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Restaurant · Chicago, IL

Chuck 'E' Cheese's

5030 S Kedzie Ave

Last inspected Mar 4, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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5 inspections

Canvass

Mar 4, 2026

Pass w/ Conditions

5 recorded violations

notedCode 10Handwashing

Official wording

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED HANDWASHING SOAP NOT PROVIDED AT HANDWASHING SINK. OBSERVED HAND SANITIZER INSTALLED IN HANDWASHING SOAP DISPENSER AT HANDWASHING SINK. CORRECTED ON SITE, HAND SANITIZER REMOVED FROM HANDWASHING SOAP DISPENSER AND REPLACED BY HANDWASHING SOAP IN HANDWASHING SOAP DISPENSER AT HANDWASHING SINK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 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 problems
notedCode 38Pests

Official wording

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED OPENINGS AT BASE AND IN MIDDLE OF BOTH FRONT ENTRANCE OUTER DOORS. OBSERVED OPENINGS AT LEFT AND RIGHT SIDES AND BASE OF LEFT AND RIGHT GARAGE DOCK DOORS IN DUMPSTER AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE.

In plain English

The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.

More about signs of rodents or insects
notedCode 47Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS LINER ON BOTTOM OF PREP TABLE ACROSS FROM PIZZA PREP STATION. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CARDBOARD LINER FROM SAID PIECE OF EQUIPMENT NON FOOD CONTACT SURFACES SHALL BE CONSTRUCTED OF A CORROSION-RESISTANT, NONABSORBENT AND SMOOTH MATERIAL.

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 problems
notedCode 53Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED NO TOILET TISSUE IN STALLS IN WASHROOMS. OBSERVED NO TOILET TISSUE IN STALL IN WOMEN'S WASHROOM AND OBSERVED MISSING TOILET TISSUE HOLDER AND TOILET TISSUE IN STALL IN MEN'S WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED A SUPPLY OF TOILET TISSUE SHALL BE AVAILABLE AT EACH TOILET. CORRECTED ON SITE, BEFORE CONCLUSION OF INSPECTION TOILET TISSUE PROVIDED FOR STALL IN WOMEN'S WASHROOM AND TOILET TISSUE HOLDER WITH TOILET TISSUE INSTALLED AND PROVIDED FOR STALL IN MEN'S WASHROOM. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.

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 problems
notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED GROUT MISSING IN BETWEEN FLOOR TILES IN FACILITY, OBSERVED GROUT MISSING IN BETWEEN FLOOR TILES IN FRONT OF ICE MACHINE, WALK IN COOLER DOOR AND IN FRONT OF DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO SMOOTHLY REPLACE MISSING GROUT IN BETWEEN FLOOR TILES IN FRONT OF ICE MACHINE, WALK IN COOLER DOOR AND IN FRONT OF DISH MACHINE FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY 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 problems

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Mar 4, 2026 · Original Source

Complaint

May 12, 2025

Pass

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, May 12, 2025 · Original Source

Canvass Re-Inspection

Feb 6, 2025

Pass

1 recorded violation

notedCode 38Pests

Official wording

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

Inspector’s notes

6-202.15 OBSERVED GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE EXTERIOR DOOR OFF THE DINING ROOM AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN FOR THE PREVENTION OF PEST ENTRY.

In plain English

The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.

More about signs of rodents or insects

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Feb 6, 2025 · Original Source

Canvass

Feb 3, 2025

Fail

2 recorded violations

notedCode 10Handwashing

Official wording

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED NO HOT WATER AT WASHBOWL SINKS IN MEN'S AND WOMEN'S RESTROOMS WATER TEMPERATURES AT RANGE OF 72F-80F. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE HOT WATER AT THE PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 100F AT ALL WASHBOWLS AND HANDWASHING SINKS. (KITCHEN MAINTAINS HOT WATER AT PROPER TEMPERATURE, EMPLOYEE RESTROOM AT PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 100F AND 110F AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK). PRIORITY VIOLATION #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 problems
notedCode 38Pests

Official wording

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE EXTERIOR DOOR OFF THE DINING ROOM AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN FOR THE PREVENTION OF PEST ENTRY.

In plain English

The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.

More about signs of rodents or insects

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Feb 3, 2025 · Original Source

Canvass

Feb 21, 2024

Pass

1 recorded violation

notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED DAMAGED BASEBOARDS IN THE REAR PREP AREA IN THE FOLLOWING (NEAR THE OFFICE, NEAR THE REAR EXIT DOOR). INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR 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 problems

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Feb 21, 2024 · Original Source

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