Fireplace Inn

1448 N Wells St, Chicago, IL 60610
American
Last inspected: May 6, 2015
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Score
Low Risk

Fireplace Inn has been inspected 11 times since 2011. The most recent visit was on May 6, 2015. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit. Fireplace Inn's record stops at May 6, 2015, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.

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

“Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” comes up most often, recorded nine times in the inspection record.

Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, where the average is 81, this is a stronger showing. The record reflects steady performance over time.

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Inspection History
May 6, 2015
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Apr 29, 2015
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: NOTED NO SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT THE FRONT BAR AND BAR AT THE SECOND FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT HAND WASH SINKS AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED FOR CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-030
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: NOTED THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #1516181 DATED 1/22/2015 NOT CORRECTED:-#30)NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE COOLERS AND REFRIGERATION UNITS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME, USE BY DATE OR PREPARED BY DATE. #32)NOTED THORN RUBBER GASKETS AT DOORS OF REFRIGERATION UNITS AND WALK IN FREEZER DOOR AT THE PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND/OR REPLACE RUBBER GASKETS AND MAINTAIN.#33)NOTED THICK GREASE EMBEDDED INSIDE ELECTRICAL HOUSING OF DEEP FRYER AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.#35)NOTED A HOLE ON WALL BY THE STAIR WAY LEADING TO THE BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST. CITATION ISSUED FOR SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-42-090
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED RUSTY SHELVES INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNIT BY THE STAIRWAY LEADING TO THE BASEMENT AND RUST INSIDE BEER REFRIGERATION UNIT AT BAR. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, REPAINT WITH NON TOXIC FOOD GRADE PAINT AND/OR REPLACE.ALSO NOTED DEEP CUTS ON CUTTING BOARD AT THE PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN OR REPLACE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: NOTED THICK BLACK AND BURNT FOOD PARTICLES AND DIRT INSIDE OVEN.ALSO NOTED SLIGHT DISCOLORATION INSIDE THE UPPER LINING OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS ESPECIALLY BEHIND COOKING STOVE AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: NOTED MISSING LIGHT BULB ST THE DISH WASHING ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
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Jan 22, 2015
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: NOTED A THINK BROWNISH AND SLIMY SUBSTANCE INSIDE INNER LINING AND UPPER COMPARTMENT OF ICE MACHINE DRIPPING ON TO THE ICE. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE ICE UNTIL EQUIPMENT IS DETAILED CLEANED AND SANITIZED. CITATION ISSUED FOR SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-005(A)
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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: NOTED OVER 8 LIVE ROACHES ON PREP TABLE, ON FLOOR AT THE BAR AND INSIDE ELECTRICAL CONDUITS BY THE REFRIGERATION UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO CONSULT WITH PEST CONTROL COMPANY. CITATION ISSUED FOR SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-020
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE COOLERS AND REFRIGERATION UNITS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME, USE BY DATE OR PREPARED BY DATE.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED THORN RUBBER GASKETS AT DOORS OF REFRIGERATION UNITS AND WALK IN FREEZER DOOR AT THE PREP AREA.ALSO NOTED SHELVES AT THE MAIN KITCHEN COUNTERS AND STORAGE AREAS LINED WITH FOIL PAPER AND CARDBOARD BOXES. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND/OR REPLACE RUBBER GASKETS AND MAINTAIN AND NOT TO LINE SHELVES BUT CLEAN AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: NOTED THICK GREASE EMBEDDED INSIDE ELECTRICAL HOUSING OF DEEP FRYER AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. MUST ALSO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SODA GUN HOLDERS AT THE BAR.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: NOTED A HOLE ON WALL BY THE STAIR WAY LEADING TO THE BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.
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Jan 15, 2014
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: REPLACE THE BROKEN FLOOR TILES UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND REGROUT THE FLOOR TILES IN THE DISHROOM.
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Jan 7, 2014
Complaint
9 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: FACILITIES DO NOT MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE. OBSERVED 4 DRAWER PREP COOLER UNDER THE GRILL WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 43.7F. THE COOLER WAS USED TO STORE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS SUCH AS HAMBURGERS AND CHEESE. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE COOLER BELOW 40F. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING FOODS INSIDE OF THE PREP COOLER: CHICKEN AT 48.7F, HAMBURGERS AT 48.5F, CHEESE AT 48.5F, CRAB CAKES AT 48.2F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 13# OF FOOD OWRTH $44. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION DURING STORAGE INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE. OBSERVED DISCOLORATION AND A SLIMY SUBSTANCE IN THE INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES OF THE ICE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 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 RODENT ACTIVITY ON THE PREMISES. APPROXIMATELY 50 MOUSE DROPPINGS WERE OBSERVED ON THE GROUND IN THE LIQUOR STORAGE ROOM. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE DROPPINGS AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE, AND GREASE ON THE PIPES BEHIND THE DEEP FRYER.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: REPLACE THE BROKEN FLOOR TILES UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND REGROUT THE FLOOR TILES IN THE DISHROOM.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS AND END CAPS FOR ALL LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE PREP AND DISHROOM AREAS.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS INSIDE OF ALL THE PREP COOLERS.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE SCOOPS STORED IN WITH THE ICE IN THE ICE BINS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL ICE SCOOPS OUTSIDE OF THE ICE BIN.
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May 20, 2013
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MISSING ICE BIN COVERS AT MAIN OUTSIDE BAR AREA, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: LEAKY DRIP PAN IN MAIN KITCHEN DOUBLE DOOR COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CARD BOARD USED TO COVER SHELVES IN WALK-IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: A GARDEN HOSE ATTACHED TO A WATER SUPPLY LINE WITHOUT A VACUUM BREAKER, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
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May 31, 2012
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: GASKETS OF SALAD COOLER & WALK-IN FREEZER DOORS ARE IN POOR REPAIR, MUST FIX/REPLACE. CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES MUST BE REPLACED ALSO. All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: POOR FLOOR GROUTING AROUND THE KITCHEN AREA & MISSING TILES UNDER FOOD EQUIPMENT (SOUTH WALL OF KITCHEN) MUST BE REPLACED, TO MAKE SMOOTH/EASILY CLEANABLE. The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.
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May 22, 2012
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: (7-38-030) FOUND WATER SEEPING PROFUSELY ONTO THE FLOOR (FROM 2-HOLES ON A PIPE UNDER THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE 3-COMP. SINK, IN DISHROOM AREA. INSTRUCTED TO FIX PIPE OR REPLACE. All dishwashing machines must be of a type that complies with all requirements of the plumbing section of the Municipal Code of Chicago and Rules and Regulation of the Board of Health.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: (7-42-090) MINOR VIOLATION #34 (ALL FLOOR AREAS IN PREP & DISHWASH AREA MUST BE SMOOTH/EASILY CLEANABLE), FROM 4/20/11 RE-INSPECTION WAS NOT CORRECTED AT THIS TIME. A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: DOOR GASKETS OF SALAD COOLER & WALK-IN FREEZER DOORS ARE IN POOR REPAIR, MUST FIX/REPLACE. CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES MUST BE REPLACED ALSO. All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: POOR FLOOR GROUTING THRU-OUT THE KITCHEN AREA; MISSING OR BROKEN TILES BEHIND OR UNDER FOOD EQUIPMENT (WHERE WATER ACCUMULATES) MUST BE REPLACED & FLOOR AT COOK'S LINE MUST BE RE-SURFACED (UNEVEN FLOOR), AND MAKE SMOOTH/EASILY CLEANABLE. The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.
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Apr 20, 2011
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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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. THE COLD PLATE AND DRAIN LINES COME INTO CONTACT WITH CONSUMABLE ICE BEHIND THE BARS. MUST SEPARATE COLD PLATE AND CONSUMABLE ICE. PROVIDE ICE BIN COVERS FOR THE ICE BINS AT ALL BARS.
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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. ALL FLOOR AREAS IN THE PREP AND DISHWASH AREA MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Apr 18, 2011
Consultation
7 minor violations.
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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: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. OUTER OPENINGS ARE NOT RODENT PROOF. OBSERVED A 1/2" GAP BETWEEN BOTH SETS OF DOORS TO THE OUTDOOR PATIO AND A 1/4" GAP ALONG THE BOTTOM OF THE SOUTH SIDE ALLEY DOORS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF ALL OUTER OPENINGS. APPROXIMATELY 10 LIVE FRUIT FLIES WERE OBSERVED IN THE DISHWASH AREA. 5 LIVE COCKROACHES WERE OBSERVED BEHIND THE 2ND FLOOR BAR AREA. APPROXIMATELY 50 MOUSE DROPPINGS WERE OBSERVED IN THE LIQUOR STORAGE ROOM. AFFECTED AREAS MUST BE CLEANED AND SANITIZED. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE OR MINIMIZE THE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #160340 ON 4/21/10 NOT CORRECTED: 34/01- The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. CONCRETE FLOOR AROUND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK NEAR GREASE TRAP IS IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPAIR CRACKED CONCRETE AND MAKE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MUST ALSO SEAL OPENINGS IN PATIO FLOOR TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY AND HARBORAGE. MUST REPAIR BASEBOARD UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REMOVE STANDING WATER FROM FLOORS UNDER 3 COMP SINK. 35/01- The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. MUST REPAIR BROKEN WALL TILES ALONG BOTTOM OF NORTH WALL AT THE END OF COOK LINE ON THE SIDE OF THE UPRIGHT TRAULSEN COOLER. 36/01- MUST PROVIDE THE PROPER LIGHT SHIELDS AND END CAPS OVER LIGHTS IN DISHWASHING AREA. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
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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. DOOR HANDLE IS MISSING AT THE JORDON 2 DOOR PREP COOLER. MUST REPLACE. REPLACE THE STAINED CUTTING BOARD ON TOP OF THE STEAM TABLE. THE COLD PLATE AND DRAIN LINES COME INTO CONTACT WITH CONSUMABLE ICE BEHIND THE BARS. MUST SEPARATE COLD PLATE AND CONSUMABLE ICE. PROVIDE ICE BIN COVERS FOR THE ICE BINS AT ALL BARS.
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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. DETAIL CLEAN THE DUST THROUGHOUT THE PREP AND DISHWASH AREAS (ALONG WIRES, ABOVE THE VENTILATION HOOD, ON COOLERS AND COMPRESSORS). DETAIL CLEAN THE TOP OF THE STOVE AND VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS.
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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. DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR OF THE WALK-IN FREEZER. ALL FLOOR AREAS IN THE PREP AND DISHWASH AREA MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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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. SEAL ALL WALL OPENINGS IN THE DISHWASH AREA ESPECIALLY ABOVE THE BASEBOARDS AND CORNERS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: PROVIDE DRAIN LINE HOSES FOR ALL SODA GUNS BEHIND ALL OF THE BARS. REPAIR THE LEAKING WATER LINE NEXT TO THE DISHWASH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Apr 7, 2011
Routine
8 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. OBSERVED RAW CHICKEN IN THE COOLER AT 48.2F, CALAMARI AT 44.7F, SOUP AT 43.7F, RIBS AT 44.9F. OBSERVED COOKED CHICKEN IN THE BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLER AT 47F, AND RIBS BETWEEN 44-52F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 70# OF FOOD WORTH $400. CRITICAL VIOLATION 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: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. OUTER OPENINGS ARE NOT RODENT PROOF. OBSERVED A 1/2" GAP BETWEEN BOTH SETS OF DOORS TO THE OUTDOOR PATIO AND A 1/4" GAP ALONG THE BOTTOM OF THE SOUTH SIDE ALLEY DOORS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF ALL OUTER OPENINGS. APPROXIMATELY 10 LIVE FRUIT FLIES WERE OBSERVED IN THE DISHWASH AREA. 5 LIVE COCKROACHES WERE OBSERVED BEHIND THE 2ND FLOOR BAR AREA. APPROXIMATELY 50 MOUSE DROPPINGS WERE OBSERVED IN THE LIQUOR STORAGE ROOM. AFFECTED AREAS MUST BE CLEANED AND SANITIZED. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE OR MINIMIZE THE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #160340 ON 4/21/10 NOT CORRECTED: 34/01- The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. CONCRETE FLOOR AROUND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK NEAR GREASE TRAP IS IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPAIR CRACKED CONCRETE AND MAKE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MUST ALSO SEAL OPENINGS IN PATIO FLOOR TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY AND HARBORAGE. MUST REPAIR BASEBOARD UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REMOVE STANDING WATER FROM FLOORS UNDER 3 COMP SINK. 35/01- The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. MUST REPAIR BROKEN WALL TILES ALONG BOTTOM OF NORTH WALL AT THE END OF COOK LINE ON THE SIDE OF THE UPRIGHT TRAULSEN COOLER. 36/01- MUST PROVIDE THE PROPER LIGHT SHIELDS AND END CAPS OVER LIGHTS IN DISHWASHING AREA. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
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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. DOOR HANDLE IS MISSING AT THE JORDON 2 DOOR PREP COOLER. MUST REPLACE. REPLACE THE STAINED CUTTING BOARD ON TOP OF THE STEAM TABLE. THE COLD PLATE AND DRAIN LINES COME INTO CONTACT WITH CONSUMABLE ICE BEHIND THE BARS. MUST SEPARATE COLD PLATE AND CONSUMABLE ICE. PROVIDE ICE BIN COVERS FOR THE ICE BINS AT ALL BARS.
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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. DETAIL CLEAN THE DUST THROUGHOUT THE PREP AND DISHWASH AREAS (ALONG WIRES, ABOVE THE VENTILATION HOOD, ON COOLERS AND COMPRESSORS). DETAIL CLEAN THE TOP OF THE STOVE AND VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS.
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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. DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR OF THE WALK-IN FREEZER. ALL FLOOR AREAS IN THE PREP AND DISHWASH AREA MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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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. SEAL ALL WALL OPENINGS IN THE DISHWASH AREA ESPECIALLY ABOVE THE BASEBOARDS AND CORNERS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: PROVIDE DRAIN LINE HOSES FOR ALL SODA GUNS BEHIND ALL OF THE BARS. REPAIR THE LEAKING WATER LINE NEXT TO THE DISHWASH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Fireplace Inn last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Fireplace Inn on file is from May 6, 2015. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Fireplace Inn?

Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited nine times, more than any other issue at Fireplace Inn.

Has Fireplace Inn's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Fireplace Inn have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

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