What is Wildfire's health inspection score?

Wildfire has a SafeDine safety score of 74 out of 100 (Grade B). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Wildfire last inspected?

Wildfire was last inspected on November 25, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Wildfire have?

Wildfire has 36 total violations across 7 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Wildfire safe to eat at?

Wildfire has a good safety record with a score of 74/100. While there are some noted violations, overall compliance is solid.

Official Health Record

Wildfire

Name: Wildfire
Address: 159 W ERIE ST, Chicago, 60654
Rating: 74

159 W ERIE ST, Chicago

Last Inspected: 11/25/2025

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7 inspections

Last: Nov 25, 2025

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Inspections

Clean Rate

5.1

Avg Violations

5 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

HandwashingHigh Priority

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

SanitationHigh Priority

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Permit/documentation

Administrative or documentation issue

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-26

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-8 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-4 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-8 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

+16 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

How scoring works: Every restaurant starts at 100 points. Points are deducted for violations found during inspections.

Recent inspections are weighted more heavily. High priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact.

Location

159 W ERIE ST, Chicago, IL 60654

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Violation Timeline

Nov 2022

1 inspections

1 high priority

3 basic

Nov

Dec 2023

1 inspections

1 high priority

1 intermediate

4 basic

Oct 2024

2 inspections

3 high priority

4 intermediate

2 basic

Oct

Dec 2024

1 inspections

1 high priority

1 intermediate

1 basic

Nov 2025

2 inspections

2 high priority

2 intermediate

10 basic

Nov

Inspection History

7 records on file

3 Canvass Re-Inspection4 Canvass

Nov 25

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionLatestPass

3 Basic

3 total

94/100inspection score

−6 pts

Basic (3)

−6 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
4-101.19--- OBSERVED SOME RUST ON THE WIRE STORAGE RACKS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUSTS AND REPAINT OR REPLACE THE SHELVES AND MAINTAIN.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
4-501.12---OBSERVED STAINED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREAS.INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
4-501.11---OBSERVED A TORN DOOR GASKETS INSIDE OF THE FRONT PREP LINE COOLERS.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKETS AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−6 pts

Nov 25

Canvass InspectionFail

2 High2 Med7 Basic

11 total

56/100inspection score

−44 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND SINKS AT BARS,HAND SINK IN THE EAST KITCHEN PREP ROOM.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
OBSERVED THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE IN THE DISHWASHING ROOM (IN-USE) AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION;FINAL HOT WATER SANITIZING RINSE AT 140F.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.THE SAID DISHMACHINE IS TAGGED "HELD FOR INSPECTION" AT THIS TIME.A MECHANICAL HIGH TEMPERATURE DISHWASHING MACHINE HOT WATER SANITIZING TEMPERATURE MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN FINAL SANITIZING RINSE AT 180F (** SEE COMMENTS BELOW).PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025,CITATION ISSUED.

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
OBSERVED BULK CONTAINER IN REAR WITHOUT A LABEL.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE COMMON NAME ON ALL BULK CONTAINERS TO PROPERLY IDENTIFY ITEM (SALT, SUGAR, FLOUR ETC).
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON THE PREMISES.OBSERVED 1 LIVE COCKROACH ON FREEZER DOOR GASKET LOCATED AT REAR MAIN KITCHEN PREP AREA AND 1 LIVE COCKROACH ON THE WALL INSIDE THE REAR UTILITY MOP SINK CLOSET.INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE AND REMOVE ALL EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY FROM ALL AFFECTED AREAS.ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A),CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (7)

−14 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED STAINED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREAS.INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED SOME RUST ON THE WIRE STORAGE RACKS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUSTS AND REPAINT OR REPLACE THE SHELVES AND MAINTAIN.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED A TORN DOOR GASKETS INSIDE OF THE FRONT PREP LINE COOLERS.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKETS AND MAINTAIN.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE GREASE BUILDUP INSIDE OF THE DEEP FRYERS AND DEBRIS ON TOP OF THE DISHWASHING MACHINE ALSO, SIDES OF HOT COOKING EQUIPMENTS, TOPS/BOTTOMS OF PREP TABLES INCLUDING LEGS OF EQUIPMENTS, KITCHEN STORAGE RACKS, INTERIORS OF EMPLOYEE LOCKERS AND MAINTAIN.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED WATER LEAK AT DRAINPIPE UNDERNEATH THE FARLEFT COMPARTMENT AT THE DISHWASHING 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING LEAK AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND ORGANIZE UTILITY MOP SINK ROOM AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND ELEVATE MOPS,BROOMS CLEANING EQUIPMENTS OFF THE FLOOR AT LEAST 6" INCHES TO FACILITATE CLEANING.
60PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED−2
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT#2608713 DATED:12/09/2024 #16---4-602.11(B-E): OBSERVED BLACK AND BEIGE MOLDLIKE SUBSTANCE ON INTERIOR WALLS, UPPER COMPONENTS AND DROP PLATE OF LARGE ICE MACHINE IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE IN KITCHEN TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF ICE. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT NOTED VIOLATION AND MAINTAIN BY 11-25-2025. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090, CITATION ISSUED.

Base deductions−44 pts

Dec 24

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionPass

1 High1 Med1 Basic

3 total

83/100inspection score

−17 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
4-602.11(B-E): OBSERVED BLACK AND BEIGE MOLDLIKE SUBSTANCE ON INTERIOR WALLS, UPPER COMPONENTS AND DROP PLATE OF LARGE ICE MACHINE IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE IN KITCHEN TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF ICE.

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
6-202.15: OBSERVED OPENING AT BASE OF LEFT FRONT ENTRANCE DOUBLE DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE

Basic (1)

−2 pts

53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
5-501.17: OBSERVED RECEPTACLES IN WOMEN'S WASHROOM IN STALLS #1, 2 AND 4 MISSING LIDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLES IN WOMEN'S WASHROOM FOR SANITARY PRODUCTS.

Base deductions−17 pts

Oct 24

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionFail

1 High2 Med1 Basic

4 total

78/100inspection score

−22 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
4-602.11(B-E): OBSERVED BLACK AND BEIGE MOLDLIKE SUBSTANCE ON INTERIOR WALLS, UPPER COMPONENTS AND DROP PLATE OF LARGE ICE MACHINE IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE IN KITCHEN TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF ICE.

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

25CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD−5
3-603.11: OBSERVED NO ASTERISK ON MENU IDENTIFYING SOME ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS(STEAK) THAT ARE SERVED UNDERCOOKED OR COOKED TO ORDER AND OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE ON MENU STATING THAT ASTERISKED ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS ARE SERVED UNDERCOOKED OR COOKED TO ORDER. INSTRUCTED TO ADD ASTERISK IDENTIFYING ALL ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS THAT ARE SERVED UNDERCOOKED OR COOKED TO ORDER AND TO ADD DISCLOSURE TO MENU STATING THAT ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS WITH AN ASTERISK ARE SERVED UNDERCOOKED OR COOKED TO ORDER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
6-202.15: OBSERVED OPENING AT BASE OF LEFT FRONT ENTRANCE DOUBLE DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE

Basic (1)

−2 pts

53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
5-501.17: OBSERVED RECEPTACLES IN WOMEN'S WASHROOM IN STALLS #1, 2 AND 4 MISSING LIDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLES IN WOMEN'S WASHROOM FOR SANITARY PRODUCTS.

Base deductions−22 pts

Oct 24

Canvass InspectionFail

2 High2 Med1 Basic

5 total

68/100inspection score

−32 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED IMPROPER MINIMUM WATER TEMPERATURES OF 91.2F AND 95.5F AT HANDWASHING SINKS IN WOMEN'S WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED A HANDWASHING SINK SHALL BE EQUIPPED TO PROVIDE WATER AT A TEMPERATURE OF AT LEAST 100F THROUGH A MIXING VALVE OR COMBINATION FAUCET. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
OBSERVED BLACK AND BEIGE MOLDLIKE SUBSTANCE ON INTERIOR WALLS, UPPER COMPONENTS AND DROP PLATE OF LARGE ICE MACHINE IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE IN KITCHEN TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF ICE.

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

25CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD−5
OBSERVED NO ASTERISK ON MENU IDENTIFYING SOME ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS(STEAK) THAT ARE SERVED UNDERCOOKED OR COOKED TO ORDER AND OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE ON MENU STATING THAT ASTERISKED ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS ARE SERVED UNDERCOOKED OR COOKED TO ORDER. INSTRUCTED TO ADD ASTERISK IDENTIFYING ALL ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS THAT ARE SERVED UNDERCOOKED OR COOKED TO ORDER AND TO ADD DISCLOSURE TO MENU STATING THAT ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS WITH AN ASTERISK ARE SERVED UNDERCOOKED OR COOKED TO ORDER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED OPENING AT BASE OF LEFT FRONT ENTRANCE DOUBLE DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE.

Basic (1)

−2 pts

53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
OBSERVED RECEPTACLES IN WOMEN'S WASHROOM IN STALLS #1, 2 AND 4 MISSING LIDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLES IN WOMEN'S WASHROOM FOR SANITARY PRODUCTS.

Base deductions−32 pts

Dec 23

Canvass InspectionPass

1 High1 Med4 Basic

6 total

77/100inspection score

−23 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
Slow drainage at bar hand wash sink, instructed to repair and maintain.

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
Several dead cockroaches noted on floor along wall base in dish room, instructed to clean and maintain.

Basic (4)

−8 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
Ice build-up noted on prep cooler at coffee station, instructed to remove and maintain.
48WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS−2
Sink stopper at 3-comp sink in poor repair, sheets of nylon used to plug the drain, instructed to use proper stoppers.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
Broken mechanical ventilation in employees restrooms, instructed to repair.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
Missing a light shield at light fixture above prep table, instructed to install.

Base deductions−23 pts

Nov 22

Canvass InspectionPass

1 High3 Basic

4 total

84/100inspection score

−16 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED IN BAR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Basic (3)

−6 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED STEADY LEAK COMING FROM BOTTOM OF HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE LOCATED IN REAR DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE INSIDE UNISEX EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED CRACKED TILES AND MISSING GROUT THROUGHOUT PREP AND DISH AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

Base deductions−16 pts

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Data source: Chicago CDPH · Official government inspection records

Grading System

85 – 100

Excellent

70 – 84

Good

Below 70

Fair

About SafeDine Scores

Scores are calculated using official government inspection data. High Priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact, followed by Intermediate and Basic violations. Community reviews can adjust the score by up to 5 points when 3+ reviews are submitted.

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