FAIL
Risk 1 (High)
PIZZA NOVA INC Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant
July 9, 2024
Complaint
License #3914
3
Total Violations
2
Critical
1
Minor
Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector
3
Violation #23
CRITICAL
Violation Details
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUSLY COOKED TCS FOODS (RIBS, VARIOUS PASTA NOODLES, SAUSAGES, LASAGNA PORTIONS, MOZZERELLA CHEESE WITHOUT DISCARD DATE LABELS AND STORED ON PREMISE INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND 2 DOOR COOLERS THROUGHOUT PREP.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DISCARD DATES FOR 7 DAYS MAXIMUM ON ALL COOKED ITEMS HELD ON SITE FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS. MUST MAINTAIN. #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED. SAID FOOD ITEMS WERE VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED DURING THE TIME OF INSPECTION.
Why This Matters
Inadequate reheating fails to kill bacteria that grew during storage.
Food Code Requirement
Foods must be reheated to 165°F within 2 hours.
Specific Requirements
Reheat to 165°F within 2 hours; Use proper equipment (not hot holding units); Discard if not reaching temperature in time.
CDPH Food Code: Section 3-403.11
Violation #38
CRITICAL
Violation Details
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 30 SMALL AND LARGE BLACK LIVE FLIES FLYING THROUGHOUT PIZZA PREP, REAR STORAGE ON WALLS AND BOXES, AND THROUGHOUT BEVERAGE DISPENSERS LOCATED AT FRONT SERVICE COUNTER. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 5 LIVE ROACHES CRAWLING IN THE PIZZA PREP AREA AROUND DOUGH MIXING EQUIPMENT AND DRAIN. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. MUST ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY ON THE PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-020 (A). CITATION ISSUED.
Why This Matters
Pests spread numerous diseases through contamination.
Food Code Requirement
No pests or animals allowed in facility.
Specific Requirements
No evidence of pests; No live animals except service animals; Effective pest control program.
CDPH Food Code: Section 6-501.111
Violation #38
CRITICAL
Violation Details
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 30 SMALL AND LARGE BLACK LIVE FLIES FLYING THROUGHOUT PIZZA PREP, REAR STORAGE ON WALLS AND BOXES, AND THROUGHOUT BEVERAGE DISPENSERS LOCATED AT FRONT SERVICE COUNTER. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 5 LIVE ROACHES CRAWLING IN THE PIZZA PREP AREA AROUND DOUGH MIXING EQUIPMENT AND DRAIN. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. MUST ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY ON THE PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-020 (A). CITATION ISSUED.
Why This Matters
Pests spread numerous diseases through contamination.
Food Code Requirement
No pests or animals allowed in facility.
Specific Requirements
No evidence of pests; No live animals except service animals; Effective pest control program.
CDPH Food Code: Section 6-501.111
Health Department Information
Department
Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division
Food Protection Program
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