Surge Billiards

3241 W Montrose Ave, Chicago, IL 60618

Bar / Pub

Last inspected: Oct 16, 2025

Score

Low Risk

The health department has logged five inspections at Surge Billiards, the earliest from 2017. The newest entry in the record is dated Oct 16, 2025. 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 one violation each.

The pattern that stands out is “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable”, which has been cited two times.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Chicago restaurant scores 81. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Oct 16, 2025

Routine

1 minor violation.

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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

Inspector notes: OBSERVED 2-DOOR DAIRY COOLER IN THE FRONT BAR AREA IN POOR REPAIR, DOORS LOOSE WITH IMPROPER GASKET SEAL. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE 2-DOOR DAIRY COOLER DOORS AND MAINTAIN ALL EQUIPMENT IN GOOD REPAIR AND PROPER ADJUSTMENT.

Nov 7, 2024

Routine

No violations found.

100

Dec 13, 2023

Routine

3 minor violations.

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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDSINK IN THE BAR AREA AND HANDSINK IN (4) WASHROOMS.

Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE GROCERY BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE INSIDE REACH-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO USE FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN BAR AREA.

Dec 2, 2019

Routine

4 major violations. 3 minor violations.

View 7 violations

Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

Inspector notes: NO HIGH TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE TEST STRIPS ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE TEST STRIPS FOR HIGH TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

Inspector notes: NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEANING PROCEDURE ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE A VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEANING PROCEDURE WITH ALL NECESSARY ITEMS AS OUTLINED IN POLICY ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Thermometers provided & accurate

Inspector notes: NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR FOOD HANDLERS ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AND CALIBRATE A METAL STEM THERMOMTER FOR FOOD HANDLERS AND KEEP ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Inspector notes: OBSERVED SLIGHT PINK BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE.

Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

Inspector notes: NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE IN WASHROOMS. MUST PROVIDE FOR ALL WASHROOMS.

Allergen training as required

Inspector notes: NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES.

Nov 16, 2017

License

1 minor violation.

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

Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON WALLS AROUND/BEHIND MOP SINK. MUST CLEAN WALLS AND MAINTAIN.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Surge Billiards last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Surge Billiards on file is from Oct 16, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Surge Billiards?

Across the inspection record, “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Surge Billiards.

Has Surge Billiards' inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Surge Billiards have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Surge 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 Surge Billiards inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Surge Billiards is inspected about once every two years on average.

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