Restaurant inspections / Restaurant
Pizza Nova Express
3836 W 79th St, Chicago 60652 · Risk 1 (High)
Pass
Most recent result
Jun 11, 2026
20
Inspections on record
18
Times passed
1
Times failed
Violations cited on Jun 11, 2026
- #47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED RUSTY SHELVING INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER. MUST REMOVE RUST AND PAINT WITH NONTOXIC PAINT. SHELVING MUST BE SMOOTH AND AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
- #55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN THE FLOORS AND FAN COVERS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER TO REMOVE SPILLS AND/OR DEBRIS.
- #56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED THE HOOD DUSTY ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST REMOVE AND MAINTAIN
Inspection history
| Date | Type | Result | Risk |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 11, 2026 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Oct 20, 2025 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Feb 27, 2025 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Apr 24, 2024 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Mar 1, 2023 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Apr 14, 2022 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| May 27, 2021 | Complaint | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Jun 10, 2020 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Dec 6, 2019 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Feb 21, 2019 | Canvass Re-Inspection | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Feb 11, 2019 | Canvass | Fail | Risk 1 (High) |
| Jul 18, 2018 | Canvass | Pass w/ Conditions | Risk 1 (High) |
| Mar 30, 2017 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Jan 5, 2016 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Feb 23, 2015 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Apr 29, 2014 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Jan 25, 2013 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Mar 26, 2012 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Jun 24, 2011 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Feb 22, 2010 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
Source
- Food Inspectionsupdated weeklyofficial portal ↗
Inspection records are published by the Chicago Department of Public Health. A failed inspection does not necessarily mean an establishment closed — most are re-inspected after correcting violations.
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Pizza Nova Express — questions
- Did Pizza Nova Express pass its last health inspection?
- Pizza Nova Express at 3836 W 79th St was inspected on Jun 11, 2026 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass". Across 20 inspections on record it has failed 1 time.
- What violations were cited at Pizza Nova Express?
- The most recent inspection cited 3 violations, beginning with: FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED RUSTY SHELVING INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER. MUST REMOVE RUST AND PAINT WITH NONTOXIC PAINT. SHELVING MUST BE SMOOTH AND AND EASILY CLEANABL
- What does "Risk 1 (High)" mean?
- Chicago assigns every food establishment a risk category based on how much food handling it does. Risk 1 (High) covers full-service restaurants and is inspected most often; Risk 2 (Medium) and Risk 3 (Low) — such as places serving only pre-packaged food — are inspected less frequently.
- Where does this inspection data come from?
- The City of Chicago publishes every food-establishment inspection it performs, including the result and the full text of any violations cited. This page reads that dataset directly and updates as the city posts new inspections.
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