Fire N Ice
Last inspected: Mar 19, 2012
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Inspectors have visited Fire N Ice six times, with records going back to 2011. The most recent report on file is from Mar 19, 2012. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent. Note that Fire N Ice's inspection history hasn't been updated since Mar 19, 2012; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.
The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around four violations, down from roughly eight violations earlier in the record.
Across the inspection history, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded four times.
Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Fire N Ice trails the local norm. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
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Inspection History
Mar 19, 2012
Complaint
6 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: REFRIGERATED PREP TABLE NOT MAINTAINING ADEQUATE TEMPERATURE, AIR TEMP RECORDED AT 46.7F - INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS FROM UNIT(REPAIRMAN ARRIVED ON SITE DURING INVESTIGATION). CITATION ISSUED-CRITICAL 7-38-005(A).
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: SOUR CREAM - 46.7F, CUT TOMATOES - 53.1F, ROAST BEEF - 50.3F - ALL PRODUCTS FOUND AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED(15LB VALUED AT @25.00) - CITATION ISSUED-CRITICAL 7-38-005(A)
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIORS AND EXTERIORS OF ALL DEEP FRYERS, WHITE FREEZER CASE, ALL COOLERS(USED AND UNUSED), PREP TABLES AND SHELVES, UPRIGHT FREEZER, SHELVES, AND HOOD ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASES, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: SEAL LOOSE WALL COVE. CLEAN WALLS, DOORS, AND WALL COVES(BASEBOARDS) WHERE NEEDED. CLEAN LIGHT COVERS IN HOOD.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: REPLACE BLOWN LIGHT ABOVE PREP TABLE IN REAR.
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May 12, 2011
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Apr 22, 2011
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE ALL GARBAGE CANS BEING USED AS BULK FOOD ITEM CONTAINERS AND PROVIDE FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS. ALSO LABEL ALL BULK FOOD ITEMS NOT IN THEIR ORIGINAL CONTAINERS. (FLOUR,SALT,ETC)
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL FRYERS,GRILL,PREP TABLES,SINKS AND COOLERS INCLUDING ALL ATTACHED LEGS,WHEELS,HANDLES,CORDS,WIRES AND PIPING. MUST REMOVE EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE ALL BURNED OUT LIGHT BULBS AND PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS AND END CAPS ON ALL LIGHTS ABOVE PREP AND STORAGE AREAS WHERE MISSING. ALSO PROVIDE SHIELDS AND END CAPS FOR LIGHTS IN REACH IN COOLERS.
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Linen: clean and soiled properly stored
Inspector notes: PROPERLY STORE ALL SOILED RAGS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE UNUSED EQUIPMENT FROM PREMISES. (TOASTER,COOLERS)
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Apr 15, 2011
License
13 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: FOUND PREP COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 47 DEGREES F. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AT 40 DEGREES F. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. FOUND APPROXIMATELY 42LBS OF RAW CHICKEN WINGS,SLICED TOMATOES,CHEESE AND PIZZA PUFFS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES RANGING BETWEEN 47-51 DEGREES F. MUST MAINTAIN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS COLD FOODS AT 40 DEGREES F AND BELOW. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A.
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020.
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: FOUND OUTSIDE GARBAGE AND WASTE GREASE AREAS NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED. FOUND TWO APPROXIMATELY 1-2 INCH HOLES IN GARBAGE RECEPTACLE LID CAUSING THE CAN NOT BE BE INSECT AND RODENT PROOF. MUST REPLACE SO THAT LIDS ARE INSECT AND RODENT PROOF. ALSO NOTED GREASE ON EXTERIOR OF GREASE RECEPTACLE LID. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND PROPERLY MAINTAIN. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE ALL GARBAGE CANS BEING USED AS BULK FOOD ITEM CONTAINERS AND PROVIDE FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS. ALSO LABEL ALL BULK FOOD ITEMS NOT IN THEIR ORIGINAL CONTAINERS. (FLOUR,SALT,ETC)
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR BROKEN REACH IN COOLER DOORS BEING HELD CLOSED BY UTENSILS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL FRYERS,GRILL,PREP TABLES,SINKS AND COOLERS INCLUDING ALL ATTACHED LEGS,WHEELS,HANDLES,CORDS,WIRES AND PIPING. MUST REMOVE EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER COOKLINE,SINKS,COOLERS AND PREP TABLES AND THROUGHOUT ALONG WALLS. REMOVE ALL FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND REPAINT ALL DINGY AND DIRTY WALLS UNDER FRONT COUNTER,IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS AND IN AND OUTSIDE OF WASHROOM,INCLUDING WASHROOM DOOR.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE ALL BURNED OUT LIGHT BULBS AND PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS AND END CAPS ON ALL LIGHTS ABOVE PREP AND STORAGE AREAS WHERE MISSING. ALSO PROVIDE SHIELDS AND END CAPS FOR LIGHTS IN REACH IN COOLERS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A DIPPER WELL NEAR PACKED ICE CREAM FREEZER AND PROPERLY EXTEND TO A DRAIN.
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Linen: clean and soiled properly stored
Inspector notes: PROPERLY STORE ALL SOILED RAGS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE CLUTTER FROM REAR PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. STORE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR. MUST REMOVE UNUSED EQUIPMENT FROM PREMISES. (TOASTER,COOLERS)
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Mar 3, 2011
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Correct By: Wednesday, February 22, 2012 Violation Codes: 7-38-030, 015, 010 (A), 005 (A) Inspector Comments: MUST INSTALL A DIPPER WELL NEAR THE PACKED ICE CREAM FREEZER.
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Feb 22, 2011
Routine
9 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: FOUND PREP COOLER AT AN IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 60 DEGREES F. 7-38-005A (NO CITATION ISSUED DUE TO NO POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS IN COOLER AT THIS TIME. REFRIGERATION REPAIR COMPANY ON SITE AT THIS TIME)
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: FOUND EVIDENCE OF RODENTS ON SITE AND OUTER OPENINGS NOT PROTECTED. FOUND APPROXIMATELY 30-35 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED IN REAR HOT WATER HEATER CLOSET ADJACENT TO REAR PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS,SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND HAVE THE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE AREAS. ALSO FUND APPROXIMATELY 1/4 INCH GAP ALONG THE BOTTOM OF REAR EXIT DOOR. MUST REPAIR DOOR SO THAT IT IS COMPLETELY INSECT AND RODENT PROOF. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020.
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: FOUND OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED. FOUND EXCESSIVE GARBAGE OVERFLOWING FROM THE GARBAGE DUMPSTER. THE EXCESSIVE GARBAGE IS PREVENTING THE PROPER CLOSURE OF THE RECEPTACLE AND CAUSING IT NOT TO BE INSECT AND RODENT PROOF. NOTED EXCESSIVE TRASH ON THE GROUND DIRECTLY OUTSIDE REAR EXIT DOOR AND AROUND THE GARBAGE DUMPSTER. ALSO NOTED GARBAGE PILED UP INSIDE THE PREP AREA AROUND THE REAR EXIT DOOR UNABLE TO BE TAKEN OUTSIDE DUE TO EXCESSIVE GARBAGE IN DUMPSTER. MUST REMOVE ALL EXCESSIVE GARBAGE AND PROPERLY MAINTAIN GARBAGE AREA. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. MUST PROVIDE. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012. (NO ID)
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL FRYERS,PREP TABLES,COOLERS,SLICER AND THE HOOD OVER COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST INCLUDE ALL ATTACHED LEGS,WHEELS,HANDLES AND PIPING. REMOVE ALL EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS BEHIND AND UNDER ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT AND ALONG WALLS AND REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN WALLS THROUGHOUT REAR PREP AREA AND WHERE NEEDED. MUST REPAINT DIRTY AND DINGY WALLS IN REAR WHERE NEEDED.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL A DIPPER WELL NEAR THE PACKED ICE CREAM FREEZER. MUST INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD MADE OF SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE MATERIAL BETWEEN THE MOP SINK AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE ALL CLUTTER FROM REAR AREAS. STORE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Fire N Ice last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Fire N Ice on file is from Mar 19, 2012. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Fire N Ice?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Fire N Ice.
Has Fire N Ice's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Fire N Ice have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Fire N Ice means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
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