Firehouse Bakery and Grill

720 E 75Th St, Chicago, IL 60619

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Jul 22, 2022

Score

Low Risk

Across the available record, Firehouse Bakery and Grill has seven inspections on file, the first dated 2010. The latest inspection on file is from Jul 22, 2022. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well. No fresh inspection data is available: the latest entry for Firehouse Bakery and Grill dates to Jul 22, 2022.

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

The most common issue across all inspections has been “adequate ventilation & lighting”, showing up three times.

Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, where the average is 81, this is a stronger showing. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

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Inspection History

Jul 22, 2022

Reinspection

1 minor violation.

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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: OBSERVED INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN AREA WHERE TWO REFRIGERATION UNITS ARE BEING STAGED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE BRIGHTER/ ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN BOTH AREAS AND MAINTAIN.

Jul 15, 2022

Routine

1 major violation. 4 minor violations.

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Insects, rodents, & animals not present

Inspector notes: OBSERVED 20-30 RODENT DROPPINGS IN FOOD PREP AREA, ON FLOOR NEAR REAR STORAGE AREA AND IN SMALL STORAGE CLOSET OPPOSITE MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE, REMOVE DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: OBSERVED 1 TO 2 INCH GAP BETWEEN WALL AND FLOOR ON EAST WALL IN DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL GAP TO PREVENT ENTRY OF UNWANTED PESTS.

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: OBSERVED INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN FOOD PREP AREA AND AREA WHERE TWO REFRIGERATION UNITS ARE BEING STAGED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE BRIGHTER/ ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN BOTH AREAS AND MAINTAIN.

Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDSINK IN FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SIGNAGE AND MAINTAIN.

Thermometers provided & accurate

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETERS IN ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Nov 24, 2020

Reinspection

No violations found.

100

Nov 17, 2020

Complaint

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Insects, rodents, & animals not present

Inspector notes: FOUND APROX. 30 - 40 MOUSE DROPPINGS BEHIND 3 COMP SINK, GREASE, BEHIND REFRIGERATOR NEXT TO GREASE TRAP. ALSO NOTED MOUSE DROPPINGS UNDER HOOD AGAINST WALL BEHIND GRIDDLES AND STOVE. FACILITY MUST BE FREE OF RODENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE, CLEAN SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN SAID AREAS.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

Thermometers provided & accurate

Inspector notes: FOUND ALL COOLERS WITHOUT THERMOMETERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.

Dec 30, 2019

Routine

1 minor violation.

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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

Inspector notes: 6-301.14 OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN LOCATED AT THE HAND WASHING SINK IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Nov 9, 2018

License

1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.

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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP POLICY FOR VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP POLICY. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED CLEANING UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE, AND WASHROOM AREAS.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: OBSERVED UNUSED FREEZERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT.

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO MECHANICAL VENTILATION IN EAST WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE VENTILATION IN WASHROOM.

Allergen training as required

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING AVAILABLE. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING.

Nov 2, 2010

Routine

3 minor violations.

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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

Inspector notes: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. THE LARGE CONTAINERS HOLDING THE SUGAR, FLOUR ECT. NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL SAME.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector notes: All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. THE REACH IN CHEST FREEZER HAS ICE BUILDUP, LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST AND CLEAN SAME.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT NOT CLEAN. INSTD. TO CLEAN SAme.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Firehouse Bakery and Grill last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Firehouse Bakery and Grill on file is from Jul 22, 2022. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Firehouse Bakery and Grill?

Across the inspection record, “adequate ventilation & lighting” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Firehouse Bakery and Grill.

Has Firehouse Bakery and Grill's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Firehouse Bakery and Grill have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Firehouse Bakery and 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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