PIZZA NOVA INC Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE .OBSERVED AN OPEN 5LB.PLASTIC BAG OF FULLY COOKED SHRIMP STORED INSIDE A PAN OF UNCOVERED 10LBS.COOKED CHOPPED BACON AND JUICES DRIPPING FROM BAG OF SHRIMPS INTO PAN OF BACON.MUST STORE FOODS SEPERATELY AND COVERED AT ALL TIMES.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.APPX.15LBS.$25. (SERIOUS 7-38-005A)

Dirty equipment harbors and spreads pathogens, causing cross-contamination and illness.

All food contact surfaces must be properly cleaned and sanitized.

Wash, rinse, sanitize after each use; Clean between different raw foods; Every 4 hours for continuous use; When contaminated; Proper procedures and chemicals.

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX.20 OR MORE LIVE ROACHES CRAWLING IN CREVICE OF UPPER AND LOWER ATTACHMENT AT MOTOR OF 3 & 2 - DOOR PREP COOLERS IN HOT FOOD PREP AREA,UNDERSIDE OF HAND SINK & LEG OF MIDDLE PIZZA OVEN IN PIZZA PREP AREA,BACK UNDERSIDE OF 3- COMPARTMENT SINK ,UPPER WALL WOOD STORAGE UNIT IN PIZZA PREP AREA AND OPENING IN PIPE IN REAR ADJACENT ROOM FROM PIZZA PREP AREA.ALSO,APPX.8 -RODENT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR AND CONCRETE LEDGE IN OUTSIDE GARAGE STORAGE AREA AND APPX. 10 OR MORE LIVE ANTS CRAWLING ON FLOOR IN SAME AREA.APPX.1/2-3/4" GAP ALONG ALL SIDES OF OUTSIDE GARAGE STORAGE DOOR AND LAST DOOR IN DINING AREA ALONG BOTTOM.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS.CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS.RODENT PROOF DOORS.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 5/3/18.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)

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.

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: MUST INVERT MULTIUSE UTENSILS ON STORAGE SHELVES IN PIZZA PREP AREA.

Consumers need warning about increased risk from raw/undercooked foods.

Required consumer advisories for raw/undercooked foods.

Disclosure and reminder for raw/undercooked animal foods; Written notice on menu; Must identify specific items.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON GARAGE WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER,PIZZA PREP COOLER AND 3- DOOR PREP COOLER IN HOT FOOD PREP AREA.MUST REMOVE FOIL FROM PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.

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: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM PREP TABLES,FRYER CABINET,PREP COOLERS,STEAM TABLE,ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT,WHEEL BASES AND LEGS OF EQUIPMENT,FLOOR MIXER.

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: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT ALL PREP AREAS,DISH WASHING AREAS,STORAGE AREAS.MUST MAKE FLOOR SMOOTH AND ESAILT CLEANABLE IN REAR STORAGE AREA.

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.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED AND DAMAGED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT PREP,DISH,STORAGE AND DINING AREAS,MISSING AND DAMAGED WALL TILES AND BASES WHERE NEEDED.MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM WALLS THROUGHOUT.MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES AND GAPS IN WALLS THROUGHOUT.

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.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHTS THROUGHOUT AND PROVIDE A SHATTER PROOF BULB IN OUTSIDE GARAGE WALK IN COOLER.

Inadequate lighting prevents detection of contamination and pests.

Adequate protected lighting required in all areas.

50 foot-candles at prep surfaces; 20 foot-candles at 30 inches in storage; Shielded bulbs over exposed food; Clean fixtures.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST INSTALL A HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER CONNECTED TO CITY PLUMBING IN REAR SIDE PREP AREA USED FOR WEEKEND PREP.

Pests spread numerous diseases through contamination.

No pests or animals allowed in facility.

No evidence of pests; No live animals except service animals; Effective pest control program.

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER FOR PIZZA HOT HOLDING UNIT.

Poor personal hygiene transfers contaminants to food.

Food handlers must maintain personal cleanliness.

Clean outer clothing; Hair restraints; Short, clean fingernails; No jewelry except plain ring; Clean hands and arms.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORAGNIZE ARTICLES OFF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN WALK IN COOLERS AND STORAGE AREAS.

Contaminated cloths spread bacteria across multiple surfaces.

Wiping cloths must be properly sanitized and stored.

Store in sanitizer between uses (200ppm quat or 50-100ppm chlorine); Separate cloths for food and non-food surfaces; Test sanitizer concentration.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORAGNIZE ARTICLES OFF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN WALK IN COOLERS AND STORAGE AREAS.

Contaminated cloths spread bacteria across multiple surfaces.

Wiping cloths must be properly sanitized and stored.

Store in sanitizer between uses (200ppm quat or 50-100ppm chlorine); Separate cloths for food and non-food surfaces; Test sanitizer concentration.