Wood Fire Counter

131 N Clinton St, Chicago, IL 60661

Pizza

Last inspected: Mar 19, 2019

Score

Medium Risk

Wood Fire Counter appears in inspection records four times, starting in 2017. Inspectors last stopped by on Mar 19, 2019. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent. Public records show no inspections at Wood Fire Counter since Mar 19, 2019, so this file may not reflect current conditions.

Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around seven violations per visit lately, up from roughly three violations before.

“Management, food employee and conditional employee” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

Compared to other Chicago restaurants (averaging 81), there's room to close the gap. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 19, 2019

Routine

3 major violations. 4 minor violations.

View 7 violations

City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ONSITE DURING THE INSPECTION WHILE TCS FOODS; CHICKEN AND MAC-N-CHEESE, ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CERTIFIED MANAGER ONSITE AT ALL TIMES WHEN TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.

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.

Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

Inspector notes: NO CLEAN UP KIT OR PROCEDURES ON SITE FOR VOMITING OR DIARRHEA EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE KIT AND POST PROCEDURES FOR EMPLOYEES TO FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

Food properly labeled; original container

Inspector notes: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITH COMMON FOOD NAMES, WHEN FOOD HAS BEEN REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL PACKAGING. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR LEAKY HOT WATER KNOB ON 3-COMP SINK, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DRIED FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOOR UNDER HEAVY EQUIPMENT, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

Allergen training as required

Inspector notes: ALLERGEN CERTIFICATES ARE REQUIRED FOR EMPLOYEES WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION LICENSES. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE THE ONLINE COURSE AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ONSITE.

Mar 13, 2018

Routine

3 minor violations.

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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service

Inspector notes: Observed potentially hazardous food stored in 1 door Norpole reach in cooler at improper temperature of: 46.7f, 4lbs of macaroni and cheese, at a value of $35.00: date 3/12/18 47.5f, 6lbs of raw chicken breast, at a value of $15.00: date 3/8/18 Manager voluntarily discarded and denatured a total weight of 10LBS, at a value of $50.00 Internal temperature of 1 door cooler at time of inspection was 37.6f Informed manager that potentially hazardous foods must be kept at 40f or lower for cold foods and 140f or more for hot foods at all times. Critical violation #7-38-005 (A)

Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

Inspector notes: Observed pre portioned condiment containers of barbecue sauce with no dates or labels. Instructed manager to provide.

Linen: clean and soiled properly stored

Inspector notes: OBSERVED DISH TOWEL STORED ON EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK FAUCET. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE DISH TOWELS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN TASKS. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Sep 21, 2017

Routine

3 minor violations.

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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector notes: Observed excessive dust and debris build up on floors under equipment and in corners of floor of prep area. Must detail clean and sanitize. Must maintain same.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector notes: Observed hand sink water pressure is restricted/not full flow. Must repair sink to provide adequate city pressure for proper hand washing. Must maintain same.

Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

Inspector notes: Observed 1 refrigeration unit without thermometers inside. Must provide thermometers in a conspicuous spot inside each cooler. Must maintain same.

Jan 17, 2017

License

2 minor violations.

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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector notes: Found porous wood surface on counter near point of sale system. Must seal, or paint to make smooth and easily cleanable. Must maintain same.

Food handler requirements met

Inspector notes: No food handler certificates on premises. Must provide proof of food handler certification for all employees. Must maintain same.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Wood Fire Counter last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Wood Fire Counter on file is from Mar 19, 2019. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Wood Fire Counter?

Across the inspection record, “management, food employee and conditional employee” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Wood Fire Counter.

Has Wood Fire Counter's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Wood Fire Counter have averaged around seven violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Wood Fire Counter 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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