Chicago Department of Public Health reports Out of Business for CHECKERS DRIVE IN RESTAURANT on .
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Latest inspection
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Out of Business
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
2464054
Location recorded for this inspection · CHECKERS DRIVE IN RESTAURANT · 8705 S STONY ISLAND AVE
The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.
Official inspection record
Inspection history
Chicago publishes inspection reports dating back to 2010. The city changed its procedures on July 1, 2018.
Short Form ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Short Form Complaint
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
2386752
Location recorded for this inspection · CHECKERS DRIVE IN RESTAURANT · 8705 S STONY ISLAND AVE
Recorded violations
39
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED WASTE LINES NOT SHIELDED IN BASEMENT DRY FOOD STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENCASE ALL WASTE LINES TO PROTECT FROM POTENTIAL DRIPS.
45
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED WASTE LINES NOT SHIELDED IN BASEMENT SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLE STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENCASE ALL WASTE LINES TO PROTECT FROM POTENTIAL DRIPS.
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED RESIDUE ON INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED SPILLS ON WALLS AND FLOORS IN PREP AND BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS. OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON CEILING VENTS, CEILING TILES, AND LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AND OFFICE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
56
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
ComplaintPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
2386498
Location recorded for this inspection · CHECKERS DRIVE IN RESTAURANT · 8705 S STONY ISLAND AVE
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
Recorded violations
39
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED WASTE LINES NOT SHIELDED IN BASEMENT DRY FOOD STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENCASE ALL WASTE LINES TO PROTECT FROM POTENTIAL DRIPS.
45
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED WASTE LINES NOT SHIELDED IN BASEMENT SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLE STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENCASE ALL WASTE LINES TO PROTECT FROM POTENTIAL DRIPS.
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVE RESIDUE ON INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED SPILLS ON WALLS AND FLOORS IN PREP AND BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
64
MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS - Comments: For purposes of this Order, businesses covered by this Order include any for-profit, non-profit, or educational entity, regardless of the nature of the service, the function it performs, or its corporate or entity structure. (a) In addition to the health steps required by Executive Order No. 2020-43, businesses must take the following additional public health measures to protect their employees, their customers, and all others who come into physical contact with their operations: (3) Ensure that every employee who interacts with customers and is able to medically tolerate a mask is wearing a mask for the duration of a shift; OBSERVED MANAGER AND TWO EMPLOYEES NOT WEARING FACE COVERINGS INSIDE ESTABLISHMENT DURING INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE FACE COVERINGS CITATION ISSUED 7-28-060
Suspected Food PoisoningPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Suspected Food Poisoning
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
2229657
Location recorded for this inspection · CHECKERS DRIVE IN RESTAURANT · 8705 S STONY ISLAND AVE
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
Recorded violations
1
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES - Comments: THE PERSON IN CHARGE AND CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER WAS UNSURE OF THE COOKING AND HOLD TIMES OF FOODS IN QUESTION. INSTRUCTED THE PIC THAT HE MUST BE KNOWLEDGEABLE OF ALL COOKING AND HOLDING TIMES FOR ALL FOODS TO ENSURE THAT THEY ARE SAFE FOR CONSUMPTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
3
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PIC TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION OF EMPLOYEES RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012(A).
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE EXTERIOR STAINLESS STEEL SURFACES OF THE WALK-IN COOLER DOORS AND WALK-IN FREEZER DOORS.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER FRYERS AND OTHER EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE OBSERVED. CLEAN FLOORS UNDER STORAGE SHELVES IN THE BASEMENT AND STORAGE ROOMS OF THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL FLOOR DRAINS WHERE NEEDED AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED A RUSTED/WORN COVER FOR THE SUB PUMP IN THE BASEMENT; REPLACE COVER TO THE SUB PUMP. SOME PEELING PAINT OBSERVED ON THE BASEMENT FLOOR BY THE STAIRS AND WALK-IN FREEZERS; REPAINT FLOOR WHERE NEEDED. OBSERVED DUST ON THE CEILING VENTS AND LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA; CLEAN VENTS AND SHIELDS TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED. REMOVE DUST ON THE CEILING VENTS IN THE MENS WASHROOM. OBSERVED THE VENT FAN COVER MISSING IN THE MENS WASHROOM ON THE CEILING; REPLACE COVER. FOUND CLUTTER IN THE REAR STORAGE ROOM OF THE BASEMENT AND INSIDE OF THE ROOM WHERE THE HOT WATER TANKS ARE STORED IN THE BASEMENT; CLEAN BOTH ROOMS AND REMOVE CLUTTER.
ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
2169637
Location recorded for this inspection · CHECKERS DRIVE IN RESTAURANT · 8705 S STONY ISLAND AVE
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE INTERIOR BOTTOM OF THE FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE OBSERVED. LIGHT DUST OBSERVED ON THE FAN COVERS INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER; CLEAN TO REMOVE DUST. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE EXTERIOR STAINLESS STEEL SURFACES OF THE WALK-IN COOLER DOORS AND WALK-IN FREEZERS.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER FRYERS AND OTHER COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE OBSERVED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER STORAGE SHELVES IN BASEMENT AND IN STORAGE ROOMS OF BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS OUTSIDE OF WALK-IN COOLER AND BEHIND FILE CABINET NEXT TO THE ICE MACHINE. OBSERVED RUSTED/WORN COVERS FOR THE SUB PUMP IN BASEMENT; REPLACE COVER TO SUB PUMP. SOME PEELING PAINT OBSERVED ON THE BASEMENT FLOOR BY THE STAIRS AND WALK-IN FREEZERS; REPAINT FLOOR WHERE NEEDED.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED DUST ON THE CEILING TILE, CEILING VENTS AND LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA; CLEAN TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED. OBSERVED DUST ON THE VENTILATION FAN ON THE CEILING OF THE WOMENS WASHROOM; CLEAN TO REMOVE DUST. OBSERVED A MISSING COVER THE VENTILATION FAN IN THE MENS WASHROOM; PROVIDE A COVER FOR THE VENT FAN.
41
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: FOUND CLUTTER IN THE REAR STORAGE ROOM OF THE BASEMENT AND INSIDE OF THE ROOM WHERE THE HOT WATER TANKS ARE STORED IN THE BASEMENT; CLEAN BOTH ROOMS AND REMOVE CLUTTER.
ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
2059439
Location recorded for this inspection · CHECKERS DRIVE IN RESTAURANT · 8705 S STONY ISLAND AVE
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN WATER DRIP TUBE OF ABRASIVE STAINS ON SODA MACHINE AND CLEAN THE NOZZALS ON THE SODA MACHINE,INSTUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT AREA,ALONG WALL BASE CORNERS
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
1947131
Location recorded for this inspection · CHECKERS DRIVE IN RESTAURANT · 8705 S STONY ISLAND AVE
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: NOTED THE POP NOZZLES AT THE SELF SERVER POP MACHINE DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOORS NEED CLEANING AROUND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND PREP STATION TO REMOVE DEBRIS,SPILLS AND GREASE. ALSO FLOORS NEED CLEANING IN THE BASEMENT AROUND THE POP SYRUP STORAGE.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST CLEAN THE WALLS AND CEILING IN THE BASEMENT AROUND THE POP SYRUP DISPENCER STORAGE AREA TO REMOVE DEBRIS.
CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
1578793
Location recorded for this inspection · CHECKERS DRIVE IN RESTAURANT · 8705 S STONY ISLAND AVE
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
19
OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED - Comments: OBSERVED THE OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER ENCRUSTED WITH GREASE ON THE TOP AND LIP OF CONTAINER,THIS IS A FOOD SOURCE FOR RODENTS AND OTHER PEST,SERIOUS VIOLATION,7-38-020
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: CLEAN LIGHT SHIELD COVERS IN PREP AREA OF DUST.
45
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES OR PROOF OF ENROLLEMENT,UPON NEXT INSPECTION
ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
1395318
Location recorded for this inspection · CHECKERS DRIVE IN RESTAURANT · 8705 S STONY ISLAND AVE
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: CABINET INTERIOR OF DEEP FRYERS, SIDES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, EXTERIOR PIPES & LINES CONNECTED TO COOKING EQUIPMENT, AND DUST BUILD-UP IN WALK-IN COOLER.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG ALL WALL BASES, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT WHERE NEEDED ESPECIALLY IN BASEMENT. CLEAN FLOOR DRAIN(S) WHERE NEEDED. ALL STOCK UNDERNEATH FRONT COUNTER MUST BE STORED ELEVATED 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES. CLEAN ALL LIGHT SHIELDS WITH DUST & DEBRIS THROUGHOUT. REPAIR FRONT DOUBLE DOORS AT CENTER AND AT THE BOTTOM OF RIGHT ENTRANCE DOOR TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY. CLEAN WALLS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT AREA WHERE NEEDED.
36
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: REPLACE BLOWN LIGHT FIXTURE INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER IN BASEMENT.
41
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: ELIMINATE CLUTTER IN REAR SECTION OF BASEMENT.
Short Form ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Short Form Complaint
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
1296713
Location recorded for this inspection · CHECKERS DRIVE IN RESTAURANT · 8705 S STONY ISLAND AVE
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
16
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: LIGHTSHIELDS IN PREP AREA NOT CLEAN/DUSTY.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
ComplaintPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
1296307
Location recorded for this inspection · CHECKERS DRIVE IN RESTAURANT · 8705 S STONY ISLAND AVE
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
19
OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED - Comments: OBSERVED OUTSIDE GREASE AREA NOT MAINTAINED.EXCESSIVE GREASE ON EXTERIOR OF CONTAINER,LID OPEN,AND GREASE ON GROUND AROUND CONTAINER.MUST CLEAN/ MAINTAIN.SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED OWNER HAD GREASE CONTAINER AND AREA CLEANED BY EMPLOYEE DURING INSPECTION-CDI
21
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION WHEN POTENTIALL HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED,HAMBURGERS,CHILI,PHILLY STEAK SANDWICHES. OWNER (MR ROWE)STATES NO PAPERS AVAILBLE ON PREMISES FOR ENROLLMENT FOR CLASS.SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOORS NOT CLEAN IN BASEMENT STORAGE AND BASEMENT WASHROOM. FOUND WET AREAS ON BASEMENT FLOORS,MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN. MUST KEEP FLOORS DRY IN BASEMENT.
41
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED ARTICLES NOT USING,CLUTTER IN BASEMENT.MUST REMOVE AND PROPERLY ORGANIZE ALL STORAGE IN BASEMENT.
ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
537765
Location recorded for this inspection · CHECKERS DRIVE IN RESTAURANT · 8705 S STONY ISLAND AVE
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.REPAIR TILE IN FRONT OF SODA MACHINE, CLEAN FLOOR REAR PREP AREA, AND BY REAR DOOR. REMOVE CARDBOARD FROM FLOOR.
36
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.CLEAN LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE ICE CREAM MACHINE.
41
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: Cleaning equipment shall be properly stored away from food, utensils, equipment, and clean linens.NEED TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED CARDBOARD BOXES REAR.
Local context · Chicago
How results compare in ZIP 60617
242 of 303 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.
This calculation uses published records from the same jurisdiction. Pending, unavailable and other non-comparable results are excluded.
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