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WEE ARE THE FIRE

8147 S HALSTED ST · Chicago, IL 60620

Restaurant

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Out of Business for WEE ARE THE FIRE on .

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Out of Business
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1734947

Location recorded for this inspection · WEE ARE THE FIRE · 8147 S HALSTED ST

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

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Inspection history

Chicago publishes inspection reports dating back to 2010. The city changed its procedures on July 1, 2018.

CanvassNo Entry
Inspection date
Reported outcome
No Entry
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1632567

Location recorded for this inspection · WEE ARE THE FIRE · 8147 S HALSTED ST

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1559268

Location recorded for this inspection · WEE ARE THE FIRE · 8147 S HALSTED ST

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVERED NO BARRIER BETWEEN THE PREP TABLE AND THE EXPOSED HAND SINK TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION. MUST PROVIDE/INSTALL SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN TABLE AND SINK.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: NOTED CLUTTER IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA AND IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE AND/OR ORGANIZE TO PREVENT HARBORAGE.

  • 45

    FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1512454

Location recorded for this inspection · WEE ARE THE FIRE · 8147 S HALSTED ST

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: FOUN MEATS STORED INSIDE OF GROCERIES BAGS IN FREEZER AND PREP COOLER.MUST REMOVE FOODS.MUST USE ONLY FOOD STORAGE BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: NEED LIGHT SHIELDS IN FRONT AND REAR AREAS. MUST INSTALL

LicensePass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
License
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1072298

Location recorded for this inspection · WEE ARE THE FIRE · 8147 S HALSTED ST

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOOR NEEDS DETAILED CLEANING IN AREAS.NO COVING PROVIDED IN REAR AREA, INSTALL WHERE NEEDED.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: NEED LIGHT SHIELDS IN FRONT AND REAR AREAS. PROVIDE SAME.

  • 37

    TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS - Comments: BATHROOM DOORS NOT SELF CLOSING. CORRECT SAME.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: SOME CLUTTERING IN REAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND ORGANIZE AREA.

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How results compare in ZIP 60620

204 of 242 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.

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Official source and data freshness

Chicago Department of Public Health via the City of Chicago Data Portal. Reference license 2158056.

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