La Crosta Woodfire Pizzeria Italiana
Last inspected: Sep 29, 2022
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Score
Public records show nine inspections at La Crosta Woodfire Pizzeria Italiana stretching back to 2015. The newest entry in the record is dated Sep 29, 2022. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues. The file hasn't been updated since Sep 29, 2022, so take the current picture with that in mind.
Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around one violation compared to roughly four violations earlier on.
Looking across the full record, “premises maintained free of litter” is the recurring theme, flagged four times.
The city-wide average for Chicago sits at 81, putting La Crosta Woodfire Pizzeria Italiana on the better side of that line. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 29, 2022
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: FRONT PANEL INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE WITH BEGINING 0F PINK SUBSTANCE. MUST CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: LEAKING FAUCET AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN DISHROOM.REPAIR ISSUE
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: BROKEN CAULKING BEHIND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,REMOVE REPAIR
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May 18, 2021
Recent Inspection
No violations found.
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May 6, 2021
Routine
1 major violation.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM REPORT DATED 2/19/19 NOT CORRECTED VIOLATION # 58 OBSERVED ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS WITH NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090
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Nov 19, 2018
Routine
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A HEALTH EMPLOYEE POLICY AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE FOR EMPLOYEE TO FOLLOW WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. 7-38-005 PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICES NOT LOCATED AT THE ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SO THAT CAN BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST ACCUMULATED ON CEILING VENTILATION VENTS INSIDE CUSTOMERS WASHROOMS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS WITH NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Jul 18, 2017
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR WATER STAIN ON CEILING IN WOMENS TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST ORGANIZE OFFICE CLUTTER IN BASEMENT. ELEVATE ITEMS 6"OFF FLOOR TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Oct 5, 2016
Reinspection
6 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED LID ON FLOOR MIXER,WORN DOOR GASKET ON MIDDLE DOOR OF 3- DOOR TALL REACH IN COOLER
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRI FROM FAN GUARDS IN 3- DOOR TALL REACH IN COOLER AND MEAT SLICER
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FLOOR DRAIN UNDER 1ST FL. 3- COMP SINK
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY FAUCET AT HAND SINK IN PREP AREA
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE OR ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN FRONT AND REAR BASEMENT
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Oct 4, 2016
Routine
8 minor violations.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY FAUCET AT HAND SINK IN PREP AREA
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FLOOR DRAIN UNDER 1ST FL. 3- COMP SINK
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: OBSEREVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 2- DOOR SALAD PREP COOLER AT 44.9F WITH POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED INSIDE FOR SALE.A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON UNIT.ONCE REPAIRED FAX LETTER TO (312)746-4240 WHEN READY.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING AT 40.0F OR BELOW.(CRITICAL 7-38-005A)
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED INSIDE OF ABOVE MENTIONED SALAD PREP COOLER SUCH AS .5LB CUT LETTUCE 44.3F,1.5LB.ARUGULAR 44.1F, 44.4F,46.7F,.5LBS. CUT TOMATOE 44.4F,.5LB. SLICED CAKE 47.7F.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING AT 40.0F OR BELOW.APPX.3LBS. $11.(CRITICAL 7-38-005A)
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED LID ON FLOOR MIXER,WORN DOOR GASKET ON MIDDLE DOOR OF 3- DOOR TALL REACH IN COOLER
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DEBRI FROM FAN GUARDS IN 3- DOOR TALL REACH IN COOLER,MEAT SLICER
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE OR ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN FRONT AND REAR BASEMENT
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Jul 26, 2016
Routine
7 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST APPLY A SEALANT OR PAINT RAW WOOD SHELVING UNIT NEAR REAR DOOR IN 1ST FL. PREP AREA.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM MIXER AND MEAT SLICER
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FLOOR DRAIN IN DISH WASHING AREA
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST ADJUST THRESHOLD AT REAR BASEMENT DOOR
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR REFRIGERATORS IN BASEMENT
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE OR ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN FRONT & REAR BASEMENT AREA AND STORAGE ROOM.
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Oct 28, 2015
License
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE LEFT SIDE OF THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AND THE PREP TABLE IN THE PREP AREA. RELOCATE THE PAPER TOWEL DISPENSER IN THE PREP AREA BY THE EXPOSED HAND SINK.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: LEAKING ON THE BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE OF THE MOP SINK FAUCET. MUST REPAIR TO STOP THE LEAK.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was La Crosta Woodfire Pizzeria Italiana last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at La Crosta Woodfire Pizzeria Italiana on file is from Sep 29, 2022. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at La Crosta Woodfire Pizzeria Italiana?
Across the inspection record, “premises maintained free of litter” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at La Crosta Woodfire Pizzeria Italiana.
Has La Crosta Woodfire Pizzeria Italiana's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at La Crosta Woodfire Pizzeria Italiana have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at La Crosta Woodfire Pizzeria Italiana means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
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