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PIZZA NOVA INC

3704 W 26TH ST, CHICAGO, IL 60623

Type: Restaurant

Risk Level: Risk 1 (High)

🍽️ Cuisine: Italian

📍 Neighborhood: South Lawndale

License #: 3914

31
Total Inspections
19
Passed
8
Failed
4
Conditional
PASS
Last Result

Inspection History

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Jul 11, 2025 Inspection

July 11, 2025• Canvass• 3 violations

Violation: 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOORS IN REAR DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.(+2 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Jul 16, 2024 Inspection

July 16, 2024• Complaint Re-Inspection• 1 violation

Violation: 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN THE PREP AREA WITH GRILL/FRYERS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD...

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Jul 9, 2024 Inspection

July 9, 2024• Complaint• 3 violations

Violation: 23. PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUSLY COOKED TCS FOODS (RIBS, VARIOUS PASTA NOODLES, SAUSAGES, LASAGNA PORTIONS, MOZZERELLA CHEESE WITHOUT DISCARD DATE ...(+2 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Nov 20, 2023 Inspection

November 20, 2023• Canvass Re-Inspection• 1 violation

Violation: 48. WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: 4-501.19: 3-COMPARTMENT SINKS UNABLE TO PROVIDE PROPER WASH WATER TEMPERATURE, FLUCTUATING INBETWEEN 104F-106F. IN...

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Nov 15, 2023 Inspection

November 15, 2023• Canvass• 1 violation

Violation: 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT HANDWASH SINK AT EAST PREP AREA (CURRENTLY 68.0F) WHERE EMPLOYEES ACTIVELY WORKING. INSTD TO REPAIR ...

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Sep 12, 2022 Inspection

September 12, 2022• Short Form Complaint• 1 violation

Violation: 60. PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM INSPECTION #2554573 DATED:4/20/2022 NOT IN COMPLIANCE; 39:NO SPLASHGUARD AT THE HANDSINK BETWEEN THE TWO COMP S...

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Apr 20, 2022 Inspection

April 20, 2022• Canvass• 8 violations

Violation: 39. CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: NO SPLASHGUARD AT THE HANDSINK BETWEEN THE TWO COMP SINK AND MOP SINK IN THE SECOND PIZZA PREP AREA; MUST INSTALL...(+7 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Oct 8, 2020 Inspection

October 8, 2020• Complaint Re-Inspection• 1 violation

Violation: 37. FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED SEASONING AND HERBS STORED IN REAR KITCHEN AREA IN FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN FOOD ITEM...

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Sep 23, 2020 Inspection

September 23, 2020• Complaint• 3 violations

Violation: 9. NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH RTE FOOD OR A PRE-APPROVED ALTERNATIVE PROCEDURE PROPERLY ALLOWED - Comments: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE CUTTING AND & PREPARING TOMATOES WITH BARE HANDS IN PREP NEAR COLD HOL...(+2 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Jun 10, 2020 Inspection

June 10, 2020• Complaint• 5 violations

Violation: 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 TH...(+4 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Apr 8, 2019 Inspection

April 8, 2019• Canvass• 10 violations

Violation: 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...(+9 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

May 15, 2018 Inspection

May 15, 2018• Complaint Re-Inspection• 10 violations

Violation: 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 W...(+9 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

May 11, 2018 Inspection

May 11, 2018• Complaint Re-Inspection• 11 violations

Violation: 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...(+10 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

May 3, 2018 Inspection

May 3, 2018• Complaint• 12 violations

Violation: 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 STOR...(+11 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Dec 12, 2017 Inspection

December 12, 2017• Complaint• 4 violations

Violation: 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.(+3 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Jun 19, 2017 Inspection

June 19, 2017• Canvass Re-Inspection• 5 violations

Violation: 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 UNDE...(+4 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Jun 8, 2017 Inspection

June 8, 2017• Canvass• 7 violations

Violation: 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...(+6 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Jul 7, 2016 Inspection

July 7, 2016• Canvass• 4 violations

Violation: 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 EQUIPM...(+3 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Dec 29, 2015 Inspection

December 29, 2015• Complaint• 4 violations

Violation: 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.(+3 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Sep 9, 2015 Inspection

September 9, 2015• Canvass• 2 violations

Violation: 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, N...(+1 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Aug 15, 2014 Inspection

August 15, 2014• Canvass• 4 violations

Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: GASKET LOOSE ON REACH IN FREEZER DOOR. REPLACE SAME.(+3 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Aug 27, 2013 Inspection

August 27, 2013• Complaint• 3 violations

Violation: 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE NOTED. CLEAN EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT TO...(+2 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Jan 8, 2013 Inspection

January 8, 2013• Canvass• 4 violations

Violation: 31. CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: THE KNIFE HOLDER HAS SOME FOOD BUILDUP ON THE RUBBER TOP SECTION; WASH, RINSE ...(+3 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Jan 25, 2012 Inspection

January 25, 2012• Complaint• 3 violations

Violation: 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, an...(+2 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Oct 28, 2011 Inspection

October 28, 2011• Suspected Food Poisoning• 7 violations

Violation: 3. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. INADEQUATE FOOD P...(+6 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

May 26, 2011 Inspection

May 26, 2011• Canvass• 6 violations

Violation: 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, an...(+5 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Dec 14, 2010 Inspection

December 14, 2010• Complaint• 5 violations

Violation: 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled container. MUST LA...(+4 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Jan 28, 2010 Inspection

January 28, 2010• Suspected Food Poisoning• 6 violations

Violation: 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, an...(+5 more)

Health Department Contact

Department: Chicago Department of Public Health

Division: Food Protection Program

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