Great Chicago Fire Brewery & Tap Room
Last inspected: Mar 3, 2026
61
Score
The health department has logged 10 inspections at Great Chicago Fire Brewery & Tap Room, the earliest from 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Mar 3, 2026. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.
The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around four violations, down from roughly six violations earlier in the record.
The pattern that stands out is “time/temperature control for safety food cold held”, which has been cited two times.
That's lower than the typical Leesburg restaurant, which scores around 75. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
10
Inspections
1
Critical latest
3
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 3, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Cut tomato 54f. Less than 4 hours. Advised to rapid chill.
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. -In kitchen.
31B-03-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. -In kitchen.
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. -Pink spray bottle at bar.
41-17-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. -Pizza boxes on floor.
25-05-4
61
Nov 20, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Sep 25, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-25: **Time Extended**
53A-02-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Whole fruit displayed for self-service not wrapped and no utensils provided. -Pizza puffs in reach in freezer. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-25: **Time Extended**
08B-15-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-25: **Time Extended**
12B-07-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. -Reach in freezer. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-25: **Time Extended**
14-69-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-25: **Time Extended**
22-20-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling tile missing. -Over ice machine. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-25: **Time Extended**
36-36-4
67
Sep 18, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
50-17-3
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. **Warning**
53A-02-7
Intermediate - Whole fruit displayed for self-service not wrapped and no utensils provided. -Pizza puffs in reach in freezer. **Warning**
08B-15-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. -Over ice machine. **Warning**
36-36-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12B-07-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. -Reach in freezer. **Warning**
14-69-4
58
Feb 27, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
No Bare Hand Contact with Ready-to-Eat Food
FL-09
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
50
Jul 25, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
64
Feb 14, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. #10 sauerkraut.
01B-01-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cut tomato 67f. Less than 4 hours. Advised to rapid chill.
03A-02-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
31B-04-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Dry storage.
36-36-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Under pizza oven.
23-03-4
61
Aug 25, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
No Bare Hand Contact with Ready-to-Eat Food
FL-09
61
Jan 27, 2023
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No Quat test kit.
16-37-1
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Roast beef.
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Under three compartment sink.
41-17-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Reach in cooler gasket torn.
14-10-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Chili at room temperature.
06-01-5
64
Nov 1, 2022
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Great Chicago Fire Brewery & Tap Room last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Great Chicago Fire Brewery & Tap Room on file is from Mar 3, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Great Chicago Fire Brewery & Tap Room?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Great Chicago Fire Brewery & Tap Room.
How does Great Chicago Fire Brewery & Tap Room compare to other restaurants in Leesburg?
Great Chicago Fire Brewery & Tap Room most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Leesburg average of 75.
Has Great Chicago Fire Brewery & Tap Room's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Great Chicago Fire Brewery & Tap Room have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Great Chicago Fire Brewery & Tap Room means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Great Chicago Fire Brewery & Tap Room inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Great Chicago Fire Brewery & Tap Room is inspected around three times per year on average.
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