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WILDFIRE Passes Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

WILDFIRE 159 W ERIE ST, CHICAGO 60654 Restaurant
February 22, 2017 Complaint License #21034
11
Total Violations
1
Critical
6
Major
4
Minor

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

11
Violation #31
MAJOR
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: OBSERVED TONGS USED FOR BREAD STORED ON LOVER HANDLE OF BREAD WARMER IN TOO CLOSE PROXIMITY TO FLOOR. STORE TONGS IN DESIGNATED AREA THAT IS PROTECTED.
Consumers need warning about increased risk from raw/undercooked foods.
Required consumer advisories for raw/undercooked foods.
Disclosure and reminder for raw/undercooked animal foods; Written notice on menu; Must identify specific items.
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 #32
MAJOR
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: SPICIFICALLY OBSERVED 2 CUTTING BOARDS WITH DARK GROOVES THAT NEED TO BE REPLACED : CUTTING BOARD USED AT GRILL STATION AND CUTTING BOARD NEXT TO LARGE STANDING STEAMER. REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS. OBSERVED INTERIOR DOOR OF REACH IN REFIRGERATOR IN FRONT OF GRILL IN DISREPAIR WITH BROKEN PLASTIC ON INTERIOR OF DOOR. MUST RESTORE INTERIOR SURFACE OF DOOR TO A 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 INTERIOR OF ICE CREAM FREEZER LOCATED NEAR SALAD STATION UNCLEAN WITH FOOD SPILLS. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF ICE CREAM FREEZER.
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 #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 BEHIND SMALL REACH IN REFRIGERATOR AND BREAD WARMER UNCLEAN. PULL OUT EQUIPMENT AND CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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 #35
MINOR
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED WALL BEHIND SILVERWARE SOAKING STATION UNCLEAN WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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: 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 #41
MAJOR
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED NON WORKING REFRIGERATOR IN HALLWAY NEAR EMPLOYEE BATHROOM. REMOVE OR REPAIR ANY NON WORKING EQUIPMENT. OBSERVED ALL CLEANING EQUIPMEN TMUST BE STORED PROPERLY. MOPS AND BROOMS MUST BE HUNG AFTER USE.
Contaminated cloths spread bacteria across multiple surfaces.
Wiping cloths must be properly sanitized and stored.
Store in sanitizer between uses (200ppm quat or 50-100ppm chlorine); Separate cloths for food and non-food surfaces; Test sanitizer concentration.
Violation #41
MAJOR
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED NON WORKING REFRIGERATOR IN HALLWAY NEAR EMPLOYEE BATHROOM. REMOVE OR REPAIR ANY NON WORKING EQUIPMENT. OBSERVED ALL CLEANING EQUIPMEN TMUST BE STORED PROPERLY. MOPS AND BROOMS MUST BE HUNG AFTER USE.
Contaminated cloths spread bacteria across multiple surfaces.
Wiping cloths must be properly sanitized and stored.
Store in sanitizer between uses (200ppm quat or 50-100ppm chlorine); Separate cloths for food and non-food surfaces; Test sanitizer concentration.

Health Department Information

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