Chuck E. Cheese's
Last inspected: Apr 20, 2026
58
Score
Inspectors have visited Chuck E. Cheese's five times, with records going back to 2024. Inspectors last stopped by on Apr 20, 2026. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around seven violations each.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable”, showing up four times.
That's lower than the typical Athens restaurant, which scores around 88. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
5
Inspections
1
Critical latest
2
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 20, 2026
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations. 4 corrected on site.
View 7 violations
8-2B - toxic substances properly identified, stored, used
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Spray bottle of chemical cleanser stored on top of pizza make table. CA: Chemical cleanser storage shall be below and separate from establishment F.U.E.L.S. COS- Manager moved spray bottle to approved chemical storage area.
511-6-1.07(6)(c)
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Low chlorine concentration measured in dish washer during rinse cycle. CA: Maintain chlorine concentration at 50-100ppm chlorine. COS- Manager changed setting on dish washer from off to on pump for sanitizer dispensing. Sanitizer concentration verified with test strip.
511-6-1.05(6)(n)
10D - food properly labeled; original container
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Damaged canned fruit observed on shelf with intact cans. COS- Manager moved and discarded damaged can.
511-6-1.07(4)(c)
12B - personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: Employee wearing wrist watch during food preparation.
511-6-1.03(5)(g)
15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used
Inspector notes: Broken lid observed on storage container for corn meal at pizza make table. Repeat.
511-6-1.05(6)(a)
15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Mold growth observed at pass thru window of WI cooler. Repeat.
511-6-1.05(7)(d)
17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Employee personal lunch stored on WI shelf next to establishment food. COS- Manager moved lunch to approved location.
511-6-1.07(5)(j)
58
Sep 17, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 5 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 6 violations
2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
Inspector notes: Plastic trash stored in kitchen hand wash sink. CA: Hand wash sinks to be kept accessible at all times and used for no purpose other than washing hands. COS-Employee discarded trash in sink.
511-6-1.06(2)(o)
2-2B - proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Employee drink stored on speed rack in WI cooler. CA: Employee drinks to be stored below and separate from F.U.E.L.S. in establishment. COS-PIC discarded employee drink.
511-6-1.03(5)(k)
12B - personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: Employee wearing bracelet during food preparation. Repeat.
511-6-1.03(5)(g)
15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used
Inspector notes: Damaged gasket on WI pass thru door. Repeat.
511-6-1.05(6)(a)
15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Food debris on WI cooler pass thru door. Repeat.
511-6-1.05(7)(d)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Dust accumulation on ceiling vent in kitchen.
511-6-1.07(5)(a)
70
Mar 14, 2025
Routine
3 major violations. 4 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 7 violations
8-2B - toxic substances properly identified, stored, used
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Sanitizer concentration in dish washer in excess of 200ppm chlorine. CA: Maintain sanitizer concentration at 50-100ppm chlorine. COS-PIC to sanitize dishware in 3 compartment sink until dish washer is repaired and concentration verified. Repeat.
511-6-1.07(6)(e)
8-2B - toxic substances properly identified, stored, used
Inspector notes: Spray bottle of chemical sanitizer not labeled as to identity of contents. CA: Label chemical spray bottles with common name of contents.
511-6-1.07(6)(b)
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Cloth used to wipe table tops in dining area. CA: Single use paper towels and spray bottle of sanitizer solution to be used to sanitize each dining table. Repeat
511-6-1.05(7)(b)
12B - personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: Employees not wearing hair restraint during food handling.
511-6-1.03(5)(j)
12B - personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: Employees wearing bracelets and wrist watch during food handling.
511-6-1.03(5)(g)
15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used
Inspector notes: Damaged gasket on WI cooler pass thru door. Repeat.
511-6-1.05(6)(a)
15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Food debris on WI cooler pass thru door. Repeat.
511-6-1.05(7)(d)
61
Sep 30, 2024
Routine
2 major violations. 5 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 7 violations
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Observed mold in ice chute of beverage dispenser. Corrective action (CA): Clean and sanitize ice chute frequently enough to preclude mold growth.
511-6-1.05(7)(b)
8-2B - toxic substances properly identified, stored, used
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed household pesticide in cabinet near rear door. CA: Household pesticide not approved for use in food service establishment. Person in charge (PIC) discarded pesticide.
511-6-1.07(6)(e)
15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used
Inspector notes: Torn gasket on walk-in cooler pass-thru.
511-6-1.05(6)(a)
15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Buildup of food debris in cabinet below salad self-serve.
511-6-1.05(7)(d)
17B - garbage/refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: Dumpster door left open after last use.
511-6-1.06(5)(n)
14A - in-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: Cup without handle used to dispense cornmeal.
511-6-1.04(4)(k)
14B - utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled
Inspector notes: Food containers stacked wet in walk-in cooler.
511-6-1.05(10)(e)
64
Mar 15, 2024
Routine
3 major violations. 3 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 6 violations
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Mold growth observed in ice machine cavity. CA: Clean and sanitize ice machine frequently enough to preclude mold growth.
511-6-1.05(7)(b)
2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
Inspector notes: Hand towels not available for use at handsink located near pizza dough press in kitchen. Corrective action (CA): Maintain supply of hand towels at all times for use at hand sinks.
511-6-1.07(3)(b)
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Chlorine sanitizer concentration below 50 ppm chlorine at dish wash machine. CA: Maintain sanitizer concentration at all times between 50 and 100 ppm chlorine. Person in charge (PIC) to wash, rinse and sanitize dishware in 3-compartment sink.
511-6-1.05(6)(n)
12B - personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: Employees not wearing effective hair restraint during food handling.
511-6-1.03(5)(j)
13A - posted: permit/inspection/choking poster/handwashing
Inspector notes: Employee hand washing sign not posted in restroom.
511-6-1.07(3)(d)
17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Employee cell phone stored on pizza make table.
511-6-1.07(5)(j)
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Chuck E. Cheese's last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Chuck E. Cheese's on file is from Apr 20, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Chuck E. Cheese's?
Across the inspection record, “food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Chuck E. Cheese's.
How does Chuck E. Cheese's compare to other restaurants in Athens?
Chuck E. Cheese's most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the Athens average of 88.
Has Chuck E. Cheese's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Chuck E. Cheese's have averaged around seven violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Chuck E. Cheese's means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Chuck E. Cheese's inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Chuck E. Cheese's is inspected around two times per year on average.
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