Checkers & Rally's
Last inspected: Feb 9, 2026
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Score
Checkers & Rally's appears in inspection records 10 times, starting in 2019. The newest entry in the record is dated Feb 9, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around seven violations to closer to one violation per visit over the last few inspections.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean”, showing up 12 times.
Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, where the average is 81, this is a stronger showing. The record reflects steady performance over time.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Feb 9, 2026
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Feb 2, 2026
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OUTSIDE DUMPSTERS WITH LIDS NOT CLOSED DUE TO TRASH OVERFLOWING. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN TO ENSURE TIGHT FITTING LIDS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-020(B). CITATION ISSUED.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH COMPLETION OF TRAINING AND PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN DOCUMENTATION ON SITE.
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Mar 31, 2025
License
No violations found.
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Jan 8, 2024
Complaint
1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2571802 2/27/23 NOT CORRECTED #58- 2-102.13 STILL OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090)(CITATION ISSUED)
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LOW COLD WATER PRESSURE AT HAND SINK NEAR DISH WASHING AREA MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON WALK IN FREEZER AND DESSERT REACH IN COOLER.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM GRILL TABLE, IN BETWEEN EQUIPMENT AT PREP TABLE STATION,UNUSED SHAKE MACHINE CABINET,SYRUP CADDY,SODA DRIP TRAY & UNDERSIDE OF SODA DISPENSER,FRYER CABINET & WHEEL BASES,UNUSED CRISPER & HOT HOLDING UNIT,DISPLAY SHELVES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES & DAMAGED WALL BASES IN LOBBY,LOOSE UPPER WALL PANEL IN REAR HALLWAY,LOOSE FLOORING INSIDE OF WALK IN COOLER & FREEZER.MUST REMOVE MOLD BUILD UP FROM WALLS IN MOPSINK AREA.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP AND FOOD SPLATTER FROM WALLS AT DRIVE -THRU AREA,TOILET ROOM.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER FRYERS AND WALK IN COOLER & FREEZER.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHTS IN LOBBY AND STAFF TOILET ROOM.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: SEE VIOLATION #60.
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Feb 27, 2023
Routine
1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH THE ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE, WHILE THE TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (BEEF) HAS BEEN PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE WITH THE ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED AT ALL TIMES WHILE FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012,CITATION ISSUED
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: 5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE INSIDE OF THE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FACILITY'S OUTDOOR GARBAGE AREA WITH TRASH AND NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP THE OUTDOOR GABRBAGE AREA MAINTAINED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY NOT MAINTAINED IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: UNDER THE SHELVING UNITS ACROSS FROM THE MOP SINK AT THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA, IN THE WALK-IN COOLER, NEAR THE ICE CREAM MACHINE, AND BEHIND THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAID FLOORS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE WALLS NEAR THE SERVICE WINDOW AND ICE CREAM MACHINE IN THE SAME AREA WITH FOOD SPLATTERS AND NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAID WALLS.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE NOZZLES ON THE SOFT SERVE ICE CREAM DISPENSER WITH ICE CREAM BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAID EQUIPMENT FOR FREQUENTLY AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE MICROWAVE IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA WITH FOOD SPLATTERS INSDIE THE UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAID EQUIPMENT.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE HEAT LAMP STORED ABOVE THE HOT HOLDING UNITS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA, WITH SLIGHT GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CEAN AND MAINTAIN SAID EQUIPMENT.
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Dec 27, 2022
License
2 minor violations.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: 5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE INSIDE OF THE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
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May 11, 2021
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED CLEANING IN THE PREP AREA AND THE WALK IN FREEZER ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.
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Nov 17, 2020
Complaint
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
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)
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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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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON WALK IN FREEZER.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP ON FRONT FOOD CONTAINER STORAGE SHELVES,NOZZLES & DRIP TRAY ON SODA MACHINE,WALK IN COOLER-FAN GUARDS & SHELVES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP ON FLOOR DRAIN UNDER 3- COMP SINK.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHT AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Jan 23, 2020
Complaint
2 critical violations. 6 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 16 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 2.5LBS. SHREDDED LETTUCE AT 46.4F. 3LBS. SLICED TOMATOES 55.2F. ON COLD HOLDING LINE.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW.APPX. 5.5LBS. $11.10.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF COLD HOLDING PREP LINE COOLER AT 45.1F WITH EXCESSIVE ICE BUILD UP ON COMPRESSOR UNIT INSIDE OF COOLER AND TCS FOODS STORED ON TOPSIDE.A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON UNIT.ONCE REPAIRED FAX OR EMAIL OFFICE FOR REINSPECTION. MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING UNIT 41.0F OR BELOW.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: PIC DOESN'T HAVE A FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE.MUST PROVIDE AND POST.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION)
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE POSTED TO VIEW WHILE TCS READY TO EAT FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (CHILI,HAMBURGERS,SHREDDED LETTUCE,CHICKEN,SLICED TOMATOES)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: Violation Codes: 2-102.14(O) Inspector Comments: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION OF EMPLOYEES RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SOAP AT HAND SINK IN PREP AREA.SOAP WAS PROVIDED DURING INSPECTION.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(COS)(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING DEVICES AT HAND SINKS IN PREP AREA AND TOILET ROOMS.PAPER TOWELS ARE NOW PROVIDED AT HAND SINKS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(COS)(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-CONSOLIDATED VIOLATION)
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Summary report displayed and visible to the public
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE FOR THE PUBLIC TO VIEW.A NEW SUMMARY WILL BE POSTED TO VIEW AT THIS TIME.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-010(B)
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE BOTTLES WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED AN APPX."1/2-3/4" GAP IN RIGHT CORNER OF REAR EXIT DOOR.MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FRYER CABINETS AND LOWER COOLER HOLDING UNIT,WALK IN COOLER FAN GUARD COVER.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY COLD HOLDING LINE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE FLOORING IN POOR REPAIR IN WALK IN FREEZER.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE ICE BUILD UP FROM WALK IN FREEZER FLOOR AND FLOOR DRAIN BEHIND SHAKE MACHINE.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FILTERS AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD MANAGERS.
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Dec 11, 2019
License
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION OF EMPLOYEES RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: THE TOILET BOWL COVER IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM IS MISSING; MUST REPLACE TOILET BOWL COVER IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE CEILING VENTILATION FAN IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED ON FAN.
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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 Feb 9, 2026. The public record contains 10 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?
Yes. Recent inspections at Checkers & Rally's have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly seven 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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