Chicago Billiard Cafe
Last inspected: May 7, 2024
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Score
Across the available record, Chicago Billiard Cafe has 10 inspections on file, the first dated 2010. The latest inspection on file is from May 7, 2024. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around two violations compared to roughly six violations earlier on.
Looking across the full record, “insects, rodents, & animals not present” is the recurring theme, flagged four times.
The city-wide average for Chicago sits at 81, putting Chicago Billiard Cafe on the better side of that line. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
May 7, 2024
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 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.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BROKEN, UNUSED NON-COMMERCIAL DISHWASHER IN PREP/DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FROM PREMISES.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: 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.
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Nov 27, 2023
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Nov 20, 2023
Routine
2 major violations.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 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.
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Jan 8, 2020
Routine
3 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: 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
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 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
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED HEAVY ICE ACCUMULATION INSIDE REACH-IN COOLER IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE NOT LOCATED BEHIND ICE MACHINE (IN BASEMENT). INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SO THAT IT CAN BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR STRIPPED (COLD) FAUCET HANDLE AT RIGHT HAND SINK INSIDE MEN'S WASHROOM.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LID/COVER FOR RECEPTACLE OR GARBAGE CONTAINER INSIDE WOMEN'S WASHROOM.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOOD AND NON FOOD ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING IN PREP AREA.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AREA AND IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLER (S) WITH NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. INFORMATION GIVEN.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDSINK IN PREP/COOKING AREA AND HAND SINK INSIDE WOMEN'S WASHROOM
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE REACH-IN COOLER IN BASEMENT.
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Dec 8, 2017
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL GREASE BOX/GREASE INTERCEPTOR CONNECTED UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Sep 19, 2016
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: 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
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: VENTS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND SHELVING INSIDE REACH-IN COOLER BASEMENT AREA, NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DAILY,
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: CLUTTER IN BASEMENT AREA, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND BETTER ORGANIZE, DISCARDED UNUSED ITEMS,
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Nov 23, 2015
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: 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.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR STRIPPED COLD FAUCET HANDLE AT RIGHT HAND SINK INSIDE MEN'S WASHROOM.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Aug 19, 2014
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Bsmt storage shelving that had exposed raw wood, peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/sealed.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Bsmt storage shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices), cooler shelving in bsmt not clean, needs cleaning(detailed).
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: walls, ceilings that had peeling paint, exposed plaster in bsmt storage area shall be repaired/sealed.
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Nov 5, 2013
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Found some food items not properly dated in reach in freezer, must date food items in reach in freezer.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Non food contact surfaces of cooler shelving/racks not clean, need cleaning(detailed).
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floors under heavy equipment in kitchen area need cleaning, floors in bsmt storage areas not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Missing light shields in bsmt storage area shall be provided.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: exhaust vents(ventilation) in bathrooms in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced.
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Oct 19, 2010
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: 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
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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. FLOOR IN THE STAIRWAY UNCLEAN,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN;FLOOR BEHIND COOLER AND ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: 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
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Chicago Billiard Cafe last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Chicago Billiard Cafe on file is from May 7, 2024. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Chicago Billiard Cafe?
Across the inspection record, “insects, rodents, & animals not present” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Chicago Billiard Cafe.
Has Chicago Billiard Cafe's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Chicago Billiard Cafe have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Chicago Billiard Cafe 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 Chicago Billiard Cafe inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Chicago Billiard Cafe is inspected about once every two years on average.
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