Fleming's Prime Steakhouse & Winebar
Last inspected: Aug 7, 2019
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Score
Inspectors have visited Fleming's Prime Steakhouse & Winebar 14 times, with records going back to 2010. On Aug 7, 2019, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings. Fleming's Prime Steakhouse & Winebar's record stops at Aug 7, 2019, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around two violations each.
Looking across the full record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” is the recurring theme, flagged five times.
That's lower than the typical Chicago restaurant, which scores around 81. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Aug 7, 2019
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: - NO VERIFIABLE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED. -
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: - UNABLE TO OBSERVE THERMOMETERS IN SOME OF THE COOLERS. MUST PROVIDE CONSPICUOUSLY LOCATED AND EASILY READABLE THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL COOLERS AND MAINTAIN. -
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: - MUST STORE THE CLEAN DISHES ON THE DISH RACK INVERTED TO PREVENT EXPOSURE TO POTENTIAL SOURCES OF CONTAMINATION. -
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: - OBSERVED PRESET TABLEWARE IN THE DINING ROOM, UNCOVERED & EXPOSED TO POTENTIAL CONTAMINATION. MUST REMOVE/COVER/INVERT ALL FOOD CONTACT SURFACES OF PRESET TABLEWARE TO PREVENT POTENTIAL EXPOSURE TO CONTAMINATION. -
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Jun 21, 2018
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jun 19, 2018
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: MAIN HIGH TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE ON 2ND FLOOR NOT MAINTAINED, FINAL RINSE TEMPERATURE AT 170 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR DISHMACHINE, FINAL RINSE TEMPERATURE MUST BE 180 F OR ABOVE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO TEMPORARILY WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE MULTI USE UTENSILS AT DISHWASH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON WALLS AT DISHWASH AREA AT 2ND FLOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN WALLS AND MAINTAIN.
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Apr 25, 2017
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: SPRAY BOTTLES IN KITCHEN NOT LABELED, INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NO VENTILATION IN EMPLOYEES TOILET ROOM, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLERS WITH BEARD NOT WEARING BEARD RESTRAINTS, INSTRUCTED TO WEAR.
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Aug 19, 2016
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Aug 12, 2016
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1447965 DATED ON 08/27/15- #38 HOT WATER HANDLE AT 2ND FLOOR EXPOSED HAND SINK IN DISH ROOM NEEDS REPAIR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR SAID EXPOSED HAND SINK 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 FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE 1ST UNUSED REACH IN 4-DOOR COOLEER AND FOOD BUILD UP ON LOWER SIDE OF DISHMACHINE DRAIN BOARD AT 2ND FLOOR. MUST CLEAN EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FUSE ROOM FLOOR LITTERED. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BURNED CEILING LIGHT BULBS AT 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE BURNED OUT CEILING LIGHT BULBS.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: NO THERMOMETER INSIDE 2ND FLOOR DESSERT REACH IN COOLER. MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER FOR COOLER.
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Aug 27, 2015
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOOR UNDER SHELVING IN ENCLOSED WALK-IN FREEZER, LIQUOR ROOM,ELECTRICAL ROOM AND ALONG WALLASE, UNDER SHELVING IN DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: HOT WATER HANDLE AT 2ND FLOOR EXPOSED HAND SINK IN DISH ROOM NEEDS REPAIR.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: REMOVE CLUTTER IN ELECTRICAL CLOSET AND OUTSIDE 1ST FLOOR DISH ROOM IN THE FORM OF CARDBOARD BOXES.
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Jun 26, 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: DETAIL CLEANING NEEDED FOR THE FOLLOWING: FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT 1ST AND 2ND FLOOR KITCHEN, FLOOR UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT AND SHELVING, FLOOR-WALL JUNCTURES AND CORNERS BEHIND AND UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT. FOUND SEVERAL DEAD ROACHES THROUGHOUT 2ND FLOOR KITCHEN, 2ND FLOOR DRY STORAGE AREA AND THE2ND FLOOR LIQUOR ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS.
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Jun 19, 2014
Routine
5 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: OBSERVED 1 LIVE ROACH UNDER THE COFFEE STATION IN THE 2ND FLOOR KITCHEN, 1 LIVE ROACH INSIDE OF THE DIPPER WELL IN THE 2ND FLOOR KITCHEN, 1 LIVE ROACH ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE DIPPER WELL IN THE 2ND FLOOR KITCHEN, 2 LIVE ROACHES ON THE FLOOR OF DRY STORAGE ON THE 2ND FLOOR, 1 LIVE ROACH ON THE WALL OF THE DRY STORAGE ON THE 2ND FLOOR, 1 LIVE ROACH UNDER THE ICE MACHINE ON THE 2ND FLOOR, 2 LIVE ROACHES IN THE LIQUOR ROOM ON THE 2ND FLOOR AND 1/4 INCH OPENINGS AT THE FRONT ROTATING DOORS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY AND TO REPAIR DOORS TO BE RODENT PROOF. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SIDES OF EQUIPMENT WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE AND DUST IN THE 1ST FLOOR KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE OUTSIDE OF ALL EQUIPMENT.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEANING NEEDED FOR THE FOLLOWING: FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT 1ST AND 2ND FLOOR KITCHEN, FLOOR UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT AND SHELVING, FLOOR-WALL JUNCTURES AND CORNERS BEHIND AND UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT. FOUND SEVERAL DEAD ROACHES THROUGHOUT 2ND FLOOR KITCHEN, 2ND FLOOR DRY STORAGE AREA AND THE2ND FLOOR LIQUOR ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE WALL NEXT TO THE FRYERS IN THE 2ND FLOOR KITCHEN WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LIGHT SHIELD DETACHED FROM THE LIGHT FIXTURE IN THE 1ST FLOOR EMPLOYEE RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN LIGHT SHIELDS.
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Jul 18, 2013
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jul 16, 2013
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION FROM REPORT #1138216 ON 3/28/12 NOT CORRECTED: 32/01 - ICE BIN AT FIRST FLOOR BAR AREA MISSING COVERS, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: ICE BIN AT 2ND FLOOR BAR AREA IS MISSING A COVER. MUST INSTALL.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A SLOW DRAIN AT BOTH OF THE BAR HANDSINKS AT THE 1ST AND 2ND FLOOR BARS. REPAIR SO THAT THE SINK DRAINS PROPERLY. OBSERVED A LEAK UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR THE LEAKS.
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Mar 28, 2012
Routine
4 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. ICE BIN AT FIRST FLOOR BAR AREA MISSING COVERS, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
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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. DUST BUILD-UP NOTED ON INSULATION INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND ELECTRIC PIPES ABOVE FRYERS IN FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MGR TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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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. GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS NOTED UNDER COOKING AREA AND WALK-IN COOLER FLOOR.INSTRUCTED 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: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. CREVICES NOTED BEHIND WALLBASE TILES IN MOP SINK BASIN, INSTRUCTED TO SEAL.
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Feb 23, 2011
Complaint
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST RE-SEAL/RE-CAULK ALONG SPLASH GUARDS AT MOST HANDSINKS & AT FIRST FLOOR DISHMACHINE AREA. ANY CARDBOARD LINERS ON DRY STORAGE SHELVES MUST BE REMOVED. 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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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF EXHAUST VENTS IN THE DISHMACHINE (2ND FLOOR); FLOORS OF BAR COOLERS AT BOTH BARS-DUE TO FOOD DEBRIS OR DUST/DIRT. All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOLLOWING FLOOR AREAS NEED CLEANING: AROUND CORNERS OF WALK-IN COOLERS & EQUIPMENT IN DISHROOM OR COOKING AREA, SOME HARD-TO-REACH DRAINS - DUE TO FOOD DEBRIS/CLUTTER. MUST ELEVATE ANY SUPPLIES/STOCK IN BASEMENT OR OTHER STORAGE AREAS, FOR EASY ACCESS TO CLEANING. The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ANY UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN BASMENT OR OTHER STORAGE AREAS, MUST BE REMOVED OR BETTER ORGANIZED TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. 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.
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May 28, 2010
Routine
4 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. CUTTING BOARDS IN NEED OF REPLACING WORN, WITH DEEP CUTS. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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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. All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. 1st and 2nd floor bar areas in need of detail cleaning to remove all sticky build-up. must clean and maintain.
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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. FLOOR DRAINS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE BUILD UP AT FRONT BARS. MUST 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: The walls and ceilings FRONT BARS IN NEED OF CLEANING AT WALLS TO REMOVE ALL BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Fleming's Prime Steakhouse & Winebar last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Fleming's Prime Steakhouse & Winebar on file is from Aug 7, 2019. The public record contains 14 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Fleming's Prime Steakhouse & Winebar?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Fleming's Prime Steakhouse & Winebar.
Has Fleming's Prime Steakhouse & Winebar's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Fleming's Prime Steakhouse & Winebar have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Fleming's Prime Steakhouse & Winebar means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
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