Pizzeria Sono — Sono Wood Fired
Last inspected: Apr 5, 2019
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Score
Public records show nine inspections at Pizzeria Sono — Sono Wood Fired stretching back to 2010. Inspectors last stopped by on Apr 5, 2019. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe. The file hasn't been updated since Apr 5, 2019, so take the current picture with that in mind.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near four violations each time.
Across the inspection history, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded seven times.
Pizzeria Sono — Sono Wood Fired's latest score of 74 falls below the Chicago average of 81. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Apr 5, 2019
Routine
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ONSITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE CITY'S HEALTH FORM OR SIMILAR DOCUMENTS USED TO DEMONSTRATE COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO CLEAN UP KIT OR PROCEDURES ONSITE FOR VOMITING OR DIARRHEA EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE KIT AND POST PROCEDURES FOR EMPLOYEES TO FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE BURNED OUT LIGHT HANGING OVER PIZZA PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: ALLERGEN CERTIFICATES ARE REQUIRED FOR EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION LICENSE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE THE ONLINE COURSE AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ONSITE.
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May 11, 2018
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DEFROST AND CLEAN OUT ICE CREAM DEEP FREEZER TO REMOVE ICE BUILD UP AND SPILLS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN IN CORNERS ON THE FLOOR BEHIND THE FRONT PREP STATION AND AT THE BAR TO REMOVE DEBRIS.
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Mar 17, 2017
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE CREAM CHEST FREEZER TO REMOVE SPILLS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED CLEANING ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS IN THE PREP AREA, DRY STORAGE & LIQUOR ROOM AND INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER TO REMOVE DEBRIS,SPILLS AND GREASE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE WALL AND THE CEILING IN THE DISHWASHING AREA TO REMOVE FOOD SPLATTER AND DEBRIS.
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Oct 13, 2016
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO SAND OR REPLACED THE CUTTING BOARDS IN BOTH PREP AREAS WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES. MAINTAIN SAME. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE ICE BUILD UP IN THE REAR REACH IN COOLER. MAINTAIN SAME. INSTRUCTED TO FIX THE DAMAGED BANISTER GOING DOWN INTO THE BASEMENT. MAINTAIN SAME.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYER, COOKING EQUIPMENT AND COOLERS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS IN ALL CORNERS, ALONG THE WALLBASE BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTE TO REGROUT THE FLOORS IN FRONT OF, UNDERNEATH AND AROUND THE DISHWASHING MACHINE AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE AREA SHARED WITH THE NEIGHBORING BUSINESS. INSTRUCTE TO FIX THE DAMAGED BOTTOM STEP LEADING TO THE BASEMENT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE WALLS AROUND THE REAR EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK, AROUND THE DISHWASHING MACHINE AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE SHARED AREA.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION (MUST BE AT THE REQUIRED PPM) WHEN NOT IN USE. MAINTAIN SAME.
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Jan 22, 2015
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR OF THE PIZZA PREP TWO DOOR COOLER WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS. EXTERIOR OF THE COOKS LINE EQUIPMENT AND IN BETWEEN EQUIPMENT WITH GREASE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR UNDER THE COOKS LINE EQUIPMENT WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FLOOR UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK WITH DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MOLDY, CRACKED AND PEELING WALL CAULKING AT THE DISH MACHINE, THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND MOP SINK. MISSING CEILING VENTILATION ABOVE THE MOP SINK WITH OPEN HOLE. MUST REPLACE. RAW EXPOSED WOOD WITH OPEN CRACKS AND CREVICES USED TO MOUNT WALL MOUNTED FRY SLICER. MUST SEAL/PAINT/MAKE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST NOT STORE MOTORCYCLE INSIDE THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA.
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Apr 17, 2014
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: FOUND CUTTING BOARD AT PIZZA PREP STATION WITH DEEP DARK GROOVES IN IT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: FOUND DUST BUILDUP ON WINE RACKS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND HANDSINK IN BASEMENT TOILETROOM WITH LOW WATER PRESSURE. INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE PRESSURE AND MAINTAIN.
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May 28, 2013
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN SHELVING IN THE STORAGE ROOM NEAR REAR PREP AREA
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS BEHIND BAR AREA ALONG WALL BASE ABD CORNERS
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR VENTILATION IN WASHROOMS
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Jul 2, 2012
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: PROVIDE,MAINTAIN A CONSUMARY ADVISORY SIGNAGE POSTED AS REQUIRED FOR PUBLIC VIEW,All food stored in coolers must be dated & labeled
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: All clean single service utensils must be stored with handles up.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Cutting boards with deep, dark grooves must be sanded/bleached or replaced.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floors under and around all equipment must be clean.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: BASEMENT AREAS REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE ANY ITEMS KEPT FOR STORAGE MUST BE 6" OFF FLOOR/WALL FOR EASIER CLEANING.
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Jul 27, 2010
License
No violations found.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Pizzeria Sono — Sono Wood Fired last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Pizzeria Sono — Sono Wood Fired on file is from Apr 5, 2019. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Pizzeria Sono — Sono Wood Fired?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at Pizzeria Sono — Sono Wood Fired.
Has Pizzeria Sono — Sono Wood Fired's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Pizzeria Sono — Sono Wood Fired have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Pizzeria Sono — Sono Wood Fired means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
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