Pizza Nova Express
Last inspected: Oct 20, 2025
86
Score
Pizza Nova Express, located at 3836 W 79th St in Chicago, IL, underwent a low-risk inspection on October 20, 2025, with a score of 86. This inspection identified three minor violations related to physical facilities and ventilation. Across 19 recorded inspections, Pizza Nova Express has historically maintained a low-risk status.
19
Inspections
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Critical latest
0
Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 20, 2025
Routine
3 minor violations.
86
Feb 27, 2025
Routine
2 minor violations.
90
Apr 24, 2024
Routine
3 minor violations.
86
Mar 1, 2023
Routine
3 minor violations.
86
Apr 14, 2022
Routine
1 minor violation.
95
May 27, 2021
Complaint
5 minor violations.
78
Jun 10, 2020
Routine
3 minor violations.
86
Dec 6, 2019
Routine
5 minor violations.
78
Feb 21, 2019
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Feb 11, 2019
Routine
4 major violations.
67
Jul 18, 2018
Routine
5 major violations. 6 minor violations.
45
Mar 30, 2017
Routine
2 minor violations.
90
Jan 5, 2016
Routine
3 minor violations.
86
Feb 23, 2015
Routine
2 minor violations.
90
Apr 29, 2014
Routine
4 minor violations.
82
Jan 25, 2013
Routine
4 minor violations.
82
Mar 26, 2012
Routine
5 minor violations.
78
Jun 24, 2011
Routine
1 minor violation.
95
Feb 22, 2010
Routine
2 minor violations.
90
Violations — Oct 20, 2025 Inspection
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A CLUTTER OF ITEMS UNDER THE STAIRS IN THE BASEMENT JUST LEFT OF THE HOT WATER UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAR AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE PEST HARBORING.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE REAR FLOOR OF THE PREP AREA UNDER AND AROUND EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF A DETAIL CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS.
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON ALL VENTS IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AND SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION OF FOOD CONTACT SURFACES OR FOODS PREPARED IN AREAS.
56
Priority (Critical)
Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)
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