SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

STAY AND PLAY GAME CAFE.

YOUR CALL. 70/100

3932-3934 W IRVING PARK RD · NORTH CENTER, CHICAGO

Last inspected April 23, 2025 · passed

2 of 3 inspections passed, 1 failed. 5 critical violations across the record.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
3
2 passed · 1 failed
VIOLATIONS
14
includes 5 critical
RECORDS COVER
5 YEARS
since Sep 2019

INSPECTION HISTORY

APR 23
2025
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED TORN GASKET ON INTERIOR OF 2 DOOR COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED LARGE AMOUNT OF CLUTTER IN REAR OF BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECCESSARY ITEMS AND MAINTAIN PREMISES IN GOOD CONDITION.

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED BUILD UP OF GREASE ON FILTERS IN HOOD OVER COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

OCT 8
2019
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

Observed no backflow prevention device on mop sink faucets. Instructed to install and maintain working backflow prevention device.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

Observed no food handler certificates on site. Instructed all employee must have food handler certificates and maintain on site.

SEP 3
2019
FAILED
9 violations5 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

Observed no employee with a valid City of Chicago Sanitation Certificate on site. Instructed to maintain a certified manager on premises at all times. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012, no citation issued.

CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

Observed no employee health policy on site at this time. Instructed to maintain signed copies of the health policy for all employees. Priority foundation violation 7-38-010, no citation issued.

CRITICALSanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

Observed no vomit and diarrhea kit on premises. Instructed to maintain a kit with all necessary supplies and a sanitizer rated as effective against norovirus on site at all times. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005, no citation issued.

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

Observed no hand wash sink in bar area. Instructed to install a hand wash sink properly supplied and able to deliver hot and cold running water under pressure. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c), no citation issued.

MINOROther
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

Observed no metal stem thermometer on site. Instructed to maintain working and accurate metal stem thermometer on site at all times. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005, no citation issued.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

Observed small gap under rear exit door to outside on West side of kitchen. Instructed to repair and maintain.

SERIOUSSanitation
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

Observed no chemical test strips on site. Instructed to maintain sanitizer test strips on premises at all times. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005, no citation issued.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

Observed no backflow prevention device on mop sink faucets. Instructed to install and maintain working backflow prevention device.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

Observed no food handler certificates on site. Instructed all employee must have food handler certificates and maintain on site.

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