PIZZA NOVA INC Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH RTE FOOD OR A PRE-APPROVED ALTERNATIVE PROCEDURE PROPERLY ALLOWED - Comments: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE CUTTING AND & PREPARING TOMATOES WITH BARE HANDS IN PREP NEAR COLD HOLD UNITS AND FRYER AREA DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. PER FOOD EMPLOYEE SLICED TOMAOTES ARE TO BE USED FOR SALADS, BURGERS AND SANDWICHES. PERSON IN CHARGE DISCARDED TOMATOES AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED THAT BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOOD IS PROHIBITED, USE GLOVES OR TONGS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION. PRIORITY VIOLATION. #7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.

Contaminated water spreads waterborne diseases. Insufficient hot water prevents proper sanitization.

Potable water supply must be adequate, protected, and properly heated.

Water from approved public system; Sufficient pressure for all operations; Hot water minimum 120°F at fixtures, 180°F for high-temp dishwashers; Backflow prevention installed; No cross-connections.

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED SEASONING AND HERBS STORED IN REAR KITCHEN AREA IN FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN FOOD ITEMS LABELED WITH A COMMON NAME WHEN REMOVED FROM ITS ORIGINAL CONTAINER.

Missing allergen labeling can cause severe allergic reactions.

All food properly labeled with required information.

Common name; Ingredients; Allergen declarations; Date marking; Manufacturer info; Net quantity.

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED SEASONING AND HERBS STORED IN REAR KITCHEN AREA IN FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN FOOD ITEMS LABELED WITH A COMMON NAME WHEN REMOVED FROM ITS ORIGINAL CONTAINER.

Missing allergen labeling can cause severe allergic reactions.

All food properly labeled with required information.

Common name; Ingredients; Allergen declarations; Date marking; Manufacturer info; Net quantity.