Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass for PIZZA NOVA EXPRESS on .
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Latest inspection
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2638378
Location recorded for this inspection · PIZZA NOVA EXPRESS · 3836 W 79TH ST
Recorded violations
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED RUSTY SHELVING INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER. MUST REMOVE RUST AND PAINT WITH NONTOXIC PAINT. SHELVING MUST BE SMOOTH AND AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN THE FLOORS AND FAN COVERS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER TO REMOVE SPILLS AND/OR DEBRIS.
56
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED THE HOOD DUSTY ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST REMOVE AND MAINTAIN
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Inspection history
Chicago publishes inspection reports dating back to 2010. The city changed its procedures on July 1, 2018.
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2009578
Location recorded for this inspection · PIZZA NOVA EXPRESS · 3836 W 79TH ST
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: VENTS IN FRONT PREP AREA WITH DUST ACCUMULATION. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
41
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: CLEANING EQUIPMENT IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE IN DESGINATED AREA.
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1609333
Location recorded for this inspection · PIZZA NOVA EXPRESS · 3836 W 79TH ST
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED AN EXPOSED WASTE PIPE OVER DRY STORAGE (PAPER CUPS, CARDBOARD PIZZA ROUNDS) IN THE BASEMENT WITH NO ACTIVE LEAKING. INSTRUCTED TO COVER THE EXPOSED WASTE PIPE OR REMOVE ALL DRY STORAGE ITEMS FROM UNDERNEATH THE EXPOSED WASTE PIPE.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED CEILING VENTS IN THE RESTROOMS, AT THE BACK DOOR AND IN FRONT OF THE HOOD IN THE PREP AREA WITH ACCUMULATED DUST. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL CEILING VENTS.
42
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN - Comments: OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLER WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A HAIR RESTRAINT AT ALL TIMES FOOD IS BEING HANDLED.
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1527209
Location recorded for this inspection · PIZZA NOVA EXPRESS · 3836 W 79TH ST
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED THE LIGHT SHIELDS UNDER THE HOOD DUSTY, NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
36
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: OBSERVED 1 CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD OVER REAR PREP TABLE, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1459271
Location recorded for this inspection · PIZZA NOVA EXPRESS · 3836 W 79TH ST
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: FOUND THE CAN OPENER IN THE PREP AREA IN NEED OF SOME CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IT.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: FOUND WALL ON THE SIDE OF THE FRONT EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK AND THE VENTS/CEILING TILES IN THE PREP AND TOILET AREAS IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: FOUND THE MECHANICAL VENTILATION IN BOTH OF THE TOILET ROOMS NOT WORKING. INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND MAINTAIN.
43
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: MUST STORE ALL WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION (WITH THE CORRECT PPM OF SOLUTION) WHEN NOT IN USE.
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1151099
Location recorded for this inspection · PIZZA NOVA EXPRESS · 3836 W 79TH ST
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
31
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: NEED TO INVERT (HANDLE UP) FORKS, SPOONS ETC. SO EMPLOYEES ARE NOT TOUCHING THE EATING PART OF THE UTENSILS. AT REAR CARRY-OUT SECTION.
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: SEATS IN DINING AREA IN POOR REPAIR NEED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: CLEAN FLOOR IN BASEMENT STORAGE UNDER AND AROUND SHELVES.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: CLEAN WALL BEHIND SODA/ICE MACHINE ( DUSTY)
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1150215
Location recorded for this inspection · PIZZA NOVA EXPRESS · 3836 W 79TH ST
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.NEED TO CLEAN HOOD AND FILTERS FRONT COOKING AREA.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.CLEAN FLOOR UNDER STORAGE IN REAR DOUGH ROOM.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. Use dustless cleaning methods.CLEAN ALL CEILING VENT'S DUSTY
36
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.CLEAN ALL LIGHT SHIELDS.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: 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.OBSERVED 3 COMP. SINK NOZZLE LEAKING INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
577406
Location recorded for this inspection · PIZZA NOVA EXPRESS · 3836 W 79TH ST
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. CUTTING BOARDS IN NEED OF REPLACING, WORN, DISCOLORED. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
215225
Location recorded for this inspection · PIZZA NOVA EXPRESS · 3836 W 79TH ST
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
30
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: LABEL AND DATE ALL COOKED FOODS IN COOLERS.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: CLEAN LIGHTSHIELDS AT FRONT COUNTER AREA.
Local context · Chicago
How results compare in ZIP 60652
97 of 136 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.
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