CHRIS'S BILLIARDS INC. Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

WATER SOURCE: SAFE, HOT & COLD UNDER CITY PRESSURE - Comments: Upon arrival for inspection observed no hot water throughout establishment. Instructed facility that hot water must be maintained throughout. Facility repaired during inspection (hot water heater turned on) and hot water now at 112.5f. Critical violation 7-38-030.

Contaminated water spreads waterborne diseases. Insufficient hot water prevents proper sanitization.

Potable water supply must be adequate, protected, and properly heated.

Water from approved public system; Sufficient pressure for all operations; Hot water minimum 120°F at fixtures, 180°F for high-temp dishwashers; Backflow prevention installed; No cross-connections.

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: Observed no city of Chicago certified foodservice manager on site and no valid city of Chicago certified foodservice manager certificate posted. Instructed facility that a city of Chicago certified foodservice manager must be on site while potentially hazardous foods are being prepared and or served (tamales, hot dogs, pizza, etc). When no food is being served or handled a valid city of Chicago certified foodservice manager certificate must be posted. Instructed facility to enroll in class, maintain receipt on site, and maintain. Serious violation 7-38-012(a).

Temperatures above 41°F allow rapid bacterial multiplication, doubling every 20 minutes.

Cold foods must be held at 41°F or below.

Maintain 41°F or below; Check temperatures regularly; Properly functioning refrigeration; Thermometers in all units; Keep doors closed.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Observed dirt on floors throughout: in prep and desk area along wall base and under and around equipment, in closets, by mop sink, and on carpeting throughout. Instructed facility to clean and maintain. Observed the floor damaged in the food prep area- missing tiles and exposed wood and holes in floor by sinks. Instructed facility to repair so all surfaces are smooth and easily cleanable and to maintain.

Damaged floors harbor bacteria and create safety hazards.

Floors must be smooth, cleanable, and maintained.

Smooth, non-porous in food areas; Properly sloped to drains; Coving at wall junctures; Kept clean; Good repair.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: Observed damaged walls and ceilings throughout- the ceiling above the exposed handsink has a large hole in it with exposed concrete and wood, the men's washroom has damaged tiles along the walls, and the wall behind the prep area sinks is damaged. Instructed facility to repair all so all surfaces are smooth and easily cleanable and to maintain.

Damaged surfaces cannot be properly cleaned and may harbor pests.

Walls and ceilings must be smooth, cleanable, and in good repair.

Smooth, washable surfaces in food areas; Light colored; No holes or cracks; Clean and maintained.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Observed the exposed handsink and the three compartment sink to be slow draining. Instructed facility to repair and maintain. Instructed facility to obtain and maintain three working sink stoppers for the three compartment sink.

Pests spread numerous diseases through contamination.

No pests or animals allowed in facility.

No evidence of pests; No live animals except service animals; Effective pest control program.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Observed the exposed handsink and the three compartment sink to be slow draining. Instructed facility to repair and maintain. Instructed facility to obtain and maintain three working sink stoppers for the three compartment sink.

Pests spread numerous diseases through contamination.

No pests or animals allowed in facility.

No evidence of pests; No live animals except service animals; Effective pest control program.