Hot Fire N Cool Ice Steak & Lemonade
Last inspected: Jan 6, 2015
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Score
Going back to 2010, Hot Fire N Cool Ice Steak & Lemonade has 16 inspections in the public record. The newest entry in the record is dated Jan 6, 2015. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well. Hot Fire N Cool Ice Steak & Lemonade's record stops at Jan 6, 2015, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around six violations each.
“Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing eight times across the record.
The city-wide average for Chicago sits at 81, putting Hot Fire N Cool Ice Steak & Lemonade on the better side of that line. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Jan 6, 2015
Complaint
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS AND FREEZER TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED CLEANING BEHIND AND AROUND EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE SPILLS AND/OR GREASE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE VENT COVER DUSTY AND IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Sep 18, 2013
Complaint
7 minor violations.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED OR PROVIDED AT TIME OF THIS INVESTIGATION. CITATION ISSUED-SERIOUS 7-38-012.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: PAINT RUSTY EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: FINISH CLEANING THE INTERIORS AND EXTERIORS OF BOTH DEEP FRYERS, INTERIOR OF HOOD ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT, DIPPER WELL, OF ALL DEPP FREEZERS AND COOLERS, AND ALL OTHER UNCLEAN SURFACES THROUGHOUT(INCLUDING INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE).
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT ALONG ALL WALL BASES, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN EVERY ROOM.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALLS BY EXPOSED HANDSINK IN REAR AND IN WASHROOM(ABOVE MOP SINK) HAVE HUGE OPENINGS EXPOSING PIPES THAT WERE REPLACED BY BUILDING OWNER PER DEPT OF PLUMBING. THESE AREAS MUST BE REPAIRED AFTER DEPT. OF PLUMBING APPROVES THE WORK COMPLETED. ALSO NEED TO CLEAN WALLS THROUGHOUT WHERE NEEDED.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: NEED LONG STEM MEATL THERMOMETER AS WELL AS REFRIGERATION THERMOMETERS FOR COOLERS AND FREEZERS.
40
Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: REPLACE BROKEN ICE SCOOP, NO HANDLE ATTACHED
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Aug 19, 2013
Reinspection
7 minor violations.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES AT TIME OF INVESIGATION WHILE BURGERS AND CHICKEN SANDWICHES WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. MGR/OWNER TOOK THE CLASS IN JANUARY 2013 AND HAS NOT RECEIVED HIS CERTIFICATION, MUST CONTACT INSTRUCTOR TO FIND OUT THE STATUS OF HIS CERTIFICATION. NO NEW DOCUMENTATION PROVIDED -CITATION ISSUED-SERIOUS 7-38-012.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: PAINT RUSTY EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: FINISH CLEANING THE INTERIORS AND EXTERIORS OF BOTH DEEP FRYERS, INTERIOR OF HOOD ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT, DIPPER WELL, OF ALL DEPP FREEZERS AND COOLERS, AND ALL OTHER UNCLEAN SURFACES THROUGHOUT(INCLUDING INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE).
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT ALONG ALL WALL BASES, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN EVERY ROOM.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALLS BY EXPOSED HANDSINK IN REAR AND IN WASHROOM(ABOVE MOP SINK) HAVE HUGE OPENINGS EXPOSING PIPES THAT WERE REPLACED BY BUILDING OWNER PER DEPT OF PLUMBING. THESE AREAS MUST BE REPAIRED AFTER DEPT. OF PLUMBING APPROVES THE WORK COMPLETED. ALSO NEED TO CLEAN WALLS THROUGHOUT WHERE NEEDED.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: NEED LONG STEM MEATL THERMOMETER AS WELL AS REFRIGERATION THERMOMETERS FOR COOLERS AND FREEZERS.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: REPLACE BROKEN ICE SCOOP, NO HANDLE ATTACHED.
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Aug 12, 2013
Complaint
11 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: BLUE REACH-IN COOLER BY GYRO UNIT FOUND AT 56F AND 2-DOOR REACH-IN COOLER BY BREAD COOLER FOUND AT 48F. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL FOODS FOUND AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES AND HAVE BOTH UNITS SERVICED. HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON BOTH COOL.ERS. CITATION ISSUED-CRITICAL 7-38-005(A).
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: EGGS-56F, CHICKEN-55F, MILK-55F, PORK STEAKS-54F, PRE-COOKED CHICKEN-50F, PIZZA-110F. ALL PRODUCTS FOUND AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES WERE VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED.
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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: 20-30 MICE DROPPINGS OBSERVED SCATTERRED ALONG THE FLOORS IN FURNACE ROOM, IN WASHROOM, AND IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFECTED AREAS, SEAL UP ALL OPENINGS FOUND AND REQUEST VISIT FROM PEST CONTROL SERVICE. CITATION ISSUED-SERIOUS 7-38-020.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES AT TIME OF INVESIGATION WHILE BURGERS AND CHICKEN SANDWICHES WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED.. MGR/OWNER TOOK THE CLASS IN JANUARY 2013 AND HAS NOT RECEIVED HIS CERTIFICATION, MUST CONTACT INSTRUCTOR TO FIND OUT THE STATUS OF HIS CERTIFICATION. CITATION ISSUED-SERIOUS 7-38-012.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: PAINT RUSTY EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE INTERIORS AND EXTERIORS OF BOTH DEEP FRYERS, INTERIOR OF HOOD ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT, DIPPER WELL, OF ALL DEPP FREEZERS AND COOLERS, AND ALL OTHER UNCLEAN SURFACES THROUGHOUT(INCLUDING INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE).
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT ALONG ALL WALL BASES, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN EVERY ROOM.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALLS BY EXPOSED HANDSINK IN REAR AND IN WASHROOM(ABOVE MOP SINK) HAVE HUGE OPENINGS EXPOSING PIPES THAT WERE REPLACED BY BUILDING OWNER PER DEPT OF PLUMBING. THESE AREAS MUST BE REPAIRED AFTER DEPT. OF PLUMBING APPROVES THE WORK COMPLETED. ALSO NEED TO CLEAN WALLS THROUGHOUT WHERE NEEDED.
35
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: NEED LONG STEM MEATL THERMOMETER AS WELL AS REFRIGERATION THERMOMETERS FOR COOLERS AND FREEZERS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST DISCARD DIRTY MOP WATER FROM BUCKET.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: REPLACE BROKEN ICE SCOOP, NO HANDLE ATTACHED.
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Feb 26, 2013
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: FINISH CLEANING THE INTERIORS AND EXTERIORS OF: ALL PACKED ICE CREAM CASES, ALL COOLERS, ALL FREEZERS, DIPPER WELL, ALL DEEP FRYERS, ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES & SHELVES,ALL OTHER USED AND UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND SURFACES THROUGHOUT.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CONTINUE TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT ALONG ALL WALL BASES, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN EVERY ROOM.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: FINISH CLEANING ALL WALLS, DOORS, WALLS & CEILING VENTS THROUGHOUT. SEAL ALL HOLES IN BRICK WALLS AND SEAL THE BRICK WALLS IN FOOD PREP AREA.
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Feb 11, 2013
Reinspection
4 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: 20-25 MICE DROPPINGS OBSERVED ON PREMISES SCATTERED ALONG THE BASES OF THE WALLS BEHIND HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN PREP AREA, AND IN WASHROOM. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS,AND MAKE SURE ALL HOLES AND OPENINGS ARE SEALED.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE INTERIORS AND EXTERIORS OF: ALL PACKED ICE CREAM CASES, ALL COOLERS, ALL FREEZERS, DIPPER WELL, ALL DEEP FRYERS, ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES & SHELVES,ALL OTHER USED AND UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND SURFACES THROUGHOUT.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT ALONG ALL WALL BASES, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN EVERY ROOM.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN ALL WALLS, DOORS, WALLS & CEILING VENTS THROUGHOUT. SEAL ALL HOLES IN BRICK WALLS AND SEAL THE BRICK WALLS IN FOOD PREP AREA.
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Jan 29, 2013
License
6 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: 30-40 MICE DROPPINGS OBSERVED ON PREMISES IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: 5 ON FLOOR IN CORNER SOUTH OF EXPOSED HAND SINK IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA, 10 SCATTERED ALONG THE BASES OF THE THE WALLS IN WASHROOM, 10 ON FLOOR BEHIND REACH-IN COOLERS ON EAST WALL IN REAR BY EXIT DOOR, AND 20 SCATTERED ON FLOOR IN FURNACE CLOSET. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS, SEAL ALL OPENINGS IN FLOORS, WALLS,CEILINGS AND REPAIR BOTTOMS OF BOTH EXIT DOORS(1/4-1/2 INCH GAPS OBSERVED) MAKING THEM TIGHT-FITTING TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES NOT STORED PROPERLY, MUST BE STORED INVERTED(HANDLES UP) OR IN A MANNER WHERE ONLY THE HANDLES ARE TOUCHED WHEN BEING DISPENSED.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE INTERIORS AND EXTERIORS OF: ALL PACKED ICE CREAM CASES, ALL COOLERS, ALL FREEZERS, DIPPER WELL, ALL DEEP FRYERS, ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES & SHELVES,ALL OTHER USED AND UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND SURFACES THROUGHOUT.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT ALONG ALL WALL BASES, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN EVERY ROOM.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN ALL WALLS, DOORS, WALLS & CEILING VENTS THROUGHOUT. SEAL ALL HOLES IN BRICK WALLS AND SEAL THE BRICK WALLS IN FOOD PREP AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Nov 30, 2011
Complaint
2 minor violations.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: FOUND LIGHTS NOT SHIELDED AT MAIN KITCHEN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND NO VACUUM BREAKER AT MOP SINK.
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Sep 2, 2011
Complaint
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND CLUTTER STORED ON ICE MACHINE.(MUST REMOVE/CLEAR)
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: FOUND HAIR NETS NOT BEING WORN BY FOODHANDLERS.
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Feb 10, 2011
Complaint
2 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 SWEPT AT REAR OF PREMISES.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: FOUND UNNECESSARY CLUTTER STORED ON SHELVING UNITS.(PERSONAL ITEMS, COATS ETC.)
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Jan 11, 2011
Complaint
No violations found.
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Dec 23, 2010
Consultation
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD ON ALL SHELVES. REPAIR FREEZER LID IN FRONT REAR OF PREP AREA. VIOLATION ABATED
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE COOKING EQUIPMENT, REACH IN COOLERS,TRAVEL RACKS,ICE MACHINE,HOOD ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.DEFROST AND CLEAN THE FOUR REACH IN FREEZERS.THEY ARE THICK WITH ICE BUILDUP.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS IN BASEMENT WHERE NEEDED.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALLS NOT CLEAN HEAVY WITH DUST. DETAIL CLEAN SAME AND ATTACHEMENTS VIOLATION ABATED.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE ALL POOLING WATER AND SEWAGE RESIDUE FROM BASEMENT FLOOR WHERE NEEDED.
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Dec 14, 2010
Complaint
No violations found.
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Dec 3, 2010
Complaint
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: WHEELS, LEGS, PREPTABLE SHELVES & LEGS, INSIDE AND OUTSIDE AND BEHIND GRILL. DETAIL CLEAN FILTERS AND EXHAUST HOOD.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD ON ALL SHELVES. REPAIR FREEZER LID IN FRONT REAR OF PREP AREA.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALLS NOT CLEAN HEAVY WITH DUST. DETAIL CLEAN SAME AND ATTACHEMENTS .
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Oct 6, 2010
Complaint
No violations found.
100
Apr 9, 2010
Complaint
No violations found.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Hot Fire N Cool Ice Steak & Lemonade last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Hot Fire N Cool Ice Steak & Lemonade on file is from Jan 6, 2015. The public record contains 16 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Hot Fire N Cool Ice Steak & Lemonade?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited eight times, more than any other issue at Hot Fire N Cool Ice Steak & Lemonade.
Has Hot Fire N Cool Ice Steak & Lemonade's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Hot Fire N Cool Ice Steak & Lemonade have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Hot Fire N Cool Ice Steak & Lemonade 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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