BILL'S PLACE RESTUARANT

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF (TCS FOODS) INSIDE OF THE FRONT 2-DOOR PREP LINE-COOLER.OBSERVED HAM AT 54.8F, SLICED TOMATOES AT 54.9F, SAUSAGE AT 56.9F AND CUT LEAFY GREENS AT 50.9F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 8#'S OF FOOD WORTH $200.00.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO MONITOR AND MAINTAIN ALL COLD (TCS FOODS) AT 41F OR COLDER AT ALL TIMES.PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED.

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: OBSERVED THE FRONT 2-DOOR PREP LINE COOLER WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 63.7F.THE COOLER WAS USED TO STORE (TCS FOODS) SLICED TOMATOES,CUT LEAFY GREENS,HAM ETC.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SAID COOLER AT 41F OR COLDER AT ALL TIMES.MANAGEMENT IMMEDIATELY NOTIFIED REFRIGERATION REPAIR SERVICE.THE SAID COOLER IS TAGGED "HELD FOR INSPECTION" AT THIS TIME.INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL REPAIRED.(SEE COMMENTS BELOW).PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED A TORN DOOR GASKETS INSIDE OF THE REAR 2 DOOR STAND-UP-COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKETS AND MAINTAIN.

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE.INSTRUCTED TO SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES.

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: PREVIOS CORE VIOLATION #58 NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT#2610098 DATED:01/07/2025 #58---2-102.13: **C** Allergen Training - All certified food service sanitation managers employed by a restaurant must receive or obtain training in basic allergen awareness principles within 30 days after employment and every 3 years thereafter. Training programs must be accredited by the American National Standards Institute or another reputable accreditation agency, in accordance with ASTM International E2659-09 (Standard Practice for Certificate Programs). OBSERVED CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE POSTED. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090, CITATION ISSUED.

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED INTERIOR CHUTE OF ICE MACHINE AND SURROUNDING SURFACE SOILED WITH EXCESSIVE BLACK SUBSTANCE. INSTRUCTED TO DISPOSE OF ICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED COOLER DOOR HINGE IS BROKEN IN THE FRONT DINING ROOM AREA.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED STAINED AND BROKEN CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE POSTED.

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST NOT USE DUCT TAPE AS A MEANS OF REPAIR ON TWO DOOR COOLER. THE SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLES INSIDE OF UNISEX TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED SOILED MOP HEAD NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HANG MOP HEADS TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES IN REAR NEAR WATER HEATER. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED SUGAR OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS AND IN CONTAINERS BY THE COFFEE STATION AND DRY STORAGE WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE PRODUCT NAME. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOODS AND SPICES WITH COMMON NAME THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED TORN GASKET ON RIGHT DOOR OF 2 DOOR FRIDGE IN DRY STORAGE AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLES INSIDE OF UNISEX TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES IN REAR NEAR WATER HEATER. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED SOILED MOP HEAD NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HANG MOP HEADS TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED SUGAR OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS AND IN CONTAINERS BY THE COFFEE STATION AND DRY STORAGE WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE PRODUCT NAME. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOODS AND SPICES WITH COMMON NAME THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED TORN GASKET ON RIGHT DOOR OF 2 DOOR FRIDGE IN DRY STORAGE AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED - Comments: OBSERVED THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK TO BE LEAKING EXCESSIVELY, CAUSING WASTE WATER TO DRAIN INTO A CONTAINER IN THE FOOD PREP AREA FLOOR. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLES INSIDE OF UNISEX TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES IN REAR NEAR WATER HEATER. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED SOILED MOP HEAD NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HANG MOP HEADS TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. EMPLOYEES MUST READ AND SIGN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AND KEEP ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED TORN GASKET ON RIGHT DOOR OF 2 DOOR FRIDGE IN DRY STORAGE AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED LEAK UNDER SANITIZING COMPARTMENT OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND LEAK AT FAUCET OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. EMPLOYEES MUST READ AND SIGN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AND KEEP ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: NO SOAP AVAILABLE AT REAR HANDWASHING SINK OR EMPLOYEE RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-030(c). CITATION ISSUED.

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF TCS FOODS: TOMATO (50.3F), PORK SAUSAGE (49.2F), EGGS (45.1F). DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 6 POUNDS OF FOOD AT A COST OF $20. ALL COLD FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: NO METAL STEM FOOD THERMOMETER ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE METAL STEM FOOD THERMOMETER TO MEASURE HOT AND COLD INTERNAL FOOD TEMPERATURES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTH STORED ON CUTTING BOARD IN FRONT PREP AREA. ALL WIPING CLOTHS SHOULD BE STORED IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED TORN GASKET ON RIGHT DOOR OF 2 DOOR FRIDGE IN DRY STORAGE AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED REAR HADNWASHING SINK SLOW DRAINING, LEAK UNDER HANDWASHING SINK, LEAK UNDER SANITIZING COMPARTMENT OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND LEAK AT FAUCET OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES IN REAR NEAR WATER HEATER. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURES OR SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. SUPPLIES MUST INCLUDE ADEQUATE SANITIZER THAT ELIMINATES NOROVIRUS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP POLICY AND SUPPLIES TO PROPERLY HANDLE BODILY FLUID SPILLS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH RTE FOOD OR A PRE-APPROVED ALTERNATIVE PROCEDURE PROPERLY ALLOWED - Comments: OBSERVED A FEMALE FOOD HANDLER SLICING AND HANDLING HAM WITH BARE HANDS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT FOOD HANDLER SHOULD PREVENT CONTAMINATION WHEN HANDLING FOOD. THE FOOD HANDLER WASHED HERE HANDS AND PUT ON DISPOSABLE GLOVES. THE VIOLATION WAS CORRECTED ON SITE. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT THE FRONT HAND SINK NEAR THE GRILL. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A HAND WASHING SIGN AT ALL HAND SINKSON PREMISE.

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT, TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY (TCS) FOODS (HAM DELI MEAT, SLICED TOMATOES, SLICED CHEESE) NOT DATE MARKED (IN THE 2 DOOR COOLER NEAR THE DISH ROOM) TO INDICATE THE PRODUCT'S NAME AND DATE IN WHICH THE FOOD MUST BE SOLD, DISCARDED OR CONSUMED WITHIN 7 DAYS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER LABELS FOR DATE MARKING AND DISCARD DATE FOR REFRIGERATED, READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS HELD OVER 24HRS PLACED IN ALL COLD-HOLDING UNITS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED NO LABELS FOR BULK SUGAR STORAGE CONTAINER ON THE SHELF UNDER THE COFFEE MACHINES. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE ALL BULK AND WORKING FOOD INGREDIENT CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH CONTENTS NAME.

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: OBSERVED A FEMALE EMPLOYEE IN THE FOOD PREP AREA PREPPING AND HANDLING FOOD WITH NO HAIR RESTAINT. INSTURCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAIR RESTRAINTS WHILE IN FOOD PREP AREA AND HANDLING FOOD.

SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED EATING UTENSILS NOT INVERTED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO AVOID CONTAMINATION BY INVERTING UTENSILS WITH HANDLES EXPOSED AFTER SANITIZING AND AIR DRYING.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS IN THE REACH-IN COOLER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS AND CONTAINERS ONLY.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED NO SPLASHGUARD BETWEEN FRONT EXPOSED HAND SINK AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST INSTALL A WASHABLE SPLASHGUARD.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED DRAINPIPE LEAKING UNDER HAND WASHING SINK IN THE REAR NEAR THE DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR LEAKING DRAINPIPE. OBSERVED THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET TO BE LOOSE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED CHIPPED PAINT ON THE CEILING IN THE REAR FOOD PREP NEAR DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE AND REPAINT CHIPPED AREAS TO ENSURE WALLS ARE SEALED, SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. OBSERVED WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE REAR ABOVE ICE MACHINE, AND REACH-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE STAINED CEILING TILES. OBSERVED DUST ON THE VENT ON THE CEILING IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSRUCTED TO CLEAN THE CEILING VENTS ON PREMISE.

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION #58 (PREMISES CERTIFIED MANAGER DOES NOT HAVE HIS ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE NEW CODES OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW.) NOT CORRECTED WITHIN 90 DAY TIME FRAME ON THE INSPECTION REPORT #2290213 DATED FOR 05/21/2019 . INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT THE VIOLATION SHALL NOW CLASSIFIED AS A PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090 ITEM DUE TO NON PREVIOUS NONCOMPLIANCE. CITATION ISSUED.

SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC - Comments: OBSERVED NO CURRENT SUMMARY REPORT POSTED ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO POST THE MOST RECENT INSPECTION REPORT MUST BE DISPLAYED IN A LOCATION THAT IS VISIBLE TO CONSUMERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-42-010(b). CITATION ISSUED.

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: **PREMISES HAS NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURES OR SUPPLIES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE NEW CODES OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005.

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: **PREMISES HAS NO CONSUMER ADVISORY FOR RAW/UNDERCOOK FOOD ITEMS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER STATEMENT OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005.

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHES WHEN NO IN USE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION, NOT LAYING ON PREP TABLES OR DRYING OVER HAND SINK.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: NOTED LEAKS AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, AT THE FAUCET BASE AND UNDERNEATH THE LAST COMPARTMENT. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FILTERS AND HOOD ABOVE THE FRONT AND REAR COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST REMOVE DUST AND/OR GREASE.

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: PREMISES CERTIFIED MANAGER DOES NOT HAVE HIS ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE NEW CODES OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED GASKETS MISSING AND DOOR DAMAGED ON CHEST FREEZER AT REAR STORAGE AREA.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR CHEST FREEZER DOOR AND GASKETS. OBSERVED CARDBOARD LINERS ON SHELVINGAT DRY STORAGE AND FOOD PREP AREAS.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REMOVE CARDBOARD LINERS AND THAT ONLY SMOOTH CLEANABLE SURFACES MAY BE USED.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED THICK CRYSTAL ICING INSIDE CHEST FREEZER AT WEST WALL.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO THAW, CLEAN AND SANITIZE CHEST FREEZER

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED MISSING FLOOR TILE AT FRONT ENTRANCE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPLACE FLOOR TILES.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED CORNER EDGEING OF WALL AT DRY STORAGE AREA WITH EXPOSED WOOD.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: OBSERVED BURNT OUT LIGHT AT COUNTER FOOD PREP AREA AT FRONT.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHT.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED DUST HANGING FROM HOT LINE HOOD AT REAR.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN HOT LINE HOOD AT REAR. EXPOSED HANDSINK AT FRONT FOOD PREP AREA SLOW DRAINING.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR.