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Restaurant · Chicago, IL

Firebird Piri Piri Grill

4546 N Magnolia Ave

Last inspected Aug 14, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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The full inspection history

3 inspections

Canvass

Aug 14, 2026

Out of Business

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Aug 14, 2026 · Original Source

Canvass

May 12, 2025

Pass

3 recorded violations

notedCode 43Equipment and utensils

Official wording

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED SCOOPS USED FOR ICE MACHINE AND FLOUR BIN STORED WITH THE HANDLE DIRECTLY INSIDE OF FOOD ITEM. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO STORE ALL UTENSILS USED FOR FOOD STORAGE ITEMS WITH THE HANDLE UP AND OUT OF FOOD ITEM TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.

In plain English

Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.

More about equipment or utensil issues
notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED WET MOP STORED IN THE BUCKET IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO HANG MOPS TO ALLOW TO DRY WHEN NOT IN USE.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

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notedCode 58Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

Inspector’s notes

NO ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE FOR CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER(S). INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGERS MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ON SITE.

In plain English

A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.

More about paperwork, training, or posting issues

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, May 12, 2025 · Original Source

License

Jun 21, 2024

Pass w/ Conditions

4 recorded violations

notedCode 5Other

Official wording

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

Inspector’s notes

INCOMPLETE VOMIT/DIARRHEA CLEAN-UP KIT. MUST PROVIDE KIT WTH ALL REQUIRED SUPPLIES, INCLUDING SANITIZER EFFECTIVE AGAINST NOROVIRIS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOALTION. 7-38-005.

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An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

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notedCode 47Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

Inspector’s notes

SLOW DRIP FROM CEILING CONDENSOR UNIT IN WALK-IN COOLER. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN UNIT TO PREVENT DRIPS/LEAKS.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

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notedCode 51Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

Inspector’s notes

UNABLE TO LOCATE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES FOR UTILITY (MOP) SINK AND ICE MACHINE. MUST INSTALL BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES WHERE THEY MAY BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED

In plain English

The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.

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notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

HOLES IN WALLS AROUND PLUMBING UNDER WASHROOM COUNTER TOPS. MUST SMOOTHLY SEAL ALL OPENINGS IN WALLS.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jun 21, 2024 · Original Source

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