSERVED RUSTY RACKS WITHIN WALK IN COOLER, #36 OBSERVED NO LIGHT SHEILD WITHIN WALK IN FREEZER AND #38 OBSERVED HOT WATER LEAKING AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. SERIOUS VIOSLTION 7-42-090
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE CONTAINING RUST ALL RUST MUST BE REMOVED FROM INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE. MAINTAIN ICE MACHINE IN A CLEAN RUST FREE CONDITION AT ALL TIMES.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HOT HOLDING UNIT FOR BACON UNCLEAN WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMULATION ON UPPER INTERIOR OR HEATING ELEMENT. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOOR TILES MISSING NEAR FRYER. REPLACE FLOOR TILES SO THAT ALL FLOORS ARE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: OBSERVED REAR STORAGE CLOSETS NEED TO BE ORGANIZED AND CLEANED. GET RID OF ANY UNECESSARY ITEMS AND CLEAN AND ORGANIZE TO DETER INSECT AND RODENT HARBORAGE.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DESIGNATED AREA NEEDED FOR ALL PERSONAL ITEMS INCLUDING PURSES AND COATS. ALL PERSONAL ITEMS NEED TO BE STORED AWAY FROM FOOD PREP AREA IN A DESIGNATED AREA.
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Jul 8, 2014
Complaint
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUSTY WALK-IN COOLER STORAGE SHELVES, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST/OR REPLACE.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO LIGHT SHIELD IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HOT WATER LEAKING AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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Feb 27, 2014
Complaint
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR OF FRYER DOORS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NEED TO PROVIDE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER TO THE TOP OF THE SECOND ICE CREAM MACHINE.
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Jan 23, 2014
Complaint
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: NEED TO CLEAN INTERIOR OF FRYER DOORS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: NEED TO REMOVE CARDBOARD FROM FLOOR.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SECOND ICECREAM MACHINE TOP LOADER NO HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER TO THE TOP OF THE MACHINE NEED TO PROVIDE.
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Jun 20, 2013
Complaint
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING IN NEED OF CLEANING: SODA DISPENSORS, FRYERS, ELECTRICAL OUTLETS THAT ARE COVERED IN GREASE. MUST CLEAN TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS IN CORNERS, AND UNDER EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FLOOR DRAIN BEHIND ICE MACHINE IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DEBRIS AND BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Apr 4, 2013
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING IN NEED OF CLEANING: SODA DISPENSORS, FRYERS, ELECTRICAL OUTLETS THAT ARE COVERED IN GREASE. MUST CLEAN TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS IN CORNERS, AND UNDER EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FLOOR DRAIN BEHIND ICE MACHINE IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DEBRIS AND BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Mar 28, 2013
Complaint
8 minor violations.
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Sewage and waste water disposal, no back siphonage, cross connection and/or back flow
Inspector notes: MOP SINK AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK BACKED UP. DIRTY BLACK STAGNET WATER IN MOP SINK, WATER AT 3 COMP SINK OVER FLOWING FROM FLOOR DRAIN ONTO FLOOR. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. ROTO ROOTER SERVICE TECH ARRIVED ON SIGHT TO CORRECT DRAINS. WATER IS NOW FLOWING INTO DRAINS CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030 CITATION ISSUED WASTE WATER BACK UP.
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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: FRONT AND SIDE DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED 1/4 INCH GAP AT BOTTOM OF DOORS. MICE DROPPINGS NOTED IN STORAGE CLOSET IN EMPLOYEE BATHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT DOORS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 CITATION ISSUED OUTER OPENINGS NOT PROTECTED.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED OR ANYONE ONSITE WITH A VALID ORIGINAL CETIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ON SITE TO PROVIDE CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE AT ALL TIMES WHILE HANDLING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITAION CERTIFICATE POSTED.
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Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: FOUND BOTH SOFT SERVE DESSERT MACHINES WITH NO HOT WATER TO THE TOP OF EACH MACHINE TO PROPERLY WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030 CITATION ISSUED DISHWASHING FACILITIES NOT MAINTAINED.
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, properly designed and installed
Inspector notes: HANDLE TO THE HOT WATER IN WASHROOM IN POOR REPAIR. MUST CORRECT HANDLE TO HAVE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AT ALL TIMES. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030 CITATION ISSUED HAND WASHING FACILITIES NOT MAINTAINED.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING IN NEED OF CLEANING: SODA DISPENSORS, FRYERS, ELECTRICAL OUTLETS THAT ARE COVERED IN GREASE. MUST CLEAN TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS IN CORNERS, AND UNDER EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FLOOR DRAIN BEHIND ICE MACHINE IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DEBRIS AND BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Sep 27, 2012
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR TILES MISSING IN WALK-IN FREEZER. PROVIDE SAME.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: EXPOSED INSULATION ON CONDENSOR LINE IN WALK-IN FREEZER. REPAIR SAME. REPLACE ALL MISSING CEILING TILES. PROVIDE FAN COVERS FOR WALK-IN FREEZER
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Sep 20, 2012
License
7 minor violations.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE HANDLING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (HAMBURGERS, CHICKEN, ETC.) INSTD TO PROVIDE SAME AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012 SERIOUS.
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Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: NO FAUCET ABOVE SOFT SERVE MACHINE (IN USE) TO PROPERLY WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE UNIT. INSTD TO PROVIDE SAME WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030 SERIOUS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MISSING GASKETS AT STOPPERS OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. PROVIDE SAME.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR TILES MISSING IN WALK-IN FREEZER. PROVIDE SAME.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: EXPOSED INSULATION ON CONDENSOR LINE IN WALK-IN FREEZER. REPAIR SAME. REPLACE ALL MISSING CEILING TILES. PROVIDE FAN COVERS FOR WALK-IN FREEZER.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: PROVIDE PROPER FITTING LIGHTSHIELDS IN REAR.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: LEAK AROUND EXPOSED HANDSINK FAUCET BASE. EXPOSED HANDSINK SLOW DRAINING. REPAIR SAME.
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Aug 1, 2012
License
No violations found.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Checkers Drive-In Restaurants last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Checkers Drive-In Restaurants on file is from Apr 30, 2019. The public record contains 18 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Checkers Drive-In Restaurants?
Across the inspection record, “insects, rodents, & animals not present” has been cited 10 times, more than any other issue at Checkers Drive-In Restaurants.
Has Checkers Drive-In Restaurants' inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Checkers Drive-In Restaurants have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Checkers Drive-In Restaurants means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
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