PIZZA NOVA INC Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

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 PROTECTION. OBSERVED COOKED PORK RIBS IN 2 LARGE PLASTICS BINS IN PIZZA WALK IN COOLER AT 56.3F-62.7F. NO TIME AND TEMP LOGS AVAILABLE TO VIEW ON SITE. PRODUCT WAS DUMPED AND DENATURED APPX 90LBS AT $120.00. CRITICAL 7-38-005(A)CITATION ISSUED.

Ill food workers cause 70% of foodborne outbreaks. Proper reporting prevents transmission of Norovirus, Hepatitis A, Salmonella, and other serious diseases.

All food employees must understand and follow health reporting requirements and food safety responsibilities.

Employees must: Report illness symptoms and exposures; Be excluded/restricted when ill; Understand their role in preventing foodborne illness; Follow proper hygiene practices; Have signed health policy on file.

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF MORE THAN 40 RODENT DROPPINGS AT OUTSIDE GARAGE (POP, PAPER GOODS, WALK IN COOLER &FREEZER STORAGE AREA)ALSO GARAGE DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED. OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF MORE THAN 15 LIVE ROACHES IN CRACKS AND CREVICES UNDER AND AROUND BOTH 3COMP SINKS, ON PIPES OF PIZZA OVEN AND WALLBASES, WALL BEHIND PIZZA OVEN AND INSIDE OF FLOOR MIXER. OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF MORE THAN 25 DRAIN FLIES ON WALLS, SHELVING UNITS AND BOXES AND FLYING THROUGHOUT PREMISES. ALSO OBSERVED ABOUT 15 LIVE ANTS ON FLOOR BEHIND DEEP FRYERS. MUST REMOVE RODENT DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. MUST RODENT PROOF GARAGE DOOR.RECOMMENDPEST CONTROL SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 10/28/2011. SERIOUS CITATION 7-38-020 CITATION ISSUED.

Unprotected openings allow pest entry, leading to contamination of food and surfaces.

Building openings must be protected against pest entry.

Doors tight-fitting and self-closing; Windows screened; Openings sealed; Pest control log maintained; Regular monitoring; Professional service when needed.

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT 547462 DATED 5/26/2011 #32 MUST REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVING UNITS IN PREP COOLER, PIZZA PREP COOLER, WALK IN COOLER IN OUTSIDE STORAGE AREA, FOIL FROM STOVE. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON WALK IN COOLER,LOOSE HANDLE ON STEAM TABLE. #33-MUST CLEAN WHEELBASES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, DEEP FRYERS, FANGUARD COVERS IN WALK IN COOLER, FOUNTAIN POP STORAGE SHELVES INREAR AREA. #34-MUST CLEAN FLOOR THROUGHOUT PREMISES. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WALK IN FREEZER FLOOR IN POOR REPAIR. #35-MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES LEADING INTO WALLS & CEILINGS. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE WALL BASES IN DINING AREAS, STAINED CEILING TILES, WORN DOORSWEEP ON FRONT DOORS. #36-MUST REPLACE MISSING END CAPS ON LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREAS. AND #40-MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR ALL COOLERS.MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.

Specialized processes without proper controls can create deadly toxins like botulism.

Special processes require approved HACCP plans or variances.

Written HACCP plan for: Vacuum packaging; Sous vide; Smoking for preservation; Curing; Using additives. Plan must be approved by CDPH.

This violation was corrected during the inspection.

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, and shall be in good repair. MUST REMOVE RUST FROM ALL PREP AND STEAM TABLES, AND GREASE TRAP AT 3COMP SINK & STOVE.

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.

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 cleaned and sanitized daily. MUST CLEAN PIZZA WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS, KNIFE CADDY, CUTTING BOARDS AND STOVE, AND GREASE TRAP.

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.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MUST GROUT FLOOR WHERE NEEDED AND CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS.

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.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MUST GROUT FLOOR WHERE NEEDED AND CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS.

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.