PASS W/ CONDITIONS
Risk 1 (High)
NOVA PIZZA Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant
January 26, 2024
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License #52447
4
Total Violations
4
Critical
1
Corrected On Site
Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector
4
Violation #10
CRITICAL
Violation Details
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED TWO HANDWASHING SINKS IN REAR PREP AREA AND NEAR WALK-IN COOLER WITHOUT ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE TO HANDWASHING SINKS AND MAINTAIN.
Why This Matters
Blocked or unsupplied sinks force employees to skip handwashing, spreading fecal bacteria and viruses to food.
Food Code Requirement
Handwashing sinks must be accessible, properly supplied, and used only for handwashing.
Specific Requirements
Each sink needs: Warm water (100°F minimum); Soap in dispensers; Paper towels or air dryers; Waste receptacles; Signage; Clear access; Used only for handwashing.
CDPH Food Code: Section 5-202.12, 6-301.11
Violation #21
CRITICAL
Violation Details
PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED FRIED CHICKEN IN DEEP FRYER HOLDING BASKET AT IMPROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 114.0F. INSTD TO MAINTAIN HOT FOODS 135F OR ABOVE AT ALL TIMES. CHICKEN DISCARDED AND DENATURED AT THIS TIME. APPROX 5LBS $20 VALUE PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
Why This Matters
Temperatures above 41°F allow rapid bacterial multiplication, doubling every 20 minutes.
Food Code Requirement
Cold foods must be held at 41°F or below.
Specific Requirements
Maintain 41°F or below; Check temperatures regularly; Properly functioning refrigeration; Thermometers in all units; Keep doors closed.
CDPH Food Code: Section 3-501.16(A)(2)
Violation #22
CRITICAL
Violation Details
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: THE FOLLOWING COLD HOLDING FOODS AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES IN PIZZA PREP COOLER: RAW BEEF AT 45.6F AND RED PIZZA SAUCE 55.4F. INSTD TO MAINTAIN COLD FOODS AT 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY 7-38-005 SEE ABOVE FOR VIOLATION ISSUED. BEEF AND SAUCE DISCARDED AT THIS TIME. APPROX 20LBS $100 VALUE.
Why This Matters
Temperatures below 135°F allow bacteria to multiply, especially spore-formers that survive cooking.
Food Code Requirement
Hot foods must be held at 135°F or above.
Specific Requirements
Maintain 135°F or above; Check temperatures regularly; Proper hot holding equipment; Cannot reheat in hot holding units.
CDPH Food Code: Section 3-501.16(A)(1)
Violation #22
CRITICAL
Violation Details
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: THE FOLLOWING COLD HOLDING FOODS AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES IN PIZZA PREP COOLER: RAW BEEF AT 45.6F AND RED PIZZA SAUCE 55.4F. INSTD TO MAINTAIN COLD FOODS AT 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY 7-38-005 SEE ABOVE FOR VIOLATION ISSUED. BEEF AND SAUCE DISCARDED AT THIS TIME. APPROX 20LBS $100 VALUE.
Why This Matters
Temperatures below 135°F allow bacteria to multiply, especially spore-formers that survive cooking.
Food Code Requirement
Hot foods must be held at 135°F or above.
Specific Requirements
Maintain 135°F or above; Check temperatures regularly; Proper hot holding equipment; Cannot reheat in hot holding units.
CDPH Food Code: Section 3-501.16(A)(1)
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Department
Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division
Food Protection Program
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