The Fire Place Inn
Last inspected: Feb 6, 2026
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Score
The Fire Place Inn appears in inspection records 17 times, starting in 2015. The latest inspection on file is from Feb 6, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around five violations per visit lately, up from roughly two violations before.
Looking across the full record, “insects, rodents, & animals not present” is the recurring theme, flagged 10 times.
Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, where the average is 81, this is a stronger showing. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Feb 6, 2026
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE BASEMENT WALK IN COOLING UNIT SIDE PANEL COMING LOOSE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD WORKING ORDER.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE SIDES OF THE PREP COOLING UNITS IN NEED OF A DETAIL CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Feb 6, 2025
Reinspection
6 minor violations.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MULTIPLE HOLES IN WALL JUST LEFT OF THE STAIRS LEADING TO THE KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL HOLES AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING PEST AND OR INSECT ENTRY TO FACILITY.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A FOIL LIKE MATERIAL LINING THE FLOOR OR THE PRODUCE WALK IN COOLER IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE HAND WASHING SINK ON THE HOT LINE SIDE OF THE KITCHEN NOT SEALED TO STATION. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL AND MAINTAIN IN GREAT WORKING ORDER.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ITEMS UNUSED IN THE BASEMENT LOCATED NEAR THE OLD WATER TANK UNIT/STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAR AREA AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING HARBORING SPACE FOR PEST AND OR INSECTS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE WALL AND FLOOR UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AREA WITH A BUILD UP OF DIRT, SPLATTER AS WELL AS A SUBSTANCE BUILD UP UNDER THE SODA MACHINE STORAGE SHELVING IN THE BASMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE DRAIN IN THE FRONT BAR AREA AT THE ENTRANCE OF THE FACILITY WITH A HEAVY BUILD UP OF SOME KIND OF SUBSTANCE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE PEST AND OR INSECT ACTIVITY IN THE AREA.
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Jan 30, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PEST ACTIVITY IN INSPECTED AREAS AS FOLLOWS. APRROX 10 MICE DROPPINGS LOCATED AT THE SWING DOOR OF THE KITCHEN ON THE LEFT SIDE BASE IN THE CORNER. OBSERVED APPROX 15-20 MICE DROPPINGS IN THE BASEMENT AT THE OLD WATER TANK/STORAGE AREA ON THE WOOD LEDGE AGAINST THE WALL AND THE FLOOR AT THE CORNER OF THE SAME AREA. OBSERVED APRROX 10-15 MICE DROPPINGS IN THE LIQUOR STORAGE ROOM LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT AT THE ENTRANCE OF THE DOOR IN THE CORNER AND UNSER THE SHELVING. OBSERVED APPROX 10 MICE DROPPINGS IN THE BASEMENT UNDER THE EVAPORATOR COIL UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREAS. HAVE A PEST CONTROL SERVICE PROVIDE SERVICE BEFORE RETURN INSPECTION DATE OF 02/06/2025 WITH PROOF OF PEST CONTROL SERVICE SHEET. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATIONS 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MULTIPLE HOLES IN WALL JUST LEFT OF THE STAIRS LEADING TO THE KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL HOLES AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING PEST AND OR INSECT ENTRY TO FACILITY.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RAW EXPOSED WOOD AT THE SWING DOOR TO THAT LEADS IN AND OUT OF THE KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PAINT OR STAIN AS A MEANS OF MAKING SURFACE EASY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A FOIL LIKE MATERIAL LINING THE FLOOR OR THE PRODUCE WALK IN COOLER IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE HAND WASHING SINK ON THE HOT LINE SIDE OF THE KITCHEN NOT SEALED TO STATION. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL AND MAINTAIN IN GREAT WORKING ORDER.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ITEMS UNUSED IN THE BASEMENT LOCATED NEAR THE OLD WATER TANK UNIT/STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAR AREA AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING HARBORING SPACE FOR PEST AND OR INSECTS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE WALL AND FLOOR UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AREA WITH A BUILD UP OF DIRT, SPLATTER AS WELL AS A SUBSTANCE BUILD UP UNDER THE SODA MACHINE STORAGE SHELVING IN THE BASMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE DRAIN IN THE FRONT BAR AREA AT THE ENTRANCE OF THE FACILITY WITH A HEAVY BUILD UP OF SOME KIND OF SUBSTANCE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE PEST AND OR INSECT ACTIVITY IN THE AREA.
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May 16, 2024
Reinspection
No violations found.
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May 10, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER MINIMUM WATER TEMPERATURES RANGING BETWEEN 82.8-94.6F AT HANDWASHING SINKS ON SOUTHSIDE OF FACILITY. OBSERVED IMPROPER MINIMUM WATER TEMPERATURES AT HANDWASHING SINKS IN SOUTHSIDE MEN AND WOMEN'S WASHROOMS AND SOUTHSIDE BAR. INSTRUCTED A HANDWASHING SINK SHALL BE EQUIPPED TO PROVIDE WATER AT A TEMPERATURE OF AT LEAST 100F THROUGH A MIXING VALVE OR COMBINATION FAUCET. CORRECTED ON SITE HANDWASHING SINKS REPAIRED BEFORE CONCLUSION OF INSPECTION HANDWASHING SINKS AT PROPER MINIMUM WATER TEMPERATURES RANGING BETWEEN 102.0-111.2 F AFTER REPAIR. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 10 SMALL FLIES IN REAR PREP. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE SMALL FLY ACTIVITY AND CLEAN AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMEND PEST CONTROL SERVICE FACILITY ON OR AFTER 5/10/2024. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TOWELS AND ALUMINUM FOIL USED AS LINER IN COOKING AREA AND AT BASE INSIDE COLD HOLDING UNIT. INSTRUCTED NONFOOD CONTACT SURFACES SHALL BE CONSTRUCTED OF CORROSION-RESISTANT, NONABSORBENT, AND SMOOTH MATERIAL.
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Apr 26, 2023
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
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Approved thawing methods used
Inspector notes: 3-501.13: FROZEN RAW FISH HAS BEEN THAWED WHILE STILL WRAPPED IN COMMERICIAL REDUCED OXYGEN PACKAGING (ROP). PACKAGING MUST BE REMOVED FROM FISH IN ROP PRIOR TO THAWING UNDER REFRIGERATION OR RUNNING WATER.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: 3-307.11: SINGLE-USE PLASTIC CUPS AND DISH BOWLS USED AS A SCOOP WITHOUT A HANDLE IN DRY STORAGE FOOD CONTAINERS. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE SCOOP WITH A HANDLE.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: 4-903.11 (A;B;D): OBSERVED SILVERWARE/UTENSILS STORED IN CONTAINER WITH FOOD CONTACT SURFACE FACING UPWARDS. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL UTENSILS.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: 2-102.13: OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATIONS FOR CURRENT CITY CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE. ALL CITY/PENDING CITY CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN A VALID FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION.
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Apr 24, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: MEASURED WATER AT 1ST FLOOR HANDSINKS RESTROOMS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE. WATER TEMPERATURE VARIED BETWEEN 80-90F. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE WATER OF AT LEAST 100F THROUGH A MIXING VALVE OR COMBINATION FAUCET. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C) CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DATE OF COOKED RIBS, CHICKEN, AND POTATOES PREPARATION DATE MARKED ON 4/22/23 AND USE-BY-DATE ON 5/2/23, WHICH EXCEEDS THE TIME LIMIT. FOOD PREPARED AND HELD IN A FOOD ESTABLISHMENT FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS MUST BE CLEARLY MARKED TO INDICATE THE DATE OR DAY BY WHICH THE FOOR MUST BE CONSUMED ON THE PREMISES, SOLD, OR DISCARDED WHEN HELD AT A TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR LESS FOR A MAX OF 7DAYS. DISCUSSED AND REVIEWED HACCP CONCEPTS WITH THE PERSON IN CHARGE. MANAGER PROVIDED PROPER DATE LABELING WHILE ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: HAND SINK METERED FAUCET ON 1ST FLOOR DOES NOT PROVIDE WATER FOR 15 SECONDS IN THE ALL GENDER RESTROOM. PROVIDE AT LEAST 15 SECONDS WITHOUT THE NEED TO REACTIVE FAUCET.
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Approved thawing methods used
Inspector notes: FROZEN RAW FISH HAS BEEN THAWED WHILE STILL WRAPPED IN COMMERICIAL REDUCED OXYGEN PACKAGING (ROP). PACKAGING MUST BE REMOVED FROM FISH IN ROP PRIOR TO THAWING UNDER REFRIGERATION OR RUNNING WATER.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: SINGLE-USE PLASTIC CUPS AND DISH BOWLS USED AS A SCOOP WITHOUT A HANDLE IN DRY STORAGE FOOD CONTAINERS. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE SCOOP WITH A HANDLE.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SILVERWARE/UTENSILS STORED IN CONTAINER WITH FOOD CONTACT SURFACE FACING UPWARDS. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL UTENSILS.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATIONS FOR CURRENT CITY CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE. ALL CITY/PENDING CITY CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN A VALID FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION.
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Apr 29, 2022
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND WASHING SINKS IN BOTH BARS AND ONE OF 2 SINGLE OCCUPANT RESTROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TORN GASKETS ON DOORS OF BEER COOLER IN REAR PREP AREA AND WALK-IN COOLER IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINK AT SOUTH BAR SURGES BACK AND FORTH FROM HOT TO LUKE WARM WATER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ONE BURNT OUT LIGHTBULB IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR RPEPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Aug 6, 2021
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: FOUND TWO COOLERS IN THE COOKS LINE AREA THAT ARE BROKEN AND CURRENTLY NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR OR REMOVE FROM THE PREMISES.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: FOUND HEAVY ICE BUILDUP ON THE FLOOR OF THE WALK-IN FREEZER. MUST DEFROST AND CLEAN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: TWO OUT OF THE FOUR HANDWASHING SINKS IN THE WOMENS RESTROOM HAVE TEMPERATURES AT 85 F AND 88 F. MUST PROVIDE HOT WATER WITH A MINIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 100 F AND MAXIMUM OF 120 F AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND HEAVY DIRT BUILDUP ON THE KEG WALK-IN COOLER FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND APPROXIMATELY 6 HOLES IN THE WALL ABOVE THE DISH MACHINE. MUST SEAL. FOUND CRACKED AND BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN THE COOKS LINE. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BROKEN FLOORING.
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Mar 13, 2020
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS NEAR HAND WASHING SINKS IN FRONT AND REAR BAR AREAS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OPENINGS ON BOTTOM REAR EXIT DOORS. MUST MAKE DOORS TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES.MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE SCOOPS STORED ON TOP AND INSIDE ICE BINS IN FRONT AND REAR BARS. MUST PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOPS IN A CLEAN CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN WOMEN'S WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST ACCUMULATION ON CEILING VENTILATION VENTS INSIDE ALL CUSTOMERS WASHROOMS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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May 31, 2019
Reinspection
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BURGERS & STEAK ON MENU. BOTH ITEMS CAN BE ORDERED UNDER COOKED. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER FOR MENU ITEMS THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDER COOKED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION.7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.7-38-005
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: FOUND PERSON IN CHARGE WITH OUT PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS.
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May 24, 2019
Routine
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINK IN NORTH BAR LEAKING PROFUSELY FROM WASTE WATER PIPE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. USE NEARBY HAND WASHING SINK UNTIL HAND WASHING SINK IS FIXED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BURGERS & STEAK ON MENU. BOTH ITEMS CAN BE ORDERED UNDER COOKED. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER FOR MENU ITEMS THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDER COOKED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION.7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.7-38-005
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: FOUND PERSON IN CHARGE WITH OUT PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS.
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May 4, 2018
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Observed duct tape used as liner on Follett ice machine in rear adjacent to dish washing machine. Informed manager that all surfaces must be smooth and easily cleanable. Instructed manager to remove/repair and ensure surface is smooth and easily cleanable. Maintain at all times. Observed aluminum foil used as liner on exterior surfaces and siding of Imperial stove, at cook line area. Informed manager that all surfaces must be smooth and easily cleanable. Instructed manager to remove and ensure surface is smooth and easily cleanable and easily cleanable. Observed front cover surface of back bar, cracked and chipped throughout. Informed manager that all surfaces must be smooth and easily cleanable. Instructed manager to remove/resurface and ensure surface is smooth and easily cleanable.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Observed excessive rust on wire shelving racks at 2 door Jordan refrigerator unit, on main floor, adjacent to walk in freezer. Informed manager that all surfaces must be smooth easy cleanable. Instructed manager to resurface and/or replace. Maintain it all times.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Observed excessive food splatter at back splash area of prep station adjacent to cook line. Instructed manager to detail clean and maintain at all times. Observed raw wood walls throughout walk in cooler, in basement dry storage area. Informed the manager that all surfaces must be smooth and easily cleanable. Instructed manager to seal said areas and maintain it all times. Observed rusting on bottom edges of steel exit door, on south side of building. Door is considered rodent proof. Instructed manager to repair, for preventive maintenance purposes and maintain at all times.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Observed small leak at twist valve at sanitizing sink, at 3 compartment sink. Instructed manager to repair and maintain at all times.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: Observed several Seagram gin bottles and bus of assorted alcohol beverage stored on floor underneath front bar and back bar. Informed manager that items must be stored at least 6 inches off the floor at all times. Maintain said.
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Feb 7, 2017
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE FOOD SCOOPERS WITH HANDLES AT ALL TIMES FOR SAUCES AND OTHER FOODS. FOUND A SMALL PLASTIC CONTAINER BEING USED AS A SCOOPER.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR EXTERIOR BOTTOM PORTION OF THE SMALL WALK-IN COOLER SO AS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. FOUND ABOVE STATED SURFACE WARPED AND WITH GAPS AND HOLES IN IT.ALL SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE AT ALL TIMES.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REATTACH VENT COVER AT THE CEILING IN THE LADIES RESTROOM ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF THE BAR AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR SMALL LEAK UNDER THE 1ST COMPARTMENT OF THE 3-COMP SINK AT THE INNER BAR (SOUTH SIDE OF THE BUILDING BAR). ALSO MUST REPAIR LOOSE COLD WATER FAUCET HANDLE AT THE BAR (ABOVE STATED BAR) HAND SINK.
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May 3, 2016
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SMALL WATER LEAK AT PIPES BENEATH THE MOP SINK IN DISHWASHING AREA,ALL PLUMBING FIXTURES MUST BE FUNCTIONING PROPERLY.
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Apr 25, 2016
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SMALL WATER LEAK AT PIPES BENEATH THE MOP SINK IN DISHWASHING AREA,ALL PLUMBING FIXTURES MUST BE FUNCTIONING PROPERLY.
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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 APPROXIMATELY 5 LIVE ROACHES BENEATH THE BLACK MATS AT COOKLINE KITCHEN AREA AND APPROXIMATELY 1 LIVE ROACH ON GASKET AT THE KITCHEN 2 DOOR BEER COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE ALL PEST ACTIVITY AND DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS AND SEAL ALL NOTICEABLE OPENINGS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN CORNERS AND PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NOW RECCOMENDED.SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT#1584185 DATED:11/10/2015. 32 OBSERVED SPLASH GUARDS NEEDED AT EXPOSED HANDSINK BEHIND 2 FRONT BARS. OBSERVED SPLASH GUARD NEEDED ON DUMP SINK IN 2ND BAR ADJACENT TO ICE MACHINE. INSTALL AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SPLASH GUARDS. 02/10/2016 32 OBSERVED FOOD PREPARATION TABLE WITH SLICER ON TOP NEAR COOKING LINE WITH HEAVY RUST ACCUMUALTION ON BOTTOM SHELF OF TABLE. RESTORE BOTTOM SHELF OF TABLE TO A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE AND MAINTAIN. 02/10/2016 32 OBSERVED RIPPED GASKET ON REACH IN REFRIGERATOR CONTAINING SALAD DRESSINGS AND BUTTER. REPLACE TORN GASKET AND MAINTAIN. 02/10/2016 32 OBSERVED REACH IN REFRIGERATOR NEXT TO WALK IN FREEZER WITH A DRIPPING FROM CONDENSER. MUST ELIMINATE DRIPPING WTIHIN COOLER AND MAINTAIN COOLER. 02/10/2016 32 OBSERVED EXCESS FROZEN CONDENSATE WITHIN WALK IN FREEZER. REMOVE EXCESS FROZEN CONDENSATE AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF WALK IN FREEZER. 02/10/2016 32 OBSERVED TORN GASKET ON WALK IN FREEZER. REPLACE AND MAINTAIN 02/10/2016 33 OBSERVED FAN COVERS WITH DIRT ACCUMULATION IN REACH IN BEER COOLER. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FAN COVERS. 02/10/2016 34 OBSERVED CRACKED MISSING FLOOR TILES IN DISH ROOM AND MAIN KITHCEN. OBSERVED FLOOR IN DISREPAIR BEHIND COOKING LINE. OBSERVED TILE FLOOR IN NEED OF NEW GROUT WITHIN KITHCEN. REPAIR ALL FLOORS BEHIND COOKING LINE, REPLACE ALL CRACKED/MISSING FLOOR TILES AND REGROUT FLOOR IN KITHCEN WHERE NEEDED. MAINTAIN 02/10/2016 36 OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHEILD IN WALK IN FREEZER. PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN 02/10/2016 38 MUST INSTALL EXPOSED HANDSINK BEHIND COOKING LINE WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS. 02/10/2016 41 OBSERVED REACH IN REFRIGERATORS THAT ARE NOT WORKING NEED TO BE REMOVED FROM PREMISES. 02/10/2016. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT NOTED VIOLATIONS BY 5/2/2016 AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS,SIDES OF HOT COOKING EQUIPMENTS,UNDER ALL MICROWAVES,INTERIOR BOTTOM COMPARTMENTS OF DEEP FRYERS,BAR COOLERS,WAITER STATIONS,SHELVINGS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN AREAS,BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREAS AND INTERIORS OF EMPLOYEE LOCKERS LOCATED IN BASEMENT AREA AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS REQUIRES A DETAIL CLEANING INCLUDING ALL FLOOR DRAINS AND SEAL HOLES ON FLOOR NEAR THE MAIN BAR.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: ADDITIONAL LIGHTING IS NEEDED AT THE KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN.
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Nov 10, 2015
License
11 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SPLASH GUARDS NEEDED AT EXPOSED HANDSINK BEHIND 2 FRONT BARS. OBSERVED SPLASH GUARD NEEDED ON DUMP SINK IN 2ND BAR ADJACENT TO ICE MACHINE. INSTALL AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SPLASH GUARDS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD PREPARATION TABLE WITH SLICER ON TOP NEAR COOKING LINE WITH HEAVY RUST ACCUMUALTION ON BOTTOM SHELF OF TABLE. RESTORE BOTTOM SHELF OF TABLE TO A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RIPPED GASKET ON REACH IN REFRIGERATOR CONTAINING SALAD DRESSINGS AND BUTTER. REPLACE TORN GASKET AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED REACH IN REFRIGERATOR NEXT TO WALK IN FREEZER WITH A DRIPPING FROM CONDENSER. MUST ELIMINATE DRIPPING WTIHIN COOLER AND MAINTAIN COOLER.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESS FROZEN CONDENSATE WITHIN WALK IN FREEZER. REMOVE EXCESS FROZEN CONDENSATE AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF WALK IN FREEZER.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TORN GASKET ON WALK IN FREEZER. REPLACE AND MAINTAIN
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FAN COVERS WITH DIRT ACCUMULATION IN REACH IN BEER COOLER. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FAN COVERS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CRACKED MISSING FLOOR TILES IN DISH ROOM AND MAIN KITHCEN. OBSERVED FLOOR IN DISREPAIR BEHIND COOKING LINE. OBSERVED TILE FLOOR IN NEED OF NEW GROUT WITHIN KITHCEN. REPAIR ALL FLOORS BEHIND COOKING LINE, REPLACE ALL CRACKED/MISSING FLOOR TILES AND REGROUT FLOOR IN KITHCEN WHERE NEEDED. MAINTAIN
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHEILD IN WALK IN FREEZER. PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL EXPOSED HANDSINK BEHIND COOKING LINE WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED REACH IN REFRIGERATORS THAT ARE NOT WORKING NEED TO BE REMOVED FROM PREMISES.
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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 Feb 6, 2026. The public record contains 17 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at The Fire Place Inn?
Across the inspection record, “insects, rodents, & animals not present” has been cited 10 times, more than any other issue at The Fire Place Inn.
Has The Fire Place Inn's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at The Fire Place Inn have averaged around five violations per visit, up from roughly two 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.
How often is The Fire Place Inn inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, The Fire Place Inn is inspected around two times per year on average.
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