Nick's Billiard

4445 N Pulaski Rd, Chicago, IL 60630

Bar / Pub

Last inspected: Nov 2, 2017

Score

Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Nick's Billiard four times, with records going back to 2015. Inspectors last stopped by on Nov 2, 2017. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer. Nick's Billiard's record stops at Nov 2, 2017, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.

The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around one violation, down from roughly three violations earlier in the record.

When inspectors have written things up, “food handler requirements met” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Chicago restaurant scores 81. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Nov 2, 2017

Reinspection

1 minor violation.

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Food handler requirements met

Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLER (S) WITH NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. INFORMATION GIVEN.

Oct 26, 2017

Routine

6 minor violations.

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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors

Inspector notes: FOUND FRONT BOTTOM DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED WITH 1/4 INCH GAP/OPENING. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOFED BOTTOM OF THE SAID DOOR. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020

* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served

Inspector notes: FOUND NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON PREMISES WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (EG CHICKEN WINGS, NACHOS ETC.) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE, A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT WHEN HANDLING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO TRANSFER FOOD PRODUCTS FROM AN OPEN ORIGINAL CAN CONTAINER INTO FOOD GRADE CONTAINER FOR PROPER FOOD STORAGE.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF THE 3RD COMPARTMENT (RIGHT SIDE) OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN PREP AREA.

Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED INSIDE ELECTRICAL ROOM (NEXT TO MEN'S WASHROOM) AND IN REAR AREA BY EXIT DOOR. USABLE ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE AND EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.

Food handler requirements met

Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLER (S) WITH NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. INFORMATION GIVEN.

Aug 11, 2015

Reinspection

No violations found.

100

Jul 28, 2015

License

6 minor violations.

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Facilities to maintain proper temperature

Inspector notes: Gray reach-in cooler not maintaining adequate air temp of 40f,due to cooler was not turned on.Instructed to turn on unit and maintain air temp of 40f and below critical violation:7-38-005(a) no citation issued not operating

Sewage and waste water disposal, no back siphonage, cross connection and/or back flow

Inspector notes: Waste water backing up from floor drain by the three compartment sink and hot water tank in the kitchen.When water is released from three compartment sink or when exposed hand sink in prep area and washbowl in men's washroom are in used water backs up from mentioned floor drain.Instructed to repair cause. critical violation:7-38-030 No citation issued premises not operating

Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area

Inspector notes: Provide paper towels or hand drying device at exposed hand sink in kitchen

Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered

Inspector notes: Outside garbage area not maintained,some of the garbage containers lids are opened with garbage exposed.Ground with heavy fluid and food stains also debris, papers,bottles cans and a black mattress. outside rear door of the establishment weeds are so high that covers the side walk,unable to walk. Cement/side walk were garbage is transported extremely greasy and grimes build-up in front of the door of the gang way ,instructed to power wash area mentioned. serious violation:7-38-020 no citation issued,not operating

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector notes: discharge pipe from ice machine unit not draining on floor drain instructed to re-route to a floor drain

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector notes: water stain ceiling tiles above by the front window instructed to replace.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Nick's Billiard last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Nick's Billiard on file is from Nov 2, 2017. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Nick's Billiard?

Across the inspection record, “food handler requirements met” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Nick's Billiard.

Has Nick's Billiard's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Nick's Billiard have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly three earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Nick's Billiard 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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