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Bill's Place Restuarant

January 20, 2026 · Pass w/ Conditions

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official resultPass w/ Conditions
resultPass w/ Conditions
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings5
critical findings0

Failed findings

cold food not cold enough

Official wording: Proper Cold Holding Temperatures
Inspector note: 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.
code 22
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Proper Cooling Methods Used; Adequate Equipment For Temperature Control
Inspector note: 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.
code 33
surfaces / setup not up to code

Official wording: Food & Non-Food Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed & Used
Inspector note: OBSERVED A TORN DOOR GASKETS INSIDE OF THE REAR 2 DOOR STAND-UP-COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKETS AND MAINTAIN.
code 47
All Food Employees Have Food Handler Training

Inspector note: OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE.INSTRUCTED TO SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES.
code 57
Previous Core Violation Corrected

Inspector note: 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.
code 60

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on January 7, 2025: 4 findings appeared for the first time. 1 finding recurred. 3 previous findings did not recur.

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