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Chuck 'e' Cheese's

5030 S Kedzie Ave, Chicago, IL 60632

Restaurant ZIP 60632 Risk 1 (High)

Pass with Conditions · as of Mar 4, 2026

Chuck 'e' Cheese's was last inspected on March 4, 2026 with a result of “Pass w/ Conditions”. Inspectors found 5 violations, 1 of them critical, including signs of pests.

Latest inspection

March 4, 2026 · Canvass

Conditional

Result: Pass w/ Conditions

1 critical4 general
  • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

    Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

    Inspector’s note: Observed handwashing soap not provided at handwashing sink. Observed hand sanitizer installed in handwashing soap dispenser at handwashing sink. Corrected on site, hand sanitizer removed from handwashing soap dispenser and replaced by handwashing soap in handwashing soap dispenser at handwashing sink. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c) citation issued

    Official wording (code 10)

    Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

  • GeneralPests

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

    Inspector’s note: Observed openings at base and in middle of both front entrance outer doors. Observed openings at left and right sides and base of left and right garage dock doors in dumpster area. Instructed to seal all outer openings to prevent pest entrance.

    Official wording (code 38)

    Insects, rodents, & animals not present

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

    Inspector’s note: Observed cardboard used as liner on bottom of prep table across from pizza prep station. Instructed to remove cardboard liner from said piece of equipment non food contact surfaces shall be constructed of a corrosion-resistant, nonabsorbent and smooth material.

    Official wording (code 47)

    Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

    Inspector’s note: Observed no toilet tissue in stalls in washrooms. Observed no toilet tissue in stall in women's washroom and observed missing toilet tissue holder and toilet tissue in stall in men's washroom. Instructed a supply of toilet tissue shall be available at each toilet. Corrected on site, before conclusion of inspection toilet tissue provided for stall in women's washroom and toilet tissue holder with toilet tissue installed and provided for stall in men's washroom. Priority foundation violation 7-38-010 citation issued.

    Official wording (code 53)

    Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

    Inspector’s note: Observed grout missing in between floor tiles in facility, observed grout missing in between floor tiles in front of ice machine, walk in cooler door and in front of dish machine. Instructed to smoothly replace missing grout in between floor tiles in front of ice machine, walk in cooler door and in front of dish machine for ease of cleanability and maintain.

    Official wording (code 55)

    Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspection history

24 inspections on record

  1. Pass

    Complaint · Pass

    No violations

  2. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    1 general Show violations
    • GeneralPests

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

      Inspector’s note: 6-202.15 observed gap at the bottom of the exterior door off the dining room area. Instructed person in charge to repair and maintain for the prevention of pest entry.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

  3. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    1 critical1 general Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

      Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no hot water at washbowl sinks in men's and women's restrooms water temperatures at range of 72f-80f. Instructed the person in charge to provide hot water at the proper temperature of 100f at all washbowls and handwashing sinks. (kitchen maintains hot water at proper temperature, employee restroom at proper temperature of 100f and 110f at three compartment sink). Priority violation #7-38-030(c). Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • GeneralPests

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed gap at the bottom of the exterior door off the dining room area. Instructed person in charge to repair and maintain for the prevention of pest entry.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

  4. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    2 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed damaged baseboards in the rear prep area in the following (near the office, near the rear exit door). Instructed person in charge to repair 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 ceiling tiles near the rear exit door in the hallway by restrooms to have water damage. Instructed person in charge to repair and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  5. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    1 critical Show violations
    • CriticalFood handling

      Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

      Inspector’s note: Interior panel of ice machine with slight debris accumulation. Instd to clean and maintain

      Official wording (code 16)

      Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

  6. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

  7. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    2 critical1 general Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

      Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

      Inspector’s note: No hot running water at handwash sinks in toilet rooms, temperature ranging from 56f-63f. Instd to provide hot running water (100f-120f) at all times. Priority violation 7-38-030(c) citation issued

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • CriticalFood handling

      Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

      Inspector’s note: Interior panel and chute of ice machine not clean, debris accumulation. Instd to clean and maintain

      Official wording (code 16)

      Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Leak at utility sink faucet. Instd to repair and maintain

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

  8. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    1 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed the ceiling light shields in the ladies restroom not clean, instructed to clean.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  9. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    2 critical2 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

      Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.

      Inspector’s note: 2-102.14(n) no employee health policy. Instd to provide and maintain. Priority foundation 7-38-005.

      Official wording (code 3)

      Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

      Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

      Inspector’s note: 6-301.14 no handwashing signs at handsinks in toilet rooms. Instd to provide and maintain.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • GeneralFood handling

      Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: 3-304.14 (b-1) wiping cloths improperly stored inbetween uses. Instd to store in sanitizing solution inbetween uses.

      Official wording (code 41)

      Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: 5.202.1(b) unable to locate grease interceptor/catch basin for 3-compartment sink. Instd to be able to locate or install same.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: Pa 100-0367 no allergen training as required. Instd to obtain training and provide verification for city of chicago certified managers

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

  10. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    3 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Worn caulking with black substance noted at wall and base at dishmachine area. Instd to repair and maintain. Condensor leaking at interior bottom of salad prep cooler. Instd to repair and maintain. Missing handles at cooler of pizza prep condiment line. Replace same.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: Interior panel of ice machine with slight build up. Instd to clean and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Faucet at 3rd basin of 3-compartment sink leaking and loose from base. Instd to repair and maintain.

  11. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    2 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: Detail clean the interior of the prep coolers and prep tables.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: Repair the wall in the hallway from the kitchen to the rear kitchen with wood nailed into the drywall.

  12. Pass

    Complaint · Pass

    3 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: Floor in rear storage/cleaning supply room not clean. Clean same and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: 3-compartment sink faucet leaking. Small leak at top connection of dishmachine. Repair leaks.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

      Inspector’s note: Wiping cloths improperly stored. Instd to store in sanitizing solution.

  13. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    3 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: Observed rear dough mixing bowl and front dough prep table, not clean, instructed to clean and sanitize.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: Observed the rear floor drain behind soda machines not clean, instructed to clean. Also clean floor under and around the rear bag in box storage area, under the dough prep table.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: Observed the wall behind the soda machine dusty in front dining area, instructed to remove dust.

  14. Pass

    Complaint · Pass

    1 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: Observed cobwebs in front corners of restaurant and small bugs in corners of base of doors. Celan and maintain all floors in corners and along walls of game room.

  15. Conditional

    Short Form Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 general Show violations
    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation

      Inspector’s note: Observed patrons returning to all you can eat salad bar with used plate. Instructed management that this is against health code and must stop. Management hung sign on salad bar instructing customers not to use same plate but to contact staff for new plate when returning to salad bar. Serious violation 7-38-005 (a)

  16. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    6 general Show violations
    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      * certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served

      Inspector’s note: Observed no certified manager present at time of inspection where potentially hazardous food such as pepperoni pizza and chicken wings are being served. Instructed manager that a city of chicago food service certification is needed and certified manger needs to be on-site at all times while potentially hazardous food is being prepared, cooked and served. Serious violation 7-38-012

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles

      Inspector’s note: Observed single service utensils such as forks and spoons stored in dirty container. Instructed to wash, rinse and sanitize container and replace all single service utensils.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: Observed ice scoop in unsanitary container containing black substance at bottom of container. Manager properly washed rinsed and sanitized scoop and container during inspection. Instructed to maintain in a sanitary condition at all times.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: Observed ceiling above soda dispenser with opening. Instructed to seal and maintain opening.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: Observed base boards of walls in main dining room in disrepair, instructed to repair and maintain all base boards of walls in main dining room. Observed floor in rear furnace room unclean. Instructed to clean and maintain floor in rear storage room.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

      Inspector’s note: Observed rear furnace room cluttered and unorganized. Instructed to clean and organize room to prevent rodent harborage.

  17. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    5 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Cutting board at prep cooler in prep area has open seams must replace

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: Clean interior of reach-in cooler next to office in rear prep area

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: Must clean floors in the kitchen area and electrical storage room along wall base and corners

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: Coving at wall base in electrical room is in poor repair must repair and ceiling tile is in poor repair and stained must replace in same area

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

      Inspector’s note: Must provide a thermometer inside reach-in cooler located at coffee station

  18. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    3 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: The microwave not clean. Instructed to clean it.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: Clean the floor in the large storeroom and the rear small storeroom along the walls and in the corners has dust buildup on them.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: Found three inch hole in the north wall in the storeroom and other smaller holes throughout the same room. Instructed to repair all the holes so no insect or rodent harborage.

  19. Conditional

    Short Form Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions

    2 general Show violations
    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      * certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served

      Inspector’s note: No city of chicago certified manager on duty while handling potentially hazardous foods (pizza). Instd to have on duty at all times. Citation issued 7-38-012 serious.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: Observed various walls and ceilings in dining area unfinished/missing stained tiles (currently under remodeling). Instd to repair same.

  20. Conditional

    Tag Removal · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: OBSERVED VARIOUS WALLS AND CEILINGS IN DINING AREA UNFINISHED/MISSING STAINED TILES (CURRENTLY UNDER REMODELING). INSTD TO REPAIR SAME.

  21. Conditional

    Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 critical2 general Show violations
    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Source of cross contamination controlled i.e. Cutting boards, food handlers, utensils, etc

      Inspector’s note: OBSERVED PIECES OF DRY WALL ON INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE DOOR AND EXTREME BUILD UP OF DUST/DEBRIS, AND PAINT SPLASHES ON UNIT. ALSO OBSERVED SAME AT COFEEE STATION, DUST/DEBRIS ON COFFEE FILTERS AND SINGLE SERVICE UTENSILS. MGR STATES CONSTRUCTION IS OCCURING AFTER HOURS, CONSTRUCTING STORAGE ROOM. OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF CONSTRUCTION IMMEDIATELY ADJACENT TO ICE MACHINE AT WALL, CEILING, DOORFRAME AND ADJACENT ROOM. INSTD TO HAVE ALL FOOD AND FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY PROTECTED AT ALL TIMES TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION. ICE MACHINE UNIT TAGGED AND INSTD NOT TO USE UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CDPH. ALL ICE TO BE DISPOSED OF AND UNIT TO BE PROPERLY CLEANED AND SANITIZED. INSTD TO FAX LETTER TO (312) 746-4240 TO REQUEST REINSPECTION. ALL CONTAMINATED SINGLE SERVICE UTENSILS DISCARDED AT THIS TIME AND COFFEE STATION CLEAN AND SANITIZED. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(a) CRITICAL.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Ice build-up on condensor in prep coolers. Remove same.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: Observed various walls and ceilings in dining area unfinished/missing stained tiles (currently under remodeling). Instd to repair same.

  22. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    2 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: Vent in toilet rooms with dust accumulation. Clean same. Small holes noted in walls by utility sink. Seal same.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

      Inspector’s note: Thermometer missing in prep cooler.

  23. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    6 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles

      Inspector’s note: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.DELIME DISH MACHINE,DISH RACKS,COTTON CANDY MACHINE,ICE DISPENSER ON SODA MACHINE,SOME STORAGE SHELVES.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.FLOOR DRAINS.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.REPAIR WALL IN REAR HALLWAY,REPLACE DOOR SWEEP ON REAR DOOR.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health.REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPE AT 4- COMPARTMENT SINK.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

      Inspector’s note: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors.ELEVATE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR WHERE NEEDED.

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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 8 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.