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Prairie Fire — Prarie Fire

215 N Clinton St, Chicago, IL 60661
American
Last inspected: Nov 18, 2011
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Score
Low Risk

Prairie Fire — Prarie Fire has been inspected three times since 2010. Inspectors last stopped by on Nov 18, 2011. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit. The most recent inspection at Prairie Fire — Prarie Fire is from Nov 18, 2011, and nothing newer appears in the public record.

Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around four violations lately compared to roughly two violations before.

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

Prairie Fire — Prarie Fire scores about where you'd expect for a Chicago restaurant. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 18, 2011
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. THE WALK IN COOLER FAN GUARDS ARE DIRTY, CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE FAN GUARDS.
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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. THE REAR BLADE GUARD OF THE MEAT SLICER IS DIRTY, CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE MACHINE IN DETAIL.
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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. THE FLOORS ARE DIRTY UNDER THE HOT LINE, AND THE FLOOR SEAM ALONG THE SOUTH DISH ROOM WALL HAS A LARGE WET GAP. CLEAN AND RESEAL THE FLOORS IN ORDER TO MAINTAIN GOOD SANITARY CONDITIONS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: THE FLOOR DRAINS IN THE BAR AND DISH ROOM AND THE SODA GUN HOLDERS IN THE BAR HAVE DIRTY BUILDUP INSIDE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN SANITARY CONDITION TO REDUCE POSSIBLE PEST HARBORAGE.
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Oct 27, 2010
Routine
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: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. NOTED ABOUT 20-SMALL/FRUIT FLIES ON UPPER WALL & CEILING AT THE LEFT-HAND SIDE OF BAR AREA; 15-ON WALL BY REAR DOOR TO A HALLWAY; 6-HOVERING ON THE SINK DRAIN A(LEFT SIDE OF 3-COMP BAR SINK). MUST ELIMINATE SOURCE, SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS & CONTACT P.C.O.
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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. FOLLOWING NEED CLEANING: CAN OPENER, INTERIOR OF HANDSINK & DRAINS AT 3-COMP SINK IN BAR; INTERIOR OF GARBAGE BIN AT BAR; FAN GUARDS OF WALK-IN COOLERS-DUE TO DUST/FOOD DEBRIS OR STAINS/SPILLS.
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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. FLOORS ALONG WALLBASES UNDER SINKS IN BAR AREA & IN DISHROOM MUST BE FREE OF DEBRIS/FOOD STAINS.
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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. MUST SANITIZE ANY WALL SECTION WITH FOOD STAINS/SPLASHES OF BEVERAGES AT BAR, UNDER DISHMACHINE,OR PREP AREAS. MUST SEAL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES OR SODA LINES ON WALL OR CEILING-TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
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Jan 21, 2010
License
No violations found.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Prairie Fire — Prarie Fire last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Prairie Fire — Prarie Fire on file is from Nov 18, 2011. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Prairie Fire — Prarie Fire?

Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Prairie Fire — Prarie Fire.

Has Prairie Fire — Prarie Fire's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Prairie Fire — Prarie Fire have averaged around four violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Prairie Fire — Prarie Fire 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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