Fireside Pub

5739-5741 N Ravenswood Ave, Chicago, IL 60660
Bar / Pub
Last inspected: Mar 6, 2015
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Score
Low Risk

Public records show 10 inspections at Fireside Pub stretching back to 2011. Fireside Pub was last inspected on Mar 6, 2015. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well. No fresh inspection data is available: the latest entry for Fireside Pub dates to Mar 6, 2015.

The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around two violations, down from roughly six violations earlier in the record.

The pattern that stands out is “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean”, which has been cited six times.

Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, where the average is 81, this is a stronger showing. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

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Inspection History
Mar 6, 2015
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: NO FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST BE CERTIFIED WITH CERTIFICATES OF NAMES OF EMPLOYEES ON PREMISES.
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Feb 27, 2015
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION FROM REPORT #1464477 DATED ON 09/16/14 NOT CORRECTED-# 38 FOUND NO EXPOSED HAND SINK AT BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE EXPOSED HANDWASH BOWL WITH RUNNING HOT AND COLD WATER AT BAR BY DATE OF REINSPECTION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090, CITATION ISSUED.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD BUILD UP ON EXTERIOR/INTERIOR OF PREP AREA REACH IN COOLERS AND PREP AREA SHELVES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL EQUIPMENT.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE FLOOR DRAIN UNDER DISHMACHINE DRAIN BOARD. MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF FLOOR DRAINS.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: NO FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST BE CERTIFIED WITH CERTIFICATES OF NAMES OF EMPLOYEES ON PREMISES.
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Sep 24, 2014
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: FOUND SMALL HOLES CRACKS AND CREVICES THROUGHOUT KITCHEN AREAS THAT MUST BE SEALED.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND NO EXPOSED HAND SINK AT BAR AREAS. MUST INSTALL EXPOSED HAND SINK AT BAR AREAS.
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Sep 16, 2014
Complaint
10 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: FOUND 9 LIVE ROACHES AT DIFFERENT AREAS OF THE MAIN KITCHEN CEILING/WALLS. FOUND FRUIT FLY ACTIVITY AT BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS AND MAIN BAR (OBSERVED ABOUT 50 FRUIT FLIES). SERIOUS VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: FOUND PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT 1391438. DATED 2-28-14. FOUND BASEMENT STORAGE WITH CLUTTER. NEEDS TO CLEAN AND ORGANIZE, STORE ARTICLES OFF THE FLOOR AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES. SERIOUS VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: FOUND FOOD CONATAINERS NOT STORED PROPERLY.MUST STORE INVERTED.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: FOUND FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN: LIQUOR WALK IN COOLER CEILING/ WALLS, PIZZA OVENS, SHELVING UNITS BY PIZZA OVENS AND FLOORS. WALK IN FREEZER FLOORS. OUTDOOR COFFEE STATION AREAS/SHELVES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT BAR AREAS. FOUND FLOORS UNDER ICE BIN AT OUTSIDE COFFEE STATION IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPAIR.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: FOUND WALLS BEHIND PIZZA OVEN WITH HOLES AND CREVICES THAT MUST BE SEALED. FOUND STAINLESS STEEL WALLS BEHIND PIZZA OVENS NOT PROPERLY ATTACHED TO THE WALL. MUST REPAIR. FOUND CRACKS AND CRECVICES THROUGHOUT PREMISES. MUST SEAL OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: FOUND NO LIGHT BULB INSIDE REACH IN COOLER MAIN KITCHEN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND NO EXPOSED HAND SINK AT BAR AREAS. MUST INSTALL EXPOSED HAND SINK AT BAR AREAS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: FOUND BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS NOT CLEAN.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS.
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Feb 28, 2014
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT BASEMENT.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: FOUND BURNT LIGHT BULBS INSIDE REACH IN COOLERS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: FOUND BASEMENT STORAGE WITH CLUTTER. NEEDS CLEANING AND ORDER.
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May 6, 2013
Complaint
5 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: SALAD REACH IN COOLER NOT MAINTAINED, AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE AT 49.8 F. FOUND CHEESE, SOUR CREAM, ETC. HELD INSIDE COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR COOLER, AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE MUST BE 40 F OR BELOW. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005 (A). COOLER TAGGED BY CDPH AT THIS TIME.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: FOUND THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES BETWEEN 45.9 F AND 51.2 F- YOGURT, SOUR CREAM, CHEESE, MILK, WHIP CREAM, CARROT CAKE, BLUE CHEESE, RANCH DRESSING, MANGO PINEAPPLE CAKE, CUT FRUIT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 40 F OR BELOW IF HELD COLD. ALL OUT OF TEMPERATURE POTENTAILLY HAZARDOUS FOODS VOLUNTARILLY DISCARDED. FOODS DISCARDED WEIGHT- 35 LBS, VALUED AT $86.00
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: PIZZA DOUGH MACHINE TABLE IN POOR REPAIR, METAL SHELF SEVERLY DAMAGED. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR TABLE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD BUILD UP INSIDE REACH IN COOLERS DOORS AND INSIDE MICROWAVE. MUST CLEAN EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: THERMOMETER BROKEN INSIDE SALAD COOLER. MUST PROVIDE WORKING THERMOMETER FOR COOLER.
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Oct 15, 2012
Complaint
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED REACH IN PREP COOLERS DOOR RUBBER GASKETS RIPPED. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED GASKETS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN- OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP INSIDE FRYERS AND SLIGHT CALCIUM BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST ELEVATE ALL ITEMS 6" OFF FLOOR IN WALK IN FREEZER.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MENS WASHROOM HANDWASH AND WOMENS WASHROOM HANDWASH BOWL (LEFT SIDE) HANDWASH BOWLS DRAINING SLOWLY.
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Aug 5, 2011
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSIDE COVERS OF CHEF REACH IN COOLER LID WITH PAINT PEELING AND RUST,MUST REPAIR, AND REPLACE SOME DISH WASHER RACKS WITH DARK MOLDS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FOOD SPILLS AND STAINS ON FLOORS IN BASEMENT ,AT CORNERS AND UNDER STORAGE SHELVES.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE UNUSABLE ARTICLES,AND ORGANISE USABLE ONES IN THE BASEMENT TO REDUCE CLUTTER,AND FOR ACCESSIBLITY.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A CONTAINER (BUCKET) WITH SANITIZER(100ppm CHLORINE)OR(200ppm QUART)FOR HOLDING TONGS,SPATULARS,COOKING SPOONS,ETC IN KITCHEN AND AT OTHER FOOD PREP AND SERVING AREAS AT ALL TIMES.
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Jul 29, 2011
Complaint
8 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities. FOUND CHEF REACH IN COOLER IN KITCHEN NOT MAINTAINING 40.0F OR BELOW AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION ABOVE MENTIONED COOLER WAS MAINTAINING 45.6F CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(a)CRITICAL INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR COOLER TO MAINTAIN 40F OR BELOW BEFORE IT COULD BE USED FOR STORAGE OF POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AGAIN.COOLER IS TAGGED. INSTRUCTED TO FAX LETTER TO CDPH FOOD PROTECTION OFFICE AT 312 746-4240 TO HAVE TAG REMOVED. COURT HEARING DATE 09-15-11 AT 400 W.SUPERIOR AVE.RM.112 AT 10:00am.
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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 IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS BEEF =22pds,CORN BEEF-4pds,CAJUN MAYO,GUACAMOLE-3pds,CHICKEN,PORK,SHRIMPS,FISH,ETC AT 44.9F TO 53.6F RESPECTIVELY STORED IN THE ABOVE CHEF PREP COOLER IN KITCHEN.CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(a)CRITICAL INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT 40F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES;ALSO TO HAVE ABOVE FOODS DISCARDED AND DENATURE WITH SANITIZER TOTALING 84pds,AT TOTAL COST OF $189.05.
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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. FOUND PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS OF 03-09-11 REPORT #579607 #S 32,34,&38 NOT CORRECTED AT THIS TIME. #32(INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE SODA HOSE PIPES RUNNING THROUGH ICE BIN IN THE BAR AND PROVIDE LID/COVER FOR ICE BINS.REPAIR RUST ON MIXER BOWL BASE.ALSO MUST REPAIR RUST ON ICE BIN AT COFFEE SERVING AREA IN DINING. #34( INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE DISHWASHER RACKS 6" OFF THE FLOORS THROUGHOUT,AT ALL TIMES.MUST REPLACE MISSING FLOOR TILES ON FLOORS AT EMPLOYEE TOILET IN BASEMENT. CLEAN DEBRIS AT CORNERS OF COFFEE PREP/SERVING AREA IN DINING. #38(INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PIPE LEAKING UNDER EXPOSE HAND WASH SINK IN KITCHEN). CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090 SERIOUS. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY WITH ABOVE PREVIOUS ORDERS BY RINSPECTION NEXT WEEK. COURT HEARING FOR TICKET #H000073114-18 WILL BE ON 09-15-11 AT 400 W SUPERIOR AVE. ROOM 107 AT 10:00am.
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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. INSIDE COVERS OF CHEF REACH IN COOLER LID WITH PAINT PEELING AND RUST,MUST REPAIR, AND REPLACE SOME DISH WASHER RACKS WITH DARK MOLDS.
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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. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN BUILD UP DIRTS ON HAND WASH SINKS IN THE TOILETS.
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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. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FOOD SPILLS AND STAINS ON FLOORS IN BASEMENT ,AT CORNERS AND UNDER STORAGE SHELVES.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. MUST REMOVE UNUSABLE ARTICLES,AND ORGANISE USABLE ONES IN THE BASEMENT TO REDUCE CLUTTER,AND FOR ACCESSIBLITY.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A CONTAINER (BUCKET) WITH SANITIZER(100ppm CHLORINE)OR(200ppm QUART)FOR HOLDING TONGS,SPATULARS,COOKING SPOONS,ETC IN KITCHEN AND AT OTHER FOOD PREP AND SERVING AREAS AT ALL TIMES.
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Mar 9, 2011
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL CLEAN UTENSILS ON SHELVING UNITS THROUGHOUT.
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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. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR MISSING FLOOR FREEZER LID IN KITCHEN,REMOVE SODA HOSE PIPES RUNNING THROUGH ICE MACHINE IN THE BAR AND PROVIDE LID/COVER FOR ICE BINS.REPAIR RUST ON MIXER BOWL BASE,AND BROKEN SEAT COVERS ON CHAIRS IN BAR AND DINING AREAS.ALSO MUST REPAIR RUST ON ICE BIN AT COFFEE SERVING AREA IN DINING.
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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. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DEBRIS OR STAINS ON CABINET UNDER COFFEE PREP COUNTER IN DINING,ON CAN OPENER BLADE,MUST DEFROST AND CLEAN EXCESSIVE ICE BUILD UP IN FLOOR REACH IN FREEZER AT KITCHEN,CLEAN OUTER WALLS OF COOKING EQUIPMENTS UNDER THE HOOD IN KITCHEN AND SMOKER KETTLE AT PATIO.
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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. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE DISHWASHER RACKS 6" OFF THE FLOORS THROUGHOUT,AT ALL TIMES.MUST REPLACE MISSING FLOOR TILES AT SMOKER KITTLE AREA,AND IN ON FLOORS AT EMPLOYEE TOILET IN BASEMENT. CLEAN DEBRIS,GREASE, AND WATER ON FLOORS AT SMOKER EQUIPMENT,AREA,UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENTS UNDER HOOD,AND UNDER STORAGE SHELVES BY KITCHEN CORNER,UNDER EXPOSE HAND WASH SINK IN KITCHEN,AND AT CORNERS OF COFFEE PREP/SERVING AREA IN DINING.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PIPE LEAKING UNDER EXPOSE HAND WASH SINK IN KITCHEN.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Fireside Pub last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Fireside Pub on file is from Mar 6, 2015. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Fireside Pub?

Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Fireside Pub.

Has Fireside Pub's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Fireside Pub have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

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