Firehouse Subs

209 W Jackson Blvd, Chicago, IL 60606
American
Last inspected: Dec 8, 2016
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Score
Low Risk

Going back to 2015, Firehouse Subs has four inspections in the public record. The newest entry in the record is dated Dec 8, 2016. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately. Note that Firehouse Subs's inspection history hasn't been updated since Dec 8, 2016; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near one violation per visit.

Looking across the full record, “* certified food manager on site” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

The city-wide average for Chicago sits at 81, putting Firehouse Subs on the better side of that line. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

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Inspection History
Dec 8, 2016
Complaint
1 minor violation.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: ICE SCOOP NOT PROPRLY STORED LAYING ON TOP OF ICE MACHINE.MUST PROPERLY STORE IN CLEAN DRY CONTAINER.
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Jul 6, 2016
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: FOUND APPROX 12 LBS OF PRE-COOKED STEAK BY 1-COMP SINK BEING UNTHAWED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 70F.MUST MAINTAIN COLD FOODS AT 40F OR BELOW.FOOD WAS REMOVED AND DISCARDED BY FOOD HANDLER -12 LBS/COST APPROX $45.00-CDI.CRITICAL VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-005A.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED .OWNER HAS EXPIRED CERTIFICATE 12-15-2015 NO PROOF OF ENROLLMENT IN CLASS.SERIOUS VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-012.
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Jan 7, 2016
Routine
1 minor violation.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED,IE EXPIRED CERTIFICATE FOR OWNER PHILLIP M FORFAR MXC-424 EXPIRE 12-15-2015. NO PROOF OF ENROLLMENT AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012
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Jun 16, 2015
License
No violations found.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Firehouse Subs last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Firehouse Subs on file is from Dec 8, 2016. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Firehouse Subs?

Across the inspection record, “* certified food manager on site” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Firehouse Subs.

Has Firehouse Subs' inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Firehouse Subs have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

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