Pass

Novel Pizza

1759 W 19th St, Chicago, IL 60608

Restaurant ZIP 60608 Risk 2 (Medium)

Passed · as of Oct 7, 2026

Novel Pizza was last inspected on October 7, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 1 violation.

Latest inspection

October 7, 2026 · Complaint

Pass

Result: Pass

1 general
  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

    Inspector’s note: Hot water handle in need of repair. Hard to turn off. Instructed to correct and maintain

    Official wording (code 51)

    Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspection history

4 inspections on record

  1. Pass

    Complaint · Pass

    1 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Leak at faucet on 3 compartment sink. Instructed to correct and maintain

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

  2. Pass

    Complaint · Pass

    3 general Show violations
    • GeneralFood temperature

      Frozen food was thawed the wrong way.

      Inspector’s note: Frozen spinach sitting in a bin of water. Instructed to properly thaw under cold running water, in the microwave or in the cooler. Maintain proper thawing of food.

      Official wording (code 35)

      Approved thawing methods used

    • GeneralFood handling

      In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: Ice scoop not properly stored in the front prep area. Instructed to store in a clean bin/container or in the ice handle up. Maintain same.

      Official wording (code 43)

      In-use utensils: properly stored

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: The interior of the fryer with grease, dirt and debris. Instructed to clean and maintain the interior of the fryer.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

  3. Conditional

    License · Pass w/ Conditions

    3 critical1 general Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

      Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.

      Inspector’s note: 2-102.14(o) observed no employee health policy. Instructed to provide. Priority foundation 7-38-010.

      Official wording (code 3)

      Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

    • CriticalFood handling

      Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

      Inspector’s note: 4-602.11(b-e) observed a slight brownish substance in the ice machine located by the ice maker. Instructed to clean and sanitize.

      Official wording (code 16)

      Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

    • CriticalFacility upkeep

      Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.

      Inspector’s note: 4-501.19 observed inadequate hot water at the 3-compartment sink. Hot water temperature at the time of the inspection ranged from 96f-102f. Instructed to provide adequate hot water (maintaining at least 110f) at the 3-compartment sink at all times. The manager adjusted the hot water temperature, and by the end of the inspection, the 3-compartment sink was maintaining 115f. Priority violation 7-38-025.

      Official wording (code 48)

      Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.

      Inspector’s note: 4-603.15 observed a written procedure is needed for the clean-in-place equipment such as the large dough mixer and dough sheeter. Instructed to provide.

      Official wording (code 48)

      Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 4 weeks ago. Always confirm with the official record.