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Firehouse Steak and Lemonade

5604 W Division St, Chicago, IL 60651
Steakhouse
Last inspected: Oct 17, 2013
70
Score
Medium Risk

Across the available record, Firehouse Steak and Lemonade has four inspections on file, the first dated 2012. The latest inspection on file is from Oct 17, 2013. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent. The most recent inspection at Firehouse Steak and Lemonade is from Oct 17, 2013, and nothing newer appears in the public record.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near six violations each time.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean”, showing up three times.

By comparison, the average Chicago facility scores 81, putting Firehouse Steak and Lemonade on the weaker side. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

4
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
7
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 17, 2013
Reinspection
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO ONE WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS WERE PREP AND SERVED. SERIOUS CITATION GIVEN 2-38-012
21
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: LABEL THE BULK FOOD CONTAINERS.
30
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND THE BROKEN ICE MACHINE AND THE BROKEN 3-DOOR COOLER STANDING EMPTY. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE SO NO INSECT OR RODENT HARBORAGE.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE HOOD, FILTERS AND PIPES UNDERNEATH THE HOOD, FRYERS AND GRILL. CLEAN THE INSIDES OF THE REACHIN COOLERS.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE HOOD, FILTERS AND PIPES UNDERNEATH THE HOOD, FRYERS AND GRILL THICK WITH GREASE BUILDUP.
34
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE VENTS THROUGHOUT PREMISES HAS DUST BUILDUP. THE FAUCET A THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IS SPRAYING WATER ALL OVER WHEN THE WATER IS ON. MUST REPAIR.
38
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: CLUTTER IN THE BACK ROOM, MUST CLEAN AND ORGNIZE SO NO INSECT OR RODENT HARBORAGE.
41
70
Oct 7, 2013
Complaint
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: FRONT AND BACK DOORS NOT TIGHT FITTING OR RODENT PROOFED THEY HAVE A ONE FOURTH INCH GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE DOORS NOT TIGHT FITTING OR RODENT PROOFED. ALSO 20-25 MICE UNDER AND AROUND THE WATER HEATER. MUST CALL YOUR PEST CONTROL TECH TO COME HERE AND SERVICE THIS ESTABLISHMENT AND HAVE THE RECIEPT DATED TODAY OR BEFORE THE REINSPECTION. SERIOUS CITATION GIVEN 7-38-020.
18
Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: OUT SIDE DUMPSTER OVERFLOWING WITH GARBAGE AND GARBAGE ON THE GROUND AROUND. MUST CLEAN UP THE AREA AND HAVE GARBAGE PICKED UP MORE OFTEN.SERIOUS CITATION GIVEN 7-38-020.
19
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: LABEL THE BULK FOOD CONTAINERS.
30
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND THE BROKEN ICE MACHINE AND THE BROKEN 3-DOOR COOLER STANDING EMPTY. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE SO NO INSECT OR RODENT HARBORAGE.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE HOOD, FILTERS AND PIPES UNDERNEATH THE HOOD, FRYERS AND GRILL.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT HAS GREASE BUILDUP.
34
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE VENTS THROUGHOUT PREMISES HAS DUST BUILDUP. THE FAUCET A THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IS SPRAYING WATER ALL OVER WHEN THE WATER IS ON. MUST REPAIR.
38
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: CLUTTER IN THE BACK ROOM, MUST CLEAN AND ORGNIZE SO NO INSECT OR RODENT HARBORAGE.
41
67
Jul 3, 2013
Complaint
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE HOOD, FILTERS AND PIPES UNDERNEATH THE HOOD, FRYERS AND GRILL. CLEAN THE INSIDES OF THE REACHIN COOLERS.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT HAS GREASE BUILDUP.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE WALL BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT HAS ON FOOD DEBRIS ON IT.
35
86
Nov 29, 2012
License
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Firehouse Steak and Lemonade last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Firehouse Steak and Lemonade on file is from Oct 17, 2013. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Firehouse Steak and Lemonade?

Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Firehouse Steak and Lemonade.

Has Firehouse Steak and Lemonade's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Firehouse Steak and Lemonade have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Firehouse Steak and Lemonade 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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