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WILDFIRE Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

WILDFIRE 159 W ERIE ST, CHICAGO 60654 Restaurant
November 25, 2016 Complaint License #21034
6
Total Violations
2
Critical
2
Major
2
Minor
1
Corrected On Site

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

6
Violation #29
CORRECTED CRITICAL
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT#1631905 DATED:02/18/2016. 34 OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DIRT BUILD UP INSIDE FLOOR DRAINS ALSO FLOOR TILES IN POOR REPAIR AROUND DISHWASH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN INTERIOR OF ALL FLOOR DRAINS ALSO MUST REPAIR/REGROUT ALL DAMAGED FLOOR TILES AROUND DISHWASH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. 05/18/2016 35 OBSERVED FOOD STAINS/SPLATTER ON CEILING TILES ABOVE DISHMACHINE. MUST CLEAN CEILING TILES AND MAINTAIN. 05/18/2016 38 BAR 1-COMPARTMENT SINK DRAIN PIPE LEAKING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK. 05/18/2016 INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT NOTED VIOLATIONS AND MAINTAIN BY 12/2/2016. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
Specialized processes without proper controls can create deadly toxins like botulism.
Special processes require approved HACCP plans or variances.
Written HACCP plan for: Vacuum packaging; Sous vide; Smoking for preservation; Curing; Using additives. Plan must be approved by CDPH.
This violation was corrected during the inspection.
Violation #32
MAJOR
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: GASKET BROKEN AT THE KITCEN 1 DOOR PREP COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE GASKET AND MAINTAIN. SOME CUTTING BOARDS IN KITCHEN PREP AREAS WITH DEEP CUTS AND STAINS.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE CUTTING BORADS AND MAINTAIN. CAULK ABOVE THE DISHWASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IS BLACKENED WORNED-OUT.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN TO SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
Unapproved processes may lack critical safety controls.
Variance required before conducting specialized food processes.
Submit application to CDPH; Include HACCP plan; Await approval before starting; Maintain all required records.
Violation #33
MAJOR
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: THE FOLLOWING REQUIRES A DETAIL CLEANING FAN COVERS AND SHELVINGS INSIDE WALK-IN-COOLERS,BAR COOLERS,INTERIOR BOTTOM COMPARTMENTS OF DEEP FRYERS,SIDES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENTS,KITCHEN SHELVINGS,EXTERIOR SURFACES TOP OF DISHWASHING MACHINE ETC.
Dirty equipment harbors bacteria and attracts pests.
All equipment and utensils must be clean and properly maintained.
Equipment clean to sight and touch; Free of food debris and grease; Maintained in good repair; Stored properly when clean.
Violation #35
MINOR
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: REMOVE DUSTS ACCUMULATIONS ON WALLS AND CEILINGS AND VENTILATION COVERS IN KITCHEN PREP AREAS AND INTERIORS OF LIGHT SHIELDS IN DISHWASHING ROOM NEED CLEANING.
Damaged surfaces cannot be properly cleaned and may harbor pests.
Walls and ceilings must be smooth, cleanable, and in good repair.
Smooth, washable surfaces in food areas; Light colored; No holes or cracks; Clean and maintained.
Violation #38
CRITICAL
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: EXPOSED HANDSINK SLOW DRAINING AT FRONT SERVICE BAR.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING ISSUE AND MAINTAIN.
Pests spread numerous diseases through contamination.
No pests or animals allowed in facility.
No evidence of pests; No live animals except service animals; Effective pest control program.
Violation #38
CRITICAL
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: EXPOSED HANDSINK SLOW DRAINING AT FRONT SERVICE BAR.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING ISSUE AND MAINTAIN.
Pests spread numerous diseases through contamination.
No pests or animals allowed in facility.
No evidence of pests; No live animals except service animals; Effective pest control program.

Health Department Information

Department Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division Food Protection Program
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More Information CDPH Food Protection
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