Canvass
May 30, 2025
Out of Business
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, May 30, 2025 · Original Source
Restaurant · Chicago, IL
Checkers/Rally's
6301 S Ashland Ave
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5 inspectionsCanvass Re-Inspection
May 15, 2024
Pass
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, May 15, 2024 · Original Source
License
May 15, 2024
Pass
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, May 15, 2024 · Original Source
Canvass Re-Inspection
May 13, 2024
Fail
3 recorded violations
notedCode 53Cleaning and sanitizing
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TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
Inspector’s notes
6-501.19: OBSERVED NO SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON TOILET ROOM DOOR MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsnotedCode 54Facility maintenance
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GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
Inspector’s notes
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
In plain English
Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.
More about building upkeep issuesnotedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing
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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
MUST GROUT FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, May 13, 2024 · Original Source
Canvass
May 2, 2024
Fail
19 recorded violations
notedCode 1Permits, training, and postings
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PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
Inspector’s notes
PIC DOESN'T HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)
In plain English
A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.
More about paperwork, training, or posting issuesnotedCode 10Handwashing
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ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Inspector’s notes
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)
In plain English
Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.
More about handwashing problemsnotedCode 21Food temperature
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PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES
Inspector’s notes
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)
In plain English
Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.
More about food kept at an unsafe temperaturenotedCode 22Food temperature
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PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
Inspector’s notes
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)
In plain English
Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.
More about food kept at an unsafe temperaturenotedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing
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NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
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.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsnotedCode 54Facility maintenance
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GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
Inspector’s notes
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)
In plain English
Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.
More about building upkeep issuesnotedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing
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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
MUST GROUT FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.MUST PLACE PUSHED BACK CEILING TILES BACK INTO PLACE THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsnotedCode 56Facility maintenance
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ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
Inspector’s notes
MUST REPLACE CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD NEAR SIDE ENTRY DOOR.
In plain English
Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.
More about building upkeep issuesnotedCode 60Other
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PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
Inspector’s notes
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)
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingnotedCode 2Permits, training, and postings
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CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
Inspector’s notes
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)
In plain English
A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.
More about paperwork, training, or posting issuesnotedCode 3Permits, training, and postings
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MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)(CITATION ISSUED)
In plain English
A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.
More about paperwork, training, or posting issuesnotedCode 33Food temperature
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PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
Inspector’s notes
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)
In plain English
Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.
More about food kept at an unsafe temperaturenotedCode 37Food source and labeling
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FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
Inspector’s notes
MUST LABEL SQUEEZE BOTTLES AND SHAKERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
In plain English
Food came from an unapproved source, was missing required date marks or labels, or was past its use-by date. Knowing where food came from and how old it is helps prevent illness.
More about food source, dating, or labeling problemsnotedCode 39Contamination
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CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED FOOD PRODUCT STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER MUST STORE ON SHELVING UNITS TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION.
In plain English
Food was stored or handled in a way that could let germs or other material get into it, such as raw meat stored above ready-to-eat food or uncovered food. Cross-contamination is a common cause of foodborne illness.
More about food not protected from contaminationnotedCode 43Equipment and utensils
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IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED ICE SCOOP STORED INSIDE OF ICE MACHINE MUST STORE IN A CLEAN CONTAINER.
In plain English
Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.
More about equipment or utensil issuesnotedCode 51Water, plumbing, and sewage
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PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE MUST INSTALL TO BE SEEN FOR SERVICING.
In plain English
The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.
More about water, plumbing, or sewage problemsnotedCode 53Cleaning and sanitizing
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TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON TOILET ROOM DOOR MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsnotedCode 57Permits, training, and postings
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ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
In plain English
A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.
More about paperwork, training, or posting issuesnotedCode 58Permits, training, and postings
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ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
In plain English
A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.
More about paperwork, training, or posting issuesOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, May 2, 2024 · Original Source