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Checker's

3808 W Roosevelt Rd, Chicago, IL 60624

Restaurant ZIP 60624 Risk 1 (High)

Out of business · as of Dec 20, 2024

Checker's was last inspected on December 20, 2024 with a result of “Out of Business”. Inspectors found no violations.

Latest inspection

December 20, 2024 · Canvass

Closed

Result: Out of Business

No violations

The inspector found this business closed.

No violations were recorded at this inspection.

Inspection history

6 inspections on record

  1. Pass

    Complaint · Pass

    1 critical3 general Show violations
    • CriticalFood handling

      Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

      Inspector’s note: Observed ice machine equipment a little dirty. Instructed to clean and maintain no build up to prevent form of contamination.

      Official wording (code 16)

      Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Noted shelving unit where beverage syrup is stored with dried syrup spills throughout surfaces. Instructed to clean and maintain to prevent pest harborage.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Observed prep sink leaking and pooling onto floor instructed to repair and maintain in good condition as required.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed floors throughout the prep area in need of cleaning. Instructed to remove all organic matter, dried food debris, and trash from behind slushy and ice cream machines.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  2. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    6 general Show violations
    • GeneralFood temperature

      Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

      Inspector’s note: Unable to locate thermometer inside of prep line cooler. Instructed to provide.

      Official wording (code 36)

      Thermometers provided & accurate

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed prep line 2 door cooler with excessive dried food debris on interior surfaces of lower 2 door cooler. Instructed to clean and maintain

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed floor drain in front of prep near service window and underneath prep sink in need of cleaning. Instructed to provide and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed spilled beverage syrups on the floor under the wall base in the front prep area. Instructed to remove to prevent pest harborage.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed outdoor restrooms (storage space) with clutter and items stored on floors throughout said space. Instructed to organize, remove all unnecessary items, and elevate at least 6 inches off the floor. Must maintain premise.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed missing ceiling attachments in the prep and storage area connected to the toilet room. Instructed to enclose.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  3. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    1 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed minor build up of grease and food debris on floors and walls behind and underneath equipment and alongside three compartment sink. Instructed person in charge to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  4. Pass

    License · Pass

    5 general Show violations
    • GeneralPests

      Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

      Inspector’s note: Observed a 1/2 inch gap at the drive thru window. Must seal gap to prevent rodent or pest entry and maintain.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFood handling

      In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: Found the front drive thru ice scoop being stored inside a dirty container. Must store ice scoop in a clean location protected from sources of contamination or inside machine with scoop handle out of ice.

      Official wording (code 43)

      In-use utensils: properly stored

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed old food debris build up inside and on the exterior of the shake and ice cream machine. Must detail clean both and maintain.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Observed the 1-compartment sink spraying water out of the faucet base. Observed the mop sink slow draining. Observed the 3-compartment sink sprayer arm handle broken. Must repair all and maintain.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Found an accumulation of clutter, garbage, and unnecessary articles stored in the 2 storage rooms accessible from the outside (old washrooms converted into storage areas). Must remove all articles that are unnecessary to the operation, reorganize remaining items, and store everything off the floor to ensure adequate facility cleaning.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  5. Not Ready

    License · Not Ready

    No violations

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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 23 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.