Wildfire

159 W Erie St, Chicago, IL 60654
American
Last inspected: Mar 26, 2026
90
Score
Low Risk

Across the available record, Wildfire has 24 inspections on file, the first dated 2010. The most recent report on file is from Mar 26, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around five violations each.

The pattern that stands out is “insects, rodents, & animals not present”, which has been cited 16 times.

Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, where the average is 81, this is a stronger showing. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

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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
Mar 26, 2026
Complaint
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LOOSE SOAP DISPENSOR AT EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED ON MAIN COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAK COMING FROM BEER TAPS IN PRIVATE EVENT ROOM BAR CAUSING PUDDLE OF BEER TO FORM ON FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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90
Nov 25, 2025
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-101.19--- OBSERVED SOME RUST ON THE WIRE STORAGE RACKS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUSTS AND REPAINT OR REPLACE THE SHELVES AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-501.12---OBSERVED STAINED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREAS.INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-501.11---OBSERVED A TORN DOOR GASKETS INSIDE OF THE FRONT PREP LINE COOLERS.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKETS AND MAINTAIN.
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Nov 18, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE IN THE DISHWASHING ROOM (IN-USE) AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION;FINAL HOT WATER SANITIZING RINSE AT 140F.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.THE SAID DISHMACHINE IS TAGGED "HELD FOR INSPECTION" AT THIS TIME.A MECHANICAL HIGH TEMPERATURE DISHWASHING MACHINE HOT WATER SANITIZING TEMPERATURE MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN FINAL SANITIZING RINSE AT 180F (** SEE COMMENTS BELOW).PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025,CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON THE PREMISES.OBSERVED 1 LIVE COCKROACH ON FREEZER DOOR GASKET LOCATED AT REAR MAIN KITCHEN PREP AREA AND 1 LIVE COCKROACH ON THE WALL INSIDE THE REAR UTILITY MOP SINK CLOSET.INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE AND REMOVE ALL EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY FROM ALL AFFECTED AREAS.ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A),CITATION ISSUED.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT#2608713 DATED:12/09/2024 #16---4-602.11(B-E): OBSERVED BLACK AND BEIGE MOLDLIKE SUBSTANCE ON INTERIOR WALLS, UPPER COMPONENTS AND DROP PLATE OF LARGE ICE MACHINE IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE IN KITCHEN TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF ICE. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT NOTED VIOLATION AND MAINTAIN BY 11-25-2025. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090, CITATION ISSUED.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED STAINED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREAS.INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOME RUST ON THE WIRE STORAGE RACKS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUSTS AND REPAINT OR REPLACE THE SHELVES AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A TORN DOOR GASKETS INSIDE OF THE FRONT PREP LINE COOLERS.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKETS AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE GREASE BUILDUP INSIDE OF THE DEEP FRYERS AND DEBRIS ON TOP OF THE DISHWASHING MACHINE ALSO, SIDES OF HOT COOKING EQUIPMENTS, TOPS/BOTTOMS OF PREP TABLES INCLUDING LEGS OF EQUIPMENTS, KITCHEN STORAGE RACKS, INTERIORS OF EMPLOYEE LOCKERS AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WATER LEAK AT DRAINPIPE UNDERNEATH THE FARLEFT COMPARTMENT AT THE DISHWASHING 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING LEAK AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND ORGANIZE UTILITY MOP SINK ROOM AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND ELEVATE MOPS,BROOMS CLEANING EQUIPMENTS OFF THE FLOOR AT LEAST 6" INCHES TO FACILITATE CLEANING.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND SINKS AT BARS,HAND SINK IN THE EAST KITCHEN PREP ROOM.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BULK CONTAINER IN REAR WITHOUT A LABEL.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE COMMON NAME ON ALL BULK CONTAINERS TO PROPERLY IDENTIFY ITEM (SALT, SUGAR, FLOUR ETC).
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Dec 9, 2024
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: 4-602.11(B-E): OBSERVED BLACK AND BEIGE MOLDLIKE SUBSTANCE ON INTERIOR WALLS, UPPER COMPONENTS AND DROP PLATE OF LARGE ICE MACHINE IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE IN KITCHEN TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF ICE.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 6-202.15: OBSERVED OPENING AT BASE OF LEFT FRONT ENTRANCE DOUBLE DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: 5-501.17: OBSERVED RECEPTACLES IN WOMEN'S WASHROOM IN STALLS #1, 2 AND 4 MISSING LIDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLES IN WOMEN'S WASHROOM FOR SANITARY PRODUCTS.
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Oct 31, 2024
Reinspection
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: 3-603.11: OBSERVED NO ASTERISK ON MENU IDENTIFYING SOME ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS(STEAK) THAT ARE SERVED UNDERCOOKED OR COOKED TO ORDER AND OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE ON MENU STATING THAT ASTERISKED ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS ARE SERVED UNDERCOOKED OR COOKED TO ORDER. INSTRUCTED TO ADD ASTERISK IDENTIFYING ALL ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS THAT ARE SERVED UNDERCOOKED OR COOKED TO ORDER AND TO ADD DISCLOSURE TO MENU STATING THAT ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS WITH AN ASTERISK ARE SERVED UNDERCOOKED OR COOKED TO ORDER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: 4-602.11(B-E): OBSERVED BLACK AND BEIGE MOLDLIKE SUBSTANCE ON INTERIOR WALLS, UPPER COMPONENTS AND DROP PLATE OF LARGE ICE MACHINE IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE IN KITCHEN TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF ICE.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 6-202.15: OBSERVED OPENING AT BASE OF LEFT FRONT ENTRANCE DOUBLE DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: 5-501.17: OBSERVED RECEPTACLES IN WOMEN'S WASHROOM IN STALLS #1, 2 AND 4 MISSING LIDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLES IN WOMEN'S WASHROOM FOR SANITARY PRODUCTS.
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78
Oct 29, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER MINIMUM WATER TEMPERATURES OF 91.2F AND 95.5F AT HANDWASHING SINKS IN WOMEN'S WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED A HANDWASHING SINK SHALL BE EQUIPPED TO PROVIDE WATER AT A TEMPERATURE OF AT LEAST 100F THROUGH A MIXING VALVE OR COMBINATION FAUCET. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ASTERISK ON MENU IDENTIFYING SOME ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS(STEAK) THAT ARE SERVED UNDERCOOKED OR COOKED TO ORDER AND OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE ON MENU STATING THAT ASTERISKED ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS ARE SERVED UNDERCOOKED OR COOKED TO ORDER. INSTRUCTED TO ADD ASTERISK IDENTIFYING ALL ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS THAT ARE SERVED UNDERCOOKED OR COOKED TO ORDER AND TO ADD DISCLOSURE TO MENU STATING THAT ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS WITH AN ASTERISK ARE SERVED UNDERCOOKED OR COOKED TO ORDER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BLACK AND BEIGE MOLDLIKE SUBSTANCE ON INTERIOR WALLS, UPPER COMPONENTS AND DROP PLATE OF LARGE ICE MACHINE IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE IN KITCHEN TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF ICE.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OPENING AT BASE OF LEFT FRONT ENTRANCE DOUBLE DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RECEPTACLES IN WOMEN'S WASHROOM IN STALLS #1, 2 AND 4 MISSING LIDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLES IN WOMEN'S WASHROOM FOR SANITARY PRODUCTS.
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67
Dec 11, 2023
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: Slow drainage at bar hand wash sink, instructed to repair and maintain.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: Several dead cockroaches noted on floor along wall base in dish room, instructed to clean and maintain.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: Ice build-up noted on prep cooler at coffee station, instructed to remove and maintain.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: Sink stopper at 3-comp sink in poor repair, sheets of nylon used to plug the drain, instructed to use proper stoppers.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Broken mechanical ventilation in employees restrooms, instructed to repair.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Missing a light shield at light fixture above prep table, instructed to install.
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74
Nov 9, 2022
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED IN BAR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
10
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED STEADY LEAK COMING FROM BOTTOM OF HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE LOCATED IN REAR DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE INSIDE UNISEX EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CRACKED TILES AND MISSING GROUT THROUGHOUT PREP AND DISH AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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82
May 24, 2021
Complaint
4 minor violations.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SEVERAL WHITE CUTTING BOARDS ALONG PREP LINE AT FRONT OF PREP AREA COVERED IN DEEP GROOVES AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH, CLEANABLE SURFACES.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAKY FAUCET BASE ON 3-COMP INK, AND HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IS LEAKY FROM THE BOTTOM OF THE MACHINE, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LOOSE FOOD DEBRIS AND WATER ON FLOOR THROUGHOUT PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BROKEN FLOOR TILE IN FRONT OF 3-COMP SINK, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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82
Jan 9, 2020
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SEVERAL CUTTING BOARDS ALONG PREP LINE AT FRONT OF PREP AREA COVERED IN DEEP GROOVES AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH, CLEANABLE SURFACES.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED COCA-COLA FOUNTAIN IN SERVICE AREA LOCATED NEXT TO PREP LINE WITH DUST AND DIRT ON SIDE OF BEVERAGE DISPENSERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN.
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Feb 13, 2019
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: ROUGH BRICK WALL BEHIND SALAD STATION PREP COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. CRACKS AND CREVICES NOTED ON WALLS THROUGH OUT KITCHEN AND DISH ROOM. MISSING GROUT BETWEEN FLOOR TILES IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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Feb 5, 2019
Complaint
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: INADEQUATE INSECTS CONTROL, FOUND 9 LIVE COCKROACHES CRAWLING BEHIND PREP COOLER AND WALLS OF DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE INSECTS ACTIVITY IN ALL AFFECTED AREAS, PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS RECOMMENDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020 (A)
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: SMALL FOOD CONTAINERS NOT STORED PROPERLY IN AN OPEN BOX FACING UP WITH DEBRIS ON TOP. INSTRUCTED TO STORE PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: WALK-IN COOLER SHELVES WITH TAPE STUCK ON SIDE WITH LOOSE THREADS AND HANGING PIECES NOT ALLOWING PROPER CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE TAPE
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: ROUGH BRICK WALL BEHIND SALAD STATION PREP COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. CRACKS AND CREVICES NOTED ON WALLS THROUGH OUT KITCHEN AND DISH ROOM. MISSING GROUT BETWEEN FLOOR TILES IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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78
Feb 23, 2018
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAKY FAUCET AT DISHROOM HANDSINK. OBSERVED LEAKING WASTEWATER PIPES AT SAUCE PREP HAND SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Feb 22, 2017
Complaint
11 minor violations.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TONGS USED FOR BREAD STORED ON LOVER HANDLE OF BREAD WARMER IN TOO CLOSE PROXIMITY TO FLOOR. STORE TONGS IN DESIGNATED AREA THAT IS PROTECTED.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: SOME CUTTING BOARDS IN KITCHEN PREP AREAS WITH DEEP CUTS AND STAINS.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE CUTTING BORADS AND MAINTAIN. CAULK ABOVE THE DISHWASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IS BLACKENED WORNED-OUT.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN TO SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: SPICIFICALLY OBSERVED 2 CUTTING BOARDS WITH DARK GROOVES THAT NEED TO BE REPLACED : CUTTING BOARD USED AT GRILL STATION AND CUTTING BOARD NEXT TO LARGE STANDING STEAMER. REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS. OBSERVED INTERIOR DOOR OF REACH IN REFIRGERATOR IN FRONT OF GRILL IN DISREPAIR WITH BROKEN PLASTIC ON INTERIOR OF DOOR. MUST RESTORE INTERIOR SURFACE OF DOOR TO A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INTERIOR OF ICE CREAM FREEZER LOCATED NEAR SALAD STATION UNCLEAN WITH FOOD SPILLS. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF ICE CREAM FREEZER.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UNCLEAN NAIL BRUSHES ATTACHED TO EXPOSED HAND SINKS. NAIL BRUSHES MUST BE CLEANED IN DETAIL SANITIZED AND MUST BE STORED IN SANITIZER SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOOR BEHIND SMALL REACH IN REFRIGERATOR AND BREAD WARMER UNCLEAN. PULL OUT EQUIPMENT AND CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WALL BEHIND SILVERWARE SOAKING STATION UNCLEAN WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE IS NEEDED ON MOP SINK. INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INACCURATE THERMOMETERS IN REACH IN DRAWER COOLERS ON COOKING LINE. INSTALL ACCURATE THERMOMETERS TO REFELCT ACCURATE TEMPERATURE WITHIN COOLERS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NON WORKING REFRIGERATOR IN HALLWAY NEAR EMPLOYEE BATHROOM. REMOVE OR REPAIR ANY NON WORKING EQUIPMENT. OBSERVED ALL CLEANING EQUIPMEN TMUST BE STORED PROPERLY. MOPS AND BROOMS MUST BE HUNG AFTER USE.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS ON COUNTERS. WIPING CLOTHS NEED TO BE STORED IN SANITIZER SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Jan 24, 2017
Complaint
6 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: SOME CUTTING BOARDS IN KITCHEN PREP AREAS WITH DEEP CUTS AND STAINS.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE CUTTING BORADS AND MAINTAIN. CAULK ABOVE THE DISHWASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IS BLACKENED WORNED-OUT.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN TO SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UNCLEAN NAIL BRUSHES ATTACHED TO EXPOSED HAND SINKS. NAIL BRUSHES MUST BE CLEANED IN DETAIL SANITIZED AND MUST BE STORED IN SANITIZER SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOOR UNCLEAN BEHIND OVEN STORAGE ACCROSS FROM PASTA SAUTE AREA. CLEAN IN DETAIL FLOOR IN CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE IS NEEDED ON MOP SINK. INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INACCURATE THERMOMETERS IN REACH IN DRAWER COOLERS ON COOKING LINE. INSTALL ACCURATE THERMOMETERS TO REFELCT ACCURATE TEMPERATURE WITHIN COOLERS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NON WORKING REFRIGERATOR IN HALLWASY NEAR EMPLOYEE BATHROOM. REMOVE OR REPAIR ANY NON WORKING EQUIPMENT. OBSERVED ALL CLEANING EQUIPMEN TMUST BE STORED PROPERLY. MOPS NAD BROOMS MUST BE HUNG AFTER USE.
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Dec 5, 2016
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: GASKET BROKEN AT THE KITCEN 1 DOOR PREP COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE GASKET AND MAINTAIN. SOME CUTTING BOARDS IN KITCHEN PREP AREAS WITH DEEP CUTS AND STAINS.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE CUTTING BORADS AND MAINTAIN. CAULK ABOVE THE DISHWASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IS BLACKENED WORNED-OUT.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN TO SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING REQUIRES A DETAIL CLEANING FAN COVERS AND SHELVINGS INSIDE WALK-IN-COOLERS,BAR COOLERS,INTERIOR BOTTOM COMPARTMENTS OF DEEP FRYERS,SIDES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENTS,KITCHEN SHELVINGS,EXTERIOR SURFACES TOP OF DISHWASHING MACHINE ETC.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REMOVE DUSTS ACCUMULATIONS ON WALLS AND CEILINGS AND VENTILATION COVERS IN KITCHEN PREP AREAS AND INTERIORS OF LIGHT SHIELDS IN DISHWASHING ROOM NEED CLEANING.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: EXPOSED HANDSINK SLOW DRAINING AT FRONT SERVICE BAR.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING ISSUE AND MAINTAIN.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: SOME THERMOMETERS ARE MISSING INSIDE THE PREP LINE COOLERS.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN VISIBLE THERMOMETERS INSIDE COOLERS.
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78
Nov 25, 2016
Complaint
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT#1631905 DATED:02/18/2016. 34 OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DIRT BUILD UP INSIDE FLOOR DRAINS ALSO FLOOR TILES IN POOR REPAIR AROUND DISHWASH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN INTERIOR OF ALL FLOOR DRAINS ALSO MUST REPAIR/REGROUT ALL DAMAGED FLOOR TILES AROUND DISHWASH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. 05/18/2016 35 OBSERVED FOOD STAINS/SPLATTER ON CEILING TILES ABOVE DISHMACHINE. MUST CLEAN CEILING TILES AND MAINTAIN. 05/18/2016 38 BAR 1-COMPARTMENT SINK DRAIN PIPE LEAKING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK. 05/18/2016 INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT NOTED VIOLATIONS AND MAINTAIN BY 12/2/2016. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: GASKET BROKEN AT THE KITCEN 1 DOOR PREP COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE GASKET AND MAINTAIN. SOME CUTTING BOARDS IN KITCHEN PREP AREAS WITH DEEP CUTS AND STAINS.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE CUTTING BORADS AND MAINTAIN. CAULK ABOVE THE DISHWASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IS BLACKENED WORNED-OUT.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN TO SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING REQUIRES A DETAIL CLEANING FAN COVERS AND SHELVINGS INSIDE WALK-IN-COOLERS,BAR COOLERS,INTERIOR BOTTOM COMPARTMENTS OF DEEP FRYERS,SIDES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENTS,KITCHEN SHELVINGS,EXTERIOR SURFACES TOP OF DISHWASHING MACHINE ETC.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REMOVE DUSTS ACCUMULATIONS ON WALLS AND CEILINGS AND VENTILATION COVERS IN KITCHEN PREP AREAS AND INTERIORS OF LIGHT SHIELDS IN DISHWASHING ROOM NEED CLEANING.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: EXPOSED HANDSINK SLOW DRAINING AT FRONT SERVICE BAR.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING ISSUE AND MAINTAIN.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: SOME THERMOMETERS ARE MISSING INSIDE THE PREP LINE COOLERS.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN VISIBLE THERMOMETERS INSIDE COOLERS.
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Feb 22, 2016
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DIRT BUILD UP INSIDE FLOOR DRAINS ALSO FLOOR TILES IN POOR REPAIR AROUND DISHWASH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN INTERIOR OF ALL FLOOR DRAINS ALSO MUST REPAIR/REGROUT ALL DAMAGED FLOOR TILES AROUND DISHWASH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD STAINS/SPLATTER ON CEILING TILES ABOVE DISHMACHINE. MUST CLEAN CEILING TILES AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: BAR 1-COMPARTMENT SINK DRAIN PIPE LEAKING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK.
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Feb 18, 2016
Complaint
5 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: SALAD COOLER NOT MAINTAINED, AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE AT 57.0 F, FOUND SALAD DRESSING AND CHEESE INSIDE COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR COOLER, AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE MUST BE 40 F OR BELOW. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: FOUND THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE- SALAD DRESSING AT 45.1 F AND CHEESE AT 45.1 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 40 F OR BELOW IF HELD COLD. ALL OUT OF TEMPERATURE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS VOLUNTARLLY DISCARDED AT THIS TIME. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DIRT BUILD UP INSIDE FLOOR DRAINS ALSO FLOOR TILES IN POOR REPAIR AROUND DISHWASH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN INTERIOR OF ALL FLOOR DRAINS ALSO MUST REPAIR/REGROUT ALL DAMAGED FLOOR TILES AROUND DISHWASH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD STAINS/SPLATTER ON CEILING TILES ABOVE DISHMACHINE. MUST CLEAN CEILING TILES AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: BAR 1-COMPARTMENT SINK DRAIN PIPE LEAKING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK.
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Apr 22, 2015
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ITEMS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER TO BE IMPROPER:- CREAM SPINACH (2 CONTAINERS)46.5F/46.0F AND FISH (TRAY)46.5F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 71 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $296.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. INSTRUCTED TO MONITOR FOOD TEMPERATURES AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED FOR CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-005(A)
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED THORN RUBBER GASKETS INSIDE WARMING UNIT AT THE FRONT PREP AREA.ALSO NOTED LOOSE AND BROKEN LIDS OF SERVICE COOLERS AT THE SAME. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN INSIDE OF REFRIGERATION UNITS AT THE PRODUCE DRY STORAGE AND ALSO TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE SODA GUN HOLDERS AT THE MAIN BAR WITH SLIMY SUBSTANCE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS INSIDE BEER WALK IN COOLER WITH SPILLS AND DIRT, FLOORS UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND BY THE ICE MACHINE WITH WET FLOORS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: NOTED STAINED CEILING TILES ON CEILING OF SMALL BAR AT THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REPAIR AND/OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Aug 1, 2014
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: NOTED MULTI USE UTENSILS (PLATES,CUPS,BOWLS ETC) ON SHELVES AT FRONT AND REAR PREP AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL UTENSILS DURING STORAGE OR PROVIDE A PROTECTIVE COVER TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION AND CONTAMINATION.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN UPPER COMPARTMENT OF ICE MACHINE WITH SLIGHT DISCOLORATION.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN WALL BY THE HOT OVEN AT THE FRONT PREP LINE WITH GREASE AND DIRT.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED LEAKAGE AT BOTTOM PIPPING OF HAND WASH SINK BY THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND ALSO LEAKING AT THE FAUCET OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Oct 7, 2013
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED CLEANING IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS TO REMOVE DEBRIS, SPILLS AND WATER: FOOD PREP AND STORAGE AREAS AND DISH WASHING AREA. MUST KEEP FLOORS AS DRY AS POSSIBLE TO PREVENT BREEDING GROUND.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED LEAK AT THE BOTTOM OF THE DISH WASHING MACHINE. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Jul 18, 2012
Complaint
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: CONDENSATION NOTED IN WALK-IN COOLER AT POOR PIPE INSULATION AND SPRINLERS HEADS OPENINIGS AT CEILING, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CABINETS UNDER FRONT PREP LINE NOT CLEAN, DIRT AND MOISTURE NOTED INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: INACCURATE THERMOMETER IN PREP COOLERS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE GOOD WORKING THERMOMETERS.
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Apr 13, 2010
Routine
4 minor violations.
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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. Must clean exterior of all equipment at main bar and clean lower side of dishmachine drainboards/prep tables throughout.
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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. Floor tiles in poor repair at main prep area and around dishmachine. Must repair/regrout all damaged floor tiles and clean interior of all unclean floor drains throughout.
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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 clean all unclean walls throughout dishmachine area and main prep area.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. Pot wash 3-compartment sink right hand side pipe leaking and Stardust station 1-compartment sink pipe leaking. Must repair and maintain plumbing.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Wildfire last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Wildfire on file is from Mar 26, 2026. The public record contains 24 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Wildfire?

Across the inspection record, “insects, rodents, & animals not present” has been cited 16 times, more than any other issue at Wildfire.

Has Wildfire's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Wildfire have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Wildfire 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 Wildfire inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Wildfire is inspected around two times per year on average.