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Firehouse Steak & Lemonade

1901 W 87Th St, Chicago, IL 60620
Steakhouse
Last inspected: Sep 14, 2011
67
Score
Medium Risk

Across the available record, Firehouse Steak & Lemonade has five inspections on file, the first dated 2010. The latest inspection on file is from Sep 14, 2011. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either. Firehouse Steak & Lemonade's record stops at Sep 14, 2011, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.

The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around eight violations each, up from closer to five violations before.

“Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing five times across the record.

Compared to other Chicago restaurants (averaging 81), there's room to close the gap. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

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Inspections
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Critical latest
0
Major latest
8
Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 14, 2011
Complaint
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED MGR. ON PREMISES AT TIME OF INVESTIGATION-CITATION ISSUED-SERIOUS 7-38-012.
21
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: PAINT RUSTY EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP, AND RAW WOOD SHELVES UNDERNEATH FRONT
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: : CLEAN INTERIOR CABINETS OF DEEP FRYERS AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN ALL FLOORS ALONG ALL WALL BASES, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN WASHROOM. CLEAN GREASY CEILING VENT IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA ALONG SIDE THE HOOD, AND DUSTY CEILING VENTS THROUGHOUT. CLEAN WALLS AND DOORS THROUGHOUT WHERE NEEDED.
35
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: REPLACE CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD IN REAR.
36
Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: RE-ATTACH SELF-CLOSING DEVICE TO WASHROOM DOOR.
37
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
38
67
Jul 28, 2011
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: PAINT RUSTY EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP, AND RAW WOOD SHELVES UNDERNEATH FRONT SERVICE COUNTER.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR CABINETS OF DEEP FRYERS AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN ALL FLOORS ALONG ALL WALL BASES, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN WASHROOM. CLEAN GREASY CEILING VENT IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA ALONG SIDE THE HOOD, AND DUSTY CEILING VENTS THROUGHOUT. CLEAN WALLS AND DOORS THROUGHOUT WHERE NEEDED.
35
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: REPLACE CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD IN REAR.
36
Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: RE-ATTACH SELF-CLOSING DEVICE TO WASHROOM DOOR.
37
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
38
70
Apr 6, 2011
Complaint
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INTERIOR OF UPRIGHT FREEZER WITH EXCESSIVE ICE BUILD-UP. CLEAN SAME
32
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INTERIOR OF HOOD WITH DUST BUILD-UP. CLEAN SAME.
35
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: UNNECESSARY CLUTTER (CAR PARTS) ON SITE. REMOVE FROM PREMISES.
41
86
Mar 11, 2011
Complaint
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INTERIOR OF UPRIGHT FREEZER WITH EXCESSIVE ICE BUILD-UP. CLEAN SAME.
32
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INTERIOR OF HOOD WITH DUST BUILD-UP. CLEAN SAME.
35
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: UNNECESSARY CLUTTER (CAR PARTS) ON SITE. REMOVE FROM PREMISES.
41
86
Jul 22, 2010
Complaint
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INTERIOR OF UPRIGHT FREEZER WITH EXCESSIVE ICE BUILD-UP. CLEAN SAME.
32
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INTERIOR OF HOOD WITH DUST BUILD-UP. CLEAN SAME.
35
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: UNNECESSARY CLUTTER (CAR PARTS) ON SITE. REMOVE FROM PREMISES.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Firehouse Steak & Lemonade last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Firehouse Steak & Lemonade on file is from Sep 14, 2011. The public record contains five inspections in total.

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

Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Firehouse Steak & Lemonade.

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

No. Recent inspections at Firehouse Steak & Lemonade have averaged around eight violations per visit, up from roughly five earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Firehouse Steak & 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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