Checkers/ Rally's
Last inspected: Jan 23, 2023
70
Score
Going back to 2019, Checkers/ Rally's has five inspections in the public record. The latest inspection on file is from Jan 23, 2023. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe. Note that Checkers/ Rally's's inspection history hasn't been updated since Jan 23, 2023; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around six violations each.
Looking across the full record, “allergen training as required” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.
Checkers/ Rally's latest score of 70 falls below the Chicago average of 81. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
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Inspection History
Jan 23, 2023
Routine
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE OUTDOOR WASTE OIL CONTAINER NOT MAINTAINED, EXCESS WASTE OIL ON LID AND THE OPENING OF THE RECEPTACLE AND THE LID OPEN AND UNABLE TO CLOSE DUE TO DEBRIS INSIDE THE RECEPTACLE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN GREASE CONTAINER AND SURROUNDINGS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-020(B), CITATION ISSUED
54
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING PROVISION IN THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM AND AT ONE OF THE HANDWASHING SINKS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA OF THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED MUST KEEP ALL HANDWASHING SINKS EQUIPPED WITH A HAND DRYING PROVISION AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED AN EXPIRED FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL FOOD HANDLERS RE-TAKE THE FOOD HANDLER COURSE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS ON SITE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
58
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE SHELVING UNITS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA WITH SLIGHT DEBRIS BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAID SHELVING UNITS.
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70
Apr 1, 2022
Reinspection
3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SIGNED COPIES OF EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: PERSON OF IN CHARGE DID NOT HAVE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATION ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS(HAMBURGER 156.8F) PREPARED AND SERVED. A CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AND VALID CERTIFICATE POSTED AT ALL TIMES TCS FOOD PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE BUILD UP ON INTERIOR OF PREP COOLER, WALK IN FREEZER AND BURGER FREEZER CHEST. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ICE. OBSERVED CAVED IN AND CORRODED SHELVING IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA NEAR REAR HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE SHELVING WITH A CORROSION RESISTANT, NON-ABSORBENT, EASILY CLEANABLE MATERIAL.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER IN RISK 1 RESTAURANT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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Mar 24, 2022
Complaint
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SLICED TOMATOES STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATUR 59.8 F AT DELI COOLER ON SERVICE LINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD APPROXIMATELY 1 POUND OF SLICED TOMATOES. ALL COLD TCS FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 41F OR BELOW DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY AND SERVICE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: PERSON OF IN CHARGE DID NOT HAVE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATION ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SIGNED COPIES OF EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OUTSIDE RECEPTACLES NOT PROPERLY COVERED WITH SIGNIFICANT AMOUNT OF GREASE BUILD UP AND DEBRIS ON GROUND. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLOSE ALL LIDS AND MAINTAIN RECEPTACLE AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B) CITATION ISSUED
54
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE BUILD UP ON INTERIOR OF WALK IN FREEZER AND BURGER FREEZER CHEST. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ICE. OBSERVED CAVED IN AND CORRODED SHELVING IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA NEAR REAR HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE SHELVING WITH A CORROSION RESISTANT, NON-ABSORBENT, EASILY CLEANABLE MATERIAL.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER IN RISK 1 RESTAURANT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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May 21, 2020
Routine
No violations found.
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Dec 12, 2019
License
2 major violations.
View 2 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EMPLOYEE HEALTH. INSTRUCTED (PIC) TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE CLEAN UP PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED PIC TO PROVIDE WITH ALL THE NECESSARY ITEMS OUTLINED IN POLICY INCLUDING DISPOSABLE GLOVES, FACE MASK, DISPOSABLE MOP AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZER TO KILL THE NOROVIRUS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Checkers/ Rally's last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Checkers/ Rally's on file is from Jan 23, 2023. The public record contains five inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Checkers/ Rally's?
Across the inspection record, “allergen training as required” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Checkers/ Rally's.
Has Checkers/ Rally's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Checkers/ Rally's have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Checkers/ Rally's 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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