Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass for PIZZA NOVA INC on .
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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
10
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2630038
Location recorded for this inspection · PIZZA NOVA INC · 3704 W 26TH ST
Recorded violations
10
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGN AT HANDWASHING SINK NEAR MEN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGN AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES.
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FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED IN PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD.
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CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
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IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED PLASTIC AND PAPER CUPS USED AS DISPENSING UTENSILS FOR COLESLAW, SUGAR, SALT, ETC. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE LONG HANDLE DISPENSING UTENSILS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE UTENSILS NOT INVERTED ON FRONT COUNTER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INVERT ALL UTENSILS TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED LEAK AT BOTTOM OF SELF-SERVICE POP MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED GROCERY BAGS USED FOR FOOD STORAGE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE PROPER FOOD STORAGE BAGS AND/PR CONTAINERS.
51
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED LEAKING DRAINPIPE UNDER HANDWASHING SINK NEAR UTILITY SINK IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN HANDWASHNG SINK.
53
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED NO SELF-CLOSING DEVICE ON MEN WASHROOM DOOR IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SELF-CLOSING DEVICE ON MEN WASHROOM DOOR.
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ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED VENTILATION FAN NOT OPERABLE IN CUSTOMER WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR VENTILATION FAN 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.
ComplaintPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2373503
Location recorded for this inspection · PIZZA NOVA INC · 3704 W 26TH ST
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
Recorded violations
5
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: 2-501.11 OBSERVED NO ADEQUATE SUPPLIES ON SITE TO RESPOND TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA EVENTS THAT CAN POTENTIALLY OCCUR INSIDE OF THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
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PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: 3-501.17 OBSERVED SOME TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY READY TO EAT ITEMS NOT PROPERLY LABELED WITH THE DISCARD DATE. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL WITH THE DISCARD DATE ALL OF THE TCS RTE FOODS THAT ARE HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
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CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: 3-603.11 OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY POSTED NOR A DISCLOSURE AND A REMINDER FOR ALL ITEMS THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDERCOOKED OR RAW (HAMBURGERS). INSTRUCTED TO POST A CONSUMER ADVISORY AND ADD A DISCLOSURE AND A REMINDER ON ALL MENUS FOR TCS FOODS THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDERCOOKED OR RAW (HAMBURGERS). PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
53
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: 5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE INSIDE OF THE TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
58
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: 2-102.13 OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR ALL OF THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
10
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2282767
Location recorded for this inspection · PIZZA NOVA INC · 3704 W 26TH ST
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
Recorded violations
3
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY IN PLACE. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010.
5
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: NO PROCEDURE IN PLACE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS.INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
23
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: 3.501.17(A) VARIETY OF FOOD NOT PROPERLY LABELED, DATED (COOKED RIB TIPS, COOKED BEEF, ETC.) REFRIGERATED, READY TO EAT TCS FOOD PREPARED AND HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS SHALL BE CLEARLY MARKED TO INDICATE THE DAY OR DATE BY WHICH FOOD SHALL BE SOLD OR DISCARDED FOR A MAXIMUM OF 7 DAYS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
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FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED WITH COMMON NAME. INSTD TO PROPERLY LABEL (OREGANO, ETC).
41
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: WIPING CLOTHS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE PROPERLY IN SANITZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: EXCESSIVE RUST ON TOP COVER OF GREASE INTERCEPTOR AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OPENING IN WALL IN EMPLOYEE RESTROOM. INSTD TO SEAL OPENING. WALLS IN EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM IN POOR REPAIR CHIPPED PAINT. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: WALK IN FREEZER FLOOR WITH EXCESSIVE ICE ACCUMULATION. INSTD TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN. WALLS IN EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM ESPECIALLY AROUND LIGHTSWITCH NOT CLEAN. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
56
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: LIGHT OUT IN WALK IN FREEZER. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
58
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: NO ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGERS. INSTD TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION.
Complaint Re-InspectionPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
10
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2169792
Location recorded for this inspection · PIZZA NOVA INC · 3704 W 26TH ST
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
14
PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090 - Comments: Inspector Comments: PREVIOUS CRITICAL VIOLATION FROM REPORT # 2169602 5/11/18 NOT CORRECTED #14-STILL FINDING DOORS NOT RODENT PROOFED WITH AN APPX."1/2-3/4" GAP ALONG ALL SIDES OF OUTSIDE GARAGE STORAGE DOOR AND LAST DOOR IN DINING AREA ALONG BOTTOM.MUST RODENT PROOF DOORS.MANAGER HAD TO SEND EMPLOYEE TO THE STORE DURING INSPECTION TO PURCHASE DOOR SWEEPS.EMPLOYEE IS NOW REPLACING DOOR SWEEPS AT THIS TIME TO BE TIGHT FITTING.(CRITICAL 7-42-090)
31
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST INVERT MULTIUSE UTENSILS ON STORAGE SHELVES IN PIZZA PREP AREA.
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON GARAGE WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER,PIZZA PREP COOLER AND 3- DOOR PREP COOLER IN HOT FOOD PREP AREA.MUST REMOVE FOIL FROM PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM PREP TABLES,FRYER CABINET,PREP COOLERS,STEAM TABLE,ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT,WHEEL BASES AND LEGS OF EQUIPMENT,FLOOR MIXER,PIPES OF EQUIPMENT,WINDOW SILLS.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT ALL PREP AREAS,DISH WASHING AREAS,STORAGE AREAS.MUST MAKE FLOOR SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE IN REAR STORAGE AREA AND WHERE NEEDED.MUST GROUT FLOOR WHERE NEEDED.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED AND DAMAGED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT PREP,DISH,STORAGE AND DINING AREAS,MISSING AND DAMAGED WALL TILES AND BASES WHERE NEEDED.MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM WALLS THROUGHOUT.MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES AND GAPS IN WALLS THROUGHOUT.
36
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHTS THROUGHOUT AND PROVIDE A SHATTER PROOF BULB IN OUTSIDE GARAGE WALK IN COOLER.
40
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER FOR COUNTER TOP PIZZA HOT HOLDING UNIT.
41
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS AND ON TOP OF FOOD IN WALK IN COOLERS AND STORAGE AREAS.
42
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN - Comments: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE HAIR RESTRAINTS FOR FOOD HANDLERS.
Complaint Re-InspectionFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
11
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2169602
Location recorded for this inspection · PIZZA NOVA INC · 3704 W 26TH ST
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
14
PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2167164 5/3/18 NOT CORRECTED #18-STILL OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX.11 OR MORE LIVE ROACHES CRAWLING ON FLOOR UNDER 3 - DOOR PREP COOLERS IN HOT FOOD PREP AREA,IN CREVICE ON UNDERSIDE OF HAND SINK IN PIZZA PREP AREA,BACK UNDERSIDE OF 3- COMPARTMENT SINK ,IN CREVICE BETWEEN UPPER WALL CHEMICAL STORAGE UNIT,INSIDE OF FAR LEFT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK BASIN,ON WALL NEXT TO 3- COMP SINK,ON TOP OF GREASE TRAP,IN BETWEEN WALL PANEL UNDER SAME SINK IN DISH WASHING AREA ALSO, APPX. 20 OR MORE LIVE ANTS CRAWLING ON FLOOR IN FRONT OF PIZZA OVEN AND DINING AREA.APPX."1/2-3/4" GAP ALONG ALL SIDES OF OUTSIDE GARAGE STORAGE DOOR AND LAST DOOR IN DINING AREA ALONG BOTTOM.MUST RODENT PROOF DOORS.A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR ARRIVED ON SITE AND TREATED PREMISES DURING INSPECTION AND PHYSICALLY REMOVED LIVE EVIDENCE OF ROACHES AND ANTS AT THIS TIME.(CRITICAL 7-42-090)
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* INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS - Comments: OBSERVED NO INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS FROM PREVIOUS INSPECTION A NEW SUMMARY WILL BE POSTED.MUST PROVIDE AND POST AT ALL TIMES.(SERIOUS 7-42-010B)
31
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST INVERT MULTIUSE UTENSILS ON STORAGE SHELVES IN PIZZA PREP AREA.
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON GARAGE WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER,PIZZA PREP COOLER AND 3- DOOR PREP COOLER IN HOT FOOD PREP AREA.MUST REMOVE FOIL FROM PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM PREP TABLES,FRYER CABINET,PREP COOLERS,STEAM TABLE,ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT,WHEEL BASES AND LEGS OF EQUIPMENT,FLOOR MIXER,PIPES OF EQUIPMENT,WINDOW SILLS.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT ALL PREP AREAS,DISH WASHING AREAS,STORAGE AREAS.MUST MAKE FLOOR SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE IN REAR STORAGE AREA AND WHERE NEEDED.MUST GROUT FLOOR WHERE NEEDED.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED AND DAMAGED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT PREP,DISH,STORAGE AND DINING AREAS,MISSING AND DAMAGED WALL TILES AND BASES WHERE NEEDED.MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM WALLS THROUGHOUT.MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES AND GAPS IN WALLS THROUGHOUT.
36
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHTS THROUGHOUT AND PROVIDE A SHATTER PROOF BULB IN OUTSIDE GARAGE WALK IN COOLER.
40
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER FOR COUNTER TOP PIZZA HOT HOLDING UNIT.
41
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS AND ON TOP OF FOOD IN WALK IN COOLERS AND STORAGE AREAS.
42
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE HAIR RESTRAINTS FOR FOOD HANDLERS
ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
12
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2167164
Location recorded for this inspection · PIZZA NOVA INC · 3704 W 26TH ST
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
16
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE .OBSERVED AN OPEN 5LB.PLASTIC BAG OF FULLY COOKED SHRIMP STORED INSIDE A PAN OF UNCOVERED 10LBS.COOKED CHOPPED BACON AND JUICES DRIPPING FROM BAG OF SHRIMPS INTO PAN OF BACON.MUST STORE FOODS SEPERATELY AND COVERED AT ALL TIMES.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.APPX.15LBS.$25. (SERIOUS 7-38-005A)
18
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX.20 OR MORE LIVE ROACHES CRAWLING IN CREVICE OF UPPER AND LOWER ATTACHMENT AT MOTOR OF 3 & 2 - DOOR PREP COOLERS IN HOT FOOD PREP AREA,UNDERSIDE OF HAND SINK & LEG OF MIDDLE PIZZA OVEN IN PIZZA PREP AREA,BACK UNDERSIDE OF 3- COMPARTMENT SINK ,UPPER WALL WOOD STORAGE UNIT IN PIZZA PREP AREA AND OPENING IN PIPE IN REAR ADJACENT ROOM FROM PIZZA PREP AREA.ALSO,APPX.8 -RODENT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR AND CONCRETE LEDGE IN OUTSIDE GARAGE STORAGE AREA AND APPX. 10 OR MORE LIVE ANTS CRAWLING ON FLOOR IN SAME AREA.APPX.1/2-3/4" GAP ALONG ALL SIDES OF OUTSIDE GARAGE STORAGE DOOR AND LAST DOOR IN DINING AREA ALONG BOTTOM.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS.CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS.RODENT PROOF DOORS.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 5/3/18.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)
31
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: MUST INVERT MULTIUSE UTENSILS ON STORAGE SHELVES IN PIZZA PREP AREA.
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON GARAGE WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER,PIZZA PREP COOLER AND 3- DOOR PREP COOLER IN HOT FOOD PREP AREA.MUST REMOVE FOIL FROM PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM PREP TABLES,FRYER CABINET,PREP COOLERS,STEAM TABLE,ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT,WHEEL BASES AND LEGS OF EQUIPMENT,FLOOR MIXER.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT ALL PREP AREAS,DISH WASHING AREAS,STORAGE AREAS.MUST MAKE FLOOR SMOOTH AND ESAILT CLEANABLE IN REAR STORAGE AREA.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED AND DAMAGED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT PREP,DISH,STORAGE AND DINING AREAS,MISSING AND DAMAGED WALL TILES AND BASES WHERE NEEDED.MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM WALLS THROUGHOUT.MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES AND GAPS IN WALLS THROUGHOUT.
36
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHTS THROUGHOUT AND PROVIDE A SHATTER PROOF BULB IN OUTSIDE GARAGE WALK IN COOLER.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST INSTALL A HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER CONNECTED TO CITY PLUMBING IN REAR SIDE PREP AREA USED FOR WEEKEND PREP.
40
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER FOR PIZZA HOT HOLDING UNIT.
41
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORAGNIZE ARTICLES OFF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN WALK IN COOLERS AND STORAGE AREAS.
42
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN - Comments: MUST PROVIDE HAIR RESTRAINTS FOR FOOD HANDLERS.
ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2117041
Location recorded for this inspection · PIZZA NOVA INC · 3704 W 26TH 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: CUTTING BOARDS THAT ARE WORN ARE IN NEED OF REPLACING. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLERS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE FOOD SPILLS. CORRECT AND MAINTAIIN.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOORS THROUGH OUT PREP AREAS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: CEILING TILES IN REAR PREP AREA IN NEED OF REPLACING WHERE WORN. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2064496
Location recorded for this inspection · PIZZA NOVA INC · 3704 W 26TH ST
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOORS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS AND BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT AND ALONG WALL BASES. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: WALLS IN PIZZA AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPLATTER. CEILING TILES THAT ARE WATER STAINED IN NEED OF REPLACING. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN
36
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: LIGHTS THROUGH OUT ALL FOOD PREP AREAS IN NEED OF LIGHT SHEILDS WITH TUBES AND END CAPS. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
40
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: ALL REACH IN COOLERS IN NEED OF THERMOMETERS. INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
45
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: ALL FOOD HANDLERS IN NEED OF CERTIFICATES. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2059916
Location recorded for this inspection · PIZZA NOVA INC · 3704 W 26TH ST
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
21
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE HOLDER ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION WHILE HANDLING POTENTIALLY HAZAEDOUS FOODS. PIZZA, HAMBURGERS, HOT DOGS ETC. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE MANAGER AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012
22
DISH MACHINES: PROVIDED WITH ACCURATE THERMOMETERS, CHEMICAL TEST KITS AND SUITABLE GAUGE COCK - Comments: NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOORS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS AND BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT AND ALONG WALL BASES. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: WALLS IN PIZZA AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPLATTER. CEILING TILES THAT ARE WATER STAINED IN NEED OF REPLACING. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
36
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: LIGHTS THROUGH OUT ALL FOOD PREP AREAS IN NEED OF LIGHT SHEILDS WITH TUBES AND END CAPS. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
40
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: ALL REACH IN COOLERS IN NEED OF THERMOMETERS. INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
45
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: ALL FOOD HANDLERS IN NEED OF CERTIFICATES. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1938171
Location recorded for this inspection · PIZZA NOVA INC · 3704 W 26TH 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: MUST CLEAN BOTTOM COMPARTMENT OF DEEP FRYERS,HAS GREASE BUILD-UP,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST CLEAN THE LIGHT SHIELD COVERS IN THE PREP AREA OF DUST BUILD-UP,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA
36
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: SOME BULBS ARE BURNED OUT IN THE PREP AREA IN CEILING MUST PROVIDE WORKING BULBS INSIDE THE LIGHT SHIELD COVERS
40
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER AND COLD HOLDING UNITS IN PREP AREA
ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1592178
Location recorded for this inspection · PIZZA NOVA INC · 3704 W 26TH 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: OBSERVED THE CAN OPENERS TO BE SOILED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF OIL AND GREASE ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE FRYER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED WATER STAINED CEILING TILES ABOVE THE REAR THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS, ABOVE THE DOUGH PREP AREA AND NEAR THE HOT DOG STEAM TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
41
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE JACKETS AND BELONGINGS BEING STORED ON RESTAURANT SHELVING. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL PERSONAL BELONGINGS AWAY FROM FOOD AND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT.
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1575291
Location recorded for this inspection · PIZZA NOVA INC · 3704 W 26TH 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: OBSERVED A PAN OF LASAGNA MADE TWO DAYS AGO PER MANAGER, IN A PREP COOLER IN THE MAIN FOOD PREP AREA, NOT LABELED WITH NAME OF PRODUCT AND DATE. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOODS THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER AND HELD FOR M0RE THAN 24 HOURS AND MAINTAIN.
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED CARD BOARD BEING REUSED IN THE FLOOR OF THE WALK IN COOLER LOCATED IN THE REAR AND ON THE LOWER SHELVES OF THE PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED TO NOT REUSE CARDBOARD TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE AND MAINTAIN. ALL SURFACES SHOULD BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1493664
Location recorded for this inspection · PIZZA NOVA INC · 3704 W 26TH 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: GASKET LOOSE ON REACH IN FREEZER DOOR. REPLACE SAME.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: IMPROPER STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. PROVIDE SAME.
40
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: MISSING INTERNAL THERMOMETER FOR PIZZA PREP COOLER. PROVIDE SAME.
41
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: STOCK ON FLOOR. ELEVATE 6 INCHES.
Local context · Chicago
How results compare in ZIP 60623
280 of 341 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.
This calculation uses published records from the same jurisdiction. Pending, unavailable and other non-comparable results are excluded.
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