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

Checkers / Rally's has a SafeDine safety score of 80 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 December 20, 2024. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

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

Checkers / Rally's has 16 total violations across 6 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 80/100. 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: 3808 W ROOSEVELT RD, Chicago, 60624
Rating: 80

3808 W ROOSEVELT RD, Chicago

Data may be outdated — inspected 12/20/2024

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0Good

American•Chicago

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

Improving

6 inspections

Last: Dec 20, 2024

low confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

33%

Clean Rate

2.7

Avg Violations

17 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Temperature control

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

SanitationHigh Priority

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Facility condition

Building maintenance or structural issues

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-19

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-2 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-1 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-3 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-12 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

+13 pts

100

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

Real-time Score: 81/100 — This score includes today's freshness penalty and may differ slightly from the displayed score (80/100) which is computed during our regular data sync.

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

Dec 2022

2 inspections

1 intermediate

4 basic

Dec

Apr 2023

1 inspections

1 basic

Jan 2024

1 inspections

1 intermediate

5 basic

Jan

Apr 2024

1 inspections

1 high priority

3 basic

Dec 2024

1 inspections

Dec

Inspection History

6 records on file

3 Canvass1 Complaint2 License

Dec 24

Canvass InspectionLatestCleanOut of Business

No violations

100/100inspection score

Apr 24

Complaint InspectionPass

1 High3 Basic

4 total

84/100inspection score

−16 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
OBSERVED ICE MACHINE EQUIPMENT A LITTLE DIRTY. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN NO BUILD UP TO PREVENT FORM OF CONTAMINATION.

Basic (3)

−6 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
NOTED SHELVING UNIT WHERE BEVERAGE SYRUP IS STORED WITH DRIED SYRUP SPILLS THROUGHOUT SURFACES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED PREP SINK LEAKING AND POOLING ONTO FLOOR INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION AS REQUIRED.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL ORGANIC MATTER, DRIED FOOD DEBRIS, AND TRASH FROM BEHIND SLUSHY AND ICE CREAM MACHINES.

Base deductions−16 pts

Jan 24

Canvass InspectionPass

1 Med5 Basic

6 total

85/100inspection score

−15 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

36THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE−5
UNABLE TO LOCATE THERMOMETER INSIDE OF PREP LINE COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Basic (5)

−10 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED PREP LINE 2 DOOR COOLER WITH EXCESSIVE DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR SURFACES OF LOWER 2 DOOR COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED FLOOR DRAIN IN FRONT OF PREP NEAR SERVICE WINDOW AND UNDERNEATH PREP SINK IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED SPILLED BEVERAGE SYRUPS ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE WALL BASE IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED OUTDOOR RESTROOMS (STORAGE SPACE) WITH CLUTTER AND ITEMS STORED ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT SAID SPACE. INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE, REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS, AND ELEVATE AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR. MUST MAINTAIN PREMISE.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED MISSING CEILING ATTACHMENTS IN THE PREP AND STORAGE AREA CONNECTED TO THE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO ENCLOSE.

Base deductions−15 pts

Apr 23

Canvass InspectionPass

1 Basic

1 total

98/100inspection score

−2 pts

Basic (1)

−2 pts

55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED MINOR BUILD UP OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS AND WALLS BEHIND AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT AND ALONGSIDE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−2 pts

Dec 22

License InspectionPass

1 Med4 Basic

5 total

87/100inspection score

−13 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED A 1/2 INCH GAP AT THE DRIVE THRU WINDOW. MUST SEAL GAP TO PREVENT RODENT OR PEST ENTRY AND MAINTAIN.

Basic (4)

−8 pts

43IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED−2
FOUND THE FRONT DRIVE THRU ICE SCOOP BEING STORED INSIDE A DIRTY CONTAINER. MUST STORE ICE SCOOP IN A CLEAN LOCATION PROTECTED FROM SOURCES OF CONTAMINATION OR INSIDE MACHINE WITH SCOOP HANDLE OUT OF ICE.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED OLD FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP INSIDE AND ON THE EXTERIOR OF THE SHAKE AND ICE CREAM MACHINE. MUST DETAIL CLEAN BOTH AND MAINTAIN.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED THE 1-COMPARTMENT SINK SPRAYING WATER OUT OF THE FAUCET BASE. OBSERVED THE MOP SINK SLOW DRAINING. OBSERVED THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK SPRAYER ARM HANDLE BROKEN. MUST REPAIR ALL AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
FOUND AN ACCUMULATION OF CLUTTER, GARBAGE, AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED IN THE 2 STORAGE ROOMS ACCESSIBLE FROM THE OUTSIDE (OLD WASHROOMS CONVERTED INTO STORAGE AREAS). MUST REMOVE ALL ARTICLES THAT ARE UNNECESSARY TO THE OPERATION, REORGANIZE REMAINING ITEMS, AND STORE EVERYTHING OFF THE FLOOR TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.

Base deductions−13 pts

Dec 22

License InspectionCleanNot Ready

No violations

100/100inspection score

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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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