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Pizza Nova

1842 W 18TH ST, Chicago, IL 60608 · Cook County

79cited violations
6serious tier
22inspections
26tier not stated

Establishment

Type
Restaurant (retail food serving meals) (Restaurant)
Inspected by
Chicago Department of Public Health
License / ID
5236
Status
Risk 1 (High)
Official record
Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports

Other public records for this business

Year by year

YearInspectionsViolationsSerious
2026120
2025282
2024150
2023120
2021160
2020150
2019170
2017141
2016330
20153123
2014140
2013270
2012280
2011260

Inspections

  1. Sep 3, 2026 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      REAR EXIT DOOR IN NEED OF RODENT PROOFING. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN

    • Severity not stated

      GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

      OUTSIDE GARBAGE ENCLOSURE AREA IN NEED OF MAINTAINING. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN

  2. Sep 8, 2025 Short Form Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINK BLOKED, NOT ACCESSIBLE AT THE FRONT PREP AREA/SERVICE DESK. THERE WERE BOXES IN FRONT OF THE SINK AND A SQUEEGEE INSIDE THE BASIN BLOCKING ACCESS TO THE HANDWASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL HANDWASHING SINKS SO THAT IT IS ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES FOR EMPLOYEE USE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C), CITATION ISSUED

    • Severity not stated

      THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

      4-204.112(B): OBSERVED NO AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETER INSIDE THE HOT HOLDING UNIT AT THE FRONT PREP/SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      6-202.11: OBSERVED A BLOWN-OUT LIGHTBULB UNDER THE VENTILATION HOOD. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

  3. Jun 27, 2025 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Priority

      HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHED

      OBSERVED EMPLOYEES NOT WASHING HANDS AFTER CONTAMINATING HANDS. OBSERVED FOOD EMPLOYEE AT THE REAR DEEP FRYING STATION TOUCH/ADJUST GLASSES, WIPE HANDS ON APRON, AND THEN STARTED PREPARING FOOD ITEMS FOR CONSUMER. ALSO, OBSERVED ANOTHER FOOD HANDLER WIPING HIS HANDS ON THE APRON AFTER ENTERING THE REAR PREP AREA FROM THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS WASH HANDS AFTER ENGAGING IN ACTIVITIES THAT CONTAMINATE THE HANDS. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-010, CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHED

      OBSERVED IMPROPER HANDWASHING PROCEDURE. OBSERVED THE FOOD HANDLER RINSE HANDS WITHOUT USING SOAP AND USED A WIPING CLOTH NEARBY TO DRY HANDS. INSTRUCTED TO WASH HANDS WITH HAND WASHING SOAP AND DRY WITH AN ADEQUATE HAND DRYING PROVISION (PAPER TOWEL). PRIORITY 7-38-010, CITATION CONSOLIDATED WITH ABOVE VIOLATION

    • Serious Priority

      PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

      OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD-HOLDING TEMPERATURES FOR FOODS THROUGHOUT THE FOOD PREP AREA. FOUND A CONTAINER OF RAW CHICKEN INSIDE A PEPSI COOLER RANGING FROM 47.0F-50.5F. INSIDE OF A PREP COOLER ACROSS FROM THE COOKING EQUIPMENT: SLICED TOMATOES (57.0F), SHREDDED CHEESE (51.7F), SLICED CHEESE (55.0F). FOUND A CONTAINER OF COOKED RIBS RANGING FROM 46.0F-52.0F IN THE WALK-IN COOLER IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED ALL COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS MUST BE 41F OR BELOW. APPROXIMATELY 45LBS AT $235 WORTH OF PRODUCT DISCARDED AT THIS TIME. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

      OBSERVED NO AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETER INSIDE THE HOT HOLDING UNIT AT THE FRONT PREP/SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      OBSERVED A BLOWN-OUT LIGHTBULB UNDER THE VENTILATION HOOD. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

  4. May 28, 2024 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

      2-102.14(O) OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-010.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

      2-501.11 OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE OR ADEQUATE SUPPLIES ON SITE TO PROPERLY RESPOND TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA EVENTS THAT CAN POTENTIALLY OCCUR INSIDE OF THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.

    • Severity not stated

      SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

      4-502.13 OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING REUSED AS A SHELF LINER. INSTRUCTED NOT TO REUSE CARDBOARD. ALL SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

    • Severity not stated

      WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

      4-603.15 OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE FOR THE WASHING, RINSING, AND SANITIZING OF CIP EQUIPMENT (SLUSHY MACHINE, LARGE DOUGH MIXERS) ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE INSIDE OF THE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

  5. Apr 11, 2023 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

      FOUND 4 BOXES OF FRIES STORED ON FLOOR IN FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER STORE FOOD 6 INCHES OFF OF THE FLOOR.

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      FOUND MANAGERS WITHOUT ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SER ICE MANAGERS

  6. Aug 4, 2021 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

      OBSERVED PRECOOKED AND PREPARED FOODS INSIDE THE COOLERS AND FREEZER WITHOUT LABELS. MUST LABEL WITH THE NAME AND DATE.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      MUST CLEAN STORAGE SHELVING, PREP STATIONS, INTERIOR OF THE WALK IN COOLER AND COUNTER TOPS.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED MISSING AND DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN THE FRONT DINING AREA. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      FLOORS NEED DETAIL CLEANING IN THE BASEMENT UNDER THE POP SYRUP STORAGE SHELVING TO REMOVE SPILLS. FLOORS IN THE PREP AREAS NEED CLEANING TO REMOVE SPILLS, DEBRIS AND/OR GREASE.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      OBSERVED THE FILTERS AND HOOD DIRTY. MUST CLEAN TO REMOVE DUST AND GREASE.

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL CITY CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST HAVE ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW.

  7. Jan 28, 2020 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

      2-501.11 OBSERVED NO ADEQUATE SUPPLIES ON SITE TO PROPERLY RESPOND TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA EVENTS THAT CAN POTENTIALLY OCCUR INSIDE OF THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      5-501.17 OBSERVED NO CLOSED RECEPTACLE INSIDE OF THE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      6-501.12 OBSERVED STANDING WATER ON THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT UNDER THE SODA STOCK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      6-201.11 OBSERVED SOME BROKEN FLOOR TILES ON THE BASEMENT FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

      8-404.13(B:4) OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT #2252430 DATED 1/11/19; #58- PA 100-0367 OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090.

  8. Jan 11, 2019 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

      2-102.14(n) OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

      2-501.11 OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP POLICY FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS, ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

      4-202.15 OBSERVED THE REAR CAN OPENER PIERCING PART NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      6-201.11 OBSERVED 4 BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN THE BASEMENT PREP/DISH AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE. MAKE FLOOR SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      6-201.17 OBERVED BASEMENT LIGHT SHIELDS NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

    • Severity not stated

      ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

      2-102.13 OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PA 100-0367.

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      PA 100-0367 OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

  9. Feb 17, 2017 Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Critical

      POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

      OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. OBSERVED SLABS OF RIBS SITTING ON THE FOOD PREP TABLE AT 59F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 30# OF FOOD WORTH $139. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

      PAINT OR SEAL THE WOOD 2X4'S THAT RUN ALONG THE BASEMENT CEILING IN FRONT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

      CLEAN THE GREASE BUILDUP ON THE VENTILATION HOOD.

    • Not serious Minor

      LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

      NO LIGHT SHIELDS PROVIDED FOR THE LIGHT FIXTURES IN THE BASEMENT IN FRONT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

  10. Dec 9, 2016 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

      OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE WITH A PINK/BROWNISH SUBSTANCE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  11. Jun 8, 2016 Short Form Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

      VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

      OBSERVED 3 COMPARTMENT SINK/MOP SINK IS DRAINING INTO SUMP PUMP BASIN. INSTRUCTED TO CALL A LICENSED PLUMBER TO HAVE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK DRAIN PROPERLY. OBSERVED SUMP PUMP DISCHARING INTO THE ALLEY. INSTRUCTED TO DRAIN SUMP PUMP PROPERLY AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED SLOW DRAINING EXPOSED HAND SINK LOCATED IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  12. May 9, 2016 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

      OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (BEEF, PORK) ARE BEING PREPARED HANDLED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES FACILITY IS OPENED AND OPERATING. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.

  13. Jul 31, 2015 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

      REMOVE CARDBOARD ON SHELVES IN FRONT REACH-IN COOLER.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

      CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL FRYER CABINETS AND COOKING EQUIPMENT.

    • Not serious Minor

      VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

      PROVIDE VENTILATION IN WASHROOM.

  14. Jul 29, 2015 Complaint · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Critical

      FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

      OBSERVED PIZZA PREP COOLER NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE 55.9F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR, COOLER MUST MAINTAIN 40F OR BELOW. PIZZA PREP COOLER IS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A

    • Serious Critical

      POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

      OBSERVED RAW SAUSAGE 62.1F AND HAM 56.7F STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE IN PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD. ALL COLD FOOD MUST BE 40F OR BELOW DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, AND SERVICE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A

    • Serious Critical

      ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED

      EXPOSED HAND SINK NOT MAINTAINED, MISSING DRAINPIPE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY INSTALL EXPOSED SINK IN BASEMENT PREP AREA FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030

    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED

      3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN BASEMENT PREP AREA NOT MAINTAINED. OBSERVED DRAINPIPE MISSING UNDER RIGHT COMPARTMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK TO PROPERLY WASH, RINSE, AND SANITIZE FOOD EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

      REMOVE CARDBOARD ON SHELVES IN FRONT REACH-IN COOLER.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

      CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL FRYER CABINETS AND COOKING EQUIPMENT.

    • Not serious Minor

      VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

      REPAIR LEAKING PIPE IN BASEMENT PREP AREA. PROVIDE VENTILATION IN WASHROOM.

  15. Mar 30, 2015 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

      CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL BEVERAGE MACHINE NOZZLES.

    • Not serious Minor

      LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

      PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS OR SHATTERPROOF BULBS INSIDE PIZZA HOT HOLDING UNIT AND ABOVE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN BASEMENT.

  16. May 23, 2014 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

      MUST LABEL ALL FOOD NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINERS, BEEF PATTIES, CHICKEN WINGS, RIBS, ECT.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

      EXTERIOR OF SODA FOUNTAIN HAS GRIME. MUST DETAIL CLEAN.

    • Not serious Minor

      FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

      BASEMENT FLOOR PREP AREA HAS DAMAGE AND MISSING TILES. MUST REPLACE DAMAGE AND MISSING TILES.

    • Not serious Minor

      VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

      TWO EXPOSE HAND SINKS, THREE COMPARTMENT SINK HAS SLOW DRAIN. MUST CLEAN OUT DRAINS. GREASE TRAP IS RUSTY. MUST RUST PROOF AND SEAL.

  17. Aug 8, 2013 Short Form Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

      CLEAN FANGUARD COVER FRONT COOLER, CLEAN AND SANITIZE #10 CAN OPENER IN BASEMENT PREP AREA.

    • Not serious Minor

      WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

      CLEAN CEILING BASEMENT PREP AREA.

    • Not serious Minor

      LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

      CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS IN BASEMENT PREP AREA.

  18. Jul 8, 2013 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

      CLEAN INTERIOR OF FRONT SODA COOLER FANGUARD COVER, ALSO REAR SALAD COOLER. CLEAN AND SANITIZE #10 CAN OPENER BASEMENT PREP. CLEAN CHILI WILLEE NOZZLES, AND JET SPRAY DRIP TRAYS.

    • Not serious Minor

      WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

      CLEAN CEILING BASEMENT PREP AREA.

    • Not serious Minor

      LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

      CLEAN LIGHT SHIELD BASEMENT PREP AREA.

    • Not serious Minor

      VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

      FRONT ICECREAM NOZZLE LEAKING NEED REPAIR. BASEMENT 3 COMP. SINK WHEN TURNED ON LEAKING FROM BASE NEED TO REPAIR.

  19. Aug 27, 2012 Recent Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

      THE DRY STORAGE SHELVES ARE DUSTY IN THE KITCHEN REMOVE EXCESS DUST BUILDUP.

    • Not serious Minor

      LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

      THE LIGHTING ABOVE THE NORTH CO0KING AREA IS MISSING A LIGHT SHIELD.

    • Not serious Minor

      VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

      THE EXHAUST HOOD IN THE STOVE AREA IS DUSTY, REMOVE DUST BUILDUP. THE WALK IN COOLER DRAIN LINE HAS A HOLE, REPAIR THE PIPE.

    • Not serious Minor

      REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

      THE SALAD COOLER AND THE PIZZA SAUSAGE COOLER HAVE NO THERMOMETERS. INSTALL WORKING THERMOMETERS IN ALL REFRIGERATION.

  20. Aug 14, 2012 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

      THE DRY STORAGE SHELVES ARE DUSTY IN THE KITCHEN REMOVE EXCESS DUST BUILDUP.

    • Not serious Minor

      LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

      THE LIGHTING ABOVE THE NORTH CO0KING AREA IS MISSING A LIGHT SHIELD

    • Not serious Minor

      VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

      THE EXHAUST HOOD IN THE STOVE AREA IS DUSTY, REMOVE DUST BUILDUP. THE WALK IN COOLER DRAIN LINE HAS A HOLE, REPAIR THE PIPE.

    • Not serious Minor

      REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

      THE SALAD COOLER AND THE PIZZA SAUSAGE COOLER HAVE NO THERMOMETERS. INSTALL WORKING THERMOMETERS IN ALL REFRIGERATION.

  21. Aug 18, 2011 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

      All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. FOUND RUSTY GREESE TRAP UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND PAINT SAME.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

      All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN TOP SIDES INSIDE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT, FRYERS, PIZZA OVENS, ALL HOODS (THICK WITH GREASE BUILDUP)AND PIPES UNDER THE HOODS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL. ALSO CLEAN THE REACHIN COOLER HAS FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE.

    • Not serious Minor

      LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

      Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. CLEAN ALL LIGHT SHIELDS UNDERNEATH THE HOODS HAS GREASE BUILDUP.

    • Not serious Minor

      VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

      The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. CLEAN ALL THE VENTS THROUGHOUT PREMISES HAS DUST AND DIRT BUILDUP ON THEM.

  22. Jan 26, 2011 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

      All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. The can opener has a worn cutter wheel and is full of metal fileings, replace the worn cutter wheel. Wash, rinse and sanitize the ice dispenser chute to remove buildup.

    • Not serious Minor

      FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

      The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. Clean and detail the area around the upstairs grease trap.

Source: Chicago Department of Public Health. History last read Oct 2, 2026. Violation text is the inspector's wording. “Serious” is the source's own top tier. About this data.