Pizza Nova Express
Last inspected: Feb 17, 2026
86
Score
PIZZA NOVA EXPRESS, located at 558 W 43Rd St in Chicago, IL, underwent a low-risk inspection on February 17, 2026, with a score of 86. This inspection identified three minor violations related to food preparation, storage, display, and the cleanliness of surfaces. Across 27 recorded inspections, PIZZA NOVA EXPRESS has predominantly maintained a low-risk status.
27
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 17, 2026
Routine
3 minor violations.
86
Mar 20, 2025
Routine
5 minor violations.
78
Feb 23, 2024
Routine
6 minor violations.
74
Feb 9, 2023
Complaint
3 minor violations.
86
May 20, 2022
Complaint
4 minor violations.
82
Oct 27, 2021
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Oct 18, 2021
Complaint
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
82
May 17, 2021
Complaint
1 major violation. 12 minor violations.
50
Aug 28, 2020
Complaint
1 minor violation.
95
Apr 8, 2020
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
82
Aug 28, 2019
Routine
2 minor violations.
90
Dec 4, 2018
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 9 minor violations.
45
Sep 15, 2017
Complaint
5 minor violations.
78
Nov 22, 2016
Routine
3 minor violations.
86
Mar 4, 2016
Routine
4 minor violations.
82
Mar 17, 2015
Complaint
2 minor violations.
90
Dec 10, 2014
Complaint
1 minor violation.
95
Nov 14, 2014
Complaint
1 minor violation.
95
Apr 1, 2014
Complaint
5 minor violations.
78
Mar 24, 2014
Routine
5 minor violations.
78
May 22, 2013
Routine
5 minor violations.
78
Aug 14, 2012
Complaint
4 minor violations.
82
Nov 28, 2011
Complaint
No violations found.
100
Nov 8, 2011
Routine
1 minor violation.
95
Mar 21, 2011
Routine
4 minor violations.
82
Dec 13, 2010
Complaint
6 minor violations.
74
Nov 15, 2010
Complaint
6 minor violations.
74
Violations — Feb 17, 2026 Inspection
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: Food containers in basement stored under 6" cast iron sewer lines, instructed to move food away from sewer lines or enclose pipes.
39
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: Disposable cups and spoons used in food production, instructed to use durable utensils.
47
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Inadequate lighting in walk-in cooler, dark section where food containers are stored. Instructed to provide additional lighting.
56
Priority (Critical)
Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)
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