(Also Known As: PIZZA NOVA)
1842 W 18TH ST, CHICAGO, IL 60608
September 8, 2025• Short Form Complaint• 3 violations
Violation: 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINK BLOKED, NOT ACCESSIBLE AT THE FRONT PREP AREA/SERVICE DESK. THERE WERE BOXES IN FRONT OF THE SINK...(+2 more)
June 27, 2025• Canvass• 5 violations
Violation: 8. HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHED - Comments: OBSERVED EMPLOYEES NOT WASHING HANDS AFTER CONTAMINATING HANDS. OBSERVED FOOD EMPLOYEE AT THE REAR DEEP FRYING STATION TOUCH/ADJUST GLASSES, WIPE HANDS...(+4 more)
May 28, 2024• Canvass• 5 violations
Violation: 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: 2-102.14(O) OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGN...(+4 more)
April 11, 2023• Canvass• 2 violations
Violation: 39. CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: FOUND 4 BOXES OF FRIES STORED ON FLOOR IN FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER STORE FOOD 6 INCHES OFF OF THE FLOOR(+1 more)
August 4, 2021• Canvass• 6 violations
Violation: 37. FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED PRECOOKED AND PREPARED FOODS INSIDE THE COOLERS AND FREEZER WITHOUT LABELS. MUST LABEL WITH THE NAME AND DATE.(+5 more)
January 28, 2020• Canvass• 5 violations
Violation: 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: 2-501.11 OBSERVED NO ADEQUATE SUPPLIES ON SITE TO PROPERLY RESPOND TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA EVENTS THAT CAN POTENTIALLY OCCUR INS...(+4 more)
January 11, 2019• Canvass• 7 violations
Violation: 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: 2-102.14(n) OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROV...(+6 more)
February 17, 2017• Complaint• 4 violations
Violation: 3. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES IN THE FOOD PREP A...(+3 more)
December 9, 2016• Complaint• 1 violation
Violation: 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE WITH A PINK/BROWNISH SUBSTANCE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAI...
June 8, 2016• Short Form Complaint• 1 violation
Violation: 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED 3 COMPARTMENT SINK/MOP SINK IS DRAINING INTO SUMP PUMP BASIN. INSTRUCTED TO CALL A LICE...
May 9, 2016• Canvass• 1 violation
Violation: 21. * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (B...
July 31, 2015• Complaint Re-Inspection• 3 violations
Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REMOVE CARDBOARD ON SHELVES IN FRONT REACH-IN COOLER.(+2 more)
July 29, 2015• Complaint• 7 violations
Violation: 2. FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: OBSERVED PIZZA PREP COOLER NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE 55.9F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR, COOLER MUST MAINTAIN 40F OR BELOW. PIZZA PRE...(+6 more)
March 30, 2015• Canvass• 2 violations
Violation: 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL BEVERAGE MACHINE NOZZLES.(+1 more)
May 23, 2014• Canvass• 4 violations
Violation: 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: MUST LABEL ALL FOOD NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINERS, BEEF PATTIES, CHICKEN WINGS, RIBS, ECT.(+3 more)
August 8, 2013• Short Form Complaint• 3 violations
Violation: 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN FANGUARD COVER FRONT COOLER, CLEAN AND SANITIZE #10 CAN OPENER IN BASEMENT PREP AREA.(+2 more)
July 8, 2013• Canvass• 4 violations
Violation: 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN INTERIOR OF FRONT SODA COOLER FANGUARD COVER, ALSO REAR SALAD COOLER. CLEAN AND SANITIZE #10 CAN O...(+3 more)
August 27, 2012• Recent Inspection• 4 violations
Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: THE DRY STORAGE SHELVES ARE DUSTY IN THE KITCHEN REMOVE EXCESS DUST BUILDUP.(+3 more)
August 14, 2012• Complaint• 4 violations
Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: THE DRY STORAGE SHELVES ARE DUSTY IN THE KITCHEN REMOVE EXCESS DUST BUILDUP.(+3 more)
August 18, 2011• Complaint• 4 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...(+3 more)
January 26, 2011• Canvass• 2 violations
Violation: 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cl...(+1 more)
Department: Chicago Department of Public Health
Division: Food Protection Program
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