Checker's &Rallys
Last inspected: Jan 21, 2026
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Score
Public records show 14 inspections at Checker's &Rallys stretching back to 2019. The most recent visit was on Jan 21, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near two violations per visit.
When inspectors have written things up, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been the most frequent reason, cited 16 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.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Jan 21, 2026
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
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Mar 17, 2025
License
No violations found.
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Mar 11, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED COLD HOLD UNIT ON FRONT PREP LINE BEING USED DESPITE BEING TAGGED WITH CDPH HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG. COLD HOLD UNIT MAINTAINING TEMPERATURE OF 65.8F. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR UNIT AND DO NOT PLACE ANY TCS FOODS (SLICED TOMATOES, CHEESE) IN UNIT UNTIL RE-INSPECTION BY CDPH. (ALTERNATIVE COLD HOLD UNIT IN USE AT THIS TIME) PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER TO BE DAMAGED. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR FLOOR TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANBLE.
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Jul 23, 2024
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jul 16, 2024
Routine
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF TCS FOODS IN COLD HOLD UNIT AS FOLLOWS: SLICED TOMATOES 76.0F, SHREDDED LETTUCE 62.0 F AND SLICED ONION. THE MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED 6 LBS OF PRODUCTS AT $35. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF COLD HOLD UNIT AT 62.0F WITH TCS FOODS STORED INSIDE FOR SALE. A HELD-FOR-INSPECTION TAG HAS BEEN PLACED ON THE UNIT. ONCE REPAIRED, FAX OR EMAIL TO CDPH.MUST HAVE COLD-HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Summary report displayed and visible to the public
Inspector notes: NO PREVIOUS INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT POSTED ON SITE FROM 06-12-23, REPORT #2577145. NEW SUMMARY REPORT GIVEN AND POSTED PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION: 7-42-010(B), CITATION ISSUED.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: 6-501.12 OBSERVED PREVIOUS VIOLATION FROM JUNE 12, 2023, INSPECTION # 2577145 NOT CORRECTED AS FOLLOWS: OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP, FOOD DEBRIS, AND DIRT ON FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, DISH WASHING, AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS, AND ALL CORNERS IN ALL AREAS. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION:7-42-090, CITATION ISSUED.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: NOTED NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE THE REFRIGERATION UNIT CONSPICUOUSLY POSTED TO MONITOR THE AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO EQUIP ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS WITH ACCURATE AND WORKING THERMOMETERS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER.
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Jun 12, 2023
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP, FOOD DEBRIS, AND DIRT ON FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, DISH WASHING, AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN ALL AREAS.
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Dec 20, 2022
License
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST HANG MOPS TO DRY, MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: SOME EMPLOYEES MISSING FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION ON SITE.
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Mar 31, 2022
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Mar 24, 2022
Complaint
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RODENT ACTIVITY ON PREMISES. FOUND 50 MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR BEHIND THE FLOOR SAFE, BEHIND THE SOFT SERVE MACHINE, ICE MACHINE, UNDER FRYERS IN CABINET AREA, ON WINDOW LEDGE BY DRIVE THRU AND BEHIND HOT WATER AND H20 TANK IN REAR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AREAS. RECOMMENDED PEST CONTROL SERVICE PRIOR TO REINSPECTION NEXT WEEK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) ISSUED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOOR IN AREAS WHERE DROPPINGS FOUND. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN INTERIORS OF LIGHT SHIELDS TO REMOVE DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS BY DRIVE THRU AND BEHIND ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN WINDOW LEDGES WHERE NEEDED.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN VENTS ABOVE FRYERS.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE INTERIOR BOTTOM OF THE FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE OBSERVED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ONE CEILING TILE IN PREP AREA NEAR FRONT SERVING WINDOW IN POOR REPAIR; REPLACE CEILING TILE.
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Mar 3, 2021
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 3-302.12 Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 4-601.11(C) Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE BUILD UP FROM PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,FRYER CABINETS,WALK IN COOLER -FAN GUARD COVERS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 6-201.13 Inspector Comments: MUST GROUT THE FLOOR UNDER 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING AND DAMAGED WALL BASES NEAR ICE MACHINE,BEHIND FRYERS AND WALK IN COOLER.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 6-501.13 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP ON FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER & FREEZER.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 6-501.114 Inspector Comments: MUST ELEVATE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR IN CLOSET.
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Feb 24, 2021
Complaint
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Proper hot holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF COOKED TCS READY TO EAT FOODS SUCH AS 2LBS. CHICKEN PATTIES 81.3F,2LBS. CHICKEN WINGS 107.6F,2LBS. CHICKEN NUGGETS 100.4F,2LBS. POPCORN CHICKEN 107.4F,2LBS. FISH PATTIES 85.3F AND 2LBS. SPICY CHICKEN PATTIES 96.1F IN HOT HOLDING UNITS.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE HOT HOLDING FOODS AT 135.0F OR ABOVE. APPX. 12LBS. $50.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)(COS)
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 100 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR NEXT TO BOTH SAFES,ON FLOOR AT BOTH DRIVE -THRU WINDOWS,MOTOR OF SODA MACHINE,ON FLOOR NEAR HOT WATER TANK,SYRUP STORAGE,CARBON TANKS, ON FLOOR UNDER DRY FOOD STORAGE SHELVES,STORAGE CLOSET IN BETWEEN ARTICLES.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS.CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 2/24/21.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED)
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER MISSING THE LID AND DEBRIS PILED UP INSIDE OF CONTAINER.MUST REMOVE DEBRIS.MUST PROVIDE A LID TO BE TIGHT FITTING AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B)(CITATION ISSUED)
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN GREASE BUILD UP FROM PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,FRYER CABINETS,WALK IN COOLER -FAN GAURD COVERS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST GROUT THE FLOOR UNDER 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING AND DAMAGED WALL BASES NEAR ICE MACHINE,BEHIND FRYERS AND WALK IN COOLER.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP ON FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER & FREEZER.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST ELEVATE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR IN CLOSET.
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Nov 5, 2020
Complaint
4 minor violations.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OPENINGS AROUND THE DRIVE THRU WINDOWS; INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OPENINGS TO AVOID INSECTS FROM ENTERING.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A LEAK FROM THE PIPE UNDERNEATH THE THREE COMP SINK MIDDLE COMPARTMENT; REPAIR LEAK IN PIPE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CRACKED AND MISSING FLOOR TILE BY THE FRYERS; REPLACE TILE WHERE NEEDED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOOR BY THE DRIVE THRU SODA MACHINE TO REMOVE BUILD UP AND BY THE FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE.
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Oct 21, 2020
Complaint
4 minor violations.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OPENINGS AROUND THE DRIVE THRU WINDOWS; INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OPENINGS TO AVOID INSECTS FROM ENTERING.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A LEAK FROM THE PIPE UNDERNEATH THE THREE COMP SINK MIDDLE COMPARTMENT; REPAIR LEAK IN PIPE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CRACKED AND MISSING FLOOR TILE BY THE FRYERS; REPLACE TILE WHERE NEEDED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOOR BY THE DRIVE THRU SODA MACHINE TO REMOVE BUILD UP AND BY THE FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE.
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Dec 11, 2019
License
No violations found.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Checker's &Rallys last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Checker's &Rallys on file is from Jan 21, 2026. The public record contains 14 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Checker's &Rallys?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited 16 times, more than any other issue at Checker's &Rallys.
Has Checker's &Rallys' inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Checker's &Rallys have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Checker's &Rallys means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Checker's &Rallys inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Checker's &Rallys is inspected around two times per year on average.
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