CHECKERS DRIVE-IN RESTAURANTS
5451 S WENTWORTH AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60609 · Restaurant
Inspection summary
CHECKERS DRIVE-IN RESTAURANTS has been inspected 19 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since August 1, 2012. The most recent inspection, on December 11, 2019, found no infractions.
2 of 19 inspections on record found no infractions at all. No inspections are on record from the past 12 months. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Handwashing and staff hygiene, Food temperature control and Food source, labelling and allergens.
The number of infractions per inspection has stayed roughly the same over time.
What these findings mean
Health authorities word their violations differently, so we group them by what they mean for food safety. Higher-risk findings are the ones inspectors treat as critical, because they can directly make someone sick.
Handwashing and staff hygieneHigher risk
Hands are the main way germs like norovirus move from people to food. Inspectors look for stocked, accessible handwashing sinks, staff washing hands when required, hair restraints, and sick employees being kept away from food. Gaps here can spread illness quickly.
Recorded 7 times across 5 separate inspections, most recently on April 30, 2019. For example:
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Food temperature controlHigher risk
Bacteria multiply fastest between about 4 °C and 60 °C (40 °F to 140 °F). Inspectors check that cold food stays cold, hot food stays hot, cooked food is cooled quickly, and that staff have accurate thermometers. Temperature problems are one of the most common causes of food poisoning, so these are treated as critical findings.
Recorded 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on April 30, 2019. For example:
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
Food source, labelling and allergensHigher risk
Food must come from approved suppliers, stay in labelled containers and be thrown out when it is spoiled or damaged, such as dented or swollen cans. Labelling matters for allergies: an unlabelled container can hide an allergen.
Recorded 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on September 27, 2018. For example:
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
PestsHigher risk
Signs of mice, rats, cockroaches or flies, or gaps and clutter that let them get in or hide. Pests carry bacteria and can contaminate food and surfaces, so evidence of activity is treated seriously and usually triggers a follow-up visit.
Recorded 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on September 14, 2018. For example:
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
Cleaning and sanitizingHigher risk
Anything that touches food, such as cutting boards, dishes and utensils, must be washed, rinsed and sanitized. Inspectors check dishwasher temperatures, sanitizer strength and how wiping cloths are stored. Poor sanitizing lets bacteria survive from one use to the next.
Recorded 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on March 28, 2013. For example:
DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED
About this data
These results come from Chicago Department of Public Health, which inspects food premises and other public facilities in this area. We republish the authority's public disclosure data and refresh it regularly; the official record is the final word.
19 inspections
- Canvass
0 infractions
- Complaint
3 infractions
- 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
- NO HAND WASHING SINK IN TH DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(c)
- 22. PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
- FOUND CHEESE(54.6), TARTER SAUCE(56.2), AND MAYONNAISE(60.5) HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE. TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD SHALL BE HELD AT 41F OR BELOW.MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 2 POUNDS VALUED AT $15.00 PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
- OBSERVED AN ELECTRICAL BOX NOT PROPERLY SECURE TO THE WALL IN THE REAR STORAGE CLOSET. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
- 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
- Complaint Re-Inspection
4 infractions
- 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
- 2-102(a) Observed no employee health policy on site. Must provide printed employee health policy, with signatures of all employees. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012(a).
- 23. PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
- 3-501.17 Observed TCS foods not properly labeled. Instructed must properly label all TCS foods with common name, prep date and discard date. Must maintain same. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005.
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
- 6-501.114 Observed strong (unclean) odor in front customer area. Instructed to clean and sanitize floors, ceilings, and walls to eliminate odor. Observed large gap between wall and washbowl sink in restroom. Must seal gap/repair washbowl sink to make smooth and easily cleanable. Must maintain same.
- 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
- Observed no allergen training on site. Must provide proof of allergen training for all Chicago certified food sanitation managers.
- 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
- Complaint
8 infractions
- 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
- 2-102(a) Observed no employee health policy on site. Must provide printed employee health policy, with signatures of all employees. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012(a).
- 22. PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
- 5-501.16(a)(2)(a) Observed the following TCS (time/temperature controlled for safety) Foods at improper temperatures in the walk in cooler: nacho cheese @ 50.7-51.8F; chili @ 50.7F-53.1F; hot dogs @ 47.8F; and 47.5F-56.5F. Instructed must keep all TCS foods at 41F or less or 135F or more at all times. Operator voluntarily discarded 12lbs of denatured foods during inspection, estimated value of $222 . Priority violation 7-38-005. Citation issued.
- 23. PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
- 3-501.17 Observed TCS foods not properly labeled. Instructed must properly label all TCS foods with common name, prep date and discard date. Must maintain same. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005.
- 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
- 6-501.111 Observed approximately 25 mice droppings on floor in rear electrical closet (in restroom) and along walls on floors in rear dry storage area. Must remove droppings, clean and sanitize area. Must eliminate pest issue. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(a). Citation issued.
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
- 6-501.114 Observed strong (unclean) odor in front customer area. Instructed to clean and sanitize floors, ceilings, and walls to eliminate odor. Observed large gap between wall and washbowl sink in restroom. Must seal gap/repair washbowl sink to make smooth and easily cleanable. Must maintain same.
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
- 6-201.11 observed gap in wall in rear electrical closet. Must seal all gaps to prevent pest entry. Must maintain same.
- 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
- Observed no allergen training on site. Must provide proof of allergen training for all Chicago certified food sanitation managers.
- 61. SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC
- Observed inspection report summary not posted. Instructed must post inspection report summary in plain view of customers. Posted summary in plain view during inspection.
- 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
- Complaint
2 infractions
- 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
- OBSERVED GREASE ON FLOOR UNDER FRONT FRYER, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. ALSO PREMISES NEEDS TO RE-GROUT THE TILES ON THE FLOOR THRU-OUT.
- 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
- OBSERVED LEAKING FACUET AT MOP SINK, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
- 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
- Canvass
5 infractions
- 12. HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA
- OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT EXPOSED HANDWASH SINK AT FRONT PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
- 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
- REMOVE ICE BUILD-UP AT INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRONT DOOR OF WALK-IN FREEZER.
- 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
- CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM OF 2-DR UPRIGHT FREEZER OF FOOD DEBRIS.
- 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
- CLEAN FLOOR IN PREP AREA, WALK-IN COOLER UNDER SHELVES OF FOOD SPILLS.
- 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
- OBSERVED LEAK AT FAUCET OF 3-COMP SINK A REAR. MUST REPAIR.
- 12. HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA
- Canvass
4 infractions
- 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
- MUST CLEAN THE EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE AND DEBRIS.
- 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
- NOTED THE FLOORS DIRTY IN PREP AREA AROUND EQUIPMENT AND INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER. MUST CLEAN TO REMOVE GREASE AND DEBRIS.
- 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
- NOTED CLUTTER IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA. MUST ORGANIZE TO PREVENT HARBORAGE.
- 45. FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
- INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS. INFORMANTION PROVIDED.
- 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
- Complaint
3 infractions
- 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
- OBSERVED INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE CONTAINING RUST ALL RUST MUST BE REMOVED FROM INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE. MAINTAIN ICE MACHINE IN A CLEAN RUST FREE CONDITION AT ALL TIMES.
- 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
- OBSERVED HOT HOLDING UNIT FOR BACON UNCLEAN WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMULATION ON UPPER INTERIOR OR HEATING ELEMENT. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
- 42. APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
- OBSERVED REAR STORAGE CLOSETS NEED TO BE ORGANIZED AND CLEANED. GET RID OF ANY UNECESSARY ITEMS AND CLEAN AND ORGANIZE TO DETER INSECT AND RODENT HARBORAGE. OBSERVED DESIGNATED AREA NEEDED FOR ALL PERSONAL ITEMS INCLUDING PURSES AND COATS. ALL PERSONAL ITEMS NEED TO BE STORED AWAY FROM FOOD PREP AREA IN A DESIGNATED AREA
- 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
- Complaint Re-Inspection
3 infractions
- 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
- OBSERVED INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE CONTAINING RUST ALL RUST MUST BE REMOVED FROM INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE. MAINTAIN ICE MACHINE IN A CLEAN RUST FREE CONDITION AT ALL TIMES.
- 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
- OBSERVED HOT HOLDING UNIT FOR BACON UNCLEAN WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMULATION ON UPPER INTERIOR OR HEATING ELEMENT. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
- 42. APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
- OBSERVED REAR STORAGE CLOSETS NEED TO BE ORGANIZED AND CLEANED. GET RID OF ANY UNECESSARY ITEMS AND CLEAN AND ORGANIZE TO DETER INSECT AND RODENT HARBORAGE. OBSERVED DESIGNATED AREA NEEDED FOR ALL PERSONAL ITEMS INCLUDING PURSES AND COATS. ALL PERSONAL ITEMS NEED TO BE STORED AWAY FROM FOOD PREP AREA IN A DESIGNATED AREA.
- 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
- Short Form Complaint
7 infractions
- 12. HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA
- OBSERVED NO SOAP AT HAND WASHING STATION IN FOOD PREP AREA. OBSERVED SOAP DISPENSER BROKEN IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM ALL HANDWASHING SINKS MUST HAVE SOAP PAPER TOWELS AT THEM AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
- 29. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
- OBSERVED PREVIOUS MINOR VIOALTIONS FROM REPORT # 1490395 DATED 2/27/14 NOT CORRECTED INCLUDING #32 OBSERVED RUSTY RACKS WITHIN WALK IN COOLER, #36 OBSERVED NO LIGHT SHEILD WITHIN WALK IN FREEZER AND #38 OBSERVED HOT WATER LEAKING AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. SERIOUS VIOSLTION 7-42-090
- 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
- OBSERVED INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE CONTAINING RUST ALL RUST MUST BE REMOVED FROM INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE. MAINTAIN ICE MACHINE IN A CLEAN RUST FREE CONDITION AT ALL TIMES.
- 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
- OBSERVED HOT HOLDING UNIT FOR BACON UNCLEAN WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMULATION ON UPPER INTERIOR OR HEATING ELEMENT. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
- 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
- OBSERVED FLOOR TILES MISSING NEAR FRYER. REPLACE FLOOR TILES SO THAT ALL FLOORS ARE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
- 42. APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
- OBSERVED REAR STORAGE CLOSETS NEED TO BE ORGANIZED AND CLEANED. GET RID OF ANY UNECESSARY ITEMS AND CLEAN AND ORGANIZE TO DETER INSECT AND RODENT HARBORAGE.
- 42. APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
- OBSERVED DESIGNATED AREA NEEDED FOR ALL PERSONAL ITEMS INCLUDING PURSES AND COATS. ALL PERSONAL ITEMS NEED TO BE STORED AWAY FROM FOOD PREP AREA IN A DESIGNATED AREA.
- 12. HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA
- Short Form Complaint
3 infractions
- 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
- OBSERVED RUSTY WALK-IN COOLER STORAGE SHELVES, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST/OR REPLACE.
- 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
- OBSERVED NO LIGHT SHIELD IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
- 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
- OBSERVED HOT WATER LEAKING AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
- 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
- Short Form Complaint
2 infractions
- 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
- CLEAN INTERIOR OF FRYER DOORS.
- 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
- NEED TO PROVIDE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER TO THE TOP OF THE SECOND ICE CREAM MACHINE.
- 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
- Complaint
3 infractions
- 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
- NEED TO CLEAN INTERIOR OF FRYER DOORS.
- 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
- NEED TO REMOVE CARDBOARD FROM FLOOR.
- 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
- OBSERVED SECOND ICECREAM MACHINE TOP LOADER NO HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER TO THE TOP OF THE MACHINE NEED TO PROVIDE.
- 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
- Short Form Complaint
3 infractions
- 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
- THE FOLLOWING IN NEED OF CLEANING: SODA DISPENSORS, FRYERS, ELECTRICAL OUTLETS THAT ARE COVERED IN GREASE. MUST CLEAN TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP.
- 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
- FLOORS IN CORNERS, AND UNDER EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
- 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
- FLOOR DRAIN BEHIND ICE MACHINE IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DEBRIS AND BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
- 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
- Complaint Re-Inspection
3 infractions
- 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
- THE FOLLOWING IN NEED OF CLEANING: SODA DISPENSORS, FRYERS, ELECTRICAL OUTLETS THAT ARE COVERED IN GREASE. MUST CLEAN TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP.
- 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
- FLOORS IN CORNERS, AND UNDER EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
- 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
- FLOOR DRAIN BEHIND ICE MACHINE IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DEBRIS AND BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
- 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
- Complaint
8 infractions
- 10. SEWAGE AND WASTE WATER DISPOSAL, NO BACK SIPHONAGE, CROSS CONNECTION AND/OR BACK FLOW
- MOP SINK AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK BACKED UP. DIRTY BLACK STAGNET WATER IN MOP SINK, WATER AT 3 COMP SINK OVER FLOWING FROM FLOOR DRAIN ONTO FLOOR. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. ROTO ROOTER SERVICE TECH ARRIVED ON SIGHT TO CORRECT DRAINS. WATER IS NOW FLOWING INTO DRAINS CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030 CITATION ISSUED WASTE WATER BACK UP.
- 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
- FRONT AND SIDE DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED 1/4 INCH GAP AT BOTTOM OF DOORS. MICE DROPPINGS NOTED IN STORAGE CLOSET IN EMPLOYEE BATHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT DOORS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 CITATION ISSUED OUTER OPENINGS NOT PROTECTED.
- 21. * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
- NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED OR ANYONE ONSITE WITH A VALID ORIGINAL CETIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ON SITE TO PROVIDE CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE AT ALL TIMES WHILE HANDLING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITAION CERTIFICATE POSTED.
- 24. DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED
- FOUND BOTH SOFT SERVE DESSERT MACHINES WITH NO HOT WATER TO THE TOP OF EACH MACHINE TO PROPERLY WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030 CITATION ISSUED DISHWASHING FACILITIES NOT MAINTAINED.
- 26. ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED AND INSTALLED
- HANDLE TO THE HOT WATER IN WASHROOM IN POOR REPAIR. MUST CORRECT HANDLE TO HAVE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AT ALL TIMES. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030 CITATION ISSUED HAND WASHING FACILITIES NOT MAINTAINED.
- 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
- THE FOLLOWING IN NEED OF CLEANING: SODA DISPENSORS, FRYERS, ELECTRICAL OUTLETS THAT ARE COVERED IN GREASE. MUST CLEAN TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP.
- 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
- FLOORS IN CORNERS, AND UNDER EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
- 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
- FLOOR DRAIN BEHIND ICE MACHINE IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DEBRIS AND BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
- 10. SEWAGE AND WASTE WATER DISPOSAL, NO BACK SIPHONAGE, CROSS CONNECTION AND/OR BACK FLOW
- License Re-Inspection
2 infractions
- 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
- FLOOR TILES MISSING IN WALK-IN FREEZER. PROVIDE SAME.
- 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
- EXPOSED INSULATION ON CONDENSOR LINE IN WALK-IN FREEZER. REPAIR SAME. REPLACE ALL MISSING CEILING TILES. PROVIDE FAN COVERS FOR WALK-IN FREEZER
- 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
- License
7 infractions
- 21. * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
- NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE HANDLING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (HAMBURGERS, CHICKEN, ETC.) INSTD TO PROVIDE SAME AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012 SERIOUS.
- 24. DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED
- NO FAUCET ABOVE SOFT SERVE MACHINE (IN USE) TO PROPERLY WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE UNIT. INSTD TO PROVIDE SAME WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030 SERIOUS.
- 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
- MISSING GASKETS AT STOPPERS OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. PROVIDE SAME.
- 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
- FLOOR TILES MISSING IN WALK-IN FREEZER. PROVIDE SAME.
- 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
- EXPOSED INSULATION ON CONDENSOR LINE IN WALK-IN FREEZER. REPAIR SAME. REPLACE ALL MISSING CEILING TILES. PROVIDE FAN COVERS FOR WALK-IN FREEZER.
- 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
- PROVIDE PROPER FITTING LIGHTSHIELDS IN REAR.
- 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
- LEAK AROUND EXPOSED HANDSINK FAUCET BASE. EXPOSED HANDSINK SLOW DRAINING. REPAIR SAME.
- 21. * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
- License
0 infractions
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