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CHUCK 'E' CHEESE

1730 W FULLERTON AVE · Chicago, IL 60614

Restaurant

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass for CHUCK 'E' CHEESE on .

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2628696

Location recorded for this inspection · CHUCK 'E' CHEESE · 1730 W FULLERTON 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.

ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1198712

Location recorded for this inspection · CHUCK 'E' CHEESE · 1730 W FULLERTON AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 2

    FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: FACILITIES UNABLE TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE TEMPERATURE. OBSERVED COOKS LINE SALAD COOLER AT 57.5F WITH BLUE CHEESE SALAD DRESSING AT 53.2F. COOLER TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL REPAIRED AND MAINTAINS A TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW, C.D.P.H. CONTACTED AT 312-746-5426 FOR RE-INSPECTION AND TAG REMOVAL. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A).

  • 3

    POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: APPROXIMATELY 2 QTS. BLUE CHEESE AND RANCH SALAD DRESSING FOUND AT AN INADEQUATE TEMPERATURE OF 53.2F AND CUT FRUIT AT 51.9F IN THE ABOVE MENTIONED COOLER. ALL DISCARDED. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A).

  • 18

    NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OBSERVED REAR EXIT DOOR TO BACK ALLEY AND GARBAGE AREA NOT RODENT PROOFED WITH OPEN 1/2 INCH GAP BETWEEN DOUBLE DOORS AND TORN/RUSTED RODENT PROOF STRIPPING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO MAKE A TIGHT FITTING SEAL, NO OPEN GAPS. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020.

  • 29

    PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM 1-13-12 NOT CORRECTED. #33-INTERIOR ICE MACHINE FOUND DIRTY. MUST CLEAN.#34- ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT ALL STORAGE ROOMS MUST BE ELEVATED FROM FLOOR 6" OR ABOVE. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090.

  • 40

    REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: MUST PROVIDE INTERNAL THERMOMETER FOR WALK-IN COOLER AND COOKS LINE PIZZA COOLER.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
517685

Location recorded for this inspection · CHUCK 'E' CHEESE · 1730 W FULLERTON 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: INTERIOR ICE MACHINE FOUND DIRTY. MUST CLEAN.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT ALL STORAGE ROOMS MUST BE ELEVATED FROM FLOOR 6" OR ABOVE.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
517677

Location recorded for this inspection · CHUCK 'E' CHEESE · 1730 W FULLERTON 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: Adequate and convenient hand washing facilities shall be provided for all employees. NO PAPER TOWELS AT PIZZA PREP AREA EXPOSED HAND SINK WHILE FOODS BEING PREPARED.

  • 28

    * INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS - Comments: One copy of the Food Inspection Report Summary must be displayed and visible to all customers. INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT FROM 8-31-10 NOT ON PREMISES/POSTED VISIBLE TO CUSTOMERS. POSTED TODAYS SUMMARY REPORT VISIBLE.

  • 29

    PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 8-31-10. #34-.RE GROUT FLOOR IN RECEIVING REAR AREA.WATER BETWEEN FLOOR TILES.KEEP FLOOR CLEAN ESPECIALLY IN REAR AREA.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. INTERIOR ICE MACHINE FOUND DIRTY. MUST CLEAN.

  • 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. ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT ALL STORAGE ROOMS MUST BE ELEVATED FROM FLOOR 6" OR ABOVE.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
284936

Location recorded for this inspection · CHUCK 'E' CHEESE · 1730 W FULLERTON AVE

The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 14

    PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090 - Comments: A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Serious violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority. PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 8-24 10,REPORT #284694 #19.STILL OBSERVED TODAY OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT MAINTAINED, OBSERVED FOOD AND NON FOOD DEBRIS ON GROUND UNDER AND AROUND GARBAGE CONTAINERS,UNABLE TO CLOSE LIDS, GARBAGE OVERFLOWING,FLIES AROUND GARBAGE .INSTRUCTED TO KEEP AREA CLEAN AND LIDS CLOSED AT ALL TIMES TO MINIMIZE INSECTS ACTIVITIES.SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-020 HOOOO62670-14. **VIOLATION WAS CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION.EMPLOYEE CLEANED GROUND AND ADJUSTED GARBAGE BAGS IN GARBAGE CONTAINERS,LIDS ARE CLOSED.

  • 31

    CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: 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.PROVIDE UTENSILS WITH HANDLE FOR FOOD STORED IN PIZZA DISPLAY COOLER.REMOVE CONTAINERS.

  • 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.RE GROUT FLOOR IN RECEIVING REAR AREA.WATER BETWEEN FLOOR TILES.KEEP FLOOR CEAN SPECIALLY IN REAR AREA, IN FRONT REAR EXIT DOOR, FLOOR STICKY

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: 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 BROKEN COLD WATER HANDLE AT EXPOSED HAND SINK,NEXT TO KITCHEN ENTRANCE.

  • 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.ORGANIZE ALL STORAGES,ELEVATE ITEMS FROM FLOOR,TOO CLUTTERED WITH TOYS AND OTHER ITEMS.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
9
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
284694

Location recorded for this inspection · CHUCK 'E' CHEESE · 1730 W FULLERTON AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 6

    HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS. - Comments: All employees who handle food shall wash their hands as often as necessary to maintain a high degree of personal cleanliness and should conform to hygienic practices prescribed by the Board of Health. POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES.OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WITH FOOD GLOVES ON REMOVING DIRTY TRAYS FROM PREP TABLE TO DISH ROOM,ALSO CHECKING ORDER RECEIPT,AND WITHOUT REMOVING GLOVES AND WASHING HAND MADE A SANDWICHES FOR CUSTOMERS, A READY TO EAT PRODUCT.INSTRUCTED TO WASH HANDS PRIOR TO PUT ON FOOD GLOVES.CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-010(a) HOOOO62671-15

  • 8

    SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME - Comments: Equipment and utensils should get proper exposure to the sanitizing solution during the rinse cycle. Bactericidal treatment shall consist of exposure of all dish and utensil surfaces to a rinse of clean water at a temperature of not less than 180F. FOUND LOW TEMP DISH MACHINE NOT DISPENSING PROPER AMOUNT SANITIZING SOLUTION(OVER 200 PPM) DUE TO CYCLE IS TOO SHORT OF TIME.TAGGED UNIT"HELD FOR INSPECTION" DO NOT USE.FAX A LETTER WHEN UNIT MAINTAINS 100 PPM.(FAX #312-746-4240).NO CITATION ISSUED, PRESENTLY UNIT NOT IN USE.

  • 18

    NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. OBSERVED SMALL FLIES THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES,(APPROX 60 OR MORE)PREP AREA,DISH ROOM,REAR RECEIVING AREA,FRONT SERVING AREA(ON WALLS).OBSERVED GNATS IN BOTH WASHROOMS.SMALL FLIES WAS OBSERVED ON STAGE,ON CURTAINS.MANAGEMENT IS REQUIRED TO REMOVE FLIES, SANITIZE AREA MENTIONED,ALSO FOLLOW PEST CONTROL REPORT. OUT OPENING NOT PROTECTED, REAR AND FRONT DOORS HAS A GAP BETWEEN DOORS.FRONT DOOR BOTTOM PART MUST BE SEALED (1/4 OF INCH GAPS).SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-020 H000062670-14

  • 19

    OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED - Comments: The area outside of the establishment used for the storage of garbage shall be clean at all times and shall not constitute a nuisances. OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT MAINTAINED, OBSERVED FOOD AND NON FOOD DEBRIS ON GROUND UNDER AND AROUND GARBAGE CONTAINERS,UNABLE TO CLOSE LIDS, GARBAGE OVERFLOWING,FLIES AROUND GARBAGE .INSTRUCTED TO KEEP AREA CLEAN AND LIDS CLOSED AT ALL TIMES TO MINIMIZE INSECTS ACTIVITIES.SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-020 HOOOO62670-14

  • 31

    CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: 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.PROVIDE UTENSILS WITH HANDLE FOR FOOD STORED IN PIZZA DISPLAY COOLER.REMOVE CONTAINERS.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.OBSERVED DUSTPANS STORED DIRTY WITH FOOD DEBRIS IN IT.INSTRUCTED TO KEEP ITEMS CLEAN AT ALL TIMES TO MINIMIZE INSECTS ACTIVITIES

  • 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.RE GROUT FLOOR IN RECEIVING REAR AREA.WATER BETWEEN FLOOR TILES.KEEP FLOOR CEAN SPECIALLY IN REAR AREA, IN FRONT REAR EXIT DOOR, FLOOR STICKY

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: 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 BROKEN COLD WATER HANDLE AT EXPOSED HAND SINK,NEXT TO KITCHEN ENTRANCE.

  • 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.ORGANIZE ALL STORAGES,ELEVATE ITEMS FROM FLOOR.TOO CLUTTERED WITH TOYS AND OTHER ITEMS.

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505 of 703 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.

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