Pizza Nova Express

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed a clutter of items under the stairs in the basement just left of the hot water unit. Instructed to clear and maintain as a means of preventing possible pest harboring.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed the rear floor of the prep area under and around equipment in need of a detail clean. Instructed to clean and maintain all areas.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed dust build up on all vents in the rear food prep and service area. Instructed to clean and maintain all as a means of preventing possible contamination of food contact surfaces or foods prepared in areas.

Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

Inspector’s note: Integral permanently affixed thermometer at pizza hot holding unit in poor repair, unable to display temperature of unit. Instd to repair or replace thermometer and maintain at unit

Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Wiping cloths improperly stoed on prep tables/counters. Instd to store in sanitizing solution when not in use

Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.

Inspector’s note: Observed plastic bowl used as a scoop in sauce container in the walk-in cooler. Instructed to remove bowl and replace with utensil with a handle to prevent contamination and maintain.

In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed in-use utensils stored in container with still water at the hot holding area. Instructed to remove utensils from still water and relocate to dry, clean and sanitized surface and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed clutter and unnecessary items beneath the stairwell in the basement area. Instructed to clean beneath stairwell and discard any items or equipment unnecessary to food operations and maintain.

Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed wiping clothes laying on prep stations and carts. Must properly store wiping clothes in sanitizing solution when not in use.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Observed the sprayer at the 3 comp sink with leaks. Must repair and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed the air vent and ceiling tile around them dirty in the prep area. Must clean and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed the ceiling by the vent and the light sheild in the front area in need of cleaning. Instructed to clean and maintain

Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

Inspector’s note: No thermometer in reach in need of installing. Instructed to obtain a thermometer for all reach in coolers.

Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

Inspector’s note: Large can opener in need of cleaning to remove all build up. Must detail clean to remove and maintain clean.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Floors under fryers in need of detail cleaning to remove all grease and water build up. Instructed to clean and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Ceiling above pizza table in need of cleaning to remove all dust build up. Instructed to clean and maintain.

Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.

Inspector’s note: Observed single service articles stored under sewer lines that are not sheilded to intercept potential drips. Instructed manager to encase all sewer lines above single service articles in basement storage area

Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed no covered waste receptacle in women washroom. Instructed manager to provide and maintain

Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.

Inspector’s note: Observed food items stored on floor in walk-in cooler and walk-in freezer. Instructed manager to elevate all stock six inches off floor.

Single-use items weren’t stored or used properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed single service articles stored under sewer lines that are not sheilded to intercept potential drips. Instructed manager to encase all sewer lines above single service articles in basement storage area.

Single-use items weren’t stored or used properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed single service spoons not inverted. Instructed manager to invert all single service utensils to protect lip contact surfaces from contamination.

Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed no covered waste receptacle in women washroom. Instructed manager to provide and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed accumulated dust buildup on ceiling vents and light shields in prep area, food and grease spills on floor along walls under cooking equipment. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

Inspector’s note: Observed no proof of allergen training certification from all managers with a city of chicago sanitation certification. Instructed that all managers with a city of chicago sanitation certificate must comply with allergen training. 3-302.12 observed no labels on food in walk-in cooler which are not in the original container, instructed to provide. 4-501.12 observed a small cutting board stained and pitted, instructed to replace. 4-501.11 (a) observed rusty cooler storage racks in upright cooler, instructed to remove the rust. Also observed the interior of the hot holding/steam table not clean,instructed to clean. 6-201.13 observed the wall coving coming of the wall under the three compartment sink, instructed to reattach wall coving. 6-101.11 (a) observed the ceiling vent dusty/not clean, instructed to clean. Priority foundation violation. Citation issued. 7-42-090

Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

Inspector’s note: Observed no labels on food in walk-in cooler which are not in the original container, instructed to provide. Core violation.

Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

Inspector’s note: Observed a small cuting board stained and pitted, instructed to replace. Core violation.

Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

Inspector’s note: Observed rusty cooler storage racks in upright cooler, instructed to remove the rust. Also observed the interior of the hot holding/steam table not clean,instructed to clean. Core violation.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed the wall coving comming of the wall under the three compartment sink, instructed to reattach wall coving. Core violation.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed the ceiling venst dusty/not clean, instructed to clean. Core violation.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed the light shields not clean thru- out premises, instructed to clean. Core violation.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector’s note: Vents in front prep area with dust accumulation. Instd to clean and maintain.

Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

Inspector’s note: Cleaning equipment improperly stored. Instd to store in desginated area.

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

Inspector’s note: 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.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector’s note: 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.

Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn

Inspector’s note: Observed a food handler with no hair restraint. Instructed to provide and maintain a hair restraint at all times food is being handled.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector’s note: Observed the light shields under the hood dusty, not clean, instructed to clean.

Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

Inspector’s note: Observed 1 cracked light shield over rear prep table, instructed to replace.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector’s note: Found the can opener in the prep area in need of some cleaning. Instructed to clean and maintain it.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector’s note: 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.

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

Inspector’s note: Found the mechanical ventilation in both of the toilet rooms not working. Instructed to fix and maintain.

Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

Inspector’s note: Must store all wash cloths in sanitizing solution (with the correct ppm of solution) when not in use.

Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles

Inspector’s note: Need to invert (handle up) forks, spoons etc. So employees are not touching the eating part of the utensils. At rear carry-out section.

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

Inspector’s note: Seats in dining area in poor repair need to repair or replace.

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

Inspector’s note: Clean floor in basement storage under and around shelves.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector’s note: Clean wall behind soda/ice machine ( dusty)

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector’s note: 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.

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

Inspector’s note: 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.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector’s note: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. Use dustless cleaning methods.CLEAN ALL CEILING VENT'S DUSTY

Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

Inspector’s note: 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.

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

Inspector’s note: 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.

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

Inspector’s note: 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.

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

Inspector’s note: Label and date all cooked foods in coolers.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector’s note: Clean lightshields at front counter area.