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Checkers / Rally's

5451 S Wentworth Ave, Chicago, IL 60609

Restaurant ZIP 60609 Risk 1 (High)

Out of business · as of Mar 17, 2025

Checkers / Rally's was last inspected on March 17, 2025 with a result of “Out of Business”. Inspectors found no violations.

Latest inspection

March 17, 2025 · 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. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 critical1 general Show violations
    • CriticalFood temperature

      Not enough equipment, or the wrong method, to cool and hold food at safe temperatures.

      Inspector’s note: Observed cold hold unit on front prep line being used despite being tagged with cdph held for inspection tag. Cold hold unit maintaining temperature of 65.8f. Instructed person in charge to repair unit and do not place any tcs foods (sliced tomatoes, cheese) in unit until re-inspection by cdph. (alternative cold hold unit in use at this time) priority violation #7-38-005. Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 33)

      Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed floor in walk in cooler to be damaged. Instructed person in charge to repair floor to be smooth and easily cleanble.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  2. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

  3. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    2 critical3 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalFood temperature

      Cold food was held above a safe temperature.

      Inspector’s note: Observed improper temperature of tcs foods in cold hold unit as follows: sliced tomatoes 76.0f, shredded lettuce 62.0 f and sliced onion. The manager voluntarily discarded and denatured 6 lbs of products at $35. Priority violation #7-38-005. Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 22)

      Proper cold holding temperatures

    • CriticalFood temperature

      Not enough equipment, or the wrong method, to cool and hold food at safe temperatures.

      Inspector’s note: Observed improper temperature of cold hold unit at 62.0f with tcs foods stored inside for sale. A held-for-inspection tag has been placed on the unit. Once repaired, fax or email to cdph.must have cold-holding foods at 41.0f or below. Priority violation 7-38-005. Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 33)

      Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control

    • GeneralFood temperature

      Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

      Inspector’s note: Noted no thermometers inside the refrigeration unit conspicuously posted to monitor the ambient temperature of equipment. Instructed to equip all refrigeration units with accurate and working thermometers.

      Official wording (code 36)

      Thermometers provided & accurate

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Must clean food debris build up from floor in walk in cooler.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralRepeat violation

      A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

      Inspector’s note: 6-501.12 observed previous violation from june 12, 2023, inspection # 2577145 not corrected as follows: observed grease buildup, food debris, and dirt on floor under cooking equipment, along walls and in all corners in prep, dish washing, and storage areas. Instructed manager to clean floors under all equipment, along walls, and all corners in all areas. Must correct and maintain. Priority foundation:7-42-090, citation issued.

      Official wording (code 60)

      Previous core violation corrected

    • PaperworkFood handling

      The inspection summary report wasn’t posted for the public.

      Inspector’s note: No previous inspection summary report posted on site from 06-12-23, report #2577145. New summary report given and posted priority foundation violation: 7-42-010(b), citation issued.

      Official wording (code 61)

      Summary report displayed and visible to the public

  4. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    1 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed grease buildup, food debris, and dirt on floor under cooking equipment, along walls and in all corners in prep, dish washing, and storage areas. Instructed manager to clean floors under all equipment, along walls and in all corners in all areas.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  5. Pass

    License · Pass

    1 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Must hang mops to dry, maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

      Inspector’s note: Some employees missing food handler training. Must obtain and maintain verification on site.

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 20 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.