NOV 14
2023
PASSED
0 violationsSANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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NICK'S BILLIARD.
BEAT. 35/100
4445 N PULASKI RD · JEFFERSON PARK, CHICAGO
Last inspected November 14, 2023 · passed
Failed 2 of 6 inspections. 8 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
6
2 passed · 2 w/ conditions · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
30
includes 8 critical
RECORDS COVER
5 YEARS
since Apr 2018
INSPECTION HISTORY
NOV 72023FAILED3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NOV 7
2023
FAILED
3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
FOUND LOW TEMPERATURE GLASS DISHMACHINE NOT SANITIZING.0PPM CHLORINE.PRIORITY VIOLATION.NO CITATION ISSUED.DISHMACHINE NOT IN USE.7-38-025.TAGGED DISHMACHINE.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
FOUND NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK.(MUST INCLUDE CURRENT INVOICES, COPY OF BUSINESS/TECHNICIAN LICENSES,AND MAP FOR MONITORING STATIONS.)PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED.7-38-020C.MUST PROVIDE.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT DATED 7-14-20 INSPECTION # 2382898.VIOLATION 47.OBSERVED MISSING SINK STOPPERS FOR THE DISH WASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AREA.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE 3 ADEQUATE WORKING SINK STOPPERS AND TO MAINTAIN. VIOLATION 51.OBSERVED NO BACK FLOW PREVENTION INSTALLED AT ICE MACHINE. MUST INSTALL SO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.VIOLATION 51.INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY CONNECT DRAIN LINE FROM BAR GUN SUCH THAT IT DRAINS INTO A FLOOR DRAIN AND TO MAINTAIN. VIOLATION 53. OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE PROVIDED IN REAR EMPLOYEE UNISEX WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE.VIOLATION 53. OBSERVED NO SELF-CLOSING DOOR DEVICE AT REAR EMPLOYEE UNISEX WASH ROOM. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A SELF-CLOSING DOOR DEVICE TO MENTIONED WASH ROOM. PRIORITY VIOLATION.CITATION ISSUED.7-42-090.MUST REPAIR ALL ABOVE MENTIONED VIOLATIONS.
JUL 142020PASS W/ CONDITIONS10 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
JUL 14
2020
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
10 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
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,CITATION ISSUED.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN THE NECESSARY CLEAN-UP ITEMS OR KIT AS OUTLINED IN POLICY. (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.
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
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.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE GLUE BOARDS WITH DEAD INSECTS UNDERNEATH THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AT BAR AREA.COS=CORRECTED ON SITE DURING INSPECTION.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED MISSING SINK STOPPERS FOR THE DISH WASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AREA.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE 3 ADEQUATE WORKING SINK STOPPERS AND TO MAINTAIN.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED NO BACK FLOW PREVENTION INSTALLED AT ICE MACHINE. MUST INSTALL SO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY CONNECT DRAIN LINE FROM BAR GUN SUCH THAT IT DRAINS INTO A FLOOR DRAIN AND TO MAINTAIN.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE PROVIDED IN REAR EMPLOYEE UNISEX WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED NO SELF-CLOSING DOOR DEVICE AT REAR EMPLOYEE UNISEX WASH ROOM. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A SELF-CLOSING DOOR DEVICE TO MENTIONED WASH ROOM.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ACCUMULATION OF DUSTS ON VENTILATION COVERS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY AND MAINTAIN.
AUG 292018PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
AUG 29
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
2-102.14(A) OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY.PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012(A).
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
2-501.11 OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP POLICY FOR VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP POLICY.PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
3-501.17 (C) INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND DATE READY TO EAT FOODS INSIDE PREP COOLER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED -
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-201.11 INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE MISSING CEILING TILES ALONG THE REAR HALLWAY LEADING TO MENS WASHROOM AND TO MAINTAIN. -
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
2-102.13 FOOD HANDLER(S) WITH NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
AUG 222018FAILED7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
AUG 22
2018
FAILED
7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
2-102.14(A) OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY.PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012(A).
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
2-501.11 OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP POLICY FOR VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP POLICY.PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
4-601.11(A) OBSERVED EXCESSIVE BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCES ON INTERIOR WATER COMPONENTS OF THE ICE MACHINE "ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION". MANAGEMENT WAS INSTRUCTED TO TURN OFF MACHINE, REMOVE ICE AND HAVE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE CLEANED AND SANITIZED AND MAINTAIN.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED. -
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
3-501.17 (C) INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND DATE READY TO EAT FOODS INSIDE PREP COOLER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
4-301.11 FOUND 1 DOOR PREP LINE COOLER IN FOOD PREP AREA NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE (AMBIENT AIR MEASURED 55.0F).THERE IS NO TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (TCS FOODS) STORED INSIDE SAID COOLER DURING THIS INSPECTION.COOLER IS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION.ALL COLD HOLDING EQUIPMENTS MUST MAINTAIN 41F OR BELOW.THERE IS ENOUGH REFRIGERATION UNITS ON PREMISES FOR MAINTAINING FOOD TEMPERATURES AT THIS TIME.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED-COS.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-201.11 INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE MISSING CEILING TILES ALONG THE REAR HALLWAY LEADING TO MENS WASHROOM AND TO MAINTAIN.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
2-102.13 FOOD HANDLER(S) WITH NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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APR 202018PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
APR 20
2018
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE CUTTING BOARD WITH DEEP SEAMS IN PREP AREA.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR AND SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE WITH SLIGHT LIME ACCUMULATION. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN PREP/COOKING AREA.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILE ABOVE THE PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS AROUND PREP AREA WITH DUST ACCUMULATION.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS PREP AND IN REAR OF BAR STORAGE AREA.------ FOOD AND NONFOOD ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS IN CLEANING.----------MUST CLEAN AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN REAR OUTSIDE AREA TO PREVENT PEST FROM HARBORAGE.
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