Checkers/Rally's
Last inspected: May 15, 2024
100
Score
The health department has logged 11 inspections at Checkers/Rally's, the earliest from 2019. The most recent report on file is from May 15, 2024. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around eight violations each, up from closer to four violations before.
“Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” comes up most often, recorded 12 times in the inspection record.
Checkers/Rally's latest score of 100 sits above the Chicago average of 81. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
May 15, 2024
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
May 13, 2024
Reinspection
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: 5-501.15: OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT MAINTAINED OBSERVED EXCESSIVE TRASH ON GROUND AROUND DUMPSTER. ACTIVE RODENT BURROWS NOTED THRU OUT REAR AROUND DUMPSTERS AND SURROUNDING AREA. EXCESSIVE GREASE NOTED ON GROUND. MUST REMOVE BURROWS, GREASE, TRASH ,FOOD DEBRIS AND MAINTAIN AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: 6-501.19: OBSERVED NO SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON TOILET ROOM DOOR MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST GROUT FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
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May 2, 2024
Routine
4 critical violations. 4 major violations. 14 minor violations.
View 22 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT HAND SINK IN STAFF TOILET ROOM MUST PROVIDE HOT RUNNING WATER AT 100.0F.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY 7-38-030(C)(CITATION ISSUED)
10
Proper hot holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS SUCH AS 2LBS. COOKED CHICKEN BREAST 113.2-130.3F.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER. MUST HAVE HOT HOLDING FOODS AT 135.0F.APPX. 2LBS.$10.(COS)(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)
21
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF FRONT PREP LINE COLD HOLDING UNIT AT 62.6F AND WALK IN COOLER AT 48.2F. WITH TCS FOODS STORED INSIDE & ON TOPSIDE. A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG HAS BEEN PLACED ON UNITS. ONCE REPAIRED EMAILCDPHFOOD@CITYOFCHICAGO.ORG.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING UNITS AT 41.0F OR BELOW.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS SUCH AS 15LBS. SLICED TOMATO 51.8F-56.1F.3LBS.SHREEDED LETTUCE-45.9F-46.3F.10LBS. CHILI-78.6F.2LBS. HOT DOGS-58.7F.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW. APPX.30LBS. $150.(COS)(CITATION ISSUED)(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(CONSOLIDATED VIOLATION)
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT MAINTAINED OBSERVED EXCESSIVE TRASH ON LID AND ON GROUND AROUND DUMPSTER,ENCRUSTED FOOD AND GREASE ON LID OF GREASE CONTAINER AND LIDS ARE WIDE OPEN ON BOTH CONTAINERS. MUST REMOVE TRASH ,FOOD DEBRIS AND MAINTAIN AREA.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B)(CITATION ISSUED)
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: PIC DOESN'T HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)(CITATION ISSUED)
3
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2580040 8/14/23 NOT CORRECTED- #49-4-601.11(C) : OBSERVED THE SHELVING UNDERNEATH COOKING EQUIPMENT DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.#51- 5-205.15 : OBSERVED THE FAUCET AT THE 3 COMP SINK WITH A LEAK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.#55-6-501.12 : MUST CLEAN THE FLOORS AROUND ,UNDER AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE SPILLS, DEBRIS AND/OR GREASE. ALSO FLOORS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER NEEDS CLEANING IN THE CORNERS#56-.6-501.14 : MUST CLEAN THE HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE THE FRYERS AND GRILL TO REMOVE GREASE AND DEBRIS.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090)(CITATION ISSUED)
60
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD NEAR SIDE ENTRY DOOR.
56
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
57
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
58
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VALID CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE POSTED TO VIEW WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (CHICKEN,SLICED TOMATO.LETTUCE,HAMBURGERS)MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.MANAGER ARRIVED ON SITE AT 3:40 P.M.(COS)(CITATION ISSUED)(CITATION ISSUED)
2
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL SQUEEZE BOTTLES AND SHAKERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
37
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD PRODUCT STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER MUST STORE ON SHELVING UNITS TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION.
39
In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE SCOOP STORED INSIDE OF ICE MACHINE MUST STORE IN A CLEAN CONTAINER.
43
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM REACH IN FREEZER,WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS,SHELVING UNITS AT HOT & COLD LINE,FRYER CABINETS,SODA STATION & CADDY,INTERIOR & EXTERIOR OF ALL EQUIPMENT.MUST DEFROST ICE BUILD UP IN HAMBURGER CHEST FREEZER.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE MUST INSTALL TO BE SEEN FOR SERVICING.
51
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON TOILET ROOM DOOR MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
53
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST GROUT FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.MUST PLACE PUSHED BACK CEILING TILES BACK INTO PLACE THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR DRAINS.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM CEILING VENTS AND PANELS.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FOOD SPLATTER AND DUST FROM WALLS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
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Aug 14, 2023
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE BUILD UP ON THE CONDENCER IN THE WALK IN FREEZER.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE SHELVING UNDERNEATH COOKING EQUIPMENT DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
49
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FAUCET AT THE 3 COMP SINK WITH A LEAK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
51
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE FLOORS AROUND ,UNDER AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE SPILLS, DEBRIS AND/OR GREASE. ALSO FLOORS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER NEEDS CLEANING IN THE CORNERS.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE THE FRYERS AND GRILL TO REMOVE GREASE AND DEBRIS.
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78
Jul 13, 2022
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING SERVED SUCH AS HAMBURGERS, GROUND BEEF. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT A CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION MANAGER LICENSE ON-SITE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE BUILD UP OF GREASE AND DEBRIS ON INTERIOR OF FRYER CABINETS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BUILD OF OF GRIME AND DEBRIS ON FLOORS AND CORNERS THROUGHOUT FOOD PREPARATION UNDER EQUIPMENT AND ALONG BASEBOARDS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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78
Sep 30, 2021
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH GREASE BUILDUP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
49
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CEILING TILES OVER FRYER AND FOOD PREP AREA DAMAGED AND STAINED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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90
Sep 17, 2021
Complaint
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCE ON INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE BUILD UP, CLEAN, AND SANITIZE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (CHICKEN,HAMBURGER,FRENCH FRIES,ETC) MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)(CITATION ISSUED)
2
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXIT DOOR IN TOILET ROOM NOT COMPLETELY RODENT PROOFED AS REQUIRED. MUST COMPLETELY RODENT PROOF DOOR BY SEALING 1/4 GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR.
38
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH GREASE BUILDUP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
49
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CEILING TILES OVER FRYER AND FOOD PREP AREA DAMAGED AND STAINED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
55
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
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Miscellaneous / public health orders
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FEMALE MANAGER WITHOUT FACE COVERING WHILE PREPARING FOOD. (CITATION ISSUED 7-28-060).
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64
Apr 5, 2021
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED REAR EXIT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED AT BOTTOM AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WALLS AT MOP SINK AREA AND FLOORS UNDER HEAVY EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. MUST MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HOT WATER ROOM CLUTTRED, NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL CLUTTER OF ANYTHING NOT USING AND ORGANIZE AREA.
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BROKEN LIGHSHIELD IN MOP SINK AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
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82
Dec 28, 2020
Complaint
No violations found.
100
Dec 3, 2020
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION (58) ALLERGEN TRAINING NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2353108 DATE 12-11-19. Violation Codes: 2-102.13 Inspector Comments: NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUE #7-42-090.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST DEFROST AND/OR REMOVE THE ICE BUILD ON THE CONDENSER INSIDE THE WALK IN FREEZER.
49
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED CLEANING ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS TO REMOVE SPILLS, DEBRIS AND/OR GREASE (AROUND THE POP SYRUP RACK,UNDER PREP STATION AND IN THE WASHROOM).
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: SEE VIOLATION #60.
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78
Dec 11, 2019
License
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
58
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A LEAK ON THE HOT WATER TANK IN THE REAR STORAGE CLOSET. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
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90
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Checkers/Rally's last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Checkers/Rally's on file is from May 15, 2024. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Checkers/Rally's?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited 12 times, more than any other issue at Checkers/Rally's.
Has Checkers/Rally's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Checkers/Rally's have averaged around eight violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Checkers/Rally's 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 Checkers/Rally's inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Checkers/Rally's is inspected around two times per year on average.
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