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Nova Pizza

5849 S Pulaski Rd

Last inspected Jan 7, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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The full inspection history

5 inspections

Complaint

Jan 7, 2026

Pass

2 recorded violations

notedCode 53Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON DOOR IN REAR EMPLOYEE RESTROOM NOT CONNECTED. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems
notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN REAR UNUSED PREP AREA. OBSERVED CEILING TILES IN REAR EMPLOYEE RESTROOM WITH WATER DAMAGE.INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN CEILING TILES.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jan 7, 2026 · Original Source

Canvass

Mar 17, 2025

Pass

3 recorded violations

notedCode 6Employee health and hygiene

Official wording

PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USE

Inspector’s notes

FEMALE EMPLOYEE DRINKING FROM OPEN BEVERAGE CONTAINER IN PREP AREA. A FOOD EMPLOYEE may drink from a closed BEVERAGE container if the container is handled to prevent contamination

In plain English

This covers things like hair restraints, jewelry, clean clothing, eating or drinking in food prep areas, touching ready-to-eat food with bare hands, or not having a sick-employee policy.

More about employee hygiene or health policy issues
notedCode 47Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

RUST NOTED ON BOTTOM SHELF OF TABLE NEXT TO 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AT SOUTH END. INSTD TO REMOVE RUST AND MAINTAIN

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems
notedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

EXCESSIVE BLACK SUBSTANCE NOTED ON CAULKING AT TOP BASE OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND WALL (LOCATED AT SOUTH END). INSTD TO REMOVE BLACK SUBSTANCE, AND MAINTAIN CAULKING

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Mar 17, 2025 · Original Source

Complaint Re-Inspection

Feb 14, 2024

Pass

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Feb 14, 2024 · Original Source

Short Form Complaint

Feb 8, 2024

Fail

2 recorded violations

notedCode 10Handwashing

Official wording

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

Inspector’s notes

6-301.14: OBSERVED TWO HANDWASHING SINKS IN REAR PREP AREA AND NEAR WALK-IN COOLER WITHOUT ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE TO HANDWASHING SINKS AND MAINTAIN

In plain English

Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.

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notedCode 50Other

Official wording

HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE

Inspector’s notes

NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT SINKS IN PREP AREAS, WAREWASHING AREA AND TOILET ROOMS ON NORTH END OF PREMISES, CURRENTLY AT 68.0F-70.0F. INSTD TO UTILIZE ALL FACILITIES AT SOUTH END (PREP AREAS, WAREWASHING AREA, TOILET ROOM) WHERE HOT RUNNING WATER IS AVAILABLE. INSTD TO REPAIR NORTH END PLUMBING AND PROVIDE 100F-120F AT ALL HANDWASH SINKS, AND 110F MINIMUM AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK, CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C) PRIORITY

In plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

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Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Feb 8, 2024 · Original Source

Canvass

Jan 26, 2024

Pass w/ Conditions

4 recorded violations

notedCode 22Food temperature

Official wording

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

Inspector’s notes

THE FOLLOWING COLD HOLDING FOODS AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES IN PIZZA PREP COOLER: RAW BEEF AT 45.6F AND RED PIZZA SAUCE 55.4F. INSTD TO MAINTAIN COLD FOODS AT 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY 7-38-005 SEE ABOVE FOR VIOLATION ISSUED. BEEF AND SAUCE DISCARDED AT THIS TIME. APPROX 20LBS $100 VALUE.

In plain English

Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature
notedCode 10Handwashing

Official wording

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED TWO HANDWASHING SINKS IN REAR PREP AREA AND NEAR WALK-IN COOLER WITHOUT ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE TO HANDWASHING SINKS AND MAINTAIN.

In plain English

Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.

More about handwashing problems
notedCode 21Food temperature

Official wording

PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED FRIED CHICKEN IN DEEP FRYER HOLDING BASKET AT IMPROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 114.0F. INSTD TO MAINTAIN HOT FOODS 135F OR ABOVE AT ALL TIMES. CHICKEN DISCARDED AND DENATURED AT THIS TIME. APPROX 5LBS $20 VALUE PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

In plain English

Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature
notedCode 23Food source and labeling

Official wording

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED PREPARED FOOD ITEMS (COOKED MEATBALLS, COOKED PORK, COOKED SAUSAGE) IN FRONT AREA COLD HOLDING UNITS MARKED AS PREPARED ON 1/18/24, EXCEEDING THE MAXIMUM OF 7 DAYS FOR STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD. CORRECTED ON-SITE; PERSON-IN-CHARGE DISCARDED OUT-OF-DATE FOOD ITEMS. APPROX 15LBS $100 VALUE PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

In plain English

Food came from an unapproved source, was missing required date marks or labels, or was past its use-by date. Knowing where food came from and how old it is helps prevent illness.

More about food source, dating, or labeling problems

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jan 26, 2024 · Original Source

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