We Are the Fire — Wee Are the Fire

8147 S Halsted St, Chicago, IL 60620
Other
Last inspected: Jun 18, 2015
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Score
Low Risk

Going back to 2013, We Are the Fire — Wee Are the Fire has three inspections in the public record. The latest inspection on file is from Jun 18, 2015. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues. No fresh inspection data is available: the latest entry for We Are the Fire — Wee Are the Fire dates to Jun 18, 2015.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around three violations each.

Looking across the full record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, where the average is 81, this is a stronger showing. The record reflects steady performance over time.

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Inspection History
Jun 18, 2015
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVERED NO BARRIER BETWEEN THE PREP TABLE AND THE EXPOSED HAND SINK TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION. MUST PROVIDE/INSTALL SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN TABLE AND SINK.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: NOTED CLUTTER IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA AND IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE AND/OR ORGANIZE TO PREVENT HARBORAGE.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS.
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Dec 2, 2014
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUN MEATS STORED INSIDE OF GROCERIES BAGS IN FREEZER AND PREP COOLER.MUST REMOVE FOODS.MUST USE ONLY FOOD STORAGE BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: NEED LIGHT SHIELDS IN FRONT AND REAR AREAS. MUST INSTALL
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Mar 6, 2013
License
4 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR NEEDS DETAILED CLEANING IN AREAS.NO COVING PROVIDED IN REAR AREA, INSTALL WHERE NEEDED.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: NEED LIGHT SHIELDS IN FRONT AND REAR AREAS. PROVIDE SAME.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: BATHROOM DOORS NOT SELF CLOSING. CORRECT SAME.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: SOME CLUTTERING IN REAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND ORGANIZE AREA.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was We Are the Fire — Wee Are the Fire last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at We Are the Fire — Wee Are the Fire on file is from Jun 18, 2015. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at We Are the Fire — Wee Are the Fire?

Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at We Are the Fire — Wee Are the Fire.

Has We Are the Fire — Wee Are the Fire's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at We Are the Fire — Wee Are the Fire have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at We Are the Fire — Wee Are the 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.