Pizza Nova Express, 558 W 43rd St, Chicago, IL 60609 - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



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Restaurant: Pizza Nova Express
Address: 558 W 43rd St, Chicago, IL 60609
Type: Restaurant
Total inspections: 6
Last inspection: Aug 14, 2012
Score
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100

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Inspection findings

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  • APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
  • FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVERING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
  • FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
  • FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
  • VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
  • WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Nov 15, 2010 100
  • APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
  • FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVERING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
  • FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
  • FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
  • VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
  • WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Dec 13, 2010 100
  • FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
  • PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
  • VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
  • WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Mar 21, 2011 100
  • FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVERING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
Nov 8, 2011 100
  • FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVERING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
Nov 28, 2011 100
  • CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
  • FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
  • FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
  • LINEN: CLEAN AND SOILED PROPERLY STORED
Aug 14, 2012 100

Violation descriptions and comments

Nov 15, 2010

PAINT OR REPLACE RUSTY STORAGE RACKS IN BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLER.
CLEAN ALL PLASTIC PALLETS IN BASEMENT, SOME FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT, EXTERIORS OF SOAP & PAPER TOWEL DISPENSERS IN FOOD PREP AREA AND INTERIOR CABINET UNDERNEATH SELF-SERVICE POP DISPENSING STATION.
DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT ALONG ALL WALL BASES, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH & BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT.
SEAL ALL CRACKS & HOLES IN WALLS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT, CLEAN AWAY ALL COBB WEBS IN CORNERS IN BASEMENT. CLEAN ALL DUSTY WALL & CEILING VENTS. CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS WHERE NEEDED.
REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY FAUCET AT 3 COMP. SINK IN REAR OF FOOD PREP AREA ON FIRST FLOOR.
ALL FOOD HANDLERS WITH HAIR MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.

Dec 13, 2010

PAINT OR REPLACE RUSTY STORAGE RACKS IN BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLER
CLEAN ALL PLASTIC PALLETS IN BASEMENT, SOME FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT, EXTERIORS OF SOAP & PAPER TOWEL DISPENSERS IN FOOD PREP AREA AND INTERIOR CABINET UNDERNEATH SELF-SERVICE POP DISPENSING STATION.
DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT ALONG ALL WALL BASES, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH & BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT.
SEAL ALL CRACKS & HOLES IN WALLS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT, CLEAN AWAY ALL COBB WEBS IN CORNERS IN BASEMENT. CLEAN ALL DUSTY WALL & CEILING VENTS. CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS WHERE NEEDED.
REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY FAUCET AT 3 COMP. SINK IN REAR OF FOOD PREP AREA ON FIRST FLOOR.
ALL FOOD HANDLERS WITH HAIR MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.

Mar 21, 2011

All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.MUST LABEL/DATE ALL COOKED AND PREP FOODS-PASTA,MEATS,BEANS,ETC IN COOLERS,FREEZERS.
Cleaning equipment shall be properly stored away from food, utensils, equipment, and clean linens. All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. MUST INVERT MOPS AFTER USE AND CLEAN MOP SINK OF DEBRIS AND MAINTAIN.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned MUST SEAL OPENING AROUND PIPE IN OFFICE.
Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET AT 3-COMP SINK ON 1ST/BASEMENT FLOOR.

Nov 8, 2011

The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. DEBRIS AROUND GREASE TRAP IN BASEMENT.MUST CLEAN.

Nov 28, 2011

The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.VIOLATION CORRECTED.

Aug 14, 2012

WIPING CLOTHS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE PROPERLY IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.
SINGLE SERVICE UTENSILS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE PROPERLY.
GROCERY BAGS BEING USED TO STORE FOOD. INSTD TO USE PROPER FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS. REPLACE WORN, BLACK MOULDING AT BASE OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND WALL. CUTTING BOARD PITTED, WITH DARK GROOVES. REPLACE SAME.
INTERIOR BOTTOM OF PREP COOLER NOT CLEAN, DEBRIS. CLEAN SAME.

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