CHECKERS DRIVE-IN RESTAURANTS.
5451 S WENTWORTH AVE · BACK OF THE YARDS, CHICAGO
Failed 5 of 18 inspections. 12 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
APR 302019PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NO HAND WASHING SINK IN TH DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(c)
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
OBSERVED AN ELECTRICAL BOX NOT PROPERLY SECURE TO THE WALL IN THE REAR STORAGE CLOSET. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
SEP 272018PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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).
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.
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.
Observed no allergen training on site. Must provide proof of allergen training for all Chicago certified food sanitation managers.
SEP 142018FAILED8 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
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).
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.
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.
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.
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.
6-201.11 observed gap in wall in rear electrical closet. Must seal all gaps to prevent pest entry. Must maintain same.
Observed no allergen training on site. Must provide proof of allergen training for all Chicago certified food sanitation managers.
Observed inspection report summary not posted. Instructed must post inspection report summary in plain view of customers. Posted summary in plain view during inspection.
MAY 42018PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED GREASE ON FLOOR UNDER FRONT FRYER, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. ALSO PREMISES NEEDS TO RE-GROUT THE TILES ON THE FLOOR THRU-OUT.
OBSERVED LEAKING FACUET AT MOP SINK, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
AUG 292016PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT EXPOSED HANDWASH SINK AT FRONT PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
REMOVE ICE BUILD-UP AT INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRONT DOOR OF WALK-IN FREEZER.
CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM OF 2-DR UPRIGHT FREEZER OF FOOD DEBRIS.
CLEAN FLOOR IN PREP AREA, WALK-IN COOLER UNDER SHELVES OF FOOD SPILLS.
OBSERVED LEAK AT FAUCET OF 3-COMP SINK A REAR. MUST REPAIR.
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SEP 12015PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
MUST CLEAN THE EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE AND DEBRIS.
NOTED THE FLOORS DIRTY IN PREP AREA AROUND EQUIPMENT AND INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER. MUST CLEAN TO REMOVE GREASE AND DEBRIS.
NOTED CLUTTER IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA. MUST ORGANIZE TO PREVENT HARBORAGE.
INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS. INFORMANTION PROVIDED.
DEC 232014PASSED3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
OBSERVED HOT HOLDING UNIT FOR BACON UNCLEAN WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMULATION ON UPPER INTERIOR OR HEATING ELEMENT. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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
DEC 112014PASSED3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
OBSERVED HOT HOLDING UNIT FOR BACON UNCLEAN WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMULATION ON UPPER INTERIOR OR HEATING ELEMENT. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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.
NOV 252014FAILED7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
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
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
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.
OBSERVED HOT HOLDING UNIT FOR BACON UNCLEAN WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMULATION ON UPPER INTERIOR OR HEATING ELEMENT. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED FLOOR TILES MISSING NEAR FRYER. REPLACE FLOOR TILES SO THAT ALL FLOORS ARE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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.
JUL 82014PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED RUSTY WALK-IN COOLER STORAGE SHELVES, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST/OR REPLACE.
OBSERVED NO LIGHT SHIELD IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
OBSERVED HOT WATER LEAKING AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
FEB 272014PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
CLEAN INTERIOR OF FRYER DOORS.
NEED TO PROVIDE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER TO THE TOP OF THE SECOND ICE CREAM MACHINE.
JAN 232014PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
NEED TO CLEAN INTERIOR OF FRYER DOORS.
NEED TO REMOVE CARDBOARD FROM FLOOR.
OBSERVED SECOND ICECREAM MACHINE TOP LOADER NO HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER TO THE TOP OF THE MACHINE NEED TO PROVIDE.
JUN 202013PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
THE FOLLOWING IN NEED OF CLEANING: SODA DISPENSORS, FRYERS, ELECTRICAL OUTLETS THAT ARE COVERED IN GREASE. MUST CLEAN TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP.
FLOORS IN CORNERS, AND UNDER EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
FLOOR DRAIN BEHIND ICE MACHINE IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DEBRIS AND BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
APR 42013PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
THE FOLLOWING IN NEED OF CLEANING: SODA DISPENSORS, FRYERS, ELECTRICAL OUTLETS THAT ARE COVERED IN GREASE. MUST CLEAN TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP.
FLOORS IN CORNERS, AND UNDER EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
FLOOR DRAIN BEHIND ICE MACHINE IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DEBRIS AND BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
MAR 282013FAILED8 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
THE FOLLOWING IN NEED OF CLEANING: SODA DISPENSORS, FRYERS, ELECTRICAL OUTLETS THAT ARE COVERED IN GREASE. MUST CLEAN TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP.
FLOORS IN CORNERS, AND UNDER EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
FLOOR DRAIN BEHIND ICE MACHINE IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DEBRIS AND BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
SEP 272012PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
FLOOR TILES MISSING IN WALK-IN FREEZER. PROVIDE SAME.
EXPOSED INSULATION ON CONDENSOR LINE IN WALK-IN FREEZER. REPAIR SAME. REPLACE ALL MISSING CEILING TILES. PROVIDE FAN COVERS FOR WALK-IN FREEZER
SEP 202012FAILED7 violationsDETAILS
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.
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.
MISSING GASKETS AT STOPPERS OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. PROVIDE SAME.
FLOOR TILES MISSING IN WALK-IN FREEZER. PROVIDE SAME.
EXPOSED INSULATION ON CONDENSOR LINE IN WALK-IN FREEZER. REPAIR SAME. REPLACE ALL MISSING CEILING TILES. PROVIDE FAN COVERS FOR WALK-IN FREEZER.
PROVIDE PROPER FITTING LIGHTSHIELDS IN REAR.
LEAK AROUND EXPOSED HANDSINK FAUCET BASE. EXPOSED HANDSINK SLOW DRAINING. REPAIR SAME.
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