Chris's Billiards
Last inspected: Nov 28, 2023
95
Score
Chris's Billiards has been inspected six times since 2011. Chris's Billiards was last inspected on Nov 28, 2023. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well. No fresh inspection data is available: the latest entry for Chris's Billiards dates to Nov 28, 2023.
Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around four violations to closer to 10 violations per visit.
“Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing four times across the record.
Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, where the average is 81, this is a stronger showing. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
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Inspection History
Nov 28, 2023
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE HANDWASH SINK. MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF HANDWASH SINK AND MAINTAIN.
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Jul 24, 2020
Recent Inspection
3 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 14 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 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,NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: FOUND NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR TAKING FOOD TEMPERATURES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005,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 IS EFFECTIVE AGAINST NOROVIRUS) PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HAND SINK IN PREP AREA SLOW DRAINING.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND TO MAINTAIN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: A toilet room used by females shall be provided with a covered receptacle for sanitary napkins.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT THE FOOD PREP AREA AND IN UTILITY MOP SINK CLOSET REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING AND TO MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DAMAGED AND MISSING FLOOR TILES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SO THAT ALL SURFACES ARE SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE AND TO MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND ORGANIZE FRONT COUNTER/FOOD PREP AREA AND UTILITY MOP SINK CLOSET AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND ELEVATE STOCK ITEMS,MOPS,BROOMS CLEANING EQUIPMENTS OFF THE FLOOR AT LEAST 6" INCHES OFF FROM FLOORS/WALLS TO FACILITATE PROPER CLEANING AND TO MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATION OF DUSTS ON CEILING VENTILATION COVERS THROUGHOUT AND TO MAINTAIN.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: 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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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL WASHCLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE.WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION IN PREP AREA.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE SCOOPS STORED INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO STORE ICE SCOOPS IN A CLEAN LOCATION OUTSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE. COS=CORRECTED ON SITE DURING INSPECTION.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 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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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO DRAINBOARD FOR DISH WASHING 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DRAINBOARD FOR AIR DRYING OF CLEAN UTENSILS AND EQUIPMENTS.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICES NOT LOCATED AT ICE MACHINE,MOP UTILITY SINK. MUST INSTALL SO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICES MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
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Jul 17, 2020
Routine
4 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 15 violations
Summary report displayed and visible to the public
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY FROM (11/18/2016) WAS NOT DISPLAYED FOR THE PUBLIC TO VIEW.TODAY'S INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY WAS ISSUED AND MUST BE DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC AT ALL TIMES.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010 (B),CITATION ISSUED.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: FOUND NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR TAKING FOOD TEMPERATURES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.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: 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,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 IS EFFECTIVE AGAINST NOROVIRUS) PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: 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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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL WASHCLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE.WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION IN PREP AREA.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE SCOOPS STORED INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO STORE ICE SCOOPS IN A CLEAN LOCATION OUTSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE. COS=CORRECTED ON SITE DURING INSPECTION.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 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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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO DRAINBOARD FOR DISH WASHING 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DRAINBOARD FOR AIR DRYING OF CLEAN UTENSILS AND EQUIPMENTS.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HAND SINK IN PREP AREA SLOW DRAINING.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND TO MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICES NOT LOCATED AT ICE MACHINE,MOP UTILITY SINK. MUST INSTALL SO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICES MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: A toilet room used by females shall be provided with a covered receptacle for sanitary napkins.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT THE FOOD PREP AREA AND IN UTILITY MOP SINK CLOSET REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING AND TO MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DAMAGED AND MISSING FLOOR TILES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SO THAT ALL SURFACES ARE SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE AND TO MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND ORGANIZE FRONT COUNTER/FOOD PREP AREA AND UTILITY MOP SINK CLOSET AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND ELEVATE STOCK ITEMS,MOPS,BROOMS CLEANING EQUIPMENTS OFF THE FLOOR AT LEAST 6" INCHES OFF FROM FLOORS/WALLS TO FACILITATE PROPER CLEANING AND TO MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATION OF DUSTS ON CEILING VENTILATION COVERS THROUGHOUT AND TO MAINTAIN.
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Nov 18, 2016
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Water source: safe, hot & cold under city pressure
Inspector notes: Upon arrival for inspection observed no hot water throughout establishment. Instructed facility that hot water must be maintained throughout. Facility repaired during inspection (hot water heater turned on) and hot water now at 112.5f. Critical violation 7-38-030.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: Observed no city of Chicago certified foodservice manager on site and no valid city of Chicago certified foodservice manager certificate posted. Instructed facility that a city of Chicago certified foodservice manager must be on site while potentially hazardous foods are being prepared and or served (tamales, hot dogs, pizza, etc). When no food is being served or handled a valid city of Chicago certified foodservice manager certificate must be posted. Instructed facility to enroll in class, maintain receipt on site, and maintain. Serious violation 7-38-012(a).
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Observed dirt on floors throughout: in prep and desk area along wall base and under and around equipment, in closets, by mop sink, and on carpeting throughout. Instructed facility to clean and maintain. Observed the floor damaged in the food prep area- missing tiles and exposed wood and holes in floor by sinks. Instructed facility to repair so all surfaces are smooth and easily cleanable and to maintain.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Observed damaged walls and ceilings throughout- the ceiling above the exposed handsink has a large hole in it with exposed concrete and wood, the men's washroom has damaged tiles along the walls, and the wall behind the prep area sinks is damaged. Instructed facility to repair all so all surfaces are smooth and easily cleanable and to maintain.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Observed the exposed handsink and the three compartment sink to be slow draining. Instructed facility to repair and maintain. Instructed facility to obtain and maintain three working sink stoppers for the three compartment sink.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: Observed clutter throughout: items in food prep area and behind desk, materials in other rooms used for repair or construction, and more. Instructed facility to remove any unnecessary items, organize remaining, store at least 6 inches off floors and walls, and maintain to help facilitate proper cleaning methods and help prevent pest harborage.
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Aug 19, 2014
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD HANDLER POSTED ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO POST CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ALUMINIUM TIN FOIL ON SHELVES ABOVE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE TIN FOIL.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: 3-COMPARTMENT SINK COLD WATER HANDLE LEAKING AT BASE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR SINK.
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Aug 30, 2011
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
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 detailed cleaning.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floors under heavy equipment, 3 compartment sink, rear storage room areas not clean need detailed cleaning(corners).
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Peeling paint on wall by 3 compartment sink, shall be repair/sealed.Ceiling in bathrooms not clean need detailed cleaning(stuck paper on ceiling removed).
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Exhaust vents(ventilation)in coolers, bathrooms not clean need detailed cleaning.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Chris's Billiards last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Chris's Billiards on file is from Nov 28, 2023. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Chris's Billiards?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Chris's Billiards.
Has Chris's Billiards' inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Chris's Billiards have averaged around 10 violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Chris's Billiards means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
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