City Pool Hall
640 W Hubbard St, Chicago, IL 60654
Restaurant ZIP 60654 Risk 1 (High)
Pass with Conditions · as of Jul 15, 2026
City Pool Hall was last inspected on July 15, 2026 with a result of “Pass w/ Conditions”. Inspectors found 1 violation.
Latest inspection
July 15, 2026 · Canvass
Result: Pass w/ Conditions
1 general-
GeneralRepeat violation
A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.
Inspector’s note: Observed the following repeat core violations not corrected from report #2620140 dated 7/7/2025: #58 "observed the certified food manager with expired allergen training certificate. Must provide and maintain." instructed to correct and come into compliance. Priority foundation violation 7-42-090. Citation issued.
Official wording (code 60)
Previous core violation corrected
Inspection history
14 inspections on record
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
1 critical1 general1 paperwork Show violations
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CriticalFood handling
Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.
Inspector’s note: 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.
Official wording (code 16)
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Observed a torn door gasket inside of the kitchen 2 door stand up cooler. Instructed to replace the torn door gasket and maintain.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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PaperworkManagement & training
Required allergen training was missing.
Inspector’s note: Observed the certified food manager with expired allergen training certificate. Must provide and maintain.
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
2 general Show violations
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: Observed a small gap at the bottom of the rear exit door where the skeet ball machine and the dart boards are located approx about 1/4. Sam as noted by the pest control service tech. Instrructed to seal and maintain as a means of preventing possible insect entering.
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed the floor in the kitchen area under the shelving in the corner by the service window with a build up of dirt and food debris. Also observed the floor under the deep frying units with a build up of dirt, grease and small debris. Instructed to clean and maintain areas as a means of preventing possible pest and or insect feeding, breeding and harboring.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
2 critical1 general Show violations
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Staff touched ready-to-eat food with bare hands.
Inspector’s note: Bare hand contact with ready-to eat foods. Observed a bar tender handling lime wedges with bare hand and placing it in customer's drink. Instructed manager not allow bare hand contact with ready-to foods. Priority violation 7-38-010.
Official wording (code 9)
No bare hand contact with rte food or a pre-approved alternative procedure properly allowed
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CriticalFood source
Pasteurized foods weren’t used where required for vulnerable customers.
Official wording (code 26)
Pasteurized foods used; prohibited foods not offered
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Using a cup as an ice scoop at bar area, instructed to use proper scoop with a handle.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
1 critical1 general Show violations
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: Observed no hand washing signage at exposed hand washing sinks in prep areas. Instructed to provide.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Observed low water pressure at hand washing sinks in women's toilet room. Instructed to repair or replace and maintain in good condition.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass
1 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Observed cutting boards in rear prep area covered in deep grooves and dark stains. Instructed to repair or replace and maintain smooth, cleanable cutting surfaces.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
3 critical4 general Show violations
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CriticalManagement & training
Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.
Inspector’s note: Observed no verifiable health policies on site at time of inspection. Left template and instructed to maintain copies of health policy signed by all employees on site at all times. Priority foundation violation 7-38-010. Citation issued.
Official wording (code 3)
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
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CriticalFood temperature
Cold food was held above a safe temperature.
Inspector’s note: Observed the following tcs foods held at the following improper temperatures in a tall prep cooler in rear prep area: chicken cutlets at 45.3f, blanched french fries at 54.5, and marinated chicken at 44.5f. Management voluntarily discarded and denatured approximately 20lbs of product valued at approximately $30. Priority violation 7-38-005. Citation issued.
Official wording (code 22)
Proper cold holding temperatures
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CriticalFood handling
No warning to customers about raw or undercooked food.
Inspector’s note: Observed hamburgers on menu served potentially under cooked with no reminder, disclaimer, or footnote. Instructed to add disclosure, reminder, and footnote to all versions of the menu. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005. Citation issued.
Official wording (code 25)
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
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GeneralFood temperature
Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.
Inspector’s note: Observed no metal stem thermometer on site capable of taking internal temperatures of food. Instructed to provide. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005. Citation issued.
Official wording (code 36)
Thermometers provided & accurate
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Observed cutting boards in rear prep area covered in deep grooves and dark stains. Instructed to repair or replace and maintain smooth, cleanable cutting surfaces.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Observed torn gasket gap in molding on door of prep cooler located in rear prep area directly next to cook line. Instructed to repair or replace and maintain in good working order.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.
Inspector’s note: Observed no chemical test kit on site for determining sanitizer concentration. Instructed to provide and maintain on site. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005. Citation issued.
Official wording (code 48)
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
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Conditional
Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions
3 critical2 general1 paperwork Show violations
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CriticalManagement & training
Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.
Inspector’s note: No written employee health policy on site, instructed to obtain. ( no citaion issued)
Official wording (code 3)
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
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CriticalManagement & training
No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.
Inspector’s note: No vomit/ diarrhea cleanup kit on site, instructed to obtain. ( no citation issued )
Official wording (code 5)
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
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CriticalFood handling
No warning to customers about raw or undercooked food.
Inspector’s note: No reminder nor disclaimer on menu for food that's cook to order (hamburgers), instructed to provide .
Official wording (code 25)
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.
Inspector’s note: Bulk food container not labeled ( salt ) instructed to label.
Official wording (code 37)
Food properly labeled; original container
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Peeling paint on wall behind 3-comp sink, instructed to repair.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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PaperworkManagement & training
Required allergen training was missing.
Inspector’s note: No allergen training certificate for food service managers, instructed to obtain.
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
2 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Observed prep table at left side of cook line covered with foil. Also noted backsplash of cookline equipment covered in foil. Noted shelving in walk in cooler lined with cardboard. Instructed to remove foil and cardboard and maintain food storage and equipment surfaces to be smooth, durable and easily cleanable.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector’s note: Observed light fixture in kitchen 2 door freezer unshielded. Observed light fixture in dry storage unshielded. Instructed to provide light shields or shatter proof bulbs on these fixtures in food storage areas.
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
1 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Observed inside of ice machine where ice is made unclean. Clean and sanitize interior of ice machine.
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
2 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector’s note: 2-door stand up prep cooler right side door rubber gasket loose. Instructed manager to repair/reattach said cooler door gasket.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Observed slight pink build up inside ice machine upper portion. Instructed manager to clean and maintain interior of ice machine.
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
1 critical4 general Show violations
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CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector’s note: Noted internal temperatures of the following potentially hazardous food items inside 2 door refrigeration unit at the kitchen to be improper:-chicken 91.4f, shrimp 47.5f, chicken 49f, pasta 62.4f, chili 49.2f. Manager immediately and voluntarily disposed of 3 lbs of products worth $20.00 through denaturing process. Citation issued for critical violation #7-38-005(a)
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector’s note: Noted assorted food items inside refrigeration units and freezers not properly labeled. Instructed to label food items with product name, prepared by date and/or use by date.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Noted shelves at the rear food dry storage lined with card board boxes. Instructed to remove and maintain to prevent hiding places for pest.....also noted rusty shelves at the bottom rack by the 3 compartment sink. Instructed to clean, repaint with non toxic food grade paint and/or replace.....noted thorn rubber gaskets at doors of 2 door refrigeration unit at the kitchen and 2 door freezer unit at the rear dry storage. Must repair and maintain.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector’s note: Noted no lighting inside the 2 door freezer at the rear. Instructed to provide lighting.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Noted leakage at the bottom u-joint of kitchen exposed hand wash sink. Instructed to repair and maintain.
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
5 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector’s note: Noted assorted food items inside containers in the coolers and refrigeration units not properly labeled. Instructed to label all food items with names of product, use by or prepared by date.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector’s note: Note multi use utensils (plates,cups,bowls etc) on shelves at the kitchen prep area not properly stored. Instructed to invert all utensils or provide a protective cover to prevent dust accumulation and contamination.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Noted slight rust and dirt at the bottom shelve underneath hot hold at the kitchen rear area. Instructed to clean and maintain.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Noted a slight discoloration at the upper compartment of ice machine., instructed to clean sanitize and maintain.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector’s note: Instructed to provide a threshold at the bottom of side doors of premises.
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
2 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector’s note: Found pans not stored properly on shelving units.must store inverted.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector’s note: Found mops and brooms not stored properly.
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