The Fire Place Inn

1448-1450 N Wells St, Chicago, IL 60610

American

Last inspected: Oct 27, 2011

100

Score

Low Risk

The inspection history at The Fire Place Inn is still short, with only two visits logged. On Oct 27, 2011, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately. No fresh inspection data is available: the latest entry for The Fire Place Inn dates to Oct 27, 2011.

Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around four violations to closer to zero violations per visit.

Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, where the average is 81, this is a stronger showing. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Oct 27, 2011

Reinspection

No violations found.

100

Oct 4, 2011

Task Force Liquor 1475

4 minor violations.

View 4 violations

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. MUST PROVIDE A COVER FOR THE ICE BIN AT THE MEZZANINE BAR.

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. DETAIL CLEAN THE WALL BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector notes: NO MOP SINK ON PREMISES. MUST INSTALL. INSTALL DRAIN LINE HOSES FOR ALL SODA GUNS BEHIND ALL OF THE BARS. NO EXPOSED HANDSINKS ARE LOCATED BEHIND THE PATIO BARS, MEZZANINE BAR OR THE 1ST FLOOR RESTAURANT BAR. MUST PROVIDE A HANDSINK AT ALL BARS FOR HANDWASHING.

Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

Inspector notes: MUST STORE WET WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZER BUCKET INSTEAD OF ON THE COUNTERTOPS.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was The Fire Place Inn last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at The Fire Place Inn on file is from Oct 27, 2011. The public record contains two inspections in total.

Has The Fire Place Inn's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at The Fire Place Inn have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at The Fire Place Inn 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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