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PIZZA NOVA EXPRESS Passes Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

PIZZA NOVA EXPRESS 558 W 43RD ST, CHICAGO 60609 Restaurant
March 4, 2016 Canvass License #70313
4
Total Violations
2
Major
2
Minor

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

4
Violation #33
MAJOR
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN/SANITIZE ALL FOOD CONTACT SURFACES, PREP TABLES AND EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT IN PREP AREAS. ALSO INTERIOR OF ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS.
Dirty equipment harbors bacteria and attracts pests.
All equipment and utensils must be clean and properly maintained.
Equipment clean to sight and touch; Free of food debris and grease; Maintained in good repair; Stored properly when clean.
Violation #34
MINOR
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: 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.
Damaged floors harbor bacteria and create safety hazards.
Floors must be smooth, cleanable, and maintained.
Smooth, non-porous in food areas; Properly sloped to drains; Coving at wall junctures; Kept clean; Good repair.
Violation #35
MINOR
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: REMOVE FOOD SPLASHES ON WALL AT FRONT COOKING AREA NEXT TO HOT HOLDING UNIT.
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: REMOVE FOOD SPLASHES ON WALL AT FRONT COOKING AREA NEXT TO HOT HOLDING UNIT.
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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