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WILDFIRE Passes Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

WILDFIRE 159 W ERIE ST, CHICAGO 60654 Restaurant
January 24, 2017 Complaint License #21034
6
Total Violations
1
Critical
3
Major
2
Minor

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

6
Violation #32
MAJOR
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: 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: OBSERVED UNCLEAN NAIL BRUSHES ATTACHED TO EXPOSED HAND SINKS. NAIL BRUSHES MUST BE CLEANED IN DETAIL SANITIZED AND MUST BE STORED IN SANITIZER SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
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 #34
MINOR
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED FLOOR UNCLEAN BEHIND OVEN STORAGE ACCROSS FROM PASTA SAUTE AREA. CLEAN IN DETAIL FLOOR IN CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS.
Damaged floors harbor bacteria and create safety hazards.
Floors must be smooth, cleanable, and maintained.
Smooth, non-porous in food areas; Properly sloped to drains; Coving at wall junctures; Kept clean; Good repair.
Violation #38
CRITICAL
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE IS NEEDED ON MOP SINK. INSTALL 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 #40
MINOR
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: OBSERVED INACCURATE THERMOMETERS IN REACH IN DRAWER COOLERS ON COOKING LINE. INSTALL ACCURATE THERMOMETERS TO REFELCT ACCURATE TEMPERATURE WITHIN COOLERS.
Poor personal hygiene transfers contaminants to food.
Food handlers must maintain personal cleanliness.
Clean outer clothing; Hair restraints; Short, clean fingernails; No jewelry except plain ring; Clean hands and arms.
Violation #40
MINOR
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: OBSERVED INACCURATE THERMOMETERS IN REACH IN DRAWER COOLERS ON COOKING LINE. INSTALL ACCURATE THERMOMETERS TO REFELCT ACCURATE TEMPERATURE WITHIN COOLERS.
Poor personal hygiene transfers contaminants to food.
Food handlers must maintain personal cleanliness.
Clean outer clothing; Hair restraints; Short, clean fingernails; No jewelry except plain ring; Clean hands and arms.

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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