Nick's Billiard
4445 N PULASKI RD, Chicago, IL 60630 · Cook County
Establishment
- Type
- Restaurant (retail food serving meals) (Restaurant)
- Inspected by
- Chicago Department of Public Health
- License / ID
- 2511682
- Status
- Risk 2 (Medium)
- Official record
- Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports
Year by year
| Year | Inspections | Violations | Serious |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 2 | 3 | 2 |
| 2020 | 1 | 10 | 0 |
| 2018 | 3 | 17 | 0 |
Inspections
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Nov 14, 2023 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
Result: Pass.
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Nov 7, 2023 Canvass · Fail — Risk 2 (Medium)
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Serious
Priority
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
FOUND LOW TEMPERATURE GLASS DISHMACHINE NOT SANITIZING.0PPM CHLORINE.PRIORITY VIOLATION.NO CITATION ISSUED.DISHMACHINE NOT IN USE.7-38-025.TAGGED DISHMACHINE.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
FOUND NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK.(MUST INCLUDE CURRENT INVOICES, COPY OF BUSINESS/TECHNICIAN LICENSES,AND MAP FOR MONITORING STATIONS.)PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED.7-38-020C.MUST PROVIDE.
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Serious
Priority
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT DATED 7-14-20 INSPECTION # 2382898.VIOLATION 47.OBSERVED MISSING SINK STOPPERS FOR THE DISH WASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AREA.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE 3 ADEQUATE WORKING SINK STOPPERS AND TO MAINTAIN. VIOLATION 51.OBSERVED NO BACK FLOW PREVENTION INSTALLED AT ICE MACHINE. MUST INSTALL SO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.VIOLATION 51.INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY CONNECT DRAIN LINE FROM BAR GUN SUCH THAT IT DRAINS INTO A FLOOR DRAIN AND TO MAINTAIN. VIOLATION 53. OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE PROVIDED IN REAR EMPLOYEE UNISEX WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE.VIOLATION 53. OBSERVED NO SELF-CLOSING DOOR DEVICE AT REAR EMPLOYEE UNISEX WASH ROOM. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A SELF-CLOSING DOOR DEVICE TO MENTIONED WASH ROOM. PRIORITY VIOLATION.CITATION ISSUED.7-42-090.MUST REPAIR ALL ABOVE MENTIONED VIOLATIONS.
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Serious
Priority
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Jul 14, 2020 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 2 (Medium)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AND MAINTAINED ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010,CITATION ISSUED.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN THE NECESSARY CLEAN-UP ITEMS OR KIT AS OUTLINED IN POLICY. (NECESSARY ITEMS AT A MINIMUM: GLOVES, FACE MASKS, DISPOSABLE MOPS AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZER/SPRAY THAT IS EFFECTIVE AGAINST NOROVIRUS).PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Severity not stated
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED A SLIGHT DEBRIS ACCUMULATION ENCRUSTED ON THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE.MUST REMOVE DEBRIS, DETAIL CLEAN INSIDE ICE MACHINE/HAVE SERVICED AND MAINTAIN ICE MACHINE AT ALL TIMES.
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Severity not stated
Corrected on site
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE GLUE BOARDS WITH DEAD INSECTS UNDERNEATH THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AT BAR AREA.COS=CORRECTED ON SITE DURING INSPECTION.
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Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED MISSING SINK STOPPERS FOR THE DISH WASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AREA.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE 3 ADEQUATE WORKING SINK STOPPERS AND TO MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED NO BACK FLOW PREVENTION INSTALLED AT ICE MACHINE. MUST INSTALL SO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
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Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY CONNECT DRAIN LINE FROM BAR GUN SUCH THAT IT DRAINS INTO A FLOOR DRAIN AND TO MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE PROVIDED IN REAR EMPLOYEE UNISEX WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE.
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Severity not stated
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED NO SELF-CLOSING DOOR DEVICE AT REAR EMPLOYEE UNISEX WASH ROOM. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A SELF-CLOSING DOOR DEVICE TO MENTIONED WASH ROOM.
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ACCUMULATION OF DUSTS ON VENTILATION COVERS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY AND MAINTAIN.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
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Aug 29, 2018 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 2 (Medium)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
2-102.14(A) OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY.PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012(A).
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
2-501.11 OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP POLICY FOR VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP POLICY.PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
3-501.17 (C) INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND DATE READY TO EAT FOODS INSIDE PREP COOLER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED -
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-201.11 INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE MISSING CEILING TILES ALONG THE REAR HALLWAY LEADING TO MENS WASHROOM AND TO MAINTAIN. -
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Severity not stated
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
2-102.13 FOOD HANDLER(S) WITH NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
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Aug 22, 2018 Canvass · Fail — Risk 2 (Medium)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
2-102.14(A) OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY.PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012(A).
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
2-501.11 OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP POLICY FOR VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP POLICY.PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
4-601.11(A) OBSERVED EXCESSIVE BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCES ON INTERIOR WATER COMPONENTS OF THE ICE MACHINE "ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION". MANAGEMENT WAS INSTRUCTED TO TURN OFF MACHINE, REMOVE ICE AND HAVE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE CLEANED AND SANITIZED AND MAINTAIN.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED. -
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
3-501.17 (C) INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND DATE READY TO EAT FOODS INSIDE PREP COOLER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
Corrected on site
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
4-301.11 FOUND 1 DOOR PREP LINE COOLER IN FOOD PREP AREA NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE (AMBIENT AIR MEASURED 55.0F).THERE IS NO TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (TCS FOODS) STORED INSIDE SAID COOLER DURING THIS INSPECTION.COOLER IS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION.ALL COLD HOLDING EQUIPMENTS MUST MAINTAIN 41F OR BELOW.THERE IS ENOUGH REFRIGERATION UNITS ON PREMISES FOR MAINTAINING FOOD TEMPERATURES AT THIS TIME.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED-COS.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-201.11 INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE MISSING CEILING TILES ALONG THE REAR HALLWAY LEADING TO MENS WASHROOM AND TO MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
2-102.13 FOOD HANDLER(S) WITH NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
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Apr 20, 2018 License · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE CUTTING BOARD WITH DEEP SEAMS IN PREP AREA.
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR AND SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE WITH SLIGHT LIME ACCUMULATION. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN PREP/COOKING AREA.
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Not serious
Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILE ABOVE THE PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS AROUND PREP AREA WITH DUST ACCUMULATION.
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Not serious
Minor
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.
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Not serious
Minor
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS PREP AND IN REAR OF BAR STORAGE AREA.------ FOOD AND NONFOOD ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS IN CLEANING.----------MUST CLEAN AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN REAR OUTSIDE AREA TO PREVENT PEST FROM HARBORAGE.
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Not serious
Minor
Source: Chicago Department of Public Health. History last read Oct 1, 2026. Violation text is the inspector's wording. “Serious” is the source's own top tier. About this data.