Chuck 'e' Cheese

1730 W Fullerton Ave, Chicago, IL 60614
School / Childcare
Last inspected: Dec 17, 2025
100
Score
Low Risk

Chuck 'e' Cheese appears in inspection records 28 times, starting in 2010. Chuck 'e' Cheese was last inspected on Dec 17, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around one violation compared to roughly four violations earlier on.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “proper cooling methods used”, showing up 10 times.

Among Chicago restaurants, the typical score is 81; Chuck 'e' Cheese is comfortably above that bar. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

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Inspections
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Inspection History
Dec 17, 2025
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Dec 12, 2025
Complaint
2 critical violations.
View 2 violations
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE INSIDE OF WALK IN COOLER AT 49F. AMBIENT TEMPERATURE INSIDE OF A COLD HOLDING UNIT MUST BE AT 41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CHEESE AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE AT 45F INSIDE OF WALK IN COOLER. ALSO OBSERVED ROMAINE LETTUCE AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE AT 47F. TIME TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED. FOOD DISCARDED VOLUNTARILY. FOOD WEIGHING APPROXIMATELY 10 LBS AT A COST OF $20.00.
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May 2, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Oct 8, 2024
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OUTER OPENINGS NOT PROTECTED. OBSERVED FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR WITH A GAP NETWEEN DOOR AND FRAME. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INTERIOR OF PREP COOLERS WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH AND NEXT TO SYRUP MACHINE LOCATED IN THE REAR FOOD STORAGE ROOM. MUST CLEAN FLOOR AND MAINTAIN FLOO CLEAN AT ALL TIMES.
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86
Sep 16, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE/FOOD NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION DURING STORAGE. OBSERVED INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE WITH EXCESSIVE BROWN AND PINK SLIME SUBSTANCE DRIPPNG DOWN INTO THE ICE. ICE IN BEING USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRCUTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE. PRIORITY FONDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION#2571381 ON 02/16/23. VIOLATION #57. NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OUTER OPENINGS NOT PROTECTED. OBSERVED FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR WITH A GAP NETWEEN DOOR AND FRAME. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INTERIOR OF PREP COOLERS WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH AND NEXT TO SYRUP MACHINE LOCATED IN THE REAR FOOD STORAGE ROOM. MUST CLEAN FLOOR AND MAINTAIN FLOO CLEAN AT ALL TIMES.
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67
Feb 16, 2023
Reinspection
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: THE PERSON IN CHARGE DURING THE REINSPECTION DOES NOT HAVE A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON POSTED ON THE PREMISES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: PERSON IN CHARGE DOES NOT HAVE A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON POSTED ON THE PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: : 6-201.11-- MISSING CEILING TILES IN THE REAR DRY STORAGE ROOM. MUST REPLACE.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: 2-102.13---- NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. MUST PROVIDE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: : 2-102.13-- NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS. MUST PROVIDE.
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Feb 6, 2023
Complaint
1 major violation. 10 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED THE OUTSIDE GARBAGE CORRAL WITH BAGS OF FOOD WASTE GARBAGE AND OTHER FOOD DEBRIS ON THE GROUNDS SURROUNDING THE WASTE CONTAINERS. CONTAINERS NOTED WITH GARBAGE OVERFLOW. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL FOOD WASTE AND GARBAGE FROM THE GROUND, REMOVE ALL OVERFLOWING GARBAGE AND MAINTAIN A CLEAN CORRAL WITH TIGHT FITTING LIDS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(B) CITATION ISSUED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MISSING CEILING TILES IN THE REAR DRY STORAGE ROOM. MUST REPLACE.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: EMPLOYEES PERSONAL BELONGS NOTED ON TOP OF THE BOX FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO USE THE PROVIDE EMPLOYEE STORAGE AREA FOR PERSONAL ITEMS.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. MUST PROVIDE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS. MUST PROVIDE.
58
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: SOME AREAS OF THE INTERIOR ICE MACHINE IN NEED OF CLEANING. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: MUST NOT STORE OPEN PAPER PLATES AND DISPOSABLE TABLEWARES ON DISPLAY IN THE DINING ROOM NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLER WITH EXTREMELY LONG, UNRESTRAINED PONYTAIL. ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: ALL TO GO FOOD CONTAINERS AND ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE REAR STAGE STORAGE ROOM MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS AS FOOD CONTAINERS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: HOT AND COLD WATER HANDLES ON THE COOKS LINE HAND WASHING SINK WITH ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.----FOOD DEBRIS CATCH BASIN OF THE DISH MACHINE WITH FOOD DEBRIS FROM THE PREVIOUS DAY. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN BASIN OF FOOD DEBRIS AND MAINTAIN.
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May 19, 2022
Reinspection
No violations found.
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May 12, 2022
Complaint
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: FOUND 14 EACH BOILED EGGS(UNSHELLED) AT TEMP OF 45.1F TO 47.4F; ALSO FOUND 1 POUND OF POTATOES SALAD AT TEMP OF 45.1F TO 45.7F. BOTH PRODUCTS WERE STORED AT THE COLD SELF SERVE UNIT. COLD TEMPERATURES MUST MAINTAIN A TEMP OF 41F AND BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION: 7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE/FOOD NOT PROTECTED. INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE UPPER WATER RESERVOIR, AND INTERIOR OF THE MACHINE WITH EXCESSIVE BLACK AND PINK SLIME SUBSTANCE DRIPPING DOWN INTO THE ICE CUBES.ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE THROUGHOUT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NO SOAP WAS PROVIDED AT BOTH HANDWASHING SINK IN THE PREP AREA. UPON MY REQUEST EMPLOYEE PROVIDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-030(C)CITATION ISSUED
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN PREP AREAS IN SANITIZER BUCKET BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS OR FOR ANYOTHER PURPOSE
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: REPAIR LEAKING PIPE UNDER THE WATER SPRAYER SINK IN DISHROOM. REPAIR CAUSE
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MISSING GROUT ON FLOOR TILES IN FRONT OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.REPAIR ISSUE
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Oct 28, 2021
Routine
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PERON ON-SITE WITH AN EXPIRED CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE. MUST PROVIDE UP TO DATE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012
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90
Nov 16, 2020
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-101.11-OBSERVED EXPANDING SPRAY FOAM USED AS A SEALANT FOR OPENINGS AROUND FLOOR PIPING BY THE SODA BOXES IN STORAGE AREA. MUST REMOVE TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
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Nov 9, 2020
Routine
3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: EXCESS BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE AT INTERIOR WATER RESERVOIR AND FRONT PANELS OF INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE (INTERIOR TOP AND BIN), SLIME DRIPPING ON ICE CUBES WHICH ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. ALSO EXCESS BLACK SLIME AT ICE CHUTE OF UNUSED SELF SERVE ICE MACHINE IN DINING ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN UNITS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: NO CHLORINE CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ON SITE TO CHECK SANITIZING LEVELS FOR THE LOW TEMP DISH MACHINE.MUST PROVIDE CHLORINE TEST STRIPS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 2-14-2019,REPORT #2261977 #57) 2-102.13 OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL FOOD HANDLERS HAVE THE ILLINOIS FOOD HANDLER CARDS. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. #57) 2-102.13 OBSERVED ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATE NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-42-090,CITATION ISSUED
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: CAN OPENER STORED ON FLOOR UNDER FLOUR BAGS,INSTRUCTED TO WASH RINSE AND SANITIZE AND STORE ITMES ON SHELVES. ICE SCOOP STORED ON TOP THE ICE MACHINE AND AN ENCLOSED ICE SCOOP HANGED ON WALL BY THE ICE MACHINE,PROVIDE AN ENCLOSED ICE SCOOPS FOR PROPER STORAGE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXPANDING SPRAY FOAM USED AS A SEALANT FOR OPENINGS AROUND FLOOR PIPING BY THE SODA BOXES IN STORAGE AREA. MUST REMOVE TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
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Feb 14, 2019
Routine
2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO COMPLY AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NECESSARY ITEMS/KIT FOR VOMIT AND DIARHEAL CLEAN UP ON SITE, HOWEVER, NO VOMIT AND DIARHEAL CLEAN UP PROCEDURE ON SITE FOR THE CLEAN UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE VOMIT AND DIARHEAL CLEAN UP PROCEDURE AND NECESSARY ITEMS/KIT (DISPOSAL MOP HEAD, SINGLE USE GLOVES, FACE MASK AND APPROVED CHEMICAL SANITIZER)/ ON SITE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND SINK IN REAR ADJACENT TO DISH WASHING AREA AT CUSTOM/EMPLOYEE SHARED RESTROOMS INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SIGNAGE AT SAID AREAS. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WHITE AND BROWN SUBSTANCE STORED INSIDE BULK FOOD CONTAINERS AT THE FOLLOWING AREAS: - REAR PIZZA PREP AREA - STORAGE CABINETS UNDER SELF SERVICE PIZZA STATION WITH NO COMMON LABELS. ALSO OBSERVED BROWN AND RED LIQUIDS STORED IN SMALL CONDIMENT CONTAINERS AT SELF SERVICE SALAD BAR WITH NO LABELS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE COMMON NAME LABELS ON BULK AND SMALL FOOD CONTAINERS STORING FOODS. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS HALF EMPTY CLOSED/CAPPED CONTAINER OF JUICE STORED IN REAR PREP AREA COOLER AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE AND STORE PERSONAL BEVERAGE CONTAINERS IN NON FOOD PREP AREAS. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXTERIOR SURFACE OF SELF SERVICE BEVERAGE DISPENSING NOZZLES, IN DINING AREA WITH EXCESSIVE DRIED SODA AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: UNABLE TO IDENTIFY BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE IN REAR SELF SERVICE BEVERAGE DISPENSING SYSTEM INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO IDENTIFY BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE AND/OR INSTALL ON SAID EQUIPMENT. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CRACKS AND CREVICES THROUGHOUT FLOORING IN DISH WASHING AREA. INFORMED MANAGER THAT SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REGROUT AREA AND ENSURE SURFACE IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL FOOD HANDLERS HAVE THE ILLINOIS FOOD HANDLER CARDS. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATE NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATES. NO CITATION ISSUED
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55
Jun 9, 2017
Complaint
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: DISCONTINUE USING MILK CRATES AS STORAGE RACKS IN PREP AREAS AND DRY STORAGE ROOM.. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DRIED FOOD DEBRIS FROM STORAGE RACKS AND LOWER SHELVES ON PREP TABLES IN PREP AREA. ALSO, CLEAN INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACE OF MICROWAVE OVEN IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM FLOORS IN REAR PREP AREA, UNDER DISH MACHINE AND UNDER 3-COMP SINK, IN DRY STORAGE AND FURNACE ROOMS. ALSO, CLEAN DEBRIS FROM FLOORS BEHIND FRONT COUNTER, GAME ROOM FLOOR, PRIZE ROOM, AND CHUCK E'S CLOSET. REPAIR GROUT FLOOR IN FRONT OF MOP SINK IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR DETACHED WALL TRIM AROUND 3-COMP SINK IN REAR PREP AREA. REPAIR/REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES ON GAME FLOOR. CLEAN HOOD FILTERS, GREASE PRESENT. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR LEAKY SPRAY HOSE AT DISH MACHINE, AND LEAKY FAUCET AT 2-COMP SINK IN REAR PREP. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE CLUTTER FROM MANAGERS OFFICE. REMOVE ITEMS 6" OFF FLOOR TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE AND MAINTAIN
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Jun 2, 2017
Routine
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 60 LIVE FLIES IN VARIOUS AREAS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES; ON WALLS AND CEILING IN DISH MACHINE ROOM, AROUND MOP SINK IN REAR PREP. ON WALLS OF THE PREP CUT STATION. ON WALLS OF THE KITCHEN ENTRANCE HALLWAY. WALL BEHIND FRONT CUSTOMER COUNTER; AND THE WALLS LEADING TO THE REST ROOMS, AND ON WALLS INSIDE THE WOMENS TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FLIES, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. CONTACT PEST CONTROL PROVIDER FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE DURING THE INSPECTION, WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS; PORK, CHICKEN, DELI MEAT, ETC., ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: DISCONTINUE USING MILK CRATES AS STORAGE RACKS IN PREP AREAS AND DRY STORAGE ROOM.. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DRIED FOOD DEBRIS FROM STORAGE RACKS AND LOWER SHELVES ON PREP TABLES IN PREP AREA. ALSO, CLEAN INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACE OF MICROWAVE OVEN IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM FLOORS IN REAR PREP AREA, UNDER DISH MACHINE AND UNDER 3-COMP SINK, IN DRY STORAGE AND FURNACE ROOMS. ALSO, CLEAN DEBRIS FROM FLOORS BEHIND FRONT COUNTER, GAME ROOM FLOOR, PRIZE ROOM, AND CHUCK E'S CLOSET. REPAIR GROUT FLOOR IN FRONT OF MOP SINK IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR DETACHED WALL TRIM AROUND 3-COMP SINK IN REAR PREP AREA. REPAIR/REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES ON GAME FLOOR. CLEAN HOOD FILTERS, GREASE PRESENT. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR LEAKY SPRAY HOSE AT DISH MACHINE, AND LEAKY FAUCET AT 2-COMP SINK IN REAR PREP. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE CLUTTER FROM MANAGERS OFFICE. REMOVE ITEMS 6" OFF FLOOR TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE AND MAINTAIN.
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Jun 23, 2016
Reinspection
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD WHEN NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGED STORED IN LOWER CABINET UNDER SALAD BAR.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM POT & PAN STORAGE SHELF IN DISH WASHING AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON REACH IN COOLER (SALAD) NEAR SALAD BAR.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS,INTERIOR PANEL INSIDE OF ICE MACHINE,SHELVING UNITS IN POP & PAPER STORAGE AREA,ICE DISPENSER ON SODA MACHINE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRI FROM FLOOR IN IN POP & PAPER STORAGE.MUST GROUT FLOOR IN FRONT OF ICE MACHINE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST REPLACE OR REPAIR STAINED CEILING TILES ON GAME FLOOR,GAP AT WALL NEXT TO SODA MACHINE.MUST CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS AT SALAD BAR.MUST REMOVE MOLD BUILD UP AT 3- COMP SINK,RUST FROM VENTILATION VENTS IN DISH WASHING AREA.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHT IN PAPER & POP STORAGE.
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74
Jun 16, 2016
Complaint
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHT IN PAPER & POP STORAGE.
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 60 OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLIES ON WALLS AND CEILINGS IN PREP AREAS,DISH WASHING AREA,GAME FLOOR,WOMEN'S TOILETROOM.ALSO FOOD DEBRI IN FLOOR DRAINS AND A BROKEN FLOOR DRAIN UNDERNEATH DISH MACHINE.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 6/16/16.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL FOOD WHEN NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGED STORED IN LOWER CABINET UNDER SALAD BAR.
30
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM POT & PAN STORAGE SHELF IN DISH WASHING AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON REACH IN COOLER (SALAD) NEAR SALAD BAR.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS,INTERIOR PANEL INSIDE OF ICE MACHINE,SHELVING UNITS IN POP & PAPER STORAGE AREA,ICE DISPENSER ON SODA MACHINE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DEBRI FROM FLOOR IN IN POP & PAPER STORAGE.MUST GROUT FLOOR IN FRONT OF ICE MACHINE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE OR REPAIR STAINED CEILING TILES ON GAME FLOOR,GAP AT WALL NEXT TO SODA MACHINE.MUST CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS AT SALAD BAR.MUST REMOVE MOLD BUILD UP AT 3- COMP SINK,RUST FROM VENTILATION VENTS IN DISH WASHING AREA.
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70
Mar 22, 2016
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE NOT SANITIZING AT 0 PPM,NOT IN USE AT THIS TIME.MUST HAVE DISH MACHINE REPAIRED AND SANITIZING AT LEAST 50 PPM..3- COMPARTMENT SINK ON SITE.INSTRUCTED TO WASH,RINSE AND SANITIZE MULTIUSE UTENSILS AT SINK .FAX LETTER TO (312)746-4240 WHEN READY.(NO CITATION ISSUED)DISH MACHINE IS NOW AT 150 P.P.M..MAY RESUME USAGE.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS SUCH AS (PIZZA,EGGS,CHICKEN,SAUSAGE,ETC) ARE BEING HANDLED.MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES FOOD IS BEING,PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED.MANAGER ARRIVED ON SITE AT 11:20 A.M.(SERIOUS 7-38-012)
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR DAMAGED SEATING BOOTH IN DINING AREA,ADDITIONAL HAND DRYING DEVICE IN WOMEN'S TOILETROOM NOT WORKING
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DEBRI FROM ROLLING CART IN COOLER,WATER NOZZLE,ICE DISPENSER ON SODA MACHINE,INTERIOR PARTS OF ICE MACHINE,REACH IN FREEZER,WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS,PREP TABLES,DISH RACKS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOOR ALONG WALLS AND UNDER EQUIPMENT.MUST GROUT FLOOR NEAR ICE MACHINE
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE WALL BASE NEAR WALK IN COOLER.MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM WALLS IN PREP AREA NEAR OVEN.MUST ADJUST THRESHOLD AT FRONT DOOR.
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May 11, 2015
Complaint
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA UNCLEAN WITH OVERFLOWING DUMPSTERS AROUND GARBAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN GARBAGE AREA AND BREAK DOWN ALL CARDBOARD BOXES SO DUMPSTER LIDS CAN CLOSE TIGHTLY AND BE RODENTPROOF. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE UTENSILS NEED TO BE FACING ALL THE SAME WAY TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ALL BOOTHS FOR CHILDREN AND ADULTS NEED TO BE CLEANED, SANITIZED AND MAINTAINED.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOORS UNCLEAN UNDER SODA SYRUPS AND UNDER SHELVING IN DRY STORAGE ROOM. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FLOORS.
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Jan 7, 2015
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 75 TABLES WITH A SHAKER OF PARMESAN CHEESE CONTAINING APPROXIMATELY 1 CUP PER SHAKER AT EACH TABLE. MANAGER STATED THAT POLICY IS TO LEAVE PARMESAN CHEESE AT TABLES ALL DAY AND NIGHT AND OVERNIGHT TO NEXT DAY CONTINUALLY FOR ABOUT 4 DAYS. PARMESAN CHEESE WAS FOUND AT 71.9 F. PARMESAN CHEESE BULK CONTAINER LOCATED IN WALK IN COOLER STATED INGREDIENTS CONTAIN MILK AND STATE KEEP REFRIGERATED ON PRODUCT. MANAGER COLLECTED 75 SHAKERS APPROXIMATELY 40LBS OF PARMESEAN CHEESE VALUED AT APPROXIMATELY $75 DISCARDED AND DENATURED CHEESE. INSTRUCTED TO WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE ALL SHAKERS AND FILL WITH NEW CHEESE AND KEEP REFRIGERATED AND BROUGHT TO TABLE WHEN REQUESTED OR WITH PIZZA SERVICE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005 (A)
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOOR NEAR MOP SINK IN DISREPAIR WITH TILES AROUND MOP SINK LOOSE. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN FLOOR AROUND MOP SINK AND MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MOPS NOT STORED PROPERLY. HANG MOPS TO DRY AFTER USE. MAINTAIN
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Jan 13, 2014
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jan 3, 2014
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: Found one out of 4 outside dumpster with no lids(not rodent/insects proofed). instructed to provide lids. Citation issued serious 7-38-020.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Must clean and maintain the floor in the furnace room.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Filter on the hood with grease build-up. Must clean and maintain. Walls inside the furnace room with dust and spider webs. Must clean and maintain.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Slow draining of the exposed hand sink in the pizza prep area. Instructed to repair to have well draining sink.
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Mar 22, 2013
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE INTERNAL THERMOMETER FOR WALK-IN COOLER AND COOKS LINE PIZZA COOLER.
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Feb 25, 2013
Complaint
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: FACILITIES UNABLE TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE TEMPERATURE. OBSERVED COOKS LINE SALAD COOLER AT 57.5F WITH BLUE CHEESE SALAD DRESSING AT 53.2F. COOLER TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL REPAIRED AND MAINTAINS A TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW, C.D.P.H. CONTACTED AT 312-746-5426 FOR RE-INSPECTION AND TAG REMOVAL. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A).
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: APPROXIMATELY 2 QTS. BLUE CHEESE AND RANCH SALAD DRESSING FOUND AT AN INADEQUATE TEMPERATURE OF 53.2F AND CUT FRUIT AT 51.9F IN THE ABOVE MENTIONED COOLER. ALL DISCARDED. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A).
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: OBSERVED REAR EXIT DOOR TO BACK ALLEY AND GARBAGE AREA NOT RODENT PROOFED WITH OPEN 1/2 INCH GAP BETWEEN DOUBLE DOORS AND TORN/RUSTED RODENT PROOF STRIPPING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO MAKE A TIGHT FITTING SEAL, NO OPEN GAPS. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM 1-13-12 NOT CORRECTED. #33-INTERIOR ICE MACHINE FOUND DIRTY. MUST CLEAN.#34- ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT ALL STORAGE ROOMS MUST BE ELEVATED FROM FLOOR 6" OR ABOVE. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE INTERNAL THERMOMETER FOR WALK-IN COOLER AND COOKS LINE PIZZA COOLER.
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Jan 13, 2012
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR ICE MACHINE FOUND DIRTY. MUST CLEAN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT ALL STORAGE ROOMS MUST BE ELEVATED FROM FLOOR 6" OR ABOVE.
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Jan 5, 2012
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: Adequate and convenient hand washing facilities shall be provided for all employees. NO PAPER TOWELS AT PIZZA PREP AREA EXPOSED HAND SINK WHILE FOODS BEING PREPARED.
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* inspection report summary displayed and visible to all customers
Inspector notes: One copy of the Food Inspection Report Summary must be displayed and visible to all customers. INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT FROM 8-31-10 NOT ON PREMISES/POSTED VISIBLE TO CUSTOMERS. POSTED TODAYS SUMMARY REPORT VISIBLE.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 8-31-10. #34-.RE GROUT FLOOR IN RECEIVING REAR AREA.WATER BETWEEN FLOOR TILES.KEEP FLOOR CLEAN ESPECIALLY IN REAR AREA.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. INTERIOR ICE MACHINE FOUND DIRTY. MUST CLEAN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT ALL STORAGE ROOMS MUST BE ELEVATED FROM FLOOR 6" OR ABOVE.
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Aug 31, 2010
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Previous serious violation corrected, 7-42-090
Inspector notes: A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Serious violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority. PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 8-24 10,REPORT #284694 #19.STILL OBSERVED TODAY OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT MAINTAINED, OBSERVED FOOD AND NON FOOD DEBRIS ON GROUND UNDER AND AROUND GARBAGE CONTAINERS,UNABLE TO CLOSE LIDS, GARBAGE OVERFLOWING,FLIES AROUND GARBAGE .INSTRUCTED TO KEEP AREA CLEAN AND LIDS CLOSED AT ALL TIMES TO MINIMIZE INSECTS ACTIVITIES.SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-020 HOOOO62670-14. **VIOLATION WAS CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION.EMPLOYEE CLEANED GROUND AND ADJUSTED GARBAGE BAGS IN GARBAGE CONTAINERS,LIDS ARE CLOSED.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use.PROVIDE UTENSILS WITH HANDLE FOR FOOD STORED IN PIZZA DISPLAY COOLER.REMOVE CONTAINERS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.RE GROUT FLOOR IN RECEIVING REAR AREA.WATER BETWEEN FLOOR TILES.KEEP FLOOR CEAN SPECIALLY IN REAR AREA, IN FRONT REAR EXIT DOOR, FLOOR STICKY
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health.REPAIR OR REPLACE BROKEN COLD WATER HANDLE AT EXPOSED HAND SINK,NEXT TO KITCHEN ENTRANCE.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: Cleaning equipment shall be properly stored away from food, utensils, equipment, and clean linens.ORGANIZE ALL STORAGES,ELEVATE ITEMS FROM FLOOR,TOO CLUTTERED WITH TOYS AND OTHER ITEMS.
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Aug 24, 2010
Routine
9 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Hands washed and cleaned, good hygienic practices; no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.
Inspector notes: All employees who handle food shall wash their hands as often as necessary to maintain a high degree of personal cleanliness and should conform to hygienic practices prescribed by the Board of Health. POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES.OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WITH FOOD GLOVES ON REMOVING DIRTY TRAYS FROM PREP TABLE TO DISH ROOM,ALSO CHECKING ORDER RECEIPT,AND WITHOUT REMOVING GLOVES AND WASHING HAND MADE A SANDWICHES FOR CUSTOMERS, A READY TO EAT PRODUCT.INSTRUCTED TO WASH HANDS PRIOR TO PUT ON FOOD GLOVES.CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-010(a) HOOOO62671-15
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Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: Equipment and utensils should get proper exposure to the sanitizing solution during the rinse cycle. Bactericidal treatment shall consist of exposure of all dish and utensil surfaces to a rinse of clean water at a temperature of not less than 180F. FOUND LOW TEMP DISH MACHINE NOT DISPENSING PROPER AMOUNT SANITIZING SOLUTION(OVER 200 PPM) DUE TO CYCLE IS TOO SHORT OF TIME.TAGGED UNIT"HELD FOR INSPECTION" DO NOT USE.FAX A LETTER WHEN UNIT MAINTAINS 100 PPM.(FAX #312-746-4240).NO CITATION ISSUED, PRESENTLY UNIT NOT IN USE.
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. OBSERVED SMALL FLIES THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES,(APPROX 60 OR MORE)PREP AREA,DISH ROOM,REAR RECEIVING AREA,FRONT SERVING AREA(ON WALLS).OBSERVED GNATS IN BOTH WASHROOMS.SMALL FLIES WAS OBSERVED ON STAGE,ON CURTAINS.MANAGEMENT IS REQUIRED TO REMOVE FLIES, SANITIZE AREA MENTIONED,ALSO FOLLOW PEST CONTROL REPORT. OUT OPENING NOT PROTECTED, REAR AND FRONT DOORS HAS A GAP BETWEEN DOORS.FRONT DOOR BOTTOM PART MUST BE SEALED (1/4 OF INCH GAPS).SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-020 H000062670-14
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: The area outside of the establishment used for the storage of garbage shall be clean at all times and shall not constitute a nuisances. OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT MAINTAINED, OBSERVED FOOD AND NON FOOD DEBRIS ON GROUND UNDER AND AROUND GARBAGE CONTAINERS,UNABLE TO CLOSE LIDS, GARBAGE OVERFLOWING,FLIES AROUND GARBAGE .INSTRUCTED TO KEEP AREA CLEAN AND LIDS CLOSED AT ALL TIMES TO MINIMIZE INSECTS ACTIVITIES.SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-020 HOOOO62670-14
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use.PROVIDE UTENSILS WITH HANDLE FOR FOOD STORED IN PIZZA DISPLAY COOLER.REMOVE CONTAINERS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.OBSERVED DUSTPANS STORED DIRTY WITH FOOD DEBRIS IN IT.INSTRUCTED TO KEEP ITEMS CLEAN AT ALL TIMES TO MINIMIZE INSECTS ACTIVITIES
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.RE GROUT FLOOR IN RECEIVING REAR AREA.WATER BETWEEN FLOOR TILES.KEEP FLOOR CEAN SPECIALLY IN REAR AREA, IN FRONT REAR EXIT DOOR, FLOOR STICKY
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health.REPAIR OR REPLACE BROKEN COLD WATER HANDLE AT EXPOSED HAND SINK,NEXT TO KITCHEN ENTRANCE.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: Cleaning equipment shall be properly stored away from food, utensils, equipment, and clean linens.ORGANIZE ALL STORAGES,ELEVATE ITEMS FROM FLOOR.TOO CLUTTERED WITH TOYS AND OTHER ITEMS.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Chuck 'e' Cheese last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Chuck 'e' Cheese on file is from Dec 17, 2025. The public record contains 28 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Chuck 'e' Cheese?

Across the inspection record, “proper cooling methods used” has been cited 10 times, more than any other issue at Chuck 'e' Cheese.

Has Chuck 'e' Cheese's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Chuck 'e' Cheese have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Chuck 'e' Cheese 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 Chuck 'e' Cheese inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Chuck 'e' Cheese is inspected around two times per year on average.