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FIREWATER SALOON

6689-6695 N OLIPHANT AVE · Chicago, IL 60631

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Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass for FIREWATER SALOON on .

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2641921

Location recorded for this inspection · FIREWATER SALOON · 6689-6695 N OLIPHANT AVE

Recorded violations

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED FOIL USED AS LINER ON SHELVING UNITS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD FROM SHELVING UNITS. ALL FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS, SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN UTILITY AND STORAGE AREAS IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED 2 BURNT OUT LIGHT BULBS ON THE MAIN PREP LINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN

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Inspection history

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

Canvass Re-InspectionPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2640885

Location recorded for this inspection · FIREWATER SALOON · 6689-6695 N OLIPHANT AVE

The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.

Recorded violations

  • 16

    FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IN BAR NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING AT 0PPM OF CHLORINE DURING THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER SAID EQUIPMENT MUST PROPERLY SANITIZE AT 50PPM-100PPM OF CHLORINE ALL TIMES. NOT IN USE. PRIORITY VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED 7-38-025.

  • 39

    CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED FOIL USED AS LINER ON SHELVING UNITS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD FROM SHELVING UNITS. ALL FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS, SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN UTILITY AND STORAGE AREAS IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED 2 BURNT OUT LIGHT BULBS ON THE MAIN PREP LINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2615792

Location recorded for this inspection · FIREWATER SALOON · 6689-6695 N OLIPHANT AVE

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2615305

Location recorded for this inspection · FIREWATER SALOON · 6689-6695 N OLIPHANT AVE

Recorded violations

  • 39

    CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED BUCKET CONNECTED TO DISCHARGE TUBE IN WALK-IN COOLER USED TO STORE KEGS FILLED WITH DIRTY WATER WITH A GREAN FOAM ON TOP. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN WALK-IN COOLER IN GOOD CONDITION.

  • 48

    WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: OBSERVED NO CHLORINE SANITIZER TESTING DEVICES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION WHILE CHLORINE SANITIZER WAS IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN CHLORINE SANITIZER TESTING DEVICES ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED NONWORKING WHITE REFRIGERATOR AND CARD TABLE IN BASEMENT ROOM TO LEFT OF STAIRS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FROM PREMISES.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBRIS IN INTERIOR OF MICROWAVE IN REAR PREP AREA AND DEBRIS LIKE BEER BOTTLES, PLASTIC CAPS, ETC ON FLOOR THROUGHOUT BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

  • 60

    PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING REPEAT CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2596860 DATED 7/1/2024: #10 "OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINKS LOCATED IN BAR AND REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE." #36 "OBSERVED NO THERMOMTER INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER LOCATED IN BASEMENT AND USED TO STORE MEATS." 47 "OBSERVED TORN GASKETS ON DOOR OF 3 DOOR FREEZER AND 2 DOO PREP COOLER ON COOK LINE IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION." #54 "OBSERVED HEAVY BUILD UP OF GREASE ON EXTERIOR OF USED COOKING OIL CONTAINER LOCATED IN ALLEY. INSTURCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION." #56 "OBSERVED MULTIPLE CRACKED LIGHT SHIELDS OVER LIGHTS IN CEILING OF REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION." #57 "OBSERVED 3 EMPLOYEES WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES." INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND COME INTO COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

  • 62

    COMPLIANCE WITH CLEAN INDOOR AIR ORDINANCE - Comments: OBSERVED BEER BOTTLE BEING USED AS AN ASHTRAY IN REAR STORAGE AND OFFICE AREA AND CIGARETTE BUTTS ON GROUND IN SAME OFFICE AND STORAGE AREA AND ON BASEMENT FLOOR NEAR STAIRCASE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ASHTRAYS AND CIGARETTE BUTTS AND MAINTAIN FACILITY IN COMPLIANCE WITH CLEAN INDOOR AIR ORDINANCE. VIOLATION 7-32-020(C). CITATION ISSUED.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
14
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2596860

Location recorded for this inspection · FIREWATER SALOON · 6689-6695 N OLIPHANT AVE

Recorded violations

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINKS LOCATED IN BAR AND REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

  • 36

    THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO THERMOMTER INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER LOCATED IN BASEMENT AND USED TO STORE MEATS.

  • 39

    CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED SOILED ALUMINIUM FOIL COVERING BOTTOM OF PREP TABLE IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE SURFACES THROUGHOUT.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED TORN GASKETS ON DOOR OF 3 DOOR FREEZER AND 2 DOO PREP COOLER ON COOK LINE IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED SLIGHT LEAK COMING FROM PIPE UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

  • 53

    TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE INSIDE UNISEX EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

  • 53

    TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED BROKEN LATCH ON BATHROOM STALL IN MEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

  • 54

    GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED HEAVY BUILD UP OF GREASE ON EXTERIOR OF USED COOKING OIL CONTAINER LOCATED IN ALLEY. INSTURCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF GREASE AND GRIME ON EXTERIOR OF FRYERS AND UNDERNEATH COOKING EQUIPMENT IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF GREASE ON HOOD OVER COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF DUST ON VENTS IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED MULTIPLE CRACKED LIGHT SHIELDS OVER LIGHTS IN CEILING OF REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED 3 BURNT OUT LIGHTBULBS IN HOOD OVER COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

  • 57

    ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: OBSERVED 3 EMPLOYEES WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2583874

Location recorded for this inspection · FIREWATER SALOON · 6689-6695 N OLIPHANT AVE

Recorded violations

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED 1/4 INCH GAP AT REAR EXIT DOOR SWEEP. MUST RODENT PROOF SAID DOOR.

  • 40

    PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: OBSERVED SOME FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSRUCTED MANAGER ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD/GREASE BUILD UP ON VENTILATION HOOD/FILTERS AND PREP AREA COOLERS CONDENSERS WITH DUST BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN VENTILATION HOOD/FILTERS AND CLEAN COOLERS CONDENSERS.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED ONE CEILING LIGHT COVER NOT TIGHT FITTED ABOVE DISHWASH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REATTACH/MAKE TIGHT FITTED CEILING LIGHT COVER ABOVE DISHWASH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: SOME FOOD MANAGERS WITHOUT FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES. INSRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST HAVE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2567334

Location recorded for this inspection · FIREWATER SALOON · 6689-6695 N OLIPHANT AVE

The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.

Recorded violations

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED HOLES IN CEILING ABOVE DRY STORAGE WEST SIDE BASEMENT. CLOSE ALL HOLES IN AREA ABOVE DRY STORAGE. OBSERVED EAST SIDE BASEMENT WITH LIQUOR ROOM STORAGE WITH SHELVES WALLS AND CEILING NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MUST MAKE ALL WALLS, FLOORS AND CEILING SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED STANDING WATER ON FLOOR OF BASEMENT. MUST REMOVE STANDING WATER AND KEEP FLOOR IN A CLEAN DRY CONDITION.

  • 59

    PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: OBSERVED PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #60 from report #2565883 dated 10/25/22 not corrected: #56 Found unvented oven in kitchen. Must be under hood or provide proper documentation for oven to remain unvented. Oven was tagged during inspection. Priority Violation 7-42-090

Canvass Re-InspectionFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2566111

Location recorded for this inspection · FIREWATER SALOON · 6689-6695 N OLIPHANT AVE

Recorded violations

  • 25

    CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY REMINDER STATEMENT ON MENU NOR DISCLOSURE LINKING REMINDER STATEMENT TO THE ITEMS THAT ARE SERVED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED INCLUDING EGGS, BURGERS AND STEAK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED SMALL FLIES IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. MUST CONTACT PEST CONTROL AND ELIMINATE SMALL FLY ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020 (A)

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED HOLES IN CEILING ABOVE DRY STORAGE WEST SIDE BASEMENT. CLOSE ALL HOLES IN AREA ABOVE DRY STORAGE. OBSERVED EAST SIDE BASEMENT WITH LIQUOR ROOM STORAGE WITH SHELVES WALLS AND CEILING NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MUST MAKE ALL WALLS, FLOORS AND CEILING SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

  • 60

    PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT DATED 6/7/21 NOT CORRECTED INCLUDING VIOLATION #10 NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDSINKS (PREP BAR AND WASHROOMS) #36 INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETERS VISIBLE (2) WALK IN COOLERS (MAIN PREP AND BASEMENT) #37 INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER LABELS FOR FOOD CONTAINERS IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME (SALT SUGAR CHIPS ETC.) #55 INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CONDENSER FAN COVER WITH EXCESSIVE DUST AND MOLD LIKE BUILD UP INSIDE MAIN WALK IN COOLER (FIRST FLOOR) #56 INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE NON WORKING LIGHTBULBS INSIDE REACH IN COOLERS, REACH IN FREEZERS AND NON WORKING LIGHT BULBS IN KITCHEN HOOD. #56 FOUND UNVENTED OVEN IN KITCHEN. MUST BE UNDER HOOD OR PROVIDE PROPER VENTILATION. #57 OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS WITH NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
10
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2565883

Location recorded for this inspection · FIREWATER SALOON · 6689-6695 N OLIPHANT AVE

Recorded violations

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED ONLY HANDSINK BEHIND BAR TOTALLY INACCESSIBLE A BUCKET INSIDE SINK AND A STACK OF BUCKETS IN FRONT OF SINK BLOCKING ACCESS. BUCKETS WERE REMOVED DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C) CITATION ISSUED.

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT HAND SINK BEHIND BAR AND NO PAPER TOWELS AT HANDSINK IN KITCHEN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C).

  • 22

    PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED FOODS INCLUDING 3 LBS OF HAM AT 50.4F VALUED AT $10. 1 LB OF BLUE CHEESE VALUED AT $4 AT 52.3F AND 1 LB OF FETA CHEESE AT 52.2F VALUED AT $4 WITHIN COOLER THAT WAS FOUND AT 50F. FOOD WAS VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005.

  • 25

    CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY REMINDER STATEMENT ON MENU NOR DISCLOSURE LINKING REMINDER STATEMENT TO THE ITEMS THAT ARE SERVED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED INCLUDING EGGS, BURGERS AND STEAK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.

  • 33

    PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: OBSERVED 2 DOOR REACH IN COOLER ON COOKING LINE NOT MAINTAINING 41F OR LESS. OBSERVED TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED FOODS INSIDE COOLER AT 50.4F. COOLER WAS TAGGED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED SMALL FLIES IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. MUST CONTACT PEST CONTROL AND ELIMINATE SMALL FLY ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020 (A)

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED HOLES IN CEILING ABOVE DRY STORAGE WEST SIDE BASEMENT. CLOSE ALL HOLES IN AREA ABOVE DRY STORAGE. OBSERVED EAST SIDE BASEMENT WITH LIQUOR ROOM STORAGE WITH SHELVES WALLS AND CEILING NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MUST MAKE ALL WALLS, FLOORS AND CEILING SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED STANDING WATER ON FLOOR OF BASEMENT. MUST REMOVE STANDING WATER AND KEEP FLOOR IN A CLEAN DRY CONDITION.

  • 60

    PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT DATED 6/7/21 NOT CORRECTED INCLUDING VIOLATION #10 NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDSINKS (PREP BAR AND WASHROOMS) #36 INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETERS VISIBLE (2) WALK IN COOLERS (MAIN PREP AND BASEMENT) #37 INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER LABELS FOR FOOD CONTAINERS IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME (SALT SUGAR CHIPS ETC.) #55 INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CONDENSER FAN COVER WITH EXCESSIVE DUST AND MOLD LIKE BUILD UP INSIDE MAIN WALK IN COOLER (FIRST FLOOR) #56 INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE NON WORKING LIGHTBULBS INSIDE REACH IN COOLERS, REACH IN FREEZERS AND NON WORKING LIGHT BULBS IN KITCHEN HOOD. #56 FOUND UNVENTED OVEN IN KITCHEN. MUST BE UNDER HOOD OR PROVIDE PROPER VENTILATION. #57 OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS WITH NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090.

  • 61

    SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC - Comments: OBSERVED NO INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT FROM 6/7/21 POSTED ON PREMISE FOR PUBLIC VIEW. INSTRUCTED MANAGER, AGAIN, THAT SUMMARY REPORT MUST BE POSTED FOR THE PUBLIC TO SEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(b).

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
16
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2510850

Location recorded for this inspection · FIREWATER SALOON · 6689-6695 N OLIPHANT AVE

The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.

Recorded violations

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDSINKS (PREP/BAR/WASHROOMS)

  • 16

    FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: FOUND LOW TEMPERATURE WAREWASHING MACHINE AT IMPROPER FINAL SANITIZING RINSE AT 0 PPM CHLORINE CONCENTRATION BEHIND THE BAR AREA. (WAREWASHING MACHINE IS NOT IN USE AT THIS TIME) INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO FIX AND MAINTAIN. A MECHANICAL DISHWASHING MACHINES SHOULD PROVIDE A FINAL SANITIZING RINSE OF EITHER 50 – 100 PPM CHLORINE (FOR CHEMICAL SANITIZING MACHINE) OR 180F FINAL RINSE (FOR HOT WATER SANITIZING MACHINE). WAREWASHING MACHINE TAGGED ‘HELD FOR INSPECTION’. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL REPAIRED (SEE COMMENTS BELOW). PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025 NO CITATION ISSUED

  • 36

    THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE (2) WALK-IN COOLER (MAIN PREP/BASEMENT)

  • 37

    FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER LABEL FOR FOOD CONTAINERS IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME (SALT, SUGAR, CHIPS ETC)

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: NOTED OPENING AT THE BOTTOM OF REAR EXIT DOOR (BY REAR DINING). INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF BOTTOM OF THE SAID DOOR.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BROKEN RUBBER GASKET AROUND 3 DOOR REACH-IN COOLER IN THE KITCHEN.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO TRANSFER FOOD PRODUCTS FROM AN OPEN ORIGINAL CAN CONTAINER INTO FOOD GRADE CONTAINER FOR PROPER FOOD STORAGE.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF PREP COOLERS WITH GREASE AND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION IN PREP/COOKING AREA.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKY DRAIN PIPE UNDERNEATH 0NE COMPARTMENT/PREP SINK IN THE KITCHEN AND LEAKY DRAIN PIPE UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT BAR SINK BEHIND THE BAR.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP/COOKING AREA (UNDER AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT), REAR STORAGE AREA AND IN BASEMENT STORAGE INCLUDING FLOORS INSIDE (2) WALK-IN COOLER).

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CONDENSER FAN COVER WITH EXCESSIVE DUST AND MOLDLIKE BUILD-UP INSIDE MAIN WALK-IN COOLER (FIRST FLOOR).

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE NON WORKING LIGHTBULBS INSIDE 3 DOOR REACH-IN COOLER, 3 DOOR REACH IN FREEZER IN THE PREP/COOKING AREA AND NON WORKING LIGHT BULBS IN KITCHEN HOOD.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: FOUND UNVENTED OVEN IN THE KITCHEN. MUST BE UNDER HOOD OR PROVIDE PROPER VENTILATION.

  • 57

    ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: FOOD HANDLER (S) WITH NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CERTIFICATE FOR EACH EMPLOYEE.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: FOUND NO APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE IN ACCORDANCE WITH PA 100-0367 ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.

  • 61

    SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC - Comments: FOUND NO INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT POSTED ON PREMISE (05-14-2019). INSTRUCTED MANAGER, A SUMMARY REPORT MUST BE DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010 7-42-010 (B) NO CITATION ISSUED

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2365686

Location recorded for this inspection · FIREWATER SALOON · 6689-6695 N OLIPHANT AVE

Recorded violations

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED WALLS AROUND MOP SINK WITH HOLES DUE TO PLUMBING REPAIR.INSTRUCTED TO MANAGMENT TO REPAIR AND REFINISH WALLS TO A SMOOTH FINISH.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED REPAIRED WALLS LEADING INTO THE BASEMENT THAT ARE NOT FINISHED TO A SMOOTH SURFACE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO FINISH WALLS TO A SMOOTH FINISH

Canvass Re-InspectionPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
8
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2288763

Location recorded for this inspection · FIREWATER SALOON · 6689-6695 N OLIPHANT AVE

The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.

Recorded violations

  • 25

    CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE OR REMINDER OF RAW AND UNDER COOKED FOODS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED) STATEMENT THAT EATING RAW OR UNDER COOKED FOODS CAN INCREASE YOUR RISK OF FOOD-BORNE ILLNESS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST REPAIR DAMAGED DOORS AND FLOORS IN WALK IN COOLER DOWNSTAIRS

  • 53

    TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE TOILET ROOM RECEPTACLE WITH COVER FOR SANITARY NAPKINS IN LADY'S AND EMPLOYEE'S BATHROOM

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST REPAIR DAMAGE WALLS AND FLOORS IN STAIRWAYS TO BASEMENT STORAGE

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST REPAIR WALLS AND CEILING AND MAKE IT SMOOTH EASY CLEANABLE IN BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE AREA,MUST REPAIR AND CLOSE ALL WALL OPENINGS IN SAME AREA

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: NOTED HEAVY CLUTTER THROUGHOUT ESTABLISHMENT BASEMENT STORAGE ON SHELVES, FLOORS AND IN STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY OR UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT, CARDBOARD BOXES TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST. MUST UPGRADE HOUSING KEEPING

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE PROPER WORKING LIGHTS IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.

Local context · Chicago

How results compare in ZIP 60631

104 of 135 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.

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