Chicago Billiard Cafe

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Inspections

1. May 7, 2024 Canvass · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
   • Severity not stated

     PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

     OBSERVED LARGE LEAK COMING FROM PIPE IN BASEMENT AND STANDING WATER THROUGHOUT BASEMENT. NO FOOD IS STORED IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED BROKEN, UNUSED NON-COMMERCIAL DISHWASHER IN PREP/DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FROM PREMISES.

   • Severity not stated

     ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

     OBSERVED 2 OF 3 FOOD EMPLOYEES WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

2. Nov 27, 2023 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)

   Result: Pass.

3. Nov 20, 2023 Canvass · Fail — Risk 2 (Medium)
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

     NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

     OBSERVED PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK IS INCOMPLETE. LAST SERVICE REPORT WAS DATED AUGUST 2023 AND 2019. NO PEST CONTROL REPORTS WERE PROVIDED IN 2022, 2021 OR 2020. PEST CONTROL SERVICES MUST BE COMPLETED AT LEAST TWICE A YEAR BY A LICENSED EXTERMINATOR. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(c). CITATION ISSUED.

4. Jan 8, 2020 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 2 (Medium)
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

     FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

     FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN REQUIRED PROCEDURE/PLAN AND APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES OR KIT. (NECESSARY ITEMS AT A MINIMUM: GLOVES, FACE MASKS, DISPOSABLE MOPS AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZER/SPRAY THAT KILLS NOROVIRUS) PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

     INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDSINK IN PREP/COOKING AREA AND HAND SINK INSIDE WOMEN'S WASHROOM

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

     INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL AND DATE READY TO EAT TCS FOODS HELD OVER 24 HOURS INSIDE COOLERS. MUST IDENTIFY PRODUCT SHELF LIFE OR "CONSUME BY" DATING (7 DAYS FROM PREPARATION DATE). PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

   • Severity not stated

     THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

     INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE REACH-IN COOLER IN BASEMENT.

   • Severity not stated

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

     NOTED HEAVY ICE ACCUMULATION INSIDE REACH-IN COOLER IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

     BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE NOT LOCATED BEHIND ICE MACHINE (IN BASEMENT). INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SO THAT IT CAN BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.

   • Severity not stated

     PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

     INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR STRIPPED (COLD) FAUCET HANDLE AT RIGHT HAND SINK INSIDE MEN'S WASHROOM.

   • Severity not stated

     TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

     INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LID/COVER FOR RECEPTACLE OR GARBAGE CONTAINER INSIDE WOMEN'S WASHROOM.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     FOOD AND NON FOOD ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING IN PREP AREA.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AREA AND IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA.

   • Severity not stated

     ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

     FOOD HANDLER (S) WITH NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. INFORMATION GIVEN.

5. Dec 8, 2017 Canvass · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
   • Not serious Minor

     VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

     INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL GREASE BOX/GREASE INTERCEPTOR CONNECTED UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

6. Sep 19, 2016 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 2 (Medium)
   • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

     PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

     CONTINUED NON COMPLIANCE ON PREVIOUS ORDER ISSUED, DATED 11/23/2015, REPORT #1588759, VIOLATION LISTED BELOW: 45 NO EMPLOYEE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-42-090

   • Not serious Minor

     FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

     VENTS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND SHELVING INSIDE REACH-IN COOLER BASEMENT AREA, NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DAILY,

   • Not serious Minor

     FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

     INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA.

   • Not serious Minor

     PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

     CLUTTER IN BASEMENT AREA, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND BETTER ORGANIZE, DISCARDED UNUSED ITEMS,

7. Nov 23, 2015 Canvass · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
   • Not serious Minor

     FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

     INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DRAIN BOARD OR RACKS FOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.-------MUST REMOVE FOIL LINER IN PREP/COOKING AREA.--------MUST DEFROST REACH-IN FREEZER WITH HEAVY ICE BUILD-UP IN PREP/COOKING AREA.

   • Not serious Minor

     FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

     INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA.

   • Not serious Minor

     VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

     INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR STRIPPED COLD FAUCET HANDLE AT RIGHT HAND SINK INSIDE MEN'S WASHROOM.

   • Not serious Minor

     FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

     NO EMPLOYEE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

8. Aug 19, 2014 Canvass · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
   • Not serious Minor

     FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

     Bsmt storage shelving that had exposed raw wood, peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/sealed.

   • Not serious Minor

     FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

     Bsmt storage shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices), cooler shelving in bsmt not clean, needs cleaning(detailed).

   • Not serious Minor

     WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

     walls, ceilings that had peeling paint, exposed plaster in bsmt storage area shall be repaired/sealed.

9. Nov 5, 2013 Canvass · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
   • Not serious Minor

     FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

     Found some food items not properly dated in reach in freezer, must date food items in reach in freezer.

   • Not serious Minor

     FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

     Non food contact surfaces of cooler shelving/racks not clean, need cleaning(detailed).

   • Not serious Minor

     FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

     Floors under heavy equipment in kitchen area need cleaning, floors in bsmt storage areas not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).

   • Not serious Minor

     LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

     Missing light shields in bsmt storage area shall be provided.

   • Not serious Minor

     VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

     exhaust vents(ventilation) in bathrooms in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced.

10. Oct 19, 2010 Canvass · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

      All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. ATTACHED TABLE UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH DUST ACCUMULATION,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

    • Not serious Minor

      FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

      The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOOR IN THE STAIRWAY UNCLEAN,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN;FLOOR BEHIND COOLER AND ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

    • Not serious Minor

      PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

      All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE ATTACHED ROOM IN BASEMENT ,MATERIALS NOT USED IN THE RESTAURANT MUST BE REMOVED