What is Checkers/ Rally's's health inspection score?

Checkers/ Rally's has a SafeDine safety score of 71 out of 100 (Grade B). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Checkers/ Rally's last inspected?

Checkers/ Rally's was last inspected on August 29, 2023. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Checkers/ Rally's have?

Checkers/ Rally's has 14 total violations across 5 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Checkers/ Rally's safe to eat at?

Checkers/ Rally's has a good safety record with a score of 71/100. While there are some noted violations, overall compliance is solid.

What type of cuisine does Checkers/ Rally's serve?

Checkers/ Rally's serves American cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Checkers/ Rally's

Name: Checkers/ Rally's
Address: 11449 S HALSTED ST, Chicago, 60628
Rating: 71

11449 S HALSTED ST , Chicago

Data may be outdated — inspected 8/29/2023

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0Good

American•Chicago

Ranked #960 of 1000 in ChicagoBetter than 22% of american restaurants

Improving

5 inspections

Last: Aug 29, 2023

low confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

20%

Clean Rate

2.8

Avg Violations

33 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

HandwashingHigh Priority

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

12x

Facility condition

Building maintenance or structural issues

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-29

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-0 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-3 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-25 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

+6 pts

100

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

How scoring works: Every restaurant starts at 100 points. Points are deducted for violations found during inspections.

Recent inspections are weighted more heavily. High priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact.

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Violation Timeline

Jan 2023

1 inspections

1 high priority

4 basic

Jan

Feb 2023

1 inspections

3 basic

Jul 2023

2 inspections

6 basic

Jul

Aug 2023

1 inspections

Inspection History

5 records on file

2 Canvass1 Non-Inspection1 Complaint1 Canvass Re-Inspection

Aug 23

Canvass InspectionLatestCleanOut of Business

No violations

100/100inspection score

Jul 23

Non-Inspection InspectionNo Entry

3 Basic

3 total

94/100inspection score

−6 pts

Basic (3)

−6 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
4-601.11(C) OBSERVED THE SHELVING UNITS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA WITH SLIGHT DEBRIS BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAID SHELVING UNITS.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
2-102.13 OBSERVED AN EXPIRED FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL FOOD HANDLERS RE-TAKE THE FOOD HANDLER COURSE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS ON SITE.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
2-102.13 OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−6 pts

Jul 23

Complaint InspectionNot Ready

3 Basic

3 total

94/100inspection score

−6 pts

Basic (3)

−6 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
4-601.11(C) OBSERVED THE SHELVING UNITS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA WITH SLIGHT DEBRIS BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAID SHELVING UNITS.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
2-102.13 OBSERVED AN EXPIRED FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL FOOD HANDLERS RE-TAKE THE FOOD HANDLER COURSE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS ON SITE.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
2-102.13 OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−6 pts

Feb 23

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionOut of Business

3 Basic

3 total

94/100inspection score

−6 pts

Basic (3)

−6 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
4-601.11(C) OBSERVED THE SHELVING UNITS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA WITH SLIGHT DEBRIS BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAID SHELVING UNITS.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
2-102.13 OBSERVED AN EXPIRED FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL FOOD HANDLERS RE-TAKE THE FOOD HANDLER COURSE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS ON SITE.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
2-102.13 OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−6 pts

Jan 23

Canvass InspectionFail

1 High4 Basic

5 total

82/100inspection score

−18 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING PROVISION IN THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM AND AT ONE OF THE HANDWASHING SINKS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA OF THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED MUST KEEP ALL HANDWASHING SINKS EQUIPPED WITH A HAND DRYING PROVISION AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED

Basic (4)

−8 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED THE SHELVING UNITS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA WITH SLIGHT DEBRIS BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAID SHELVING UNITS.
54GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED−2
OBSERVED THE OUTDOOR WASTE OIL CONTAINER NOT MAINTAINED, EXCESS WASTE OIL ON LID AND THE OPENING OF THE RECEPTACLE AND THE LID OPEN AND UNABLE TO CLOSE DUE TO DEBRIS INSIDE THE RECEPTACLE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN GREASE CONTAINER AND SURROUNDINGS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-020(B), CITATION ISSUED
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
OBSERVED AN EXPIRED FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL FOOD HANDLERS RE-TAKE THE FOOD HANDLER COURSE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS ON SITE.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−18 pts

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Data source: Chicago CDPH · Official government inspection records

Grading System

85 – 100
Excellent
70 – 84
Good
Below 70
Fair

About SafeDine Scores

Scores are calculated using official government inspection data. High Priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact, followed by Intermediate and Basic violations. Community reviews can adjust the score by up to 5 points when 3+ reviews are submitted.

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