Firewater Saloon
Last inspected: Apr 16, 2025
100
Score
Public records show 18 inspections at Firewater Saloon stretching back to 2014. Inspectors last stopped by on Apr 16, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around seven violations per visit lately, up from roughly four violations before.
“Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” comes up most often, recorded 21 times in the inspection record.
Among Chicago restaurants, the typical score is 81; Firewater Saloon is comfortably above that bar. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
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Inspection History
Apr 16, 2025
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Apr 8, 2025
Routine
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING REPEAT CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2596860 DATED 7/1/2024: #10 "OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINKS LOCATED IN BAR AND REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE." #36 "OBSERVED NO THERMOMTER INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER LOCATED IN BASEMENT AND USED TO STORE MEATS." 47 "OBSERVED TORN GASKETS ON DOOR OF 3 DOOR FREEZER AND 2 DOO PREP COOLER ON COOK LINE IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION." #54 "OBSERVED HEAVY BUILD UP OF GREASE ON EXTERIOR OF USED COOKING OIL CONTAINER LOCATED IN ALLEY. INSTURCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION." #56 "OBSERVED MULTIPLE CRACKED LIGHT SHIELDS OVER LIGHTS IN CEILING OF REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION." #57 "OBSERVED 3 EMPLOYEES WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES." INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND COME INTO COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CHLORINE SANITIZER TESTING DEVICES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION WHILE CHLORINE SANITIZER WAS IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN CHLORINE SANITIZER TESTING DEVICES ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BUCKET CONNECTED TO DISCHARGE TUBE IN WALK-IN COOLER USED TO STORE KEGS FILLED WITH DIRTY WATER WITH A GREAN FOAM ON TOP. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN WALK-IN COOLER IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NONWORKING WHITE REFRIGERATOR AND CARD TABLE IN BASEMENT ROOM TO LEFT OF STAIRS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FROM PREMISES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBRIS IN INTERIOR OF MICROWAVE IN REAR PREP AREA AND DEBRIS LIKE BEER BOTTLES, PLASTIC CAPS, ETC ON FLOOR THROUGHOUT BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Compliance with clean indoor air ordinance
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BEER BOTTLE BEING USED AS AN ASHTRAY IN REAR STORAGE AND OFFICE AREA AND CIGARETTE BUTTS ON GROUND IN SAME OFFICE AND STORAGE AREA AND ON BASEMENT FLOOR NEAR STAIRCASE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ASHTRAYS AND CIGARETTE BUTTS AND MAINTAIN FACILITY IN COMPLIANCE WITH CLEAN INDOOR AIR ORDINANCE. VIOLATION 7-32-020(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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Jul 1, 2024
Routine
14 minor violations.
View 14 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINKS LOCATED IN BAR AND REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO THERMOMTER INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER LOCATED IN BASEMENT AND USED TO STORE MEATS.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOILED ALUMINIUM FOIL COVERING BOTTOM OF PREP TABLE IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE SURFACES THROUGHOUT.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TORN GASKETS ON DOOR OF 3 DOOR FREEZER AND 2 DOO PREP COOLER ON COOK LINE IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SLIGHT LEAK COMING FROM PIPE UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE INSIDE UNISEX EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BROKEN LATCH ON BATHROOM STALL IN MEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HEAVY BUILD UP OF GREASE ON EXTERIOR OF USED COOKING OIL CONTAINER LOCATED IN ALLEY. INSTURCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF GREASE AND GRIME ON EXTERIOR OF FRYERS AND UNDERNEATH COOKING EQUIPMENT IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF GREASE ON HOOD OVER COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF DUST ON VENTS IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MULTIPLE CRACKED LIGHT SHIELDS OVER LIGHTS IN CEILING OF REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 3 BURNT OUT LIGHTBULBS IN HOOD OVER COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 3 EMPLOYEES WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
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Oct 23, 2023
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 1/4 INCH GAP AT REAR EXIT DOOR SWEEP. MUST RODENT PROOF SAID DOOR.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOME FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSRUCTED MANAGER ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD/GREASE BUILD UP ON VENTILATION HOOD/FILTERS AND PREP AREA COOLERS CONDENSERS WITH DUST BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN VENTILATION HOOD/FILTERS AND CLEAN COOLERS CONDENSERS.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ONE CEILING LIGHT COVER NOT TIGHT FITTED ABOVE DISHWASH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REATTACH/MAKE TIGHT FITTED CEILING LIGHT COVER ABOVE DISHWASH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: SOME FOOD MANAGERS WITHOUT FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES. INSRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST HAVE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES.
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Nov 18, 2022
Reinspection
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Previous priority foundation violation corrected
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #60 from report #2565883 dated 10/25/22 not corrected: #56 Found unvented oven in kitchen. Must be under hood or provide proper documentation for oven to remain unvented. Oven was tagged during inspection. Priority Violation 7-42-090
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HOLES IN CEILING ABOVE DRY STORAGE WEST SIDE BASEMENT. CLOSE ALL HOLES IN AREA ABOVE DRY STORAGE. OBSERVED EAST SIDE BASEMENT WITH LIQUOR ROOM STORAGE WITH SHELVES WALLS AND CEILING NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MUST MAKE ALL WALLS, FLOORS AND CEILING SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED STANDING WATER ON FLOOR OF BASEMENT. MUST REMOVE STANDING WATER AND KEEP FLOOR IN A CLEAN DRY CONDITION.
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Oct 27, 2022
Reinspection
3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY REMINDER STATEMENT ON MENU NOR DISCLOSURE LINKING REMINDER STATEMENT TO THE ITEMS THAT ARE SERVED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED INCLUDING EGGS, BURGERS AND STEAK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SMALL FLIES IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. MUST CONTACT PEST CONTROL AND ELIMINATE SMALL FLY ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020 (A)
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT DATED 6/7/21 NOT CORRECTED INCLUDING VIOLATION #10 NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDSINKS (PREP BAR AND WASHROOMS) #36 INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETERS VISIBLE (2) WALK IN COOLERS (MAIN PREP AND BASEMENT) #37 INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER LABELS FOR FOOD CONTAINERS IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME (SALT SUGAR CHIPS ETC.) #55 INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CONDENSER FAN COVER WITH EXCESSIVE DUST AND MOLD LIKE BUILD UP INSIDE MAIN WALK IN COOLER (FIRST FLOOR) #56 INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE NON WORKING LIGHTBULBS INSIDE REACH IN COOLERS, REACH IN FREEZERS AND NON WORKING LIGHT BULBS IN KITCHEN HOOD. #56 FOUND UNVENTED OVEN IN KITCHEN. MUST BE UNDER HOOD OR PROVIDE PROPER VENTILATION. #57 OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS WITH NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HOLES IN CEILING ABOVE DRY STORAGE WEST SIDE BASEMENT. CLOSE ALL HOLES IN AREA ABOVE DRY STORAGE. OBSERVED EAST SIDE BASEMENT WITH LIQUOR ROOM STORAGE WITH SHELVES WALLS AND CEILING NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MUST MAKE ALL WALLS, FLOORS AND CEILING SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Oct 25, 2022
Routine
2 critical violations. 6 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 2 DOOR REACH IN COOLER ON COOKING LINE NOT MAINTAINING 41F OR LESS. OBSERVED TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED FOODS INSIDE COOLER AT 50.4F. COOLER WAS TAGGED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005.
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED FOODS INCLUDING 3 LBS OF HAM AT 50.4F VALUED AT $10. 1 LB OF BLUE CHEESE VALUED AT $4 AT 52.3F AND 1 LB OF FETA CHEESE AT 52.2F VALUED AT $4 WITHIN COOLER THAT WAS FOUND AT 50F. FOOD WAS VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ONLY HANDSINK BEHIND BAR TOTALLY INACCESSIBLE A BUCKET INSIDE SINK AND A STACK OF BUCKETS IN FRONT OF SINK BLOCKING ACCESS. BUCKETS WERE REMOVED DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C) CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT HAND SINK BEHIND BAR AND NO PAPER TOWELS AT HANDSINK IN KITCHEN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C).
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY REMINDER STATEMENT ON MENU NOR DISCLOSURE LINKING REMINDER STATEMENT TO THE ITEMS THAT ARE SERVED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED INCLUDING EGGS, BURGERS AND STEAK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SMALL FLIES IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. MUST CONTACT PEST CONTROL AND ELIMINATE SMALL FLY ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020 (A)
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT DATED 6/7/21 NOT CORRECTED INCLUDING VIOLATION #10 NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDSINKS (PREP BAR AND WASHROOMS) #36 INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETERS VISIBLE (2) WALK IN COOLERS (MAIN PREP AND BASEMENT) #37 INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER LABELS FOR FOOD CONTAINERS IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME (SALT SUGAR CHIPS ETC.) #55 INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CONDENSER FAN COVER WITH EXCESSIVE DUST AND MOLD LIKE BUILD UP INSIDE MAIN WALK IN COOLER (FIRST FLOOR) #56 INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE NON WORKING LIGHTBULBS INSIDE REACH IN COOLERS, REACH IN FREEZERS AND NON WORKING LIGHT BULBS IN KITCHEN HOOD. #56 FOUND UNVENTED OVEN IN KITCHEN. MUST BE UNDER HOOD OR PROVIDE PROPER VENTILATION. #57 OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS WITH NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090.
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Summary report displayed and visible to the public
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT FROM 6/7/21 POSTED ON PREMISE FOR PUBLIC VIEW. INSTRUCTED MANAGER, AGAIN, THAT SUMMARY REPORT MUST BE POSTED FOR THE PUBLIC TO SEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(b).
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED STANDING WATER ON FLOOR OF BASEMENT. MUST REMOVE STANDING WATER AND KEEP FLOOR IN A CLEAN DRY CONDITION.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HOLES IN CEILING ABOVE DRY STORAGE WEST SIDE BASEMENT. CLOSE ALL HOLES IN AREA ABOVE DRY STORAGE. OBSERVED EAST SIDE BASEMENT WITH LIQUOR ROOM STORAGE WITH SHELVES WALLS AND CEILING NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MUST MAKE ALL WALLS, FLOORS AND CEILING SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Jun 7, 2021
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 14 minor violations.
View 16 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: FOUND LOW TEMPERATURE WAREWASHING MACHINE AT IMPROPER FINAL SANITIZING RINSE AT 0 PPM CHLORINE CONCENTRATION BEHIND THE BAR AREA. (WAREWASHING MACHINE IS NOT IN USE AT THIS TIME) INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO FIX AND MAINTAIN. A MECHANICAL DISHWASHING MACHINES SHOULD PROVIDE A FINAL SANITIZING RINSE OF EITHER 50 ? 100 PPM CHLORINE (FOR CHEMICAL SANITIZING MACHINE) OR 180F FINAL RINSE (FOR HOT WATER SANITIZING MACHINE). WAREWASHING MACHINE TAGGED ?HELD FOR INSPECTION?. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL REPAIRED (SEE COMMENTS BELOW). PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Summary report displayed and visible to the public
Inspector notes: FOUND NO INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT POSTED ON PREMISE (05-14-2019). INSTRUCTED MANAGER, A SUMMARY REPORT MUST BE DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010 7-42-010 (B) NO CITATION ISSUED
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER LABEL FOR FOOD CONTAINERS IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME (SALT, SUGAR, CHIPS ETC)
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: NOTED OPENING AT THE BOTTOM OF REAR EXIT DOOR (BY REAR DINING). INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF BOTTOM OF THE SAID DOOR.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BROKEN RUBBER GASKET AROUND 3 DOOR REACH-IN COOLER IN THE KITCHEN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO TRANSFER FOOD PRODUCTS FROM AN OPEN ORIGINAL CAN CONTAINER INTO FOOD GRADE CONTAINER FOR PROPER FOOD STORAGE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF PREP COOLERS WITH GREASE AND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION IN PREP/COOKING AREA.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKY DRAIN PIPE UNDERNEATH 0NE COMPARTMENT/PREP SINK IN THE KITCHEN AND LEAKY DRAIN PIPE UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT BAR SINK BEHIND THE BAR.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP/COOKING AREA (UNDER AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT), REAR STORAGE AREA AND IN BASEMENT STORAGE INCLUDING FLOORS INSIDE (2) WALK-IN COOLER).
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CONDENSER FAN COVER WITH EXCESSIVE DUST AND MOLDLIKE BUILD-UP INSIDE MAIN WALK-IN COOLER (FIRST FLOOR).
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE NON WORKING LIGHTBULBS INSIDE 3 DOOR REACH-IN COOLER, 3 DOOR REACH IN FREEZER IN THE PREP/COOKING AREA AND NON WORKING LIGHT BULBS IN KITCHEN HOOD.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: FOUND UNVENTED OVEN IN THE KITCHEN. MUST BE UNDER HOOD OR PROVIDE PROPER VENTILATION.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLER (S) WITH NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CERTIFICATE FOR EACH EMPLOYEE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: FOUND NO APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE IN ACCORDANCE WITH PA 100-0367 ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDSINKS (PREP/BAR/WASHROOMS)
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE (2) WALK-IN COOLER (MAIN PREP/BASEMENT)
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Mar 12, 2020
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WALLS AROUND MOP SINK WITH HOLES DUE TO PLUMBING REPAIR.INSTRUCTED TO MANAGMENT TO REPAIR AND REFINISH WALLS TO A SMOOTH FINISH.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED REPAIRED WALLS LEADING INTO THE BASEMENT THAT ARE NOT FINISHED TO A SMOOTH SURFACE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO FINISH WALLS TO A SMOOTH FINISH
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May 14, 2019
Reinspection
1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE OR REMINDER OF RAW AND UNDER COOKED FOODS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED) STATEMENT THAT EATING RAW OR UNDER COOKED FOODS CAN INCREASE YOUR RISK OF FOOD-BORNE ILLNESS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR DAMAGED DOORS AND FLOORS IN WALK IN COOLER DOWNSTAIRS
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE TOILET ROOM RECEPTACLE WITH COVER FOR SANITARY NAPKINS IN LADY'S AND EMPLOYEE'S BATHROOM
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR DAMAGE WALLS AND FLOORS IN STAIRWAYS TO BASEMENT STORAGE
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR WALLS AND CEILING AND MAKE IT SMOOTH EASY CLEANABLE IN BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE AREA,MUST REPAIR AND CLOSE ALL WALL OPENINGS IN SAME AREA
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: NOTED HEAVY CLUTTER THROUGHOUT ESTABLISHMENT BASEMENT STORAGE ON SHELVES, FLOORS AND IN STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY OR UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT, CARDBOARD BOXES TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST. MUST UPGRADE HOUSING KEEPING
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE PROPER WORKING LIGHTS IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
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May 9, 2019
Reinspection
5 major violations. 16 minor violations.
View 21 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE AND CLEAN-UP KIT ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SAID PROCEDURE ALONG WITH REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR CLEAN-UP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED READY TO EAT, TIME FOR TEMPERATURE SAFETY FOR CONTROL FOODS NOT PROPERLY DATED IN BOTH FOOD PREP COOLERS AND 3 DOOR STAND UP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER DATE MARKING WITH DISPOSITION DATE FOR RTE FOODS PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD OVER 24 HOURS IN COLD HOLDING UNIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE OR REMINDER OF RAW AND UNDER COOKED FOODS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED) STATEMENT THAT EATING RAW OR UNDER COOKED FOODS CAN INCREASE YOUR RISK OF FOOD-BORNE ILLNESS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROBE THERMOMETER FOR TAKING FOOD TEMPERATURES.MUST PROVIDE.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED) -7-38-005
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PRESENTS OF 8-10 SMALL BLACK FLYING INSECTS IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO CONSULT WITH PEST CONTROL COMPANY TO ELIMINATE THE FLYING INSECT PROBLEM . PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-020(A)
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE PROPER HAND WASHING SIGNS ON ALL HAND WASHING SINKS
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THAT PREVIOUSLY CITED VIOLATION FOOD PREP COOLING UNIT NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE. NOTED TEMPERATURE OF FOOD SERVICE COOLER AT THE PREP AREA DURING INSPECTION TO BE IMPROPER AT 50.2 F. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE EQUIPMENT UNTIL MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 41 F AND BELOW. UNIT TAGGED . UNIT NOT USED AT MOMENT OF INSPECTION AND IS UNDER REPAIR.NO CITATION ISSUED
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: ALL BULK (SUGAR, FLOWER) AND WORKING FOOD INGREDIENT CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH CONTENTS NAME
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED AN APPX. "1/2-3/4" OPENING UNDER REAR ENTRY DOOR BY BAR.MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR BROKEN AND DAMAGED SHELVING INSIDE COOLING UNITS
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACED BROKEN GASKETS ON DOORS TO ALL COOLING UNITS
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE OR REPAIR BROKEN DOOR COVER ON REACH OVER FREEZER UNIT LOCATED IN BASEMENT AREA
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR DAMAGED DOORS AND FLOORS IN WALK IN COOLER DOWNSTAIRS
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CLEAN BASEMENT STORAGE SHELVING ,TOP OF ICE MACHINE, INTERIOR OF WALK IN COOLING UNITS
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CLEAN INTERIOR OF COOLING UNITS
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE TOILET ROOM RECEPTACLE WITH COVER FOR SANITARY NAPKINS IN LADY'S AND EMPLOYEE'S BATHROOM
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR DAMAGE WALLS AND FLOORS IN STAIRWAYS TO BASEMENT STORAGE ,
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR WALLS AND CEILING AND MAKE IT SMOOTH EASY CLEANABLE IN BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE AREA,MUST REPAIR AND CLOSE ALL WALL OPENINGS IN SAME AREA
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: NOTED HEAVY CLUTTER THROUGHOUT ESTABLISHMENT BASEMENT STORAGE ON SHELVES, FLOORS AND IN STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY OR UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT, CARDBOARD BOXES TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST. MUST UPGRADE HOUSING KEEPING
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE PROPER WORKING LIGHTS IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
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May 7, 2019
Routine
3 critical violations. 5 major violations. 16 minor violations.
View 24 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES IN THE FOOD PREP COOLER, (CHICKEN WING 46.3 F IN AMOUNT 20 LBS, COD FISH 46.1 F, IN AMOUNT 2 LBS, PICO DE GALLO 45.5 F IN AMOUNT OF 2 LBS, MIXED CUT VEGETABLES -LETTUCE, TOMATOES 46 F IN AMOUNT OF 3 LBS,). MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURE SAID PRODUCTS. INSTRUCTED THAT TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS SHOULD BE HELD AT 41 F OR BELOW. APPROX. 27 LBS AND $200 IN VALUE. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THAT FOOD PREP COOLING UNIT NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE. NOTED TEMPERATURE OF FOOD SERVICE COOLER AT THE PREP AREA DURING INSPECTION TO BE IMPROPER AT 50.2 F. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE EQUIPMENT UNTIL MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 41 F AND BELOW. UNIT TAGGED . PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NOTED NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT EMPLOYEE BATHROOM HAND WASH SINKS.TEMPERATURE OF WATER WAS 65.5F AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE HOT AND COLD RUNNING AT ALL HAND WASH SINKS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-030(C)
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE AND CLEAN-UP KIT ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SAID PROCEDURE ALONG WITH REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR CLEAN-UP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED READY TO EAT, TIME FOR TEMPERATURE SAFETY FOR CONTROL FOODS NOT PROPERLY DATED IN BOTH FOOD PREP COOLERS AND 3 DOOR STAND UP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER DATE MARKING WITH DISPOSITION DATE FOR RTE FOODS PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD OVER 24 HOURS IN COLD HOLDING UNIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE OR REMINDER OF RAW AND UNDER COOKED FOODS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED) STATEMENT THAT EATING RAW OR UNDER COOKED FOODS CAN INCREASE YOUR RISK OF FOOD-BORNE ILLNESS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROBE THERMOMETER FOR TAKING FOOD TEMPERATURES.MUST PROVIDE.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED) -7-38-005
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PRESENTS OF 8-10 SMALL BLACK FLYING INSECTS IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO CONSULT WITH PEST CONTROL COMPANY TO ELIMINATE THE FLYING INSECT PROBLEM . PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-020(A)
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE PROPER HAND WASHING SIGNS ON ALL HAND WASHING SINKS
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: NOTED NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNIT CONSPICUOUSLY POSTED TO MONITOR THE AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO EQUIP ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS WITH ACCURATE AND WORKING THERMOMETERS
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: ALL BULK (SUGAR, FLOWER) AND WORKING FOOD INGREDIENT CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH CONTENTS NAME
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED AN APPX. "1/2-3/4" OPENING UNDER REAR ENTRY DOOR BY BAR.MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR BROKEN AND DAMAGED SHELVING INSIDE COOLING UNITS
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACED BROKEN GASKETS ON DOORS TO ALL COOLING UNITS
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE OR REPAIR BROKEN DOOR COVER ON REACH OVER FREEZER UNIT LOCATED IN BASEMENT AREA
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR DAMAGED DOORS AND FLOORS IN WALK IN COOLER DOWNSTAIRS
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CLEAN BASEMENT STORAGE SHELVING ,TOP OF ICE MACHINE, INTERIOR OF WALK IN COOLING UNITS
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CLEAN INTERIOR OF COOLING UNITS
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE TOILET ROOM RECEPTACLE WITH COVER FOR SANITARY NAPKINS IN LADY'S AND EMPLOYEE'S BATHROOM
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR DAMAGE WALLS AND FLOORS IN STAIRWAYS TO BASEMENT STORAGE ,
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR WALLS AND CEILING AND MAKE IT SMOOTH EASY CLEANABLE IN BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE AREA,MUST REPAIR AND CLOSE ALL WALL OPENINGS IN SAME AREA
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: NOTED HEAVY CLUTTER THROUGHOUT ESTABLISHMENT BASEMENT STORAGE ON SHELVES, FLOORS AND IN STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY OR UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT, CARDBOARD BOXES TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST. MUST UPGRADE HOUSING KEEPING
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE PROPER WORKING LIGHTS IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
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Nov 29, 2017
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: Instructed facility to invert the plates in the kitchen and maintain.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Observed exposed waste water pipes in the basement above soda boxes, dry storage and refrigerators. Instructed facility to either relocate items or wrap pipes completely and maintain. Observed the soda guns at the bar without proper drains attached. Instructed facility to install and maintain.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Observed the microwave in the kitchen to have food debris accumulated inside. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Observed dust buildup on the walk in cooler fanguards. Instructed facility to clean and maintain. Observed grease accumulation on the exhaust hood filters. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Observed a slight sewage smell near the north basement stairway. Instructed facility to correct and maintain.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: Observed an employee in the kitchen handling dirty and clean dishes without hair restraint. Instructed facility that all employees handling food and clean dishes must wear proper hair restraints.
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Feb 27, 2017
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Observed the 2 right doors of the 3 door freezer to have torn gaskets. Instructed facility to replace and maintain.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Observed dirt and debris accumulated on the floor of the bar under and around equipment as well as in the basement walk in cooler on the floor. Instructed facility to clean and maintain all. Observed the step/ledge of flooring near the food pickup window to have damaged floor tiles. Instructed facility to replace and maintain.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Observed the walk in cooler fanguards to have dust accumulation. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.
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Mar 10, 2016
Complaint
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BROKEN RUBBER GASKET AROUND PREP COOLER (ACROSS OVEN) IN PREP/COOKING AREA.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF DISH MACHINE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING FLOOR TILES AND RE GROUT FLOOR TILE WITH DEEP SEAMS IN PREP/COOKING AREA ESPECIALLY BY DISH MACHINE AREA.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: NOTED OPENING ON CEILING WITH EXPOSED INSULATION INSIDE BEER WALK-IN COOLER IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: FOUND NO EMPLOYEE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Mar 31, 2015
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: MULTI USE ARTICLES NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT UTENSILS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: GASKETS NOT MAINTAINED ON COOLER DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WORN GASKETS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CAN OPENER ATTACHED TO PREP TABLE, INTERIOE OF COOLERS, CUTTING BOARDS, FILTER ON EXHAUST HOOD AND PREP COUNTERS NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN DAILY.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS IN PREP AREA AND UNDER EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN DAILY.
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Sep 8, 2014
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RAW WOOD SHELVES AT BASEMENT ADJACENT TO ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PAINT/SEAL RAW WOOD, SHELVES SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD/DIRT BUILD UP INSIDE FLOOR DRAINS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF FLOOR DRAINS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON WALLS AT COFFEE STATION. MUST CLEAN WALLS AT COFFEE STATION AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: DISHWASH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET LEAKING AT BASE OF HOT WATER HANDLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR SINK.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: NO METAL STEM THEROMOMTER FOR FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND CALIBRATE METAL STEM THEROMETER FOR FOOD HANDLERS.
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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. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAIR RESTRAINTS FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.
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Feb 4, 2014
License
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE THEROMETERS FOR ALL COOLERS.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Firewater Saloon last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Firewater Saloon on file is from Apr 16, 2025. The public record contains 18 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Firewater Saloon?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited 21 times, more than any other issue at Firewater Saloon.
Has Firewater Saloon's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Firewater Saloon have averaged around seven violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Firewater Saloon means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Firewater Saloon inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Firewater Saloon is inspected around two times per year on average.
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