Firehouse Steak & Lemonade
Last inspected: Sep 10, 2012
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Score
Going back to 2012, Firehouse Steak & Lemonade has three inspections in the public record. Firehouse Steak & Lemonade was last inspected on Sep 10, 2012. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent. The file hasn't been updated since Sep 10, 2012, so take the current picture with that in mind.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near nine violations per visit across recent inspections.
Looking across the full record, “food in original container, properly labeled” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.
That's lower than the typical Chicago restaurant, which scores around 81. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
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Inspection History
Sep 10, 2012
Reinspection
8 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS FOR 3- COMP SINK.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVING UNIT IN WALK IN COOLER,PREP TABLES,GRILL TABLES.MUST REPLACE MISSING WALL OUTLET COVERS
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE & FOOD DEBRI FROM PREP TABLES & LEGS,GRILL TABLES,MICROWAVE,PREP COOLER,MEAT SLICER,SHELVING UNITS,LIGHT SHIELDS,DIPPING WELL,FILTERS,HOOD,VENTS,EXTERIOR OF FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED & MISSING CEILING TILES WHERE NEEDED.MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES & WIRES LEADING INTO WALLS & CEILINGS
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN LOBBY AREA
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST WEAR HAIR NETS AT ALL TIMES
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE GREASE FILTERING UNIT FROM TOILET ROOM.MUST ORGANIZE ARTICLES ON SHELVING UNITS IN TOILET ROOM.
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Aug 21, 2012
Complaint
12 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF DESSERT DISPLAY UNIT AT 46.4F WITH READY TO EAT DESSERTS STORED INSIDE FOR SALE.A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON UNIT.ONCE REPAIRED FAX LETTER TO (312)746-4240 WHEN READY.(CRITICAL 7-38-005A).
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF READY TO EAT DESSERTS PREPACKAGED CHEESE CAKES RANGING FROM 55.8F-56.9F.NO TIME & TEMPERATURE LOGS AVAILABLE TO VIEW.PRODUCT WAS DUMPED & DENATURED.APPX 2.5LBS.$10.(CRITICAL 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: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF MORE THAN 10-15 LIVE HOUSE FLIES FLYING AROUND PREMISES.ALSO FRONT & REAR DOORS NOT TIGHT FITTING.MUST RODENT PROOF DOORS.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 8/21/12.(SERIOUS 7-38-020).
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER ENCRUSTED WITH GREASE & FOOD DEBRI ON LID & DRIPPING FROM UNDERSIDE.MUST REMOVE GREASE FROM LID & UNDERSIDE,CLEAN & MAINTAIN.(SERIOUS 7-38-020).
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS FOR 3- COMP SINK.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVING UNIT IN WALK IN COOLER,PREP TABLES,GRILL TABLES.MUST REPLACE MISSING WALL OUTLET COVERS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN GREASE & FOOD DEBRI FROM PREP TABLES & LEGS,GRILL TABLES,MICROWAVE,PREP COOLER,MEAT SLICER,SHELVING UNITS,LIGHT SHIELDS,DIPPING WELL,FILTERS,HOOD,VENTS,EXTERIOR OF FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED & MISSING CEILING TILES WHERE NEEDED.MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES & WIRES LEADING INTO WALLS & CEILINGS.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN LOBBY AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST WEAR HAIR NETS AT ALL TIMES.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE GREASE FILTERING UNIT FROM TOILET ROOM.MUST ORGANIZE ARTICLES ON SHELVING UNITS IN TOILET ROOM.
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Jan 5, 2012
Routine
7 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.MUST LABEL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELVES OF PREP TABLES & WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON REACH IN FREEZER.MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS .
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.MUST CLEAN FILTERS,HOOD,PREP TABLE,PREP COOLERS,REACH IN FREEZER,LIGHT SHIELDS,GRILL TABLE,INTERIOR PARTS OF ICE MACHINE,VENTILATION VENTS.
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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.MUST CLEAN FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES & WALK IN COOLER.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES.MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES & WIRES.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units.MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER FOR COLD HOLDING UNIT.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair.MUST PROVIDE HAIR RESTRAINT FOR FOOD HANDLERS.
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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 10, 2012. The public record contains three inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Firehouse Steak & Lemonade?
Across the inspection record, “food in original container, properly labeled” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Firehouse Steak & Lemonade.
Has Firehouse Steak & Lemonade's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Firehouse Steak & Lemonade have averaged around nine violations per visit across the recent 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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