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THE FIREHOUSE CATERING COMPANY LLC

2111-2113 S HAMLIN AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60623 · Restaurant

Inspection summary

THE FIREHOUSE CATERING COMPANY LLC has been inspected 9 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since May 5, 2021. The most recent inspection, on June 1, 2026, found no infractions.

3 of 9 inspections on record found no infractions at all. In the past 12 months there was 1 inspection with 0 infractions recorded. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Cleaning and sanitizing and Pests.

The number of infractions per inspection has stayed roughly the same over time.

What these findings mean

Health authorities word their violations differently, so we group them by what they mean for food safety. Higher-risk findings are the ones inspectors treat as critical, because they can directly make someone sick.

  • Cleaning and sanitizingHigher risk

    Anything that touches food, such as cutting boards, dishes and utensils, must be washed, rinsed and sanitized. Inspectors check dishwasher temperatures, sanitizer strength and how wiping cloths are stored. Poor sanitizing lets bacteria survive from one use to the next.

    Recorded 5 times across 4 separate inspections, most recently on May 31, 2024. For example: NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

  • PestsHigher risk

    Signs of mice, rats, cockroaches or flies, or gaps and clutter that let them get in or hide. Pests carry bacteria and can contaminate food and surfaces, so evidence of activity is treated seriously and usually triggers a follow-up visit.

    Recorded once on October 5, 2022. For example: INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

  • Building, plumbing and upkeepLower risk

    Floors, walls and ceilings must be smooth and clean, with working lighting, ventilation, plumbing, hot and cold water, and washrooms. These are rarely an immediate food-safety risk on their own, but persistent problems can lead to pest or sanitation issues.

    Recorded 6 times across 5 separate inspections, most recently on May 31, 2024. For example: PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

  • Food safety training and certificationLower risk

    Most jurisdictions require a certified food handler or manager on site, and some require allergen or food-worker training. These findings mean the paperwork or the trained person was missing at the time. They do not by themselves mean food was handled unsafely.

    Recorded 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on May 23, 2025. For example: ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

  • Equipment and utensilsLower risk

    Equipment has to be built from cleanable materials, kept in good repair and stored properly. These findings are mostly about upkeep, like a cracked shelf, a worn gasket or utensils stored the wrong way. They are generally lower risk but show how well the kitchen is maintained.

    Recorded 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on May 31, 2024. For example: FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

About this data

These results come from Chicago Department of Public Health, which inspects food premises and other public facilities in this area. We republish the authority's public disclosure data and refresh it regularly; the official record is the final word.

9 inspections

  1. Canvass

    0 infractions

  2. Canvass

    1 infraction

    • 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
      • OBSERVED CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE WITH OUT ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO ACQUIRE ALLERGEN TRAINING.
  3. Canvass Re-Inspection

    3 infractions

    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • 4-201.11 OBSERVED 2 DOOR COOLER IN THE REAR PREP WITH TORN GASKETS ON BOTH DOORS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT IN GOOD CONDITION.
    • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
      • 4-602.13 OBSERVED ALL COOLING UNITS WITH SPILLED AND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR SURFACES. NOTED EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • 6-501.12 OBSERVED FOOD DDEBRIS ON FLOORS UNDERNEATH ALL HEAVY COOKING EQUIPMENT, COOLING UNITS THROUGHOUT PREP AS WELL AS DRY STORAGE RACKS IN HALLWAY. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
  4. Canvass

    4 infractions

    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • OBSERVED 2 DOOR COOLER IN REAR PREP WITH TORN GASKETS ON BOTH DOORS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT IN GOOD CONDITION.
    • 48. WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
      • OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIP KIT ON SITE FOR TESTING THE SANITIZER STRENGTH AT THE 3COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON-SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
    • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
      • OBSERVED ALL COOLING UNITS WITH SPILLED AND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR SURFACES. NOTED EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED FOOD DDEBRIS ON FLOORS UNDERNEATH ALL HEAVY COOKING EQUIPMENT, COOLING UNITS THROUGHOUT PREP AS WELL AS DRY STORAGE RACKS IN HALLWAY. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN IN ORDER TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
  5. Canvass

    3 infractions

    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED MINOR FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
    • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
      • OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON FILTERS AT VENTILATION HOOD. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
    • 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
      • OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.
  6. Canvass Re-Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
      • OBSERVED BUILD UP IN REACH-IN COOLERS ON BOTTOM SECTIONS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED BUILD UP OF SPILLS, FOOD DEBRIS AND LITER ON FLOORS UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT AND TABLES. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
  7. Canvass

    3 infractions

    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 3O LIVE ROACHES IN AND AROUND UNUSED DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE ALL LIVE ROACHES, SANITIZE ALL AREAS, AND INFORM PEST CONTROL OF LIVE ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
    • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
      • OBSERVED BUILD UP IN REACH-IN COOLERS ON BOTTOM SECTIONS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED BUILD UP OF SPILLS, FOOD DEBRIS AND LITER ON FLOORS UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT AND TABLES. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
  8. License

    0 infractions

  9. License

    0 infractions

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