Pressure Billiards & Cafe
Last inspected: Nov 20, 2019
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Score
Pressure Billiards & Cafe appears in inspection records seven times, starting in 2010. Pressure Billiards & Cafe was last inspected on Nov 20, 2019. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe. No fresh inspection data is available: the latest entry for Pressure Billiards & Cafe dates to Nov 20, 2019.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near four violations each time.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean”, showing up three times.
By comparison, the average Chicago facility scores 81, putting Pressure Billiards & Cafe on the weaker side. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
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Inspection History
Nov 20, 2019
Routine
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AT PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-010. MUST PROVIDE.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: FOUND NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.7-38-005. MUST PROVIDE.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: FOUND NO REMINDER DISCLOSURE STATEMENT INSIDE MENU FOR UNDERCOOKED FOOD BEING SOLD.(BURGERS).7-38-005. MUST PROVIDE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT BASEMENT STORAGE AND BAR AREAS. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND CLUTTER AT BASEMENT.(OLD EQUIPMENT,GARBAGE , ETC.) MUST BE CLEANED AND ORGANIZED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND WALLS AND CEILING NOT SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN AT BASEMENT DRY/FOOD STORAGE. MUST REPAIR.
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Apr 24, 2017
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS AT REAR STORAGE AREA NEED CLEANING.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALLS NEED TO BE FINISHED TO A SMOOTH SURFACE AT STAIRWELL LEADING INTO THE BASEMENT.
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Apr 17, 2017
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED- VIOLATION #38 NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES AT ICE MACHINE AND SODA MACHINE MUST PROVIDE. SEE REPORT #1970568 DATED10/31/2016 SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS AT REAR STORAGE AREA NEED CLEANING.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALLS NEED TO BE FINISHED TO A SMOOTH SURFACE AT STAIRWELL LEADING INTO THE BASEMENT.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: LIGHT SHIELDS NEEDED IN THE KITCHEN AND UNDER HOT LINE HOOD IN THE KITCHEN.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO INSTALL LIGHT SHIELDS IN KITCHEN AND UNDER HOOD.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED HOT LINE HOOD AND FILTERS LOADED WITH DUST.INSTRUCTED MANGEMENT TO CLEAN FILTERS AND HOOD
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Oct 31, 2016
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS. MUST CLEAN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES AT ICE MACHINE AND SODA MACHINE. MUST PROVIDE.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: FOUND CLUTTER AT REAR STORAGE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: FOUND FOODHANDLER AT PREMISES WITH NO FOODHANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MUST PROVIDE.
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Nov 26, 2014
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: FOUND GRILLS, SINKS, AND HOOD EXHAUST NOT CLEAN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT BASEMENT, MAIN KITCHEN, AND REAR STORAGE AREAS.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: FOUND LIGHT NOT SHIELDED UNDER HOOD EXHAUST.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: FOUND CLUTTER AT BASEMENT AND REAR STORAGE AREAS.
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Jan 27, 2012
Routine
5 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.ADDITIONAL THRESHOLD IS NEEDED AT REAR EXIT DOOR.OBSERVED ONE WOMEN'S WASHROOM WITH A SIGN"OUT OF ORDER",INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REMOVE TOILET BOWL AND CAP SEWAGE FLOOR HOLE.
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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. DETAIL CLEAN FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT(DUST AND GREASE BUILD-UP).DETAIL CLEAN TOILET BOWL IN MEN'S WASHROOM(BILLIARD ROOM).
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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.DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES SPECIALLY IN BASEMENT AREA AND REAR STORAGE. ELEVATE ITEMS NEEDED 6" OFF THE FLOOR. REMOVE WHAT IS NOT NEEDED,SAME IN REAR STORAGE. CEMENT FLOOR BROKEN IN FRONT OF REAR EXIT AREA(STORAGE)MUST REPLACE IT,FLOOR SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE WITH SMOOTH SURFACE.
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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.INSTALL A GREASE TRAP UNDER THE THREE CONMPARTMENT SINKS, IN PREP AREA.
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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.OBSERVED BASEMENT AND REAR STORAGE AREA CLUTTERED. REORGANIZE BASEMENT AND REAR STORAGE AREA,REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES.
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May 13, 2010
Routine
5 minor violations.
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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. All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage.non food contact surfaces of cooler shelving, cooking equipment not clean need detailed cleaning crevices.
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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.floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment and storage rooms not clean need detailed cleaning.bsmt. floors need cleaning.
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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. Use dustless cleaning methods.walls that had peeling paint by prep area shall be repair. ceiling tiles, walls in prep area need cleaning.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.missing light shields in rear storage room shall be provided.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. 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.exhaust canopy not clean needs detailed cleaning, exhaust vents(ventilation)in coolers, bathrooms need cleaning.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Pressure Billiards & Cafe last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Pressure Billiards & Cafe on file is from Nov 20, 2019. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Pressure Billiards & Cafe?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Pressure Billiards & Cafe.
Has Pressure Billiards & Cafe's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Pressure Billiards & Cafe have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Pressure Billiards & Cafe means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
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