CHECKERS/RALLY'S.
6301 S ASHLAND AVE · WEST ENGLEWOOD, CHICAGO
Failed 3 of 11 inspections. 10 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTION HISTORY
MAY 132024FAILED3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
6-501.19: OBSERVED NO SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON TOILET ROOM DOOR MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
5-501.15: OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT MAINTAINED OBSERVED EXCESSIVE TRASH ON GROUND AROUND DUMPSTER. ACTIVE RODENT BURROWS NOTED THRU OUT REAR AROUND DUMPSTERS AND SURROUNDING AREA. EXCESSIVE GREASE NOTED ON GROUND. MUST REMOVE BURROWS, GREASE, TRASH ,FOOD DEBRIS AND MAINTAIN AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION
MUST GROUT FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
MAY 22024FAILED22 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
PIC DOESN'T HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)
OBSERVED NO VALID CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE POSTED TO VIEW WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (CHICKEN,SLICED TOMATO.LETTUCE,HAMBURGERS)MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.MANAGER ARRIVED ON SITE AT 3:40 P.M.(COS)(CITATION ISSUED)(CITATION ISSUED)
OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)(CITATION ISSUED)
OBSERVED NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT HAND SINK IN STAFF TOILET ROOM MUST PROVIDE HOT RUNNING WATER AT 100.0F.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY 7-38-030(C)(CITATION ISSUED)
OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS SUCH AS 2LBS. COOKED CHICKEN BREAST 113.2-130.3F.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER. MUST HAVE HOT HOLDING FOODS AT 135.0F.APPX. 2LBS.$10.(COS)(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)
OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS SUCH AS 15LBS. SLICED TOMATO 51.8F-56.1F.3LBS.SHREEDED LETTUCE-45.9F-46.3F.10LBS. CHILI-78.6F.2LBS. HOT DOGS-58.7F.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW. APPX.30LBS. $150.(COS)(CITATION ISSUED)(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(CONSOLIDATED VIOLATION)
OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF FRONT PREP LINE COLD HOLDING UNIT AT 62.6F AND WALK IN COOLER AT 48.2F. WITH TCS FOODS STORED INSIDE & ON TOPSIDE. A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG HAS BEEN PLACED ON UNITS. ONCE REPAIRED EMAILCDPHFOOD@CITYOFCHICAGO.ORG.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING UNITS AT 41.0F OR BELOW.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)
MUST LABEL SQUEEZE BOTTLES AND SHAKERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
OBSERVED FOOD PRODUCT STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER MUST STORE ON SHELVING UNITS TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION.
OBSERVED ICE SCOOP STORED INSIDE OF ICE MACHINE MUST STORE IN A CLEAN CONTAINER.
MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM REACH IN FREEZER,WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS,SHELVING UNITS AT HOT & COLD LINE,FRYER CABINETS,SODA STATION & CADDY,INTERIOR & EXTERIOR OF ALL EQUIPMENT.MUST DEFROST ICE BUILD UP IN HAMBURGER CHEST FREEZER.
OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE MUST INSTALL TO BE SEEN FOR SERVICING.
OBSERVED NO SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON TOILET ROOM DOOR MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT MAINTAINED OBSERVED EXCESSIVE TRASH ON LID AND ON GROUND AROUND DUMPSTER,ENCRUSTED FOOD AND GREASE ON LID OF GREASE CONTAINER AND LIDS ARE WIDE OPEN ON BOTH CONTAINERS. MUST REMOVE TRASH ,FOOD DEBRIS AND MAINTAIN AREA.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B)(CITATION ISSUED)
MUST GROUT FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.MUST PLACE PUSHED BACK CEILING TILES BACK INTO PLACE THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR DRAINS.
MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM CEILING VENTS AND PANELS.
MUST CLEAN FOOD SPLATTER AND DUST FROM WALLS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
MUST REPLACE CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD NEAR SIDE ENTRY DOOR.
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2580040 8/14/23 NOT CORRECTED- #49-4-601.11(C) : OBSERVED THE SHELVING UNDERNEATH COOKING EQUIPMENT DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.#51- 5-205.15 : OBSERVED THE FAUCET AT THE 3 COMP SINK WITH A LEAK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.#55-6-501.12 : MUST CLEAN THE FLOORS AROUND ,UNDER AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE SPILLS, DEBRIS AND/OR GREASE. ALSO FLOORS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER NEEDS CLEANING IN THE CORNERS#56-.6-501.14 : MUST CLEAN THE HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE THE FRYERS AND GRILL TO REMOVE GREASE AND DEBRIS.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090)(CITATION ISSUED)
AUG 142023PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED ICE BUILD UP ON THE CONDENCER IN THE WALK IN FREEZER.
OBSERVED THE SHELVING UNDERNEATH COOKING EQUIPMENT DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED THE FAUCET AT THE 3 COMP SINK WITH A LEAK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
MUST CLEAN THE FLOORS AROUND ,UNDER AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE SPILLS, DEBRIS AND/OR GREASE. ALSO FLOORS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER NEEDS CLEANING IN THE CORNERS.
MUST CLEAN THE HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE THE FRYERS AND GRILL TO REMOVE GREASE AND DEBRIS.
JUL 132022PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION MANAGER LICENSE ON-SITE.
NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING SERVED SUCH AS HAMBURGERS, GROUND BEEF. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT A CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE BUILD UP OF GREASE AND DEBRIS ON INTERIOR OF FRYER CABINETS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED BUILD OF OF GRIME AND DEBRIS ON FLOORS AND CORNERS THROUGHOUT FOOD PREPARATION UNDER EQUIPMENT AND ALONG BASEBOARDS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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SEP 302021PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH GREASE BUILDUP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED CEILING TILES OVER FRYER AND FOOD PREP AREA DAMAGED AND STAINED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
SEP 172021FAILED7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (CHICKEN,HAMBURGER,FRENCH FRIES,ETC) MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)(CITATION ISSUED)
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCE ON INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE BUILD UP, CLEAN, AND SANITIZE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED
OBSERVED EXIT DOOR IN TOILET ROOM NOT COMPLETELY RODENT PROOFED AS REQUIRED. MUST COMPLETELY RODENT PROOF DOOR BY SEALING 1/4 GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR.
OBSERVED EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH GREASE BUILDUP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED CEILING TILES OVER FRYER AND FOOD PREP AREA DAMAGED AND STAINED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
OBSERVED FEMALE MANAGER WITHOUT FACE COVERING WHILE PREPARING FOOD. (CITATION ISSUED 7-28-060).
APR 52021PASSED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED REAR EXIT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED AT BOTTOM AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
OBSERVED WALLS AT MOP SINK AREA AND FLOORS UNDER HEAVY EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. MUST MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED HOT WATER ROOM CLUTTRED, NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL CLUTTER OF ANYTHING NOT USING AND ORGANIZE AREA.
OBSERVED BROKEN LIGHSHIELD IN MOP SINK AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
DEC 32020PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violationsDETAILS
MUST DEFROST AND/OR REMOVE THE ICE BUILD ON THE CONDENSER INSIDE THE WALK IN FREEZER.
FLOORS NEED CLEANING ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS TO REMOVE SPILLS, DEBRIS AND/OR GREASE (AROUND THE POP SYRUP RACK,UNDER PREP STATION AND IN THE WASHROOM).
SEE VIOLATION #60.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION (58) ALLERGEN TRAINING NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2353108 DATE 12-11-19. Violation Codes: 2-102.13 Inspector Comments: NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUE #7-42-090.
DEC 112019PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED A LEAK ON THE HOT WATER TANK IN THE REAR STORAGE CLOSET. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
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