MAR 6
2015
PASS 1 violation
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
NO FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST BE CERTIFIED WITH CERTIFICATES OF NAMES OF EMPLOYEES ON PREMISES.
FIRESIDE PUB, INC.
Chicago Health Dept
5739-5741 N RAVENSWOOD AVE · EDGEWATER, CHICAGO
Last inspected 2015.
10 inspections on record since 2011 · Last inspected Mar 2015.
Last inspected Mar 2015. Records may not reflect current conditions.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
10
VIOLATIONS
46
total on record
LAST INSPECTED
MAR 2015
INSPECTION HISTORY
FEB 27
2015
FAIL 4 violations
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION FROM REPORT #1464477 DATED ON 09/16/14 NOT CORRECTED-# 38 FOUND NO EXPOSED HAND SINK AT BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE EXPOSED HANDWASH BOWL WITH RUNNING HOT AND COLD WATER AT BAR BY DATE OF REINSPECTION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090, CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD BUILD UP ON EXTERIOR/INTERIOR OF PREP AREA REACH IN COOLERS AND PREP AREA SHELVES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL EQUIPMENT.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE FLOOR DRAIN UNDER DISHMACHINE DRAIN BOARD. MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF FLOOR DRAINS.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
NO FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST BE CERTIFIED WITH CERTIFICATES OF NAMES OF EMPLOYEES ON PREMISES.
SEP 24
2014
PASS 2 violations
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
FOUND SMALL HOLES CRACKS AND CREVICES THROUGHOUT KITCHEN AREAS THAT MUST BE SEALED.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
FOUND NO EXPOSED HAND SINK AT BAR AREAS. MUST INSTALL EXPOSED HAND SINK AT BAR AREAS.
SEP 16
2014
FAIL 10 violations 1 CRITICAL
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
FOUND 9 LIVE ROACHES AT DIFFERENT AREAS OF THE MAIN KITCHEN CEILING/WALLS. FOUND FRUIT FLY ACTIVITY AT BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS AND MAIN BAR (OBSERVED ABOUT 50 FRUIT FLIES). SERIOUS VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED.
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
FOUND PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT 1391438. DATED 2-28-14. FOUND BASEMENT STORAGE WITH CLUTTER. NEEDS TO CLEAN AND ORGANIZE, STORE ARTICLES OFF THE FLOOR AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES. SERIOUS VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED.
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
FOUND FOOD CONATAINERS NOT STORED PROPERLY.MUST STORE INVERTED.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
FOUND FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN: LIQUOR WALK IN COOLER CEILING/ WALLS, PIZZA OVENS, SHELVING UNITS BY PIZZA OVENS AND FLOORS. WALK IN FREEZER FLOORS. OUTDOOR COFFEE STATION AREAS/SHELVES.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT BAR AREAS. FOUND FLOORS UNDER ICE BIN AT OUTSIDE COFFEE STATION IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPAIR.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
FOUND WALLS BEHIND PIZZA OVEN WITH HOLES AND CREVICES THAT MUST BE SEALED. FOUND STAINLESS STEEL WALLS BEHIND PIZZA OVENS NOT PROPERLY ATTACHED TO THE WALL. MUST REPAIR. FOUND CRACKS AND CRECVICES THROUGHOUT PREMISES. MUST SEAL OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
FOUND NO LIGHT BULB INSIDE REACH IN COOLER MAIN KITCHEN.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
FOUND NO EXPOSED HAND SINK AT BAR AREAS. MUST INSTALL EXPOSED HAND SINK AT BAR AREAS.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
FOUND BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS NOT CLEAN.
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS.
FEB 28
2014
PASS 3 violations
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT BASEMENT.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
FOUND BURNT LIGHT BULBS INSIDE REACH IN COOLERS.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
FOUND BASEMENT STORAGE WITH CLUTTER. NEEDS CLEANING AND ORDER.
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MAY 6
2013
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 5 violations 2 CRITICAL
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
SALAD REACH IN COOLER NOT MAINTAINED, AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE AT 49.8 F. FOUND CHEESE, SOUR CREAM, ETC. HELD INSIDE COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR COOLER, AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE MUST BE 40 F OR BELOW. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005 (A). COOLER TAGGED BY CDPH AT THIS TIME.
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
FOUND THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES BETWEEN 45.9 F AND 51.2 F- YOGURT, SOUR CREAM, CHEESE, MILK, WHIP CREAM, CARROT CAKE, BLUE CHEESE, RANCH DRESSING, MANGO PINEAPPLE CAKE, CUT FRUIT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 40 F OR BELOW IF HELD COLD. ALL OUT OF TEMPERATURE POTENTAILLY HAZARDOUS FOODS VOLUNTARILLY DISCARDED. FOODS DISCARDED WEIGHT- 35 LBS, VALUED AT $86.00
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
PIZZA DOUGH MACHINE TABLE IN POOR REPAIR, METAL SHELF SEVERLY DAMAGED. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR TABLE.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED FOOD BUILD UP INSIDE REACH IN COOLERS DOORS AND INSIDE MICROWAVE. MUST CLEAN EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
THERMOMETER BROKEN INSIDE SALAD COOLER. MUST PROVIDE WORKING THERMOMETER FOR COOLER.
OCT 15
2012
PASS 4 violations
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED REACH IN PREP COOLERS DOOR RUBBER GASKETS RIPPED. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED GASKETS.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN- OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP INSIDE FRYERS AND SLIGHT CALCIUM BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST ELEVATE ALL ITEMS 6" OFF FLOOR IN WALK IN FREEZER.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MENS WASHROOM HANDWASH AND WOMENS WASHROOM HANDWASH BOWL (LEFT SIDE) HANDWASH BOWLS DRAINING SLOWLY.
AUG 5
2011
PASS 4 violations
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
INSIDE COVERS OF CHEF REACH IN COOLER LID WITH PAINT PEELING AND RUST,MUST REPAIR, AND REPLACE SOME DISH WASHER RACKS WITH DARK MOLDS.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FOOD SPILLS AND STAINS ON FLOORS IN BASEMENT ,AT CORNERS AND UNDER STORAGE SHELVES.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
MUST REMOVE UNUSABLE ARTICLES,AND ORGANISE USABLE ONES IN THE BASEMENT TO REDUCE CLUTTER,AND FOR ACCESSIBLITY.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A CONTAINER (BUCKET) WITH SANITIZER(100ppm CHLORINE)OR(200ppm QUART)FOR HOLDING TONGS,SPATULARS,COOKING SPOONS,ETC IN KITCHEN AND AT OTHER FOOD PREP AND SERVING AREAS AT ALL TIMES.
JUL 29
2011
FAIL 8 violations 2 CRITICAL
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities. FOUND CHEF REACH IN COOLER IN KITCHEN NOT MAINTAINING 40.0F OR BELOW AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION ABOVE MENTIONED COOLER WAS MAINTAINING 45.6F CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(a)CRITICAL INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR COOLER TO MAINTAIN 40F OR BELOW BEFORE IT COULD BE USED FOR STORAGE OF POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AGAIN.COOLER IS TAGGED. INSTRUCTED TO FAX LETTER TO CDPH FOOD PROTECTION OFFICE AT 312 746-4240 TO HAVE TAG REMOVED. COURT HEARING DATE 09-15-11 AT 400 W.SUPERIOR AVE.RM.112 AT 10:00am.
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS BEEF =22pds,CORN BEEF-4pds,CAJUN MAYO,GUACAMOLE-3pds,CHICKEN,PORK,SHRIMPS,FISH,ETC AT 44.9F TO 53.6F RESPECTIVELY STORED IN THE ABOVE CHEF PREP COOLER IN KITCHEN.CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(a)CRITICAL INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT 40F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES;ALSO TO HAVE ABOVE FOODS DISCARDED AND DENATURE WITH SANITIZER TOTALING 84pds,AT TOTAL COST OF $189.05.
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority. FOUND PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS OF 03-09-11 REPORT #579607 #S 32,34,&38 NOT CORRECTED AT THIS TIME. #32(INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE SODA HOSE PIPES RUNNING THROUGH ICE BIN IN THE BAR AND PROVIDE LID/COVER FOR ICE BINS.REPAIR RUST ON MIXER BOWL BASE.ALSO MUST REPAIR RUST ON ICE BIN AT COFFEE SERVING AREA IN DINING. #34( INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE DISHWASHER RACKS 6" OFF THE FLOORS THROUGHOUT,AT ALL TIMES.MUST REPLACE MISSING FLOOR TILES ON FLOORS AT EMPLOYEE TOILET IN BASEMENT. CLEAN DEBRIS AT CORNERS OF COFFEE PREP/SERVING AREA IN DINING. #38(INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PIPE LEAKING UNDER EXPOSE HAND WASH SINK IN KITCHEN). CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090 SERIOUS. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY WITH ABOVE PREVIOUS ORDERS BY RINSPECTION NEXT WEEK. COURT HEARING FOR TICKET #H000073114-18 WILL BE ON 09-15-11 AT 400 W SUPERIOR AVE. ROOM 107 AT 10:00am.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. INSIDE COVERS OF CHEF REACH IN COOLER LID WITH PAINT PEELING AND RUST,MUST REPAIR, AND REPLACE SOME DISH WASHER RACKS WITH DARK MOLDS.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN BUILD UP DIRTS ON HAND WASH SINKS IN THE TOILETS.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FOOD SPILLS AND STAINS ON FLOORS IN BASEMENT ,AT CORNERS AND UNDER STORAGE SHELVES.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. MUST REMOVE UNUSABLE ARTICLES,AND ORGANISE USABLE ONES IN THE BASEMENT TO REDUCE CLUTTER,AND FOR ACCESSIBLITY.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A CONTAINER (BUCKET) WITH SANITIZER(100ppm CHLORINE)OR(200ppm QUART)FOR HOLDING TONGS,SPATULARS,COOKING SPOONS,ETC IN KITCHEN AND AT OTHER FOOD PREP AND SERVING AREAS AT ALL TIMES.
MAR 9
2011
PASS 5 violations
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL CLEAN UTENSILS ON SHELVING UNITS THROUGHOUT.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR MISSING FLOOR FREEZER LID IN KITCHEN,REMOVE SODA HOSE PIPES RUNNING THROUGH ICE MACHINE IN THE BAR AND PROVIDE LID/COVER FOR ICE BINS.REPAIR RUST ON MIXER BOWL BASE,AND BROKEN SEAT COVERS ON CHAIRS IN BAR AND DINING AREAS.ALSO MUST REPAIR RUST ON ICE BIN AT COFFEE SERVING AREA IN DINING.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DEBRIS OR STAINS ON CABINET UNDER COFFEE PREP COUNTER IN DINING,ON CAN OPENER BLADE,MUST DEFROST AND CLEAN EXCESSIVE ICE BUILD UP IN FLOOR REACH IN FREEZER AT KITCHEN,CLEAN OUTER WALLS OF COOKING EQUIPMENTS UNDER THE HOOD IN KITCHEN AND SMOKER KETTLE AT PATIO.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE DISHWASHER RACKS 6" OFF THE FLOORS THROUGHOUT,AT ALL TIMES.MUST REPLACE MISSING FLOOR TILES AT SMOKER KITTLE AREA,AND IN ON FLOORS AT EMPLOYEE TOILET IN BASEMENT. CLEAN DEBRIS,GREASE, AND WATER ON FLOORS AT SMOKER EQUIPMENT,AREA,UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENTS UNDER HOOD,AND UNDER STORAGE SHELVES BY KITCHEN CORNER,UNDER EXPOSE HAND WASH SINK IN KITCHEN,AND AT CORNERS OF COFFEE PREP/SERVING AREA IN DINING.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
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. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PIPE LEAKING UNDER EXPOSE HAND WASH SINK IN KITCHEN.
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