Trattoria Pizzeria Roma — Woodie's Flat

1535 N Wells St, Chicago, IL 60610
Italian
Last inspected: Jul 22, 2014
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Score
Low Risk

Going back to 2010, Trattoria Pizzeria Roma — Woodie's Flat has eight inspections in the public record. The most recent visit was on Jul 22, 2014. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well. No fresh inspection data is available: the latest entry for Trattoria Pizzeria Roma — Woodie's Flat dates to Jul 22, 2014.

Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around two violations across recent inspections versus roughly six violations before.

“Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing five times across the record.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Chicago restaurant scores 81. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

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Inspection History
Jul 22, 2014
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKETS FOR THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER. MUST PROVIDE ICE BIN COVERS FOR ALL ICE BINS BEHIND ALL BARS.
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Jul 15, 2014
Routine
3 minor violations.
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LIVE FRUIT FLIES ON THE WALLS AND CEILING BEHIND THE 2ND FLOOR BAR AND DINING AREA. 20 LIVE FRUIT FLIES WERE OBSERVED IN THIS AREA. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKETS FOR THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER. MUST PROVIDE ICE BIN COVERS FOR ALL ICE BINS BEHIND ALL BARS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MAINTAIN THE FLOOR DRY AND CLEAN BEHIND THE BARS.
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Jan 30, 2014
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE SODA GUN NOZZLE AT THE 1ST FLOOR BAR.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDER THE 2ND FLOOR BAR.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE DRAIN LINE MISSING FROM THE CONDENSER UNIT IN THE PRODUCE WALK-IN COOLER AND WATER DRIPPING INTO A CONTAINER. MUST INSTALL A DRAIN LINE.
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May 3, 2012
Routine
5 minor violations.
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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 REPLACED. ANY FOIL COVERS ON BOTTOM OF PREP TABLES MUST BE REMOVED, & RUSTY SURFACE MUST BE RE-SEALED. STOPPERS NEEDED AT 3-COMP SINK. All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: FOLLOWING NEED CLEANING: INTERIOR FLOOR OF SMALLL COOLERS WITH SOME WATER, RUBBER GASKETS OF MOST SMALL COOLERS, LEDGES INSIDE THE SMALL COOLERS ALSO. All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS BEHIND & AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT MUST BE FREE OF GREASE/DIRT. FLOOR DRAINS AT BASEMENT BAR AREA MUST BE CLEANED ALSO. The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: SOME GREASE BUILD-UP ON THE INTERIOR ATTACHMENTS OF THE HOOD SYSTEM MUST BE REMOVED & KEPT CLEAN. DUSTY BATHROOM VENT COVERS MUST BE CLEANED ALSO. BROKEN CORNER COVINGS OR TILES ON WALLS BY THE DISHROOM MUST BE FIXED. The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: SPRING ON DOORS OF BATHROOMS IN BASEMENT ARE IN POOR REPAIR, MUST FIX/REPLACE. Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated.
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Jun 9, 2011
Reinspection
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. REPLACE THE TORN RUBBER DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE PIZZA COOLER. REPAINT OR REPLACE THE RUSTED WIRE STORAGE RACKS IN THE SALAD COOLER.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. DETAIL CLEAN GARAGE FREEZER, ICE CREAM FREEZER IN THE GARAGE, PREP TABLE NEAR COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. REPLACE THE BROKEN FLOOR TILE UNDER THE PIZZA OVEN AND REGROUT FLOOR TILES UNDER THE GRILL.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. REPAIR THE FRP BOARD AT THE DOORWAY BETWEEN THE PREP AREA AND DISHWASH AREA. REPLACE ANY BROKEN OR MISSING WALL TILES OR BASEBOARD TILES IN THE PREP AREA. DETAIL CLEAN THE WALLS OF THE PREP AREA AND CEILING.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated. GARAGE RESTROOM NEEDS A WORKING VENTILATION FAN. SELF CLOSING DOOR DEVICES ARE NEEDED FOR THE GARAGE RESTROOM AND BASEMENT RESTROOMS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR THE LEAK UNDER THE MIDDLE COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND REPAIR THE SINK STOPPER LEVERS SO THAT THE SINK BASINS CAN HOLD WATER.
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Jun 2, 2011
Routine
8 minor violations.
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Source sound condition, no spoilage, foods properly labeled, shellfish tags in place
Inspector notes: Molluscan shell stock shall be obtained in containers bearing legible source identification tags or labels. OBSERVED MUSSELS STORED IN THE WALK-IN COOLER WITHOUT A SHELLFISH TAG. NO TAG WAS FOUND ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT THE SHELLFISH TAG MUST BE STORED WITH THE PRODUCT UNTIL IT IS USED, THEN KEPT FOR 90 DAYS THEREAFTER. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 5# OF MUSSELS WORTH $20. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005B2.
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, properly designed and installed
Inspector notes: NO HOT WATER WAS PROVIDED FOR THE RESTROOM HANDSINK AND THE EXPOSED HANDSINK IN THE GARAGE/COACH HOUSE PREP AREA. PIZZA DOUGH IS PREPPED IN THIS AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HOT WATER AT ALL HANDSINKS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. REPLACE THE TORN RUBBER DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE PIZZA COOLER. REPAINT OR REPLACE THE RUSTED WIRE STORAGE RACKS IN THE SALAD COOLER.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. DETAIL CLEAN THE VENTILATION HOOD ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT, GARAGE FREEZER, ICE CREAM FREEZER IN THE GARAGE, LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE GARAGE, PREP TABLE NEAR COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. REPLACE THE BROKEN FLOOR TILE UNDER THE PIZZA OVEN AND REGROUT FLOOR TILES UNDER THE GRILL.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. REPAIR THE FRP BOARD AT THE DOORWAY BETWEEN THE PREP AREA AND DISHWASH AREA. REPLACE ANY BROKEN OR MISSING WALL TILES OR BASEBOARD TILES IN THE PREP AREA. DETAIL CLEAN THE WALLS OF THE PREP AREA AND CEILING.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated. GARAGE RESTROOM NEEDS A WORKING VENTILATION FAN. SELF CLOSING DOOR DEVICES ARE NEEDED FOR THE GARAGE RESTROOM AND BASEMENT RESTROOMS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR THE LEAK UNDER THE MIDDLE COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND REPAIR THE SINK STOPPER LEVERS SO THAT THE SINK BASINS CAN HOLD WATER.
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Aug 17, 2010
Complaint
4 minor violations.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: see report dated 05/28/10
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: see report dated 05/28/10
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: see report dated 05/28/10
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: see report dated 05/28/10
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May 28, 2010
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities. FOUND TWO PREP COOLERS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES RANGING BETWEEN 49-51 DEGREES F. MUST REPAIR OR ADJUST COOLERS SO THAT THEY MAINTAIN 40 DEGREES F AND BELOW. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. FOUND APPROXIMATELY 25LBS OF RAW BACON,CUT TOMATOES, BEEF,SALMON,TALAPIA, WHITE FISH AND CALAMARI AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES RANGING BETWEEN 47-51 DEGREES F. MUST MAINTAIN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS COLD FOODS AT 40 DEGREES F AND BELOW. CRITICAL CITATION 7-38-005A.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. OBSERVED KNIVES AND PIZZA SPATULA IMPROPERLY STORED BETWEEN THE WALL AND A SINK,THE OVEN AND A WALL AND BETWEEN A PIPE AND THE WALL. MUST PROPERLY STORE ALL MULTI USE ITEMS IN A CLEAN AND SANITARY MANNER.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. MUST REPAIR HOLE IN WALL NEXT TO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR AND MAKE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MUST ALSO DETAIL CLEAN WALLS IN REAR DISHWASHING AREAS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. MUST REPAIR LEAKY PIPES UNDER 3 COMP SINK IN REAR OF PREP AREA.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. MUST BETTER ORGANIZE 2ND FLOOR STORAGE AREA AND STORE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR. DISCARD ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND CLEAN AND REMOVE OFF DEAD INSECTS THROUGHOUT AREA.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Trattoria Pizzeria Roma — Woodie's Flat last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Trattoria Pizzeria Roma — Woodie's Flat on file is from Jul 22, 2014. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Trattoria Pizzeria Roma — Woodie's Flat?

Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Trattoria Pizzeria Roma — Woodie's Flat.

Has Trattoria Pizzeria Roma — Woodie's Flat's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Trattoria Pizzeria Roma — Woodie's Flat have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Trattoria Pizzeria Roma — Woodie's Flat means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.