Great Chicago Fire Brewery & Tap Room in Leesburg

Last inspected:

311 W. Magnolia St., Leesburg, FL 34748
Overview

Great Chicago Fire Brewery & Tap Room in Leesburg has been inspected 28 times since 2016 with 130 total violations, averaging 4.6 violations per inspection—below the statewide average of 5.2. The facility has never been emergency-closed. However, the establishment shows a recurring pattern of employee health and allergen awareness violations across multiple inspections, with handwashing and consumer advisory violations appearing repeatedly in 2025. The most recent inspection on March 3, 2026 documented six high-priority violations related to employee health reporting and allergen awareness, with the inspection completed and no further action required.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

28Inspections
130Violations
0Closures

Last inspected DBPR:

Great Chicago Fire Brewery & Tap Room in Leesburg: Comparison to Lake County Averages

This Facility 4.6 violations / inspection 4.6 violations per inspection
Lake County Avg 6.29 violations / inspection 6.29 county average
This Facility 0 emergency closures 0 closures
Lake County Avg 0.08 closures / facility 0.08 county average

Great Chicago Fire Brewery & Tap Room in Leesburg: Full Inspection History — DBPR (28)

— 1 inspection4 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 4 inspections20 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections11 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections12 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 4 inspections11 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 4 inspections15 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (9 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending

Basic Violations

— 3 inspections14 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections11 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections8 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections4 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— 2 inspections6 violations · 4 high priority
— Complaint Full· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate Violations

Great Chicago Fire Brewery & Tap Room in Leesburg: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Great Chicago Fire Brewery & Tap Room in Leesburg last inspected?
Great Chicago Fire Brewery & Tap Room in Leesburg was last inspected by Florida DBPR on March 3, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
What are the most common violations at Great Chicago Fire Brewery & Tap Room in Leesburg?
The most frequently cited violations at Great Chicago Fire Brewery & Tap Room in Leesburg are: Employee health policy, Proper hand/arm washing, Consumer advisory.
How many health inspections has Great Chicago Fire Brewery & Tap Room in Leesburg had?
Great Chicago Fire Brewery & Tap Room in Leesburg has had 28 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 4.6 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of Great Chicago Fire Brewery & Tap Room in Leesburg find?
Great Chicago Fire Brewery & Tap Room in Leesburg was most recently inspected on March 3, 2026 with 5 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
Has Great Chicago Fire Brewery & Tap Room in Leesburg ever been shut down?
No, Great Chicago Fire Brewery & Tap Room in Leesburg has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
What does Florida violation V03 (Employee health reporting) mean?
Violation 03 (Employee health reporting) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/03.
What does Florida violation V25 (Allergen awareness) mean?
Violation 25 (Allergen awareness) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/25.
What does Florida violation V31 (Clean multi-use utensils) mean?
Violation 31 (Clean multi-use utensils) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/31.

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