G Cue Billiards
Last inspected: Feb 25, 2026
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Score
Inspectors have visited G Cue Billiards 15 times, with records going back to 2010. The latest inspection on file is from Feb 25, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around two violations each.
“Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing five times across the record.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Chicago restaurant scores 81. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
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Inspection History
Feb 25, 2026
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: HANDWASH SIGNAGE MISSING AT HANDWASH SINK IN PREP AREA. INSTD TO PROVIDE SIGNAGE AND MAINTAIN
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Jul 30, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
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May 20, 2024
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLES FOR FEMININE HYGIENE PRODUCTS INSIDE THE WOMENS TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.
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May 8, 2023
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LOW HOT WATER PRESSURE AT THE 1ST FLOOR BAR THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BROKEN WALL BASE TILES BEHIND THE PREP TABLE IN THE KITCHEN. MUST REPAIR WALL BASE TILES AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: ALLERGEN TRAINING IS REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE. KEEP CERTIFICATES ON-SITE AND MAINTAIN THEM.
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Jul 6, 2022
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BULK FOOD CONTAINERS NOT LABELED. MUST LABEL BULK WITH COMMON NAME TO PROPERLY IDENTIFY.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE LID ON TRASH CAN IN WOMEN'S BATHROOM.
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Oct 28, 2019
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WORKING INGREDIENTS WITHOUT LABELS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COMMON NAME LABELS WHEN FOOD IS TAKEN OUT OF ITS ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BLACK MILK CRATES THROUGHOUT PREP AREA USED FOR STORAGE AND ELEVATION. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE PROPER STORAGE SHELVING THAT IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Aug 13, 2018
Routine
2 major violations. 11 minor violations.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2.501.11 NO CLEAN-UP KIT AVAILABLE ON-SITE DURING THE INSPECTION FOR REVIEW. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE KIT AN PROCEDURES FOR EMPLOYEES TO FOLLOW WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS THAT INVOLVE THE DISCHARGE OF VOMITUS OR FECAL MATTER ONTO SURFACES IN TH FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2.102.14 (A)(A) NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AVAILABLE ON-SITE DURING THE INSPECTION FOR REVIEW. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE FORM 1B OR SIMILAR DOCUMENTS USED FOR COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012(A)
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: 4.602.11 MUST DETAIL CLEAN DRIED FOOD DEBRIS FOR INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES OF 1-DOOR UPRIGHT FREEZER IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: 4.602.11(E) MUST DETAIL CLEAN UNKNOWN DEBRIS FROM SODA NOZZLES AT BAR, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: 3.501.17 MUST DATE MARK ALL TCS FOOD IN COOLERS PREPARED ON PREMISES AND HELD, OVER 24 HOURS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 6.202.15 MUST ADJUST THRESHOLD AT (WEST)SIDE EXIT DOOR TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY, DOOR MUST BE TIGHT FITTING, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: 4.904.11.(B) MUST INVERT KITCHENWARES IN FOOD PREP AREA TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4.501.11(A)(A) MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS FOR 3-COMP SINKS T BOTH BARS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4.602.13 MUST DETAIL CLEAN DRIED FOOD DEBRIS FROM LOWER SHELVES FOR PREP CARTS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5.205.15(B) MUST REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET AT 3-COMP SINK BEHIND BAR ON 1ST FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6.201.17 (A)(A) MUST DETAIL CLEAN DUST ACCUMULATION FROM VENT COVERS IN WALK IN COOLER , INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6.501.114 MUST REMOVE AND/OR ORGANIZE CLUTTER FROM BEHIND THE FRONT COUNTER, NEAR THE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: PA 100-0367 ALLERGEN TRAINING IS REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE. KEEP CERTIFICATES ON-SITE AND MAINTAIN.
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Oct 17, 2017
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BLACK DUCT TAPE USED AS A MEANS OF REPAIR, ON ICE CREAM CHEST LID COVER. ALL SURFACES NEED TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE AND OR REPLACE. OBSERVED 3 INCH SMALL CRACK, ON FRONT COVER OF ICE SCOOP HOLDER, ATTACHED TO ICE MACHINE ON 2ND FLOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE. MAINTAIN ABOVE, AT ALL TIMES.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST ACCUMULATION ON CONDENSER FAN COVERS, LOCATED IN MAIN WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN. MAINTAINED AT ALL TIMES.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SMALL LEAK UNDERNEATH FRONT BAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, AT PIPE LINE. OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTIVE DEVICE, ON UTILITY SINK FAUCET, IN MOP CLOSET ON 1ST FLOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. MAINTAINED ABOVE, AT ALL TIMES.
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Sep 6, 2016
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: MULTI USE EQUIPMENT (PLATES) STORED WITH POOL SUPPLIES (POOL BALLS, CUES). INSTD TO STORE IN DESIGNATED AREA.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: ALUMINUM FOIL ON WALL NEXT TO STOVE, INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS AND SIDES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTD TO REMOVE FOIL SO AS SURFACES TO BE SMOOTH, EVEN, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: THERMOMTER MISSING FOR PREP COOLER. PROVIDE SAME.
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Aug 21, 2015
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REMOVE ALUMINUM FOIL FROM SHELVES AND TOP EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP AND CLEAN OR PAINT SURFACES IF RUSTY. MUST USE FOOD GRADE APPROVED STORAGE BAGS FOR UNCOVERED FOODS(NO PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS).
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN DUST BUILD-UP FROM COILS BEHIND FANS IN WALK-IN COOLER NEAR FOOD PREP AREA, SODA GUN AND EMPTY ICE BINS(POP RESIDUE NOTED) ON SECOND FLOOR NEAR BAR WHICH IS ONLY USED FOR PRIVATE PARTIES, INTERIORS AND EXTERIORS OF DEEP FRYERS, USED COOKING STOVE, INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE ON SECOND FLOOR, EXTERIOR OF WALK-IN COOLER DOOR, SODA GUN HOLSTER AND EXPOSED HAND SINK AT FIRST FLOOR BAR, KNIFE HOLDER IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS IN ALL STORAGE CLOSETS AND ROOMS ON FIRST FLOOR.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN DUST BUILD-UP FROM EXHAUST FAN IN WOMEN'S WAASHROOM ON FIRST FLOOR.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ELIMINATE CLUTTER FROM ALL ROOMS AND AREAS WHERE ARTICLES ARE STORED ON THE FLOOR(UTILITY CLOSET, BEHIND BAR ON 2ND FLOOR, AND SMALL EQUIPMENT STORAGE AREA NEAR FOOD STORAGE AREA). ALL ARTICLES MUST BE PROPERLY STORED ELEVATED 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR WHICH WILL ALLOW EASY ACCESS FOR CLEANING AND AERVICING BY PEST CONTROL COMPANY.
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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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Sep 22, 2014
Routine
No violations found.
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Jul 31, 2013
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN EXTERIOR OF FRYER AND INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE OBSERVED. COOK STATES THEY CLEAN ONCE PER WEEK.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOOR BEHIND UTILITY SINK IN FRONT CLOSET.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT. REMOVE LIGHT DUST OBSERVED ON FAN COVERS IN WALK-IN COOLER.
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Sep 11, 2012
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR OF FRYER TO REMOVE FOOD SPLASHES AND GREASE BUILD UP.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL WALL NEXT TO FRYER TO REMOVE GREASE AND GRIME BUILD UP.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR VENTS AT BOTH RESTROOMS ON THE FIRST FLOOR.
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Sep 7, 2011
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. THE FOOD SHELVING ALONG THE EAST WALK IN COOLER WALL IS CORRODED, REMOVE CORROSION AND RESEAL SURFACES SO THEY ARE SMOOTH AND SANITARY.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. THE 2ND FLOOR BAR HAS OLD MIXERS AND DRIED OUT LIMES IN THE SINK, CLEAN OUT THE BAR AFTER EVENTS WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: THE BAR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK HAS A SMALL LEAK, REPAIR THE LEAK. THE UNDER USED 2ND FLOOR TOILETS ARE DRIED OUT, FLUSH AND MAINTAIN PLUMBING TO PREVENT POSSIBLE SEWER GAS BUILDUP. ALL DRAINS WERE FILLED AND TOILETS FLUSHED AT THIS TIME.
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Oct 15, 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. Wash, rinse and sanitize the soda gun holstersand the bar sink interiors.
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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. Clean and repaint the stained walls in the rear part of the kitchen.
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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. Remove excess items stored at the base of the stairs.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was G Cue Billiards last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at G Cue Billiards on file is from Feb 25, 2026. The public record contains 15 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at G Cue Billiards?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at G Cue Billiards.
Has G Cue Billiards' inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at G Cue Billiards have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at G Cue 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.
How often is G Cue Billiards inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, G Cue Billiards is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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