Persona Wood Fire Pizzeria — Persona Wood Fire Pizza
Last inspected: Mar 20, 2017
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The health department has logged six inspections at Persona Wood Fire Pizzeria — Persona Wood Fire Pizza, the earliest from 2016. On Mar 20, 2017, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer. The file hasn't been updated since Mar 20, 2017, so take the current picture with that in mind.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near four violations each time.
“Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.
Among Chicago restaurants, this is a fairly standard result. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
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Inspection History
Mar 20, 2017
Complaint
4 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A 3 DOOR PREPARATION COOLER AT AN IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 58.5F WITH POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS INSIDE SUCH AS PEPPERONI, CHICKEN, PROSCIUTTO, MOZZARELLA CHEESE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ALL COOLERS AT 40.0F OR BELOW. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES SUCH AS 4LBS OF CHICKEN AT 58.6F, 1LB OF PROSCIUTTO AT 59.2F, 4LBS OF MOZZARELLA AT 58.9F AND 5LBS OF PEPPERONI AT 60.1F ALL STORED INSIDE OF THE 3 DOOR PREPARATION COOLER IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT 40.0F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED 14LBS OF FOOD VALUED AT APPROXIMATELY $60. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FLOOR UNDER AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FLOORS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE HOOD VENTS, CEILING TILES AND CEILING VENTS WITH ACCUMULATED DUST IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL HOOD AND CEILING VENTS AND CEILING TILES.
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Nov 14, 2016
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Above violation still remaining( Floors in dry food storage room had missing/damaged floor tiles, shall be repaired/replaced).
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: Above violation still remaining(Stock items must be stored six inches off of floor to prevent pest harborage).
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Nov 1, 2016
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: Found/observed garbage dumpster overflowing with garbage, garbage was 2 feet high, mgmt. was advised to increase garbage pick up more frequently, citation issued 7-38-020, serious violation.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: Found/observed no certified food manager on site with a city of cuicago food sanitation certificate on site while preparing, handling, serving potentially hazardous foods, cooked pizzas, preparing pizzas, handling deli meats, preparing salads at time of inspection, citation issued 7-38-012, serious violation.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Reach in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices). Front prep counter shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning, need detailed cleaning(crevices). Prep table lower shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices). Storage shelving/racks not clean, had excess dirt accumulation, need detailed cleaning(crevices).
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floors in rear prep area that had damaged/missing floor tiles, shall be repaired/replaced. Floors behind dish machine, and under 3 compartment sink not clean, had excess dirt/grease accumulation, need detailed cleaning(corners). Floors in dry food storage room had missing/damaged floor tiles, shall be repaired/replaced.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Missing ceiling tiles in rear prep area by walk in cooler shall be provided, cove molding that was missing/damaged in rear kitchen prep area, shall be provided/replaced.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: Stock items must be stored six inches off of floor to prevent pest harborage.
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Aug 3, 2016
Complaint
4 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Found some food items not properly dated in walk in cooler, reach in cooler, must properly date food items in walk in cooler, reach in cooler.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Above violation still remaining(Floors in rear kitchen prep area need re-grouting throughout rear kitchen prep area, kitchen areas).
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floors in walk in cooler under shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning, floors under pizza oven, and in rear kitchen prep area, rear storage area under shelving, and by 3 compartment sink not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners)
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Jul 15, 2016
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Above violation still remaining(Floors in rear kitchen prep area need re-grouting throughout rear kitchen prep area, kitchen areas).
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Jul 7, 2016
License
6 minor violations.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: Must provide sneeze guard to front prep area, counter areas per city code where foods/pizzas will be prepared, to protect foods from public.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Walk in cooler door gasket in state of disrepair(broken), shall be replaced.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Cooler shelving, and counter shelving/racks throughout premises not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floors in rear kitchen prep area need re-grouting throughout rear kitchen prep area, kitchen areas. Floors throughout premises not clean, need detailed cleaning.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Missing ceiling tiles in rear kitchen prep area, shall be provided, ceiling in rear kitchen area by rear exit door not sealed, shall be repaired/sealed. Missing access panel cover in ceiling, shall be provided.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: Must provide food handlers list for next inspection.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Persona Wood Fire Pizzeria — Persona Wood Fire Pizza last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Persona Wood Fire Pizzeria — Persona Wood Fire Pizza on file is from Mar 20, 2017. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Persona Wood Fire Pizzeria — Persona Wood Fire Pizza?
Across the inspection record, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Persona Wood Fire Pizzeria — Persona Wood Fire Pizza.
Has Persona Wood Fire Pizzeria — Persona Wood Fire Pizza's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Persona Wood Fire Pizzeria — Persona Wood Fire Pizza have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Persona Wood Fire Pizzeria — Persona Wood Fire Pizza 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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