Checkers Drive-In Restaurants

6301 S Ashland Ave, Chicago, IL 60636

American

Last inspected: Dec 24, 2019

100

Score

Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Checkers Drive-In Restaurants eight times, with records going back to 2017. Inspectors last stopped by on Dec 24, 2019. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit. The file hasn't been updated since Dec 24, 2019, so take the current picture with that in mind.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around one violation each.

Looking across the full record, “premises maintained free of litter” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, where the average is 81, this is a stronger showing. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Dec 24, 2019

Complaint

No violations found.

100

Aug 26, 2019

Complaint

3 minor violations.

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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector notes: OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINK HOT WATER FAUCET KIN THE FRONT PREP AREA LEAKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOORS IN THE TOILET ROOM AND THROUGHOUT FACILITY WITH ACCUMULATION OF FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Inspector notes: OBSERVED INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE IN THE REAR AND FRONT PREP AREA WITH A GRAY SLIMY SUBSTANCE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN

Oct 18, 2018

Complaint

No violations found.

100

Aug 2, 2018

Complaint

1 major violation.

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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE HANDLING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (HAMBURGERS, CHICKEN, ETC). INSTD TO HAVE ON DUTY AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

Mar 28, 2018

Complaint

No violations found.

100

Jan 30, 2018

Reinspection

3 minor violations.

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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector notes: LEAK AT PIPE UNDER 1ST BASIN OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

Inspector notes: CLUTTER IN STORAGE CLOSET. INSTD TO ORGANIZE

Food handler requirements met

Inspector notes: : FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. INSTD TO MEET MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS.

Jan 22, 2018

Complaint

5 minor violations.

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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered

Inspector notes: OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT CLEAN OR MAINTAINED. OVERFLOWING DUMPSTER WITH EXPOSED GARBAGE, UNABLE TO HAVE LIDS TIGHT FITTING. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN GARBAGE AREA AND HAVE DUMPSTERS WITH TIGHT FITTING LIDS. VIOLATION 7-38-020 SERIOUS.

Adequate number, convenient, accessible, properly designed and installed

Inspector notes: TOILET AND HANDSINK HAS BEEN REMOVED FROM A TOILET ROOM THAT WAS LICENSED AS SUCH. INSTD TO RE INSTALL TOILET, HANDSINK WITH HOT/COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE. TOILET ROOM CAN NOT BE REMOVED. VIOLATION 7-38-030 SERIOUS.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector notes: LEAK AT PIPE UNDER 1ST BASIN OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

Inspector notes: CLUTTER IN STORAGE CLOSET. INSTD TO ORGANIZE.

Food handler requirements met

Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. INSTD TO MEET MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS.

Aug 16, 2017

License

No violations found.

100

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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 Dec 24, 2019. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Checkers Drive-In Restaurants?

Across the inspection record, “premises maintained free of litter” has been cited two 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 one violation per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Checkers Drive-In Restaurants 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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