North C Inc. — Checkers

4320 W North Ave, Chicago, IL 60639

American

Last inspected: Apr 5, 2017

Score

Low Risk

Public records currently show only two inspections for North C Inc. — Checkers. The newest entry in the record is dated Apr 5, 2017. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings. No fresh inspection data is available: the latest entry for North C Inc. — Checkers dates to Apr 5, 2017.

Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around two violations compared to roughly 11 violations earlier on.

“Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

Among Chicago restaurants, the typical score is 81; North C Inc. — Checkers is comfortably above that bar. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 5, 2017

Reinspection

2 minor violations.

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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON BOTTOM OF WALK IN COOLER AND LOWER DOOR OF 2- DOOR UPRIGHT REACH IN FREEZER

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE WATER FROM FLOOR NEAR WALK IN COOLER .

Mar 28, 2017

License

11 minor violations.

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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service

Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS INSIDE OF HOT HOLDING UNIT SUCH AS 3LBS. COOKED CHICKEN WINGS 102.4F,3LBS. COOKED FISH 119.1F,2LBS. COOKED SHRIMP 103.5F.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE HOT HOLDING FOODS AT 140.0F OR ABOVE. APPX.8LBS. $29.(CRITICAL 7-38-005A)

No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON SITE WITH REQUIRED DOCUMENTS AND APPX."1/2" IN CENTER OF FRONT DOOR AND "1/2" BOTTOM OF REAR DOOR.MUST PROVIDE A PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK WITH REQUIRED DOCUMENTS AND RODENT PROOF DOORS.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)

Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered

Inspector notes: OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT MAINTAINED.OBSERVED 1 OF 2 OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER LIDS IN POOR REPAIR AND WIDE OPEN AND EXCESSIVE GREASE ENCRUSTED ON LID OF OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER AND LID WIDE OPEN ON SAME.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DUMPSTER LID TO BE TIGHT FITTING,REMOVE GREASE CLEAN AND MAINTAIN GREASE CONTAINER AND KEEP LID CLOSED.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)

Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

Inspector notes: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINER WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORGINAL PACKAGE.

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON BOTTOM OF WALK IN COOLER AND LOWER DOOR OF 2- DOOR UPRIGHT REACH IN FREEZER.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS,FAN GUARD COVERS,PREP TABLES,FRYER CABINET,UNDER SIDE OF SODA MACHINE,SERVICE COUNTER SHELVING UNITS.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN GREASE FROM FLOOR BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT.MUST REMOVE WATER FROM FLOOR NEAR WALK IN COOLER AND UNDER ICE MACHINE.MUST CLEAN DEBRI FROM FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER & FREEZER,CHEMICAL STORAGE CLOSET,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT.MUST UNCLOG FLOOR DRAIN UNDER ICE MACHINE.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN GREASE FROM WALLS AND WALL BASES BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT,HOOD & FILTERS.

Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.

Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE BROKEN THERMOMETER INSIDE OF COLD HOLDING PREP LINE UNIT

Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

Inspector notes: MUST ELEVATE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN CHEMICAL CLOSET.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was North C Inc. — Checkers last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at North C Inc. — Checkers on file is from Apr 5, 2017. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at North C Inc. — Checkers?

Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at North C Inc. — Checkers.

Has North C Inc. — Checkers' inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at North C Inc. — Checkers have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly 11 earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at North C Inc. — Checkers means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

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