What is Chuck 'e' Cheese's health inspection score?

Chuck 'e' Cheese has a SafeDine safety score of 95 out of 100 (Grade A). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Chuck 'e' Cheese last inspected?

Chuck 'e' Cheese was last inspected on December 17, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Chuck 'e' Cheese have?

Chuck 'e' Cheese has 33 total violations across 9 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Chuck 'e' Cheese safe to eat at?

Yes, Chuck 'e' Cheese has an excellent safety record with a score of 95/100. This indicates strong compliance with health and safety standards.

Official Health Record

Chuck 'e' Cheese

Name: Chuck 'e' Cheese
Address: 1730 W FULLERTON AVE, Chicago, 60614
Rating: 95

1730 W FULLERTON AVE, Chicago

Last Inspected: 12/17/2025

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0Excellent

Lincoln Park

Ranked #77 of 754 in Lincoln Park

Stable

9 inspections

Last: Dec 17, 2025

high confidence

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Inspections

33%

Clean Rate

3.7

Avg Violations

4 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Temperature controlHigh Priority

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

SanitationHigh Priority

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

Facility condition

Building maintenance or structural issues

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-5

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-3 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-2 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-0 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

+5 pts

100

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

100

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.

Location

1730 W FULLERTON AVE, Chicago, IL 60614

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Violation Timeline

May 2022

2 inspections

2 high priority

1 intermediate

4 basic

May

Feb 2023

2 inspections

3 high priority

13 basic

Sep 2024

1 inspections

1 high priority

1 intermediate

3 basic

Sep

Oct 2024

1 inspections

1 intermediate

2 basic

May 2025

1 inspections

May

Dec 2025

2 inspections

1 high priority

1 intermediate

Inspection History

9 records on file

3 Complaint Re-Inspection3 Complaint2 Canvass1 Canvass Re-Inspection

Dec 25

Complaint Re-Inspection InspectionLatestCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

Dec 25

Complaint InspectionPass w/ Conditions

1 High1 Med

2 total

85/100inspection score

−15 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

33PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL−10
OBSERVED IMPROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE INSIDE OF WALK IN COOLER AT 49F. AMBIENT TEMPERATURE INSIDE OF A COLD HOLDING UNIT MUST BE AT 41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

22PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES−5
OBSERVED CHEESE AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE AT 45F INSIDE OF WALK IN COOLER. ALSO OBSERVED ROMAINE LETTUCE AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE AT 47F. TIME TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED. FOOD DISCARDED VOLUNTARILY. FOOD WEIGHING APPROXIMATELY 10 LBS AT A COST OF $20.00.

Base deductions−15 pts

May 25

Canvass InspectionCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

Oct 24

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionPass

1 Med2 Basic

3 total

91/100inspection score

−9 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED OUTER OPENINGS NOT PROTECTED. OBSERVED FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR WITH A GAP NETWEEN DOOR AND FRAME. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

Basic (2)

−4 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED INTERIOR OF PREP COOLERS WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH AND NEXT TO SYRUP MACHINE LOCATED IN THE REAR FOOD STORAGE ROOM. MUST CLEAN FLOOR AND MAINTAIN FLOO CLEAN AT ALL TIMES.

Base deductions−9 pts

Sep 24

Canvass InspectionFail

1 High1 Med3 Basic

5 total

79/100inspection score

−21 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
OBSERVED ICE/FOOD NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION DURING STORAGE. OBSERVED INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE WITH EXCESSIVE BROWN AND PINK SLIME SUBSTANCE DRIPPNG DOWN INTO THE ICE. ICE IN BEING USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRCUTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE. PRIORITY FONDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED OUTER OPENINGS NOT PROTECTED. OBSERVED FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR WITH A GAP NETWEEN DOOR AND FRAME. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Basic (3)

−6 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED INTERIOR OF PREP COOLERS WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH AND NEXT TO SYRUP MACHINE LOCATED IN THE REAR FOOD STORAGE ROOM. MUST CLEAN FLOOR AND MAINTAIN FLOO CLEAN AT ALL TIMES.
60PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED−2
OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION#2571381 ON 02/16/23. VIOLATION #57. NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.

Base deductions−21 pts

Feb 23

Complaint Re-Inspection InspectionPass w/ Conditions

2 High3 Basic

5 total2 risk factors

64/100inspection score

−26 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

1PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIESRisk Factor−10
PERSON IN CHARGE DOES NOT HAVE A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON POSTED ON THE PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
THE PERSON IN CHARGE DURING THE REINSPECTION DOES NOT HAVE A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON POSTED ON THE PREMISES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (3)

−6 pts

55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
: 6-201.11-- MISSING CEILING TILES IN THE REAR DRY STORAGE ROOM. MUST REPLACE.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
2-102.13---- NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. MUST PROVIDE.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
: 2-102.13-- NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS. MUST PROVIDE.

Base deductions−26 pts

Risk factor bonus (2× +5)−10 pts

Feb 23

Complaint InspectionFail

1 High10 Basic

11 total

70/100inspection score

−30 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
SOME AREAS OF THE INTERIOR ICE MACHINE IN NEED OF CLEANING. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Basic (10)

−20 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
MUST NOT STORE OPEN PAPER PLATES AND DISPOSABLE TABLEWARES ON DISPLAY IN THE DINING ROOM NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION.
40PERSONAL CLEANLINESS−2
OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLER WITH EXTREMELY LONG, UNRESTRAINED PONYTAIL. ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS.
44UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED−2
ALL TO GO FOOD CONTAINERS AND ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE REAR STAGE STORAGE ROOM MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
MUST NOT USE PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS AS FOOD CONTAINERS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
HOT AND COLD WATER HANDLES ON THE COOKS LINE HAND WASHING SINK WITH ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.----FOOD DEBRIS CATCH BASIN OF THE DISH MACHINE WITH FOOD DEBRIS FROM THE PREVIOUS DAY. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN BASIN OF FOOD DEBRIS AND MAINTAIN.
54GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED−2
NOTED THE OUTSIDE GARBAGE CORRAL WITH BAGS OF FOOD WASTE GARBAGE AND OTHER FOOD DEBRIS ON THE GROUNDS SURROUNDING THE WASTE CONTAINERS. CONTAINERS NOTED WITH GARBAGE OVERFLOW. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL FOOD WASTE AND GARBAGE FROM THE GROUND, REMOVE ALL OVERFLOWING GARBAGE AND MAINTAIN A CLEAN CORRAL WITH TIGHT FITTING LIDS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(B) CITATION ISSUED.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
MISSING CEILING TILES IN THE REAR DRY STORAGE ROOM. MUST REPLACE.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
EMPLOYEES PERSONAL BELONGS NOTED ON TOP OF THE BOX FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO USE THE PROVIDE EMPLOYEE STORAGE AREA FOR PERSONAL ITEMS.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. MUST PROVIDE.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS. MUST PROVIDE.

Base deductions−30 pts

May 22

Complaint Re-Inspection InspectionCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

May 22

Complaint InspectionFail

2 High1 Med4 Basic

7 total

67/100inspection score

−33 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
NO SOAP WAS PROVIDED AT BOTH HANDWASHING SINK IN THE PREP AREA. UPON MY REQUEST EMPLOYEE PROVIDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-030(C)CITATION ISSUED
16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
OBSERVED ICE/FOOD NOT PROTECTED. INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE UPPER WATER RESERVOIR, AND INTERIOR OF THE MACHINE WITH EXCESSIVE BLACK AND PINK SLIME SUBSTANCE DRIPPING DOWN INTO THE ICE CUBES.ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE THROUGHOUT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

22PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES−5
FOUND 14 EACH BOILED EGGS(UNSHELLED) AT TEMP OF 45.1F TO 47.4F; ALSO FOUND 1 POUND OF POTATOES SALAD AT TEMP OF 45.1F TO 45.7F. BOTH PRODUCTS WERE STORED AT THE COLD SELF SERVE UNIT. COLD TEMPERATURES MUST MAINTAIN A TEMP OF 41F AND BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION: 7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED

Basic (4)

−8 pts

41WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED−2
MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN PREP AREAS IN SANITIZER BUCKET BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS OR FOR ANYOTHER PURPOSE
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
REPAIR LEAKING PIPE UNDER THE WATER SPRAYER SINK IN DISHROOM. REPAIR CAUSE
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
MISSING GROUT ON FLOOR TILES IN FRONT OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.REPAIR ISSUE

Base deductions−33 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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