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FIREWATER SALOON

6689-6695 N OLIPHANT AVE · Chicago, IL 60631

Restaurant

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-InspectionFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
21
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2288493

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

Recorded violations

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE AND CLEAN-UP KIT ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SAID PROCEDURE ALONG WITH REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR CLEAN-UP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: MUST PROVIDE PROPER HAND WASHING SIGNS ON ALL HAND WASHING SINKS

  • 23

    PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: OBSERVED READY TO EAT, TIME FOR TEMPERATURE SAFETY FOR CONTROL FOODS NOT PROPERLY DATED IN BOTH FOOD PREP COOLERS AND 3 DOOR STAND UP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER DATE MARKING WITH DISPOSITION DATE FOR RTE FOODS PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD OVER 24 HOURS IN COLD HOLDING UNIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005

  • 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.

  • 33

    PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: OBSERVED THAT PREVIOUSLY CITED VIOLATION FOOD PREP COOLING UNIT NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE. NOTED TEMPERATURE OF FOOD SERVICE COOLER AT THE PREP AREA DURING INSPECTION TO BE IMPROPER AT 50.2 F. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE EQUIPMENT UNTIL MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 41 F AND BELOW. UNIT TAGGED . UNIT NOT USED AT MOMENT OF INSPECTION AND IS UNDER REPAIR.NO CITATION ISSUED

  • 36

    THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO PROBE THERMOMETER FOR TAKING FOOD TEMPERATURES.MUST PROVIDE.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED) -7-38-005

  • 37

    FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: ALL BULK (SUGAR, FLOWER) AND WORKING FOOD INGREDIENT CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH CONTENTS NAME

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED PRESENTS OF 8-10 SMALL BLACK FLYING INSECTS IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO CONSULT WITH PEST CONTROL COMPANY TO ELIMINATE THE FLYING INSECT PROBLEM . PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-020(A)

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED AN APPX. "1/2-3/4" OPENING UNDER REAR ENTRY DOOR BY BAR.MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST REPAIR BROKEN AND DAMAGED SHELVING INSIDE COOLING UNITS

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACED BROKEN GASKETS ON DOORS TO ALL COOLING UNITS

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST REPLACE OR REPAIR BROKEN DOOR COVER ON REACH OVER FREEZER UNIT LOCATED IN BASEMENT AREA

  • 47

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

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CLEAN BASEMENT STORAGE SHELVING ,TOP OF ICE MACHINE, INTERIOR OF WALK IN COOLING UNITS

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CLEAN INTERIOR OF COOLING UNITS

  • 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.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
24
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2288297

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

Recorded violations

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE AND CLEAN-UP KIT ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SAID PROCEDURE ALONG WITH REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR CLEAN-UP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: NOTED NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT EMPLOYEE BATHROOM HAND WASH SINKS.TEMPERATURE OF WATER WAS 65.5F AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE HOT AND COLD RUNNING AT ALL HAND WASH SINKS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-030(C)

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: MUST PROVIDE PROPER HAND WASHING SIGNS ON ALL HAND WASHING SINKS

  • 22

    PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES IN THE FOOD PREP COOLER, (CHICKEN WING 46.3 F IN AMOUNT 20 LBS, COD FISH 46.1 F, IN AMOUNT 2 LBS, PICO DE GALLO 45.5 F IN AMOUNT OF 2 LBS, MIXED CUT VEGETABLES -LETTUCE, TOMATOES 46 F IN AMOUNT OF 3 LBS,). MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURE SAID PRODUCTS. INSTRUCTED THAT TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS SHOULD BE HELD AT 41 F OR BELOW. APPROX. 27 LBS AND $200 IN VALUE. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005

  • 23

    PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: OBSERVED READY TO EAT, TIME FOR TEMPERATURE SAFETY FOR CONTROL FOODS NOT PROPERLY DATED IN BOTH FOOD PREP COOLERS AND 3 DOOR STAND UP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER DATE MARKING WITH DISPOSITION DATE FOR RTE FOODS PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD OVER 24 HOURS IN COLD HOLDING UNIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005

  • 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.

  • 33

    PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: OBSERVED THAT FOOD PREP COOLING UNIT NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE. NOTED TEMPERATURE OF FOOD SERVICE COOLER AT THE PREP AREA DURING INSPECTION TO BE IMPROPER AT 50.2 F. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE EQUIPMENT UNTIL MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 41 F AND BELOW. UNIT TAGGED . PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED

  • 36

    THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: NOTED NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNIT CONSPICUOUSLY POSTED TO MONITOR THE AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO EQUIP ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS WITH ACCURATE AND WORKING THERMOMETERS

  • 36

    THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO PROBE THERMOMETER FOR TAKING FOOD TEMPERATURES.MUST PROVIDE.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED) -7-38-005

  • 37

    FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: ALL BULK (SUGAR, FLOWER) AND WORKING FOOD INGREDIENT CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH CONTENTS NAME

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED PRESENTS OF 8-10 SMALL BLACK FLYING INSECTS IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO CONSULT WITH PEST CONTROL COMPANY TO ELIMINATE THE FLYING INSECT PROBLEM . PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-020(A)

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED AN APPX. "1/2-3/4" OPENING UNDER REAR ENTRY DOOR BY BAR.MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST REPAIR BROKEN AND DAMAGED SHELVING INSIDE COOLING UNITS

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACED BROKEN GASKETS ON DOORS TO ALL COOLING UNITS

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST REPLACE OR REPAIR BROKEN DOOR COVER ON REACH OVER FREEZER UNIT LOCATED IN BASEMENT AREA

  • 47

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

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CLEAN BASEMENT STORAGE SHELVING ,TOP OF ICE MACHINE, INTERIOR OF WALK IN COOLING UNITS

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CLEAN INTERIOR OF COOLING UNITS

  • 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.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2116397

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

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

Recorded violations

  • 31

    CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: Instructed facility to invert the plates in the kitchen and maintain.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Observed exposed waste water pipes in the basement above soda boxes, dry storage and refrigerators. Instructed facility to either relocate items or wrap pipes completely and maintain. Observed the soda guns at the bar without proper drains attached. Instructed facility to install and maintain.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: Observed the microwave in the kitchen to have food debris accumulated inside. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: Observed dust buildup on the walk in cooler fanguards. Instructed facility to clean and maintain. Observed grease accumulation on the exhaust hood filters. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Observed a slight sewage smell near the north basement stairway. Instructed facility to correct and maintain.

  • 42

    APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN - Comments: Observed an employee in the kitchen handling dirty and clean dishes without hair restraint. Instructed facility that all employees handling food and clean dishes must wear proper hair restraints.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1989747

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

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: Observed the 2 right doors of the 3 door freezer to have torn gaskets. Instructed facility to replace and maintain.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Observed dirt and debris accumulated on the floor of the bar under and around equipment as well as in the basement walk in cooler on the floor. Instructed facility to clean and maintain all. Observed the step/ledge of flooring near the food pickup window to have damaged floor tiles. Instructed facility to replace and maintain.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: Observed the walk in cooler fanguards to have dust accumulation. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.

ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1632964

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

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: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BROKEN RUBBER GASKET AROUND PREP COOLER (ACROSS OVEN) IN PREP/COOKING AREA.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF DISH MACHINE.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING FLOOR TILES AND RE GROUT FLOOR TILE WITH DEEP SEAMS IN PREP/COOKING AREA ESPECIALLY BY DISH MACHINE AREA.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: NOTED OPENING ON CEILING WITH EXPOSED INSULATION INSIDE BEER WALK-IN COOLER IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL.

  • 45

    FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: FOUND NO EMPLOYEE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1532449

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

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

Recorded violations

  • 31

    CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: MULTI USE ARTICLES NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT UTENSILS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: GASKETS NOT MAINTAINED ON COOLER DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WORN GASKETS.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CAN OPENER ATTACHED TO PREP TABLE, INTERIOE OF COOLERS, CUTTING BOARDS, FILTER ON EXHAUST HOOD AND PREP COUNTERS NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN DAILY.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOORS IN PREP AREA AND UNDER EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN DAILY.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1424485

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

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

Recorded violations

  • 30

    FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED RAW WOOD SHELVES AT BASEMENT ADJACENT TO ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PAINT/SEAL RAW WOOD, SHELVES SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD/DIRT BUILD UP INSIDE FLOOR DRAINS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF FLOOR DRAINS.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON WALLS AT COFFEE STATION. MUST CLEAN WALLS AT COFFEE STATION AND MAINTAIN.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: DISHWASH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET LEAKING AT BASE OF HOT WATER HANDLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR SINK.

  • 40

    REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: NO METAL STEM THEROMOMTER FOR FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND CALIBRATE METAL STEM THEROMETER FOR FOOD HANDLERS.

  • 42

    APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAIR RESTRAINTS FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.

LicensePass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
License
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1395975

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

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

Recorded violations

  • 40

    REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: MUST PROVIDE THEROMETERS FOR ALL COOLERS.

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