The Fire Place Inn

1448-1450 N Wells St, Chicago, IL 60610
American
Last inspected: Oct 27, 2011
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Score
Low Risk

There aren't many inspections to draw from yet: just two so far. The newest entry in the record is dated Oct 27, 2011. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well. The file hasn't been updated since Oct 27, 2011, so take the current picture with that in mind.

The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around zero violations, down from roughly four violations earlier in the record.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Chicago restaurant scores 81. The record reflects steady performance over time.

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Inspections
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Major latest
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Inspection History
Oct 27, 2011
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Oct 4, 2011
License
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. MUST PROVIDE A COVER FOR THE ICE BIN AT THE MEZZANINE BAR.
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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. DETAIL CLEAN THE WALL BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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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.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST STORE WET WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZER BUCKET INSTEAD OF ON THE COUNTERTOPS.
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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.