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CHECKERS/RALLY'S

5451 S WENTWORTH AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60609 · Restaurant

Inspection summary

CHECKERS/RALLY'S has been inspected 7 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since December 11, 2019. The most recent inspection, on March 31, 2022, found no infractions.

2 of 7 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: Pests, Cleaning and sanitizing 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.

  • 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 4 times across 4 separate inspections, most recently on March 24, 2022. 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 3 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on March 24, 2022. For example: NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

  • 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 March 3, 2021. For example: FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

  • 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 once on February 24, 2021. For example: PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES

  • Building, plumbing and upkeepLower risk

    Floors, walls and ceilings must be smooth and clean, with working lighting, ventilation, plumbing, hot and cold water, and washrooms. These are rarely an immediate food-safety risk on their own, but persistent problems can lead to pest or sanitation issues.

    Recorded 16 times across 5 separate inspections, most recently on March 24, 2022. For example: PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

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.

7 inspections

  1. Complaint Re-Inspection

    0 infractions

  2. Complaint

    5 infractions

    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • OBSERVED RODENT ACTIVITY ON PREMISES. FOUND 50 MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR BEHIND THE FLOOR SAFE, BEHIND THE SOFT SERVE MACHINE, ICE MACHINE, UNDER FRYERS IN CABINET AREA, ON WINDOW LEDGE BY DRIVE THRU AND BEHIND HOT WATER AND H20 TANK IN REAR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AREAS. RECOMMENDED PEST CONTROL SERVICE PRIOR TO REINSPECTION NEXT WEEK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) ISSUED.
    • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
      • INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE INTERIOR BOTTOM OF THE FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE OBSERVED.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED ONE CEILING TILE IN PREP AREA NEAR FRONT SERVING WINDOW IN POOR REPAIR; REPLACE CEILING TILE.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOOR IN AREAS WHERE DROPPINGS FOUND. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN INTERIORS OF LIGHT SHIELDS TO REMOVE DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS BY DRIVE THRU AND BEHIND ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN WINDOW LEDGES WHERE NEEDED.
    • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
      • INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN VENTS ABOVE FRYERS.
  3. Complaint Re-Inspection

    5 infractions

    • 37. FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
      • Violation Codes: 3-302.12 Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
    • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
      • Violation Codes: 4-601.11(C) Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE BUILD UP FROM PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,FRYER CABINETS,WALK IN COOLER -FAN GUARD COVERS.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • Violation Codes: 6-201.13 Inspector Comments: MUST GROUT THE FLOOR UNDER 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING AND DAMAGED WALL BASES NEAR ICE MACHINE,BEHIND FRYERS AND WALK IN COOLER.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • Violation Codes: 6-501.13 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP ON FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER & FREEZER.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • Violation Codes: 6-501.114 Inspector Comments: MUST ELEVATE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR IN CLOSET.
  4. Complaint

    8 infractions

    • 21. PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES
      • OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF COOKED TCS READY TO EAT FOODS SUCH AS 2LBS. CHICKEN PATTIES 81.3F,2LBS. CHICKEN WINGS 107.6F,2LBS. CHICKEN NUGGETS 100.4F,2LBS. POPCORN CHICKEN 107.4F,2LBS. FISH PATTIES 85.3F AND 2LBS. SPICY CHICKEN PATTIES 96.1F IN HOT HOLDING UNITS.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE HOT HOLDING FOODS AT 135.0F OR ABOVE. APPX. 12LBS. $50.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)(COS)
    • 37. FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
      • MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 100 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR NEXT TO BOTH SAFES,ON FLOOR AT BOTH DRIVE -THRU WINDOWS,MOTOR OF SODA MACHINE,ON FLOOR NEAR HOT WATER TANK,SYRUP STORAGE,CARBON TANKS, ON FLOOR UNDER DRY FOOD STORAGE SHELVES,STORAGE CLOSET IN BETWEEN ARTICLES.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS.CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 2/24/21.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED)
    • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
      • MUST CLEAN GREASE BUILD UP FROM PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,FRYER CABINETS,WALK IN COOLER -FAN GAURD COVERS.
    • 54. GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
      • OBSERVED OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER MISSING THE LID AND DEBRIS PILED UP INSIDE OF CONTAINER.MUST REMOVE DEBRIS.MUST PROVIDE A LID TO BE TIGHT FITTING AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B)(CITATION ISSUED)
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • MUST GROUT THE FLOOR UNDER 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING AND DAMAGED WALL BASES NEAR ICE MACHINE,BEHIND FRYERS AND WALK IN COOLER.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP ON FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER & FREEZER.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • MUST ELEVATE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR IN CLOSET.
  5. Short Form Complaint

    4 infractions

    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • OBSERVED OPENINGS AROUND THE DRIVE THRU WINDOWS; INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OPENINGS TO AVOID INSECTS FROM ENTERING.
    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • OBSERVED A LEAK FROM THE PIPE UNDERNEATH THE THREE COMP SINK MIDDLE COMPARTMENT; REPAIR LEAK IN PIPE.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED CRACKED AND MISSING FLOOR TILE BY THE FRYERS; REPLACE TILE WHERE NEEDED.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOOR BY THE DRIVE THRU SODA MACHINE TO REMOVE BUILD UP AND BY THE FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE.
  6. Complaint

    4 infractions

    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • OBSERVED OPENINGS AROUND THE DRIVE THRU WINDOWS; INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OPENINGS TO AVOID INSECTS FROM ENTERING.
    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • OBSERVED A LEAK FROM THE PIPE UNDERNEATH THE THREE COMP SINK MIDDLE COMPARTMENT; REPAIR LEAK IN PIPE.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED CRACKED AND MISSING FLOOR TILE BY THE FRYERS; REPLACE TILE WHERE NEEDED.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOOR BY THE DRIVE THRU SODA MACHINE TO REMOVE BUILD UP AND BY THE FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE.
  7. License

    0 infractions

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