Firebird Piri Piri Grill

4546 N Magnolia Ave, Chicago, IL 60640

African

Last inspected: May 12, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Public records currently show only two inspections for Firebird Piri Piri Grill. Inspectors last stopped by on May 12, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around four violations each.

The pattern that stands out is “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean”, which has been cited two times.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Chicago restaurant scores 81. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Inspection History

May 12, 2025

Routine

3 minor violations.

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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: OBSERVED WET MOP STORED IN THE BUCKET IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO HANG MOPS TO ALLOW TO DRY WHEN NOT IN USE.

Allergen training as required

Inspector notes: NO ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE FOR CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER(S). INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGERS MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ON SITE.

In-use utensils: properly stored

Inspector notes: OBSERVED SCOOPS USED FOR ICE MACHINE AND FLOUR BIN STORED WITH THE HANDLE DIRECTLY INSIDE OF FOOD ITEM. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO STORE ALL UTENSILS USED FOR FOOD STORAGE ITEMS WITH THE HANDLE UP AND OUT OF FOOD ITEM TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.

Jun 21, 2024

License

1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

Inspector notes: INCOMPLETE VOMIT/DIARRHEA CLEAN-UP KIT. MUST PROVIDE KIT WTH ALL REQUIRED SUPPLIES, INCLUDING SANITIZER EFFECTIVE AGAINST NOROVIRIS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOALTION. 7-38-005.

Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

Inspector notes: SLOW DRIP FROM CEILING CONDENSOR UNIT IN WALK-IN COOLER. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN UNIT TO PREVENT DRIPS/LEAKS.

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector notes: UNABLE TO LOCATE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES FOR UTILITY (MOP) SINK AND ICE MACHINE. MUST INSTALL BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES WHERE THEY MAY BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: HOLES IN WALLS AROUND PLUMBING UNDER WASHROOM COUNTER TOPS. MUST SMOOTHLY SEAL ALL OPENINGS IN WALLS.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Firebird Piri Piri Grill last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Firebird Piri Piri Grill on file is from May 12, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Firebird Piri Piri Grill?

Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Firebird Piri Piri Grill.

Has Firebird Piri Piri Grill's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Firebird Piri Piri Grill have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Firebird Piri Piri Grill means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

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