Bill's Place Restuarant
Last inspected: Jan 21, 2026
90
Score
Going back to 2010, Bill's Place Restuarant has 21 inspections in the public record. The most recent report on file is from Jan 21, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near four violations per visit.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable”, showing up 10 times.
Bill's Place Restuarant's latest score of 90 sits above the Chicago average of 81. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
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Inspection History
Jan 21, 2026
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-501.11---OBSERVED A TORN DOOR GASKETS INSIDE OF THE REAR 2 DOOR STAND-UP-COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKETS AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: 2-102.13---OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE.INSTRUCTED TO SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES.
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90
Jan 20, 2026
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FRONT 2-DOOR PREP LINE COOLER WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 63.7F.THE COOLER WAS USED TO STORE (TCS FOODS) SLICED TOMATOES,CUT LEAFY GREENS,HAM ETC.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SAID COOLER AT 41F OR COLDER AT ALL TIMES.MANAGEMENT IMMEDIATELY NOTIFIED REFRIGERATION REPAIR SERVICE.THE SAID COOLER IS TAGGED "HELD FOR INSPECTION" AT THIS TIME.INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL REPAIRED.(SEE COMMENTS BELOW).PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF (TCS FOODS) INSIDE OF THE FRONT 2-DOOR PREP LINE-COOLER.OBSERVED HAM AT 54.8F, SLICED TOMATOES AT 54.9F, SAUSAGE AT 56.9F AND CUT LEAFY GREENS AT 50.9F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 8#'S OF FOOD WORTH $200.00.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO MONITOR AND MAINTAIN ALL COLD (TCS FOODS) AT 41F OR COLDER AT ALL TIMES.PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOS CORE VIOLATION #58 NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT#2610098 DATED:01/07/2025 #58---2-102.13: **C** Allergen Training - All certified food service sanitation managers employed by a restaurant must receive or obtain training in basic allergen awareness principles within 30 days after employment and every 3 years thereafter. Training programs must be accredited by the American National Standards Institute or another reputable accreditation agency, in accordance with ASTM International E2659-09 (Standard Practice for Certificate Programs). OBSERVED CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE POSTED. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090, CITATION ISSUED.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A TORN DOOR GASKETS INSIDE OF THE REAR 2 DOOR STAND-UP-COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKETS AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE.INSTRUCTED TO SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES.
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Jan 7, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INTERIOR CHUTE OF ICE MACHINE AND SURROUNDING SURFACE SOILED WITH EXCESSIVE BLACK SUBSTANCE. INSTRUCTED TO DISPOSE OF ICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE POSTED.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED COOLER DOOR HINGE IS BROKEN IN THE FRONT DINING ROOM AREA.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED STAINED AND BROKEN CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Mar 5, 2024
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLES INSIDE OF UNISEX TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOILED MOP HEAD NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HANG MOP HEADS TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES IN REAR NEAR WATER HEATER. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE DUCT TAPE AS A MEANS OF REPAIR ON TWO DOOR COOLER. THE SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE
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Feb 22, 2023
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SUGAR OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS AND IN CONTAINERS BY THE COFFEE STATION AND DRY STORAGE WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE PRODUCT NAME. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOODS AND SPICES WITH COMMON NAME THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TORN GASKET ON RIGHT DOOR OF 2 DOOR FRIDGE IN DRY STORAGE AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLES INSIDE OF UNISEX TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES IN REAR NEAR WATER HEATER. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOILED MOP HEAD NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HANG MOP HEADS TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
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Feb 16, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Sewage & waste water properly disposed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK TO BE LEAKING EXCESSIVELY, CAUSING WASTE WATER TO DRAIN INTO A CONTAINER IN THE FOOD PREP AREA FLOOR. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SUGAR OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS AND IN CONTAINERS BY THE COFFEE STATION AND DRY STORAGE WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE PRODUCT NAME. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOODS AND SPICES WITH COMMON NAME THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TORN GASKET ON RIGHT DOOR OF 2 DOOR FRIDGE IN DRY STORAGE AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLES INSIDE OF UNISEX TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES IN REAR NEAR WATER HEATER. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOILED MOP HEAD NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HANG MOP HEADS TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
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Jul 13, 2021
Reinspection
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. EMPLOYEES MUST READ AND SIGN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AND KEEP ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TORN GASKET ON RIGHT DOOR OF 2 DOOR FRIDGE IN DRY STORAGE AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAK UNDER SANITIZING COMPARTMENT OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND LEAK AT FAUCET OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Jul 6, 2021
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF TCS FOODS: TOMATO (50.3F), PORK SAUSAGE (49.2F), EGGS (45.1F). DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 6 POUNDS OF FOOD AT A COST OF $20. ALL COLD FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NO SOAP AVAILABLE AT REAR HANDWASHING SINK OR EMPLOYEE RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-030(c). CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. EMPLOYEES MUST READ AND SIGN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AND KEEP ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: NO METAL STEM FOOD THERMOMETER ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE METAL STEM FOOD THERMOMETER TO MEASURE HOT AND COLD INTERNAL FOOD TEMPERATURES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTH STORED ON CUTTING BOARD IN FRONT PREP AREA. ALL WIPING CLOTHS SHOULD BE STORED IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TORN GASKET ON RIGHT DOOR OF 2 DOOR FRIDGE IN DRY STORAGE AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED REAR HADNWASHING SINK SLOW DRAINING, LEAK UNDER HANDWASHING SINK, LEAK UNDER SANITIZING COMPARTMENT OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND LEAK AT FAUCET OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES IN REAR NEAR WATER HEATER. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Mar 19, 2020
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Mar 12, 2020
Routine
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 13 violations
No bare hand contact with rte food or a pre-approved alternative procedure properly allowed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A FEMALE FOOD HANDLER SLICING AND HANDLING HAM WITH BARE HANDS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT FOOD HANDLER SHOULD PREVENT CONTAMINATION WHEN HANDLING FOOD. THE FOOD HANDLER WASHED HERE HANDS AND PUT ON DISPOSABLE GLOVES. THE VIOLATION WAS CORRECTED ON SITE. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.
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Summary report displayed and visible to the public
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CURRENT SUMMARY REPORT POSTED ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO POST THE MOST RECENT INSPECTION REPORT MUST BE DISPLAYED IN A LOCATION THAT IS VISIBLE TO CONSUMERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-42-010(b). CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURES OR SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. SUPPLIES MUST INCLUDE ADEQUATE SANITIZER THAT ELIMINATES NOROVIRUS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP POLICY AND SUPPLIES TO PROPERLY HANDLE BODILY FLUID SPILLS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT, TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY (TCS) FOODS (HAM DELI MEAT, SLICED TOMATOES, SLICED CHEESE) NOT DATE MARKED (IN THE 2 DOOR COOLER NEAR THE DISH ROOM) TO INDICATE THE PRODUCT'S NAME AND DATE IN WHICH THE FOOD MUST BE SOLD, DISCARDED OR CONSUMED WITHIN 7 DAYS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER LABELS FOR DATE MARKING AND DISCARD DATE FOR REFRIGERATED, READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS HELD OVER 24HRS PLACED IN ALL COLD-HOLDING UNITS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION #58 (PREMISES CERTIFIED MANAGER DOES NOT HAVE HIS ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE NEW CODES OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW.) NOT CORRECTED WITHIN 90 DAY TIME FRAME ON THE INSPECTION REPORT #2290213 DATED FOR 05/21/2019 . INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT THE VIOLATION SHALL NOW CLASSIFIED AS A PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090 ITEM DUE TO NON PREVIOUS NONCOMPLIANCE. CITATION ISSUED.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A FEMALE EMPLOYEE IN THE FOOD PREP AREA PREPPING AND HANDLING FOOD WITH NO HAIR RESTAINT. INSTURCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAIR RESTRAINTS WHILE IN FOOD PREP AREA AND HANDLING FOOD.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EATING UTENSILS NOT INVERTED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO AVOID CONTAMINATION BY INVERTING UTENSILS WITH HANDLES EXPOSED AFTER SANITIZING AND AIR DRYING.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS IN THE REACH-IN COOLER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS AND CONTAINERS ONLY.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT THE FRONT HAND SINK NEAR THE GRILL. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A HAND WASHING SIGN AT ALL HAND SINKSON PREMISE.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO LABELS FOR BULK SUGAR STORAGE CONTAINER ON THE SHELF UNDER THE COFFEE MACHINES. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE ALL BULK AND WORKING FOOD INGREDIENT CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH CONTENTS NAME.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SPLASHGUARD BETWEEN FRONT EXPOSED HAND SINK AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST INSTALL A WASHABLE SPLASHGUARD.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DRAINPIPE LEAKING UNDER HAND WASHING SINK IN THE REAR NEAR THE DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR LEAKING DRAINPIPE. OBSERVED THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET TO BE LOOSE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CHIPPED PAINT ON THE CEILING IN THE REAR FOOD PREP NEAR DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE AND REPAINT CHIPPED AREAS TO ENSURE WALLS ARE SEALED, SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. OBSERVED WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE REAR ABOVE ICE MACHINE, AND REACH-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE STAINED CEILING TILES. OBSERVED DUST ON THE VENT ON THE CEILING IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSRUCTED TO CLEAN THE CEILING VENTS ON PREMISE.
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May 21, 2019
Routine
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: **PREMISES HAS NO CONSUMER ADVISORY FOR RAW/UNDERCOOK FOOD ITEMS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER STATEMENT OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: **PREMISES HAS NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURES OR SUPPLIES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE NEW CODES OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHES WHEN NO IN USE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION, NOT LAYING ON PREP TABLES OR DRYING OVER HAND SINK.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: NOTED LEAKS AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, AT THE FAUCET BASE AND UNDERNEATH THE LAST COMPARTMENT. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FILTERS AND HOOD ABOVE THE FRONT AND REAR COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST REMOVE DUST AND/OR GREASE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: PREMISES CERTIFIED MANAGER DOES NOT HAVE HIS ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE NEW CODES OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW.
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Jan 29, 2018
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GASKETS MISSING AND DOOR DAMAGED ON CHEST FREEZER AT REAR STORAGE AREA.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR CHEST FREEZER DOOR AND GASKETS. OBSERVED CARDBOARD LINERS ON SHELVINGAT DRY STORAGE AND FOOD PREP AREAS.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REMOVE CARDBOARD LINERS AND THAT ONLY SMOOTH CLEANABLE SURFACES MAY BE USED.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THICK CRYSTAL ICING INSIDE CHEST FREEZER AT WEST WALL.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO THAW, CLEAN AND SANITIZE CHEST FREEZER
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING FLOOR TILE AT FRONT ENTRANCE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPLACE FLOOR TILES.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CORNER EDGEING OF WALL AT DRY STORAGE AREA WITH EXPOSED WOOD.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BURNT OUT LIGHT AT COUNTER FOOD PREP AREA AT FRONT.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHT.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST HANGING FROM HOT LINE HOOD AT REAR.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN HOT LINE HOOD AT REAR. EXPOSED HANDSINK AT FRONT FOOD PREP AREA SLOW DRAINING.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR.
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Aug 25, 2017
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: NOTED WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA, DIRTY LIGHT SHIELDS AND CEILING TILES IN THE PREP AREA AND DINING AREA. MUST CLEAN AND/OR REPLACE WHERE NEEDED.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INVERT DISH ABOVE PREP TABLE TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: Any food handler working in the City of Chicago, unless that person has a valid Food Service Sanitation Manager Certificate is required to meet the food handler training requirement. If someone working in a facility that is not a food handler on a regular basis, but fills in as a food handler when needed, they too must have food handler training.
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Nov 16, 2016
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF REACH-IN FREEZER AND REACH-IN COOLER OF SPILLS,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE LIGHT SHIELD COVERS IN THE PREP AND DISHWASHING AREA OF DUST BUILD-UP,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: A LIGHT SHIELD COVER IS MISSING IN THE DISHWASHING AREA,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVER
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Nov 3, 2016
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED SUCH AS HAM,EGGS,BACON AND SAUSAGES,SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT#1734782 DATE 03-25-2016(38) THE FAUCET NECK AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IS IN POOR REPAIR,THE NECK IS LOOSE AND WATER LEAKING FROM FAUCET NECK AND HANDLES,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR,SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF REACH-IN FREEZER AND REACH-IN COOLER OF SPILLS,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE LIGHT SHIELD COVERS IN THE PREP AND DISHWASHING AREA OF DUST BUILD-UP,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: A LIGHT SHIELD COVER IS MISSING IN THE DISHWASHING AREA,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVER
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Mar 25, 2016
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE WALL BEHIND THE GRILL OF GREASE BUILD-UP AT THE PREP AREA,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: THE FAUCET NECK AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IS IN POOR REPAIR,THE NECK IS LOOSE AND WATER LEAKING FROM FAUCET NECK AND HANDLES,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER INSIDE THE PREP COOLER IN PREP AREA
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE IN PREP AREA
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82
Mar 18, 2016
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER WITH GREASE ENCRUSTED ON THE TOP.LIP, AND LID OF CONTAINER,THIE IS A FOOD SOURCE FOR RODENTS AND OTHER PEST,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CONTAINER,SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTIONREPORT#1465004 DATE 07-07-2015(32)FOUND NO SELF CLOSING DOOR AT RESTROOM,MUST INSTALL SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT RESTROOM DOOR(38)FOUND NO EXPOSED HANDSINK AT REAR PREPARATION/DISHWASHING AREA,MUST INSTALL EXPOSED HANDSINK AT REAR DISHWASHING/PREPARATION AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE PREP TABLE IN THE PREP AREA OF FOOD PARTICLES AND CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE REACH-IN FREEZER IN PREP AREA,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE WALL BEHIND THE GRILL OF GREASE BUILD-UP AT THE PREP AREA,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: THE FAUCET NECK AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IS IN POOR REPAIR,THE NECK IS LOOSE AND WATER LEAKING FROM FAUCET NECK AND HANDLES,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER INSIDE THE PREP COOLER IN PREP AREA
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE IN PREP AREA
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70
Jul 7, 2015
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: FOUND EXHAUST HOOD NOT CLEAN. MUST CLEAN EXHAUST HOOD.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: FOUND NO SELF CLOSING DOOR AT RESTROOM. MUST INSTALL SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT RESTROOM DOOR.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND NO EXPOSED HAND SINK AT REAR PREPARATION/DISHWASHING AREAS. MUST INSTALL EXPOSED HAND SINK AT REAR DISWASHING/PREPARATION AREAS.
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Mar 24, 2014
Routine
No violations found.
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Aug 22, 2013
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: DEFROST AND CLEAN THE REACHIN CHEST FREEZER THICK WITH ICE BUILDUP INSIDE IT. LOCATED IN THE REAR PREP AREA.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN BOTH HOODS IN THE PREP AREAS HAS SOME GREASE AND DUST BUILDUP ON THEM.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE REAR PREP AREA.
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86
Jun 17, 2010
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MUST REPAIR BROKEN FLOOR TILE IN REAR STORAGE AREA
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. MUST REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILE REAR KITCHEN AREA
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. MUST REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Bill's Place Restuarant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Bill's Place Restuarant on file is from Jan 21, 2026. The public record contains 21 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Bill's Place Restuarant?
Across the inspection record, “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” has been cited 10 times, more than any other issue at Bill's Place Restuarant.
Has Bill's Place Restuarant's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Bill's Place Restuarant have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Bill's Place Restuarant means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Bill's Place Restuarant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Bill's Place Restuarant is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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