What is The Firehouse Catering Company Llc's health inspection score?

The Firehouse Catering Company Llc has a SafeDine safety score of 100 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 Firehouse Catering Company Llc last inspected?

The Firehouse Catering Company Llc was last inspected on June 1, 2026. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does The Firehouse Catering Company Llc have?

The Firehouse Catering Company Llc has 16 total violations across 1 inspection on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is The Firehouse Catering Company Llc safe to eat at?

Yes, The Firehouse Catering Company Llc has an excellent safety record with a score of 100/100. This indicates strong compliance with health and safety standards.

What type of cuisine does The Firehouse Catering Company Llc serve?

The Firehouse Catering Company Llc serves American cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

The Firehouse Catering Company Llc

Name: The Firehouse Catering Company Llc
Address: 2111-2113 S HAMLIN AVE, Chicago, 60623
Rating: 100

2111-2113 S HAMLIN AVE, Chicago

Last Inspected: 6/1/2026

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0Excellent

American•Little Village

Ranked #4 of 35 in Little VillageBetter than 22% of american restaurants

Stable

7 inspections

Last: Jun 1, 2026

high confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

14%

Clean Rate

2.3

Avg Violations

This month

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Sanitation

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

Facility condition

Building maintenance or structural issues

Permit/documentation

Administrative or documentation issue

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-1

Final Score

100

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-0 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-1 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

+3 pts

100

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

Real-time Score: 99/100 — This score includes today's freshness penalty and may differ slightly from the displayed score (100/100) which is computed during our regular data sync.

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.

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Violation Timeline

Oct 2022

2 inspections

1 intermediate

4 basic

Oct

Aug 2023

1 inspections

3 basic

May 2024

2 inspections

7 basic

May

May 2025

1 inspections

1 basic

Jun 2026

1 inspections

Jun

Inspection History

7 records on file

5 Canvass2 Canvass Re-Inspection

Jun 26

Canvass InspectionLatestCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

May 25

Canvass InspectionPass

1 Basic

1 total

98/100inspection score

−2 pts

Basic (1)

−2 pts

58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
OBSERVED CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE WITH OUT ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO ACQUIRE ALLERGEN TRAINING.

Base deductions−2 pts

May 24

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionPass

3 Basic

3 total

94/100inspection score

−6 pts

Basic (3)

−6 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
4-201.11 OBSERVED 2 DOOR COOLER IN THE REAR PREP WITH TORN GASKETS ON BOTH DOORS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT IN GOOD CONDITION.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
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.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
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.

Base deductions−6 pts

May 24

Canvass InspectionFail

4 Basic

4 total

92/100inspection score

−8 pts

Basic (4)

−8 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED 2 DOOR COOLER IN REAR PREP WITH TORN GASKETS ON BOTH DOORS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT IN GOOD CONDITION.
48WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS−2
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.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
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.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
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.

Base deductions−8 pts

Aug 23

Canvass InspectionPass

3 Basic

3 total

94/100inspection score

−6 pts

Basic (3)

−6 pts

55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED MINOR FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON FILTERS AT VENTILATION HOOD. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.

Base deductions−6 pts

Oct 22

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionPass

2 Basic

2 total

96/100inspection score

−4 pts

Basic (2)

−4 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED BUILD UP IN REACH-IN COOLERS ON BOTTOM SECTIONS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED BUILD UP OF SPILLS, FOOD DEBRIS AND LITER ON FLOORS UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT AND TABLES. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−4 pts

Oct 22

Canvass InspectionFail

1 Med2 Basic

3 total

91/100inspection score

−9 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
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.

Basic (2)

−4 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED BUILD UP IN REACH-IN COOLERS ON BOTTOM SECTIONS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED BUILD UP OF SPILLS, FOOD DEBRIS AND LITER ON FLOORS UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT AND TABLES. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−9 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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