BALLY'S

Inspection ID: 2598854. Complaint Re-Inspection performed on 08/08/2024, resulted in a 'Pass w/ Conditions', Risk 1 (High).

Violations:
40. PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS ON 1ST FLOOR FOOD PRODUCTION/SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT. | 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE 3RD FLOOR REAR PREP AREA WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. | 48. WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: NOTED COMMERCIAL HIGH TEMP DISH MACHINE LOCATED IN 3RD FLOOR DISH AREA MISSING DATA PLATE, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DATA PLATE WITH MANUFACTURER�S INSTRUCTIONS AND MAINTAIN. | 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED GASKETS AND INTERIOR OF ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS ON 3RD FLOOR PREP WITH EXCESSIVE AMOUNT FOOD DEBRIS, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Inspection ID: 2598467. Complaint performed on 08/01/2024, resulted in a 'Fail', Risk 1 (High).

Violations:
2. CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: NOTED �FACILITY DID NOT PROVIDE A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE FOR EMPLOYEES WORKING ON SITE. INFORMED A CERTIFIED MANAGER WITH A CURRENT CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE MUST BE ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES AND A VALID MUST REMAIN POSTED ON SITE WHENEVER TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY(TCS) FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED, HANDLED AND/OR SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED. | 16. FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED ICE MACHINE ON LOWER-LEVEL STAFF LOUNGE, 1ST, 2ND AND 3RD FLOOR WITH EXCESSIVE BLACK AND PINK SLIMY SUBSTANCE BUILD UP ON INSIDE INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE ON AND DRIPPING ONTO ICE FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005.CITATION ISSUED. | 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 30-50 LIVE SMALL FLYING INSECTS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: 3RD FLOOR PREP, 3RD FLOOR BAR, GARBAGE AND REFUSE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CONSULT PEST CONTROL AS ADDITIONAL SERVICES ARE NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE ACTIVITY PRIOR TO RE-INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-020(A). CITATION | 40. PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS ON 1ST FLOOR FOOD PRODUCTION/SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT. | 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE 3RD FLOOR REAR PREP AREA WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. | 48. WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: NOTED COMMERCIAL HIGH TEMP DISH MACHINE LOCATED IN 3RD FLOOR DISH AREA MISSING DATA PLATE, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DATA PLATE WITH MANUFACTURER�S INSTRUCTIONS AND MAINTAIN. | 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED CEILING TILES IN 3RD FLOOR PREP AND DISH ROOM WITH EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF DUST, INSTRUCTED T CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. | 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED GASKETS AND INTERIOR OF ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS ON 3RD FLOOR PREP WITH EXCESSIVE AMOUNT FOOD DEBRIS, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. | 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD EMPLOYEE WITH PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS OBTAIN THIS CERTIFICATE.

Inspection ID: 2595677. Short Form Complaint performed on 06/04/2024, resulted in a 'Pass w/ Conditions', Risk 1 (High).

Violations:
16. FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED 1ST FLOOR RESTAURANT ICE MACHINE WITH EXCESSIVE BLACK AND PINK SLIMY SUBSTANCE BUILD UP ON INSIDE INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE ON AND DRIPPING ONTO ICE FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. MUST REMOVE BUILD UP, CLEAN, AND SANITIZE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

Inspection ID: 2590617. Canvass performed on 03/07/2024, resulted in a 'Pass w/ Conditions', Risk 1 (High).

Violations:
10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: No paper towels provided at main kitchen hand wash sink, instructed to provide. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030(C) | 16. FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: Ice maker not clean inside, found black and orange slime build-up on upper interior panel, instructed to clean and maintain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005. | 22. PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: TCS food held at improper temperature, found 5 lbs of cooked rice held at 72.3F at counter top, instructed to hold all cold TCS foods at 41f or lower. Priority violation 7-38-005. Rice discarded valued at $20. | 36. THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: No food probe thermometer provide at main kitchen, instructed to obtain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005. | 40. PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: Food handlers not wearing hair restrain in food production/ service areas. Instructed to wear. | 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: Standing water in soda gun holder at 3th floor bar, instructed to clean and maintain.