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PIZZA NOVA EXPRESS Passes Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

PIZZA NOVA EXPRESS 3836 W 79TH ST, CHICAGO 60652 Restaurant
January 5, 2016 Canvass License #1893362
3
Total Violations
2
Major
1
Minor

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

3
Violation #32
MAJOR
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED AN EXPOSED WASTE PIPE OVER DRY STORAGE (PAPER CUPS, CARDBOARD PIZZA ROUNDS) IN THE BASEMENT WITH NO ACTIVE LEAKING. INSTRUCTED TO COVER THE EXPOSED WASTE PIPE OR REMOVE ALL DRY STORAGE ITEMS FROM UNDERNEATH THE EXPOSED WASTE PIPE.
Unapproved processes may lack critical safety controls.
Variance required before conducting specialized food processes.
Submit application to CDPH; Include HACCP plan; Await approval before starting; Maintain all required records.
Violation #35
MINOR
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED CEILING VENTS IN THE RESTROOMS, AT THE BACK DOOR AND IN FRONT OF THE HOOD IN THE PREP AREA WITH ACCUMULATED DUST. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL CEILING VENTS.
Damaged surfaces cannot be properly cleaned and may harbor pests.
Walls and ceilings must be smooth, cleanable, and in good repair.
Smooth, washable surfaces in food areas; Light colored; No holes or cracks; Clean and maintained.
Violation #35
MINOR
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED CEILING VENTS IN THE RESTROOMS, AT THE BACK DOOR AND IN FRONT OF THE HOOD IN THE PREP AREA WITH ACCUMULATED DUST. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL CEILING VENTS.
Damaged surfaces cannot be properly cleaned and may harbor pests.
Walls and ceilings must be smooth, cleanable, and in good repair.
Smooth, washable surfaces in food areas; Light colored; No holes or cracks; Clean and maintained.

Health Department Information

Department Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division Food Protection Program
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More Information CDPH Food Protection
Data sourced from Chicago Open Data Portal - Chicago Department of Public Health inspections