What is The Fire Place Inn's health inspection score?

The Fire Place Inn has a SafeDine safety score of 98 out of 100 (Grade A). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was The Fire Place Inn last inspected?

The Fire Place Inn was last inspected on February 6, 2026. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does The Fire Place Inn have?

The Fire Place Inn has 30 total violations across 11 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is The Fire Place Inn safe to eat at?

Yes, The Fire Place Inn has an excellent safety record with a score of 98/100. This indicates strong compliance with health and safety standards.

What type of cuisine does The Fire Place Inn serve?

The Fire Place Inn serves American cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

The Fire Place Inn

Name: The Fire Place Inn
Address: 1448-1450 N WELLS ST, Chicago, 60610
Rating: 98

1448-1450 N WELLS ST, Chicago

Last Inspected: 2/6/2026

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0Excellent

American•Old Town

Ranked #31 of 354 in Old TownBetter than 17% of american restaurants

Stable

10 inspections

Last: Feb 6, 2026

high confidence

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Inspections

40%

Clean Rate

Avg Violations

2 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Facility condition

Building maintenance or structural issues

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

Permit/documentation

Administrative or documentation issue

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-2

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-0 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-2 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

-3 pts

Latest

100% weight

100

2nd

60% weight

100

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

1448-1450 N WELLS ST, Chicago, IL 60610

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Violation Timeline

Apr 2023

2 inspections

2 high priority

3 intermediate

6 basic

Apr

May 2024

2 inspections

1 high priority

1 intermediate

1 basic

Jan 2025

2 inspections

2 intermediate

6 basic

Jan

Feb 2025

1 inspections

1 intermediate

5 basic

Jan 2026

2 inspections

Jan

Feb 2026

1 inspections

2 basic

Inspection History

10 records on file

4 Canvass3 Non-Inspection3 Canvass Re-Inspection

Feb 26

Canvass InspectionLatestPass

2 Basic

2 total

96/100inspection score

−4 pts

Basic (2)

−4 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED THE BASEMENT WALK IN COOLING UNIT SIDE PANEL COMING LOOSE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD WORKING ORDER.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED THE SIDES OF THE PREP COOLING UNITS IN NEED OF A DETAIL CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−4 pts

Jan 26

Non-Inspection InspectionCleanNo Entry

No violations

100/100inspection score

Jan 26

Non-Inspection InspectionCleanNo Entry

No violations

100/100inspection score

Feb 25

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionPass

1 Med5 Basic

6 total

85/100inspection score

−15 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED MULTIPLE HOLES IN WALL JUST LEFT OF THE STAIRS LEADING TO THE KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL HOLES AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING PEST AND OR INSECT ENTRY TO FACILITY.

Basic (5)

−10 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED A FOIL LIKE MATERIAL LINING THE FLOOR OR THE PRODUCE WALK IN COOLER IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED THE HAND WASHING SINK ON THE HOT LINE SIDE OF THE KITCHEN NOT SEALED TO STATION. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL AND MAINTAIN IN GREAT WORKING ORDER.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED ITEMS UNUSED IN THE BASEMENT LOCATED NEAR THE OLD WATER TANK UNIT/STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAR AREA AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING HARBORING SPACE FOR PEST AND OR INSECTS.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED THE WALL AND FLOOR UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AREA WITH A BUILD UP OF DIRT, SPLATTER AS WELL AS A SUBSTANCE BUILD UP UNDER THE SODA MACHINE STORAGE SHELVING IN THE BASMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED THE DRAIN IN THE FRONT BAR AREA AT THE ENTRANCE OF THE FACILITY WITH A HEAVY BUILD UP OF SOME KIND OF SUBSTANCE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE PEST AND OR INSECT ACTIVITY IN THE AREA.

Base deductions−15 pts

Jan 25

Canvass InspectionFail

2 Med6 Basic

8 total

78/100inspection score

−22 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED PEST ACTIVITY IN INSPECTED AREAS AS FOLLOWS. APRROX 10 MICE DROPPINGS LOCATED AT THE SWING DOOR OF THE KITCHEN ON THE LEFT SIDE BASE IN THE CORNER. OBSERVED APPROX 15-20 MICE DROPPINGS IN THE BASEMENT AT THE OLD WATER TANK/STORAGE AREA ON THE WOOD LEDGE AGAINST THE WALL AND THE FLOOR AT THE CORNER OF THE SAME AREA. OBSERVED APRROX 10-15 MICE DROPPINGS IN THE LIQUOR STORAGE ROOM LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT AT THE ENTRANCE OF THE DOOR IN THE CORNER AND UNSER THE SHELVING. OBSERVED APPROX 10 MICE DROPPINGS IN THE BASEMENT UNDER THE EVAPORATOR COIL UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREAS. HAVE A PEST CONTROL SERVICE PROVIDE SERVICE BEFORE RETURN INSPECTION DATE OF 02/06/2025 WITH PROOF OF PEST CONTROL SERVICE SHEET. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATIONS 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED MULTIPLE HOLES IN WALL JUST LEFT OF THE STAIRS LEADING TO THE KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL HOLES AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING PEST AND OR INSECT ENTRY TO FACILITY.

Basic (6)

−12 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED RAW EXPOSED WOOD AT THE SWING DOOR TO THAT LEADS IN AND OUT OF THE KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PAINT OR STAIN AS A MEANS OF MAKING SURFACE EASY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED A FOIL LIKE MATERIAL LINING THE FLOOR OR THE PRODUCE WALK IN COOLER IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED THE HAND WASHING SINK ON THE HOT LINE SIDE OF THE KITCHEN NOT SEALED TO STATION. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL AND MAINTAIN IN GREAT WORKING ORDER.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED ITEMS UNUSED IN THE BASEMENT LOCATED NEAR THE OLD WATER TANK UNIT/STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAR AREA AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING HARBORING SPACE FOR PEST AND OR INSECTS.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED THE WALL AND FLOOR UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AREA WITH A BUILD UP OF DIRT, SPLATTER AS WELL AS A SUBSTANCE BUILD UP UNDER THE SODA MACHINE STORAGE SHELVING IN THE BASMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED THE DRAIN IN THE FRONT BAR AREA AT THE ENTRANCE OF THE FACILITY WITH A HEAVY BUILD UP OF SOME KIND OF SUBSTANCE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE PEST AND OR INSECT ACTIVITY IN THE AREA.

Base deductions−22 pts

Jan 25

Non-Inspection InspectionCleanNo Entry

No violations

100/100inspection score

May 24

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

May 24

Canvass InspectionFail

1 High1 Med1 Basic

3 total

83/100inspection score

−17 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED IMPROPER MINIMUM WATER TEMPERATURES RANGING BETWEEN 82.8-94.6F AT HANDWASHING SINKS ON SOUTHSIDE OF FACILITY. OBSERVED IMPROPER MINIMUM WATER TEMPERATURES AT HANDWASHING SINKS IN SOUTHSIDE MEN AND WOMEN'S WASHROOMS AND SOUTHSIDE BAR. INSTRUCTED A HANDWASHING SINK SHALL BE EQUIPPED TO PROVIDE WATER AT A TEMPERATURE OF AT LEAST 100F THROUGH A MIXING VALVE OR COMBINATION FAUCET. CORRECTED ON SITE HANDWASHING SINKS REPAIRED BEFORE CONCLUSION OF INSPECTION HANDWASHING SINKS AT PROPER MINIMUM WATER TEMPERATURES RANGING BETWEEN 102.0-111.2 F AFTER REPAIR. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 10 SMALL FLIES IN REAR PREP. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE SMALL FLY ACTIVITY AND CLEAN AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMEND PEST CONTROL SERVICE FACILITY ON OR AFTER 5/10/2024. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (1)

−2 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED TOWELS AND ALUMINUM FOIL USED AS LINER IN COOKING AREA AND AT BASE INSIDE COLD HOLDING UNIT. INSTRUCTED NONFOOD CONTACT SURFACES SHALL BE CONSTRUCTED OF CORROSION-RESISTANT, NONABSORBENT, AND SMOOTH MATERIAL.

Base deductions−17 pts

Apr 23

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionPass

1 Med3 Basic

4 total

89/100inspection score

−11 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

35APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED−5
3-501.13: FROZEN RAW FISH HAS BEEN THAWED WHILE STILL WRAPPED IN COMMERICIAL REDUCED OXYGEN PACKAGING (ROP). PACKAGING MUST BE REMOVED FROM FISH IN ROP PRIOR TO THAWING UNDER REFRIGERATION OR RUNNING WATER.

Basic (3)

−6 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
3-307.11: SINGLE-USE PLASTIC CUPS AND DISH BOWLS USED AS A SCOOP WITHOUT A HANDLE IN DRY STORAGE FOOD CONTAINERS. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE SCOOP WITH A HANDLE.
44UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED−2
4-903.11 (A;B;D): OBSERVED SILVERWARE/UTENSILS STORED IN CONTAINER WITH FOOD CONTACT SURFACE FACING UPWARDS. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL UTENSILS.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
2-102.13: OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATIONS FOR CURRENT CITY CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE. ALL CITY/PENDING CITY CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN A VALID FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION.

Base deductions−11 pts

Apr 23

Canvass InspectionFail

2 High2 Med3 Basic

7 total

64/100inspection score

−36 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
MEASURED WATER AT 1ST FLOOR HANDSINKS RESTROOMS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE. WATER TEMPERATURE VARIED BETWEEN 80-90F. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE WATER OF AT LEAST 100F THROUGH A MIXING VALVE OR COMBINATION FAUCET. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C) CITATION ISSUED.
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
HAND SINK METERED FAUCET ON 1ST FLOOR DOES NOT PROVIDE WATER FOR 15 SECONDS IN THE ALL GENDER RESTROOM. PROVIDE AT LEAST 15 SECONDS WITHOUT THE NEED TO REACTIVE FAUCET.

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

23PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION−5
OBSERVED DATE OF COOKED RIBS, CHICKEN, AND POTATOES PREPARATION DATE MARKED ON 4/22/23 AND USE-BY-DATE ON 5/2/23, WHICH EXCEEDS THE TIME LIMIT. FOOD PREPARED AND HELD IN A FOOD ESTABLISHMENT FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS MUST BE CLEARLY MARKED TO INDICATE THE DATE OR DAY BY WHICH THE FOOR MUST BE CONSUMED ON THE PREMISES, SOLD, OR DISCARDED WHEN HELD AT A TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR LESS FOR A MAX OF 7DAYS. DISCUSSED AND REVIEWED HACCP CONCEPTS WITH THE PERSON IN CHARGE. MANAGER PROVIDED PROPER DATE LABELING WHILE ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
35APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED−5
FROZEN RAW FISH HAS BEEN THAWED WHILE STILL WRAPPED IN COMMERICIAL REDUCED OXYGEN PACKAGING (ROP). PACKAGING MUST BE REMOVED FROM FISH IN ROP PRIOR TO THAWING UNDER REFRIGERATION OR RUNNING WATER.

Basic (3)

−6 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
SINGLE-USE PLASTIC CUPS AND DISH BOWLS USED AS A SCOOP WITHOUT A HANDLE IN DRY STORAGE FOOD CONTAINERS. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE SCOOP WITH A HANDLE.
44UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED−2
OBSERVED SILVERWARE/UTENSILS STORED IN CONTAINER WITH FOOD CONTACT SURFACE FACING UPWARDS. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL UTENSILS.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATIONS FOR CURRENT CITY CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE. ALL CITY/PENDING CITY CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN A VALID FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION.

Base deductions−36 pts

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Grading System

85 – 100

Excellent

70 – 84

Good

Below 70

Fair

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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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