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Latest inspection
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Out of Business
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2353127
Location recorded for this inspection · CHECKERS · 5451 S WENTWORTH AVE
The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.
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Inspection history
Chicago publishes inspection reports dating back to 2010. The city changed its procedures on July 1, 2018.
ComplaintPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2286041
Location recorded for this inspection · CHECKERS · 5451 S WENTWORTH AVE
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
Recorded violations
10
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: NO HAND WASHING SINK IN TH DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(c)
22
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: 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
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED AN ELECTRICAL BOX NOT PROPERLY SECURE TO THE WALL IN THE REAR STORAGE CLOSET. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
Complaint Re-InspectionPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2223000
Location recorded for this inspection · CHECKERS · 5451 S WENTWORTH AVE
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
Recorded violations
3
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: 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).
23
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: 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.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 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.
58
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: Observed no allergen training on site. Must provide proof of allergen training for all Chicago certified food sanitation managers.
ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
8
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2222376
Location recorded for this inspection · CHECKERS · 5451 S WENTWORTH AVE
Recorded violations
3
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: 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).
22
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: 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.
23
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: 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.
38
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 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.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 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.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.11 observed gap in wall in rear electrical closet. Must seal all gaps to prevent pest entry. Must maintain same.
58
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: Observed no allergen training on site. Must provide proof of allergen training for all Chicago certified food sanitation managers.
61
SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC - Comments: Observed inspection report summary not posted. Instructed must post inspection report summary in plain view of customers. Posted summary in plain view during inspection.
ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2169249
Location recorded for this inspection · CHECKERS · 5451 S WENTWORTH 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: OBSERVED GREASE ON FLOOR UNDER FRONT FRYER, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. ALSO PREMISES NEEDS TO RE-GROUT THE TILES ON THE FLOOR THRU-OUT.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED LEAKING FACUET AT MOP SINK, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1953332
Location recorded for this inspection · CHECKERS · 5451 S WENTWORTH AVE
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
12
HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA - Comments: OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT EXPOSED HANDWASH SINK AT FRONT PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REMOVE ICE BUILD-UP AT INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRONT DOOR OF WALK-IN FREEZER.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM OF 2-DR UPRIGHT FREEZER OF FOOD DEBRIS.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: CLEAN FLOOR IN PREP AREA, WALK-IN COOLER UNDER SHELVES OF FOOD SPILLS.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED LEAK AT FAUCET OF 3-COMP SINK A REAR. MUST REPAIR.
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1567055
Location recorded for this inspection · CHECKERS · 5451 S WENTWORTH 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 CLEAN THE EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE AND DEBRIS.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: NOTED THE FLOORS DIRTY IN PREP AREA AROUND EQUIPMENT AND INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER. MUST CLEAN TO REMOVE GREASE AND DEBRIS.
41
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: NOTED CLUTTER IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA. MUST ORGANIZE TO PREVENT HARBORAGE.
45
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS. INFORMANTION PROVIDED.
ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1515405
Location recorded for this inspection · CHECKERS · 5451 S WENTWORTH AVE
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: 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.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED HOT HOLDING UNIT FOR BACON UNCLEAN WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMULATION ON UPPER INTERIOR OR HEATING ELEMENT. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
42
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN - Comments: 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
Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1512874
Location recorded for this inspection · CHECKERS · 5451 S WENTWORTH AVE
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: 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.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED HOT HOLDING UNIT FOR BACON UNCLEAN WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMULATION ON UPPER INTERIOR OR HEATING ELEMENT. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
42
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN - Comments: 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.
Short Form ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Short Form Complaint
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1512314
Location recorded for this inspection · CHECKERS · 5451 S WENTWORTH AVE
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
12
HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA - Comments: 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
29
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: 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
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: 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.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED HOT HOLDING UNIT FOR BACON UNCLEAN WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMULATION ON UPPER INTERIOR OR HEATING ELEMENT. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED FLOOR TILES MISSING NEAR FRYER. REPLACE FLOOR TILES SO THAT ALL FLOORS ARE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
42
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN - Comments: 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.
42
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN - Comments: 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.
Short Form ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Short Form Complaint
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1490395
Location recorded for this inspection · CHECKERS · 5451 S WENTWORTH AVE
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED RUSTY WALK-IN COOLER STORAGE SHELVES, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST/OR REPLACE.
36
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: OBSERVED NO LIGHT SHIELD IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED HOT WATER LEAKING AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
Short Form ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Short Form Complaint
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1151981
Location recorded for this inspection · CHECKERS · 5451 S WENTWORTH 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 INTERIOR OF FRYER DOORS.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NEED TO PROVIDE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER TO THE TOP OF THE SECOND ICE CREAM MACHINE.
Local context · Chicago
How results compare in ZIP 60609
245 of 329 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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