Pizza Nova Express

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

Inspector’s note: Observed single-use plastic cups used as scoops in several bulk dry food containers throughout facility. Instructed to remove plastic cups and replace with mutli-use utensils with handles to prevent contamination while scooping and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed single-use styrofoam and cardboard to-go containers stored uncovered/not inverted along the cook line area. Instructed to store single-use articles in their original protective packaging or store covered or inverted to prevent contamination and maintain.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed build up of caked-on dry food soil on the interior nonfood-contact surfaces of the microwave. Instructed to clean nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment at adequate frequency to prevent build up of dry food and other soils and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed several filter panels at both ventilation hoods in the kitchen area to be in poor repair or improperly installed. Instructed to repair or replace damaged ventilation hood filters and ensure all filter panels are properly installed and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed boxes of food stored on the floor in the walk-in freezer. Instructed manager to properly store and protect food items from contamination while stored by elevating at least six inches from the floor on raised shelving units.

Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed wet wiping cloths on several prep surface areas. Instructed to properly store wiping cloths in a sanitizing solution between uses to prevent contamination of equipment & food. Must maintain

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

Inspector’s note: Observed milk crates being used as shelving throughout the prep and storage areas. Must remove and provide shelving 6" off the floor and provide floor accessibility to ensure adequate facility cleaning.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed mop in a position that does not allow it to dry properly and prevent pest harborage. Must store mop after use in a mounted position that allows for air-drying without soiling and pest harboraging.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed grease buildup, food debris, and dirt on the floor under cooking equipment, along walls, and in all corners in prep, dishwashing, storage, and basement areas. Instructed manager to clean floors under all equipment, along walls, and all corners in all areas. Observed dust buildup on the fan in the walk-in cooler, light shields in the cooking area, and ceiling and wall vents in prep and storage areas. Instructed manager to clean and maintain all fans, light shields, and ceiling/wall vents.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed boxes of frozen food on the floor inside the walk in cooler. Instructed manager food items must be stored al least six inches off of the floor.

Clean utensils, equipment, or linens weren’t stored and handled properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed food storage containers on the floor in the basement dry storage area. Instructed manager to store all food storage containers six inches from the floor.

Clean utensils, equipment, or linens weren’t stored and handled properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed packaged single service articles stored under sewer lines that are not sheilded. Instructed to relocate or sheild lines to intercept potential drips.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean the following equipment: under grill, between pizza ovens to remove dust observed and bottoms of fryers to remove grease.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean the ventilation fan on the ceiling of the mens washroom to remove dust observed. Instructed to clean the floors in basement area around and behind equipement and in corner areas.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean the vents above the cooking equipment (fryers and grill) in the ventilation hood.

A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

Inspector’s note: Previous core violations from report #2509812 5/17/21 not corrected-#37- must label food storage containers when food is not in original package.#45-must invert plastic wear with handles in upright position.#47- must repair or replace missing handles on lids of steam tables.must remove rust from walk in cooler shelving units.#49- must clean debris build up from grill table,fryer cabinets.#51- must repair or replace low cold water pressure at hand sink in women's toilet room.leaky faucet at basement 3- comp and hand sink.#55- must clean debris build up from floor throughout premises.#55- must clean dust build up from wall & ceiling vents in dining area.#58- observed no food allergen training for food managers.must provide and maintain.(priority foundation 7-42-090)

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

Inspector’s note: Must label food storage containers when food is not in original package.

Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

Inspector’s note: Observed an appx. "1/2-3/4" gap along bottom of front door. Must make door tight fitting.

Clean utensils, equipment, or linens weren’t stored and handled properly.

Inspector’s note: Must invert multi-use utensils in window sill above 3- compartment sink.

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

Inspector’s note: Must invert plastic wear with handles in upright position.

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

Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace missing handles on lids of steam tables.must remove rust from walk in cooler shelving units.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Must clean debris build up from grill table,fryer cabinets,ice dispenser at soda machine.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace low cold water pressure at hand sink in women's toilet room.leaky faucet at basement 3- comp and hand sink.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Must provide a hooking system for wet mops at mop sinks.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Must clean dust build up from wall & ceiling vents in dining area.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Must clean debris build up from floor throughout premises.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Must clean debris build up from filters above cooking equipment.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Clean floor at front prep area around pizza prep station of food debris.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Clean interior bottom of refrigeration unit at rear dish washing area of food debris.

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

Inspector’s note: Must provide covered lid for receptacle in women's washroom.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed to go containers and chicken seasoning stored in the basement under a waste pipe. Instructed to move to an area to prevent possible contamination and maintain

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed food debris and grease accumulation on the floors in the rear prep and basement area. Instructed to clean and maintain

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

Inspector’s note: 3-305.12 (f) observed food prep area, dry goods stored and food equipment under sewer lines in basement. Must encase all sewer line in prep area and storage area.observed food preparation area under sewer lines in basement. Must encase all sewer lines for proper food protection.

Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER ACTIVELY HANDLE FOOD WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINT (cap, hair net). MUST OBTAIN AND WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS WHEN HANDLING FOOD.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: 4-601.11(c) observed the following equipment in need of detail cleaning: interior bottom of fryers to remove grease, exterior surfaces of fryers to remove grease, interiors of refrigeration units and freezers, storage shelves and convection oven; clean and maintain all.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: 6-501.114 the floors through out the kitchen need cleaning under around and behind all equipment to remove dirt and grease, clean floor in walk in cooler under shelves, clean in storage room under shelves. Clean all floor drains through out to remove build up and debris from drains. Clean interior of utility sink and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: 6-501.114 observed acculumation of unnecessary articles throuout facility, in basement and in rear of facility not utilized for daily operation; disorganized and clutter for harborage conditions. Remove all unnecessary items not needed for daily operation and organize areas.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: 6-303.11 observed light under hood in prep kitchen in disrepair. Must repair and maintain.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: 6-501.14 observed filters in hood and vents in food prep area with food debris, and dust in front prep area and in restroom vent. Must clean and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Invert all single service utensils in prep area.

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

Inspector’s note: Clean interior and exterior of all coolers, freezers, cooking equipment, prep tables.

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

Inspector’s note: Provide hot and cold running water above top loading soft serve machine. Repair hot water timed faucet on sink in women washroom. Repair leaking stopper under exposed sink in first floor prep area.

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

Inspector’s note: Elevate all stock off floor in walk-in cooler and walk-in freezer. Store mop heads upright to prevent insect breeding.

Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

Inspector’s note: Store wash cloths in sanitizing solution at the required ppm.

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

Inspector’s note: Noted steam table pans not inverted after sanitizing. Instructed management to invert pans after sanitizing them.

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

Inspector’s note: Floors need cleaning next to pallets of flour in basement.

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

Inspector’s note: Noted foodhandler not wearing hair restaint at the hot line area. Management ordered employee to put on hair restraint at once. Employee complied

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

Inspector’s note: Clean/sanitize all food contact surfaces, prep tables and exterior of cooking equipment in prep areas. Also interior of all refrigeration units.

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

Inspector’s note: Detail clean floors throughout prep area, rear and in basement prep area. Clean within basement walk-in cooler/freezer along wall and under shelving of heavy accummulation of food debris.

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

Inspector’s note: Remove food splashes on wall at front cooking area next to hot holding unit.

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

Inspector’s note: Remove clutter and unnecessary articles under prep tables, organize and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Must clean the bottom shelf of the reach in cooler and freezer to remove spills.

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

Inspector’s note: Noted a leak at the base of the faucet on the exposed hand sink in the basement. Must repair and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed the rear 2 door over not clean, instructed to clean.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed the first floor upright freezer across from the fryer not clean, instructed to clean.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed broken steam table lid, instructed to weld or replace.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed the following not clean: rear cooler fanguard cover, interior of oven, basement storage racks. Instructed to clean. Also clean and sanitize basement prep table,and #10 can opener.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed floor in basement prep area not clean, instructed to clean.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed wall next to steam table not clean, instrructed to clean.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed some clutter in basement, instructed to organize and remove any item not being used.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed broken steam table lid, instructed to weld or replace.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed the following not clean,rear cooler fanguard cover, interior of oven, basement storage racks, instructed to clean. Also clean / sanitize basement prep table, and # 10 can opener.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed floor in basement prep area not clean, instructed to clean.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed wall next to steam table not clean, instructed to clean.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed some clutter in basement, instructed to organize and remove any items not being used.

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

Inspector’s note: Cutting boards needed. Worn discolored. Must replace and maintain at all times. Rubber gaskets in need of cleaning and various in need of replacing where worn. Must correct and maintain at all times.

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

Inspector’s note: Interior of reach in freezer at fryer station in need of cleaning to remove all food spills. Must correct and maintain at all times.

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

Inspector’s note: Floors in need of cleaning to remove any food debris. Must clean and maintain at all times.

Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters

Inspector’s note: Mens toilet room in need of cleaning to remove odors. Must clean and maintain at all times.

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

Inspector’s note: All air vents in need of cleaning to remove all dust build up. Must clean and maintain at all times.

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

Inspector’s note: Single service utensils improperly stored. Instd to store properly.

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

Inspector’s note: Grocery bags being used to store food. Instd to use proper food grade containers. Replace worn, black moulding at base of 3-compartment sink and wall. Cutting board pitted, with dark grooves. Replace same.

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

Inspector’s note: Interior bottom of prep cooler not clean, debris. Clean same.

Linen: clean and soiled properly stored

Inspector’s note: Wiping cloths improperly stored. Instd to store properly in sanitizing solution.

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. DEBRIS AROUND GREASE TRAP IN BASEMENT.MUST CLEAN.

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

Inspector’s note: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.MUST LABEL/DATE ALL COOKED AND PREP FOODS-PASTA,MEATS,BEANS,ETC IN COOLERS,FREEZERS.

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 MUST SEAL OPENING AROUND PIPE IN OFFICE.

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. REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET AT 3-COMP SINK ON 1ST/BASEMENT FLOOR.

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

Inspector’s note: Cleaning equipment shall be properly stored away from food, utensils, equipment, and clean linens. All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. MUST INVERT MOPS AFTER USE AND CLEAN MOP SINK OF DEBRIS AND MAINTAIN.

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

Inspector’s note: Paint or replace rusty storage racks in basement walk-in cooler

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

Inspector’s note: Clean all plastic pallets in basement, some filters above cooking equipment, exteriors of soap & paper towel dispensers in food prep area and interior cabinet underneath self-service pop dispensing station.

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

Inspector’s note: Detail clean floors throughout basement along all wall bases, in corners, underneath & behind all heavy equipment.

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

Inspector’s note: Seal all cracks & holes in walls throughout basement, clean away all cobb webs in corners in basement. Clean all dusty wall & ceiling vents. Clean light shields where needed.

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

Inspector’s note: Repair or replace leaky faucet at 3 comp. Sink in rear of food prep area on first floor.

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

Inspector’s note: All food handlers with hair must wear hair restraints.

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

Inspector’s note: Paint or replace rusty storage racks in basement walk-in cooler.

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

Inspector’s note: Clean all plastic pallets in basement, some filters above cooking equipment, exteriors of soap & paper towel dispensers in food prep area and interior cabinet underneath self-service pop dispensing station.

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

Inspector’s note: Detail clean floors throughout basement along all wall bases, in corners, underneath & behind all heavy equipment.

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

Inspector’s note: Seal all cracks & holes in walls throughout basement, clean away all cobb webs in corners in basement. Clean all dusty wall & ceiling vents. Clean light shields where needed.

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

Inspector’s note: Repair or replace leaky faucet at 3 comp. Sink in rear of food prep area on first floor.

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

Inspector’s note: All food handlers with hair must wear hair restraints.