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THE GAME

4310-4314 S PRAIRIE AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60653 · Restaurant

Inspection summary

THE GAME has been inspected 6 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since June 14, 2011. The most recent inspection, on November 24, 2015, found no infractions.

3 of 6 inspections on record found no infractions at all. No inspections are on record from the past 12 months. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Food temperature control, Pests and Cleaning and sanitizing.

Recent inspections have recorded fewer infractions than earlier ones, so the record is improving.

What these findings mean

Health authorities word their violations differently, so we group them by what they mean for food safety. Higher-risk findings are the ones inspectors treat as critical, because they can directly make someone sick.

  • Food temperature controlHigher risk

    Bacteria multiply fastest between about 4 °C and 60 °C (40 °F to 140 °F). Inspectors check that cold food stays cold, hot food stays hot, cooked food is cooled quickly, and that staff have accurate thermometers. Temperature problems are one of the most common causes of food poisoning, so these are treated as critical findings.

    Recorded 3 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on July 1, 2011. For example: REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

  • PestsHigher risk

    Signs of mice, rats, cockroaches or flies, or gaps and clutter that let them get in or hide. Pests carry bacteria and can contaminate food and surfaces, so evidence of activity is treated seriously and usually triggers a follow-up visit.

    Recorded once on June 14, 2011. For example: NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

  • Cleaning and sanitizingHigher risk

    Anything that touches food, such as cutting boards, dishes and utensils, must be washed, rinsed and sanitized. Inspectors check dishwasher temperatures, sanitizer strength and how wiping cloths are stored. Poor sanitizing lets bacteria survive from one use to the next.

    Recorded once on June 14, 2011. For example: DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED

  • Equipment and utensilsLower risk

    Equipment has to be built from cleanable materials, kept in good repair and stored properly. These findings are mostly about upkeep, like a cracked shelf, a worn gasket or utensils stored the wrong way. They are generally lower risk but show how well the kitchen is maintained.

    Recorded 14 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on December 5, 2013. For example: FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

  • Building, plumbing and upkeepLower risk

    Floors, walls and ceilings must be smooth and clean, with working lighting, ventilation, plumbing, hot and cold water, and washrooms. These are rarely an immediate food-safety risk on their own, but persistent problems can lead to pest or sanitation issues.

    Recorded 6 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on December 5, 2013. For example: TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

About this data

These results come from Chicago Department of Public Health, which inspects food premises and other public facilities in this area. We republish the authority's public disclosure data and refresh it regularly; the official record is the final word.

6 inspections

  1. Canvass

    0 infractions

  2. Canvass

    5 infractions

    • 21. * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
      • NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED. MUST PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR TOP PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE.
    • 37. TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
      • MUST INSTALL A SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT THE MENS WASHROOM DOOR.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • MUST PROVIDE A GALVANIZED METAL FAUCET SPOUT THAT EXTENDS OVER ALL THREE COMPARTMENTS AT THE BAR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.
    • 43. FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
      • MUST PROVIDE A SANITARY CONTAINER TO PROPERLY STORE ICE DISPENSING UTENSILS.
  3. Canvass

    0 infractions

  4. License Re-Inspection

    0 infractions

  5. License Re-Inspection

    8 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • INSTUCTED TO PROVIDE ALL EQUIPMENT AND ITEMS USED FOR BUSINESS OPERATIONS. SEAL ALL RAW WOOD SURFACES THROUGHOUT AS NEEDED. INSTALL STORAGE RACKS/SHELVES FOR DRY FOOD STORAGE ITEMS.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. CLEAN AND SANITIZE FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISES TO REMOVE SEDIMENT, DEBRIS, DIRT, DUST, ETC. REPAIR FLOOR SECTIONS AT DRY STORAGE ROOM.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. DETAIL CLEAN WALLS, WALLBASE, AND CEILING WITH HEAVY DUST AND COBWEBS AT OVERHEAD PIPING/VENTS AT BAR, WATER METER ROOM, AND STORAGE ROOMS. SEAL ALL CRACKS AND CREVICES/OPENINGS AT WALL BASE, WALL, AND CEILING THROUGHOUT PREMISES AS NEEDED IE WALLS AT SEATING AREA, AT BAR, STORAGE ROOMS, HOT WATER TANK ROOMS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. PROVIDE SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE WALLS IN SODA SYRUP ROOM. REPLACE DAMAGED WOOD PANELING AT BAR. PROVIDE SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE PANELING AT BAR AND SEAL WALL BASE AT BAR.
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • PROVIDE ADDITIONAL LIGHTING IN SODA SYRUP UNIT ROOM. REPLACE LIGHT BULB AND LIGHT SHIELD IN DRY STORAGE ROOM.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • INSTALL COVERS FOR ICE BINS AT BAR. INSTALL ATTACHED METAL DRAIN BOARD AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN KITCHEN. PROVIDE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES AT UTILITY SINK FAUCET.
    • 40. REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
      • All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • REMOVE ALL TALL WEEDS, SMOKER, LITTER, DEBRIS AT PERIMETER OF BUILDING AND AROUND OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. REMOVE ALL CONSTUCTION MATERIALS FROM DRY STORAGE ROOM.
    • 43. FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
      • PROVIDE CONTAINER TO STORE ICE SCOOP.
  6. License-Task Force

    16 infractions

    • 2. FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
      • NO REFRIGERATION AND FREEZER UNITS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE REFRIGERATION AND FREEZER UNITS, TURN ON UNITS, AND MAINTAIN AT 40F AND BELOW FOR REFRIGERATION UNITS AND 0F OR BELOW FOR FREEZER UNITS. OWNER STATES THAT SHE IS WAITING FOR REFRIGERATION/FREEZER UNITS TO BE DELIVERED. CRITICAL 7-38-005(A).
    • 9. WATER SOURCE: SAFE, HOT & COLD UNDER CITY PRESSURE
      • All food establishments shall be provided with an adequate supply of hot and cold water under pressure properly connected to the city water supply. NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT ALL PLUMBING FIXTURES AT NORTH SIDE OF BUILDING. SEPARATE WATER HEATER ON NORTH SIDE SUPPLIES SAID PLUMBING FIXTURES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HOT RUNNING WATER AT SAID PLUMBING FIXTURES AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL 7-38-030.
    • 11. ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED
      • Adequate and convenient toilet facilities shall be provided. They should be properly designed, maintained, and accessible to employees at all times. TOILET IN STAFF TOILET ROOM IN KITCHEN NOT MAINTAINED. UNABLE TO FLUSH WITH HANDLE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SAME. NO SOAP NOR PAPER TOWELS AT WASHBOWL IN STAFF TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL 7-38-030.
    • 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
      • FOUND REAR EXIT DOOR WITH 1/4TH INCH GAP AT RIGHT SIDE OF DOOR AND FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR WITH 1/2 INCH GAP AT BOTTOM AND TOP OF SAID DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE DOORS TIGHT FITTING SO AS NO DAYLIGHT CAN BE SEEN AND RODENT PROOF SAME TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. FOUND 10 MOUSE DROPPINGS SCATTERED IN HOT WATER TANK CLOSET IN KITCHEN AND WATER METER CLOSET IN DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS, AND RECOMMEND PEST CONTROL TO SERVICE PREMISES. SERIOUS 7-38-020.
    • 21. * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
      • A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION FOR CITY OF CHICAGO APPROVED SANITATION COURSE FOR CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE IE. DATE OF EXAM, RECEIPT FOR PAYMENT FOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE. SERIOUS 7-38-012.
    • 24. DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED
      • THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AT KITCHEN BACKING UP WATER AT FIRST AND THIRD COMPARTMENT WHEN FAUCET RUNNING WATER INTO MIDDLE COMPARTMENT, WATER LEAKING OUT OF GREASE TRAP AND NOT PROPERLY DRAINING INTO FLOOR DRAIN. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY CLEAN DRAINS, GREASE TRAP, AND PROPERLY DRAIN WASTE LINE INTO FLOOR DRAIN, ALSO, INSTALL GREASE TRAP AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AT BAR. SERIOUS 7-38-030.
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • INSTUCTED TO PROVIDE ALL EQUIPMENT AND ITEMS USED FOR BUSINESS OPERATIONS. SEAL ALL RAW WOOD SURFACES THROUGHOUT AS NEEDED. INSTALL STORAGE RACKS/SHELVES FOR DRY FOOD STORAGE ITEMS.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR OF TOILET IN WOMENS TOILET ROOM, VENT IN MENS TOILET ROOM, UNDER, AROUND, INTERIOR OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS AT BAR AND KITCHEN, HOSE INSIDE ICE MACHINE WITH BUILDUP.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • REPLACE LIGHT BULB INSIDE STAFF TOILET ROOM AND STORAGE ROOM. REPLACE LIGHT BULB AND LIGHT SHIELD IN DRY STORAGE ROOM. CLEAN LIGHT SHIELD IN KITCHEN.
    • 37. TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
      • Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS AT KITCHEN AND BAR. INSTALL COVERS FOR ICE BINS AT BAR. INSTALL ATTACHED METAL DRAIN BOARD AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN KITCHEN. ROUTE WASTE LINE FROM SODA GUNS INTO FLOOR DRAIN. PROVIDE COLD WATER AT UTILITY SINK, REVERSE HOT AND COLD HANDLES TO CORRESPOND WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER. PROVIDE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES AT UTILITY SINK FAUCET AND AT WATER LINE AT ICE MACHINE. REPAIR LEAK AT PIPING UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN KITCHEN.
    • 40. REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
      • All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors.
    • 43. FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
      • Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination.

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