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Pizza Nova Express

558 W 43rd St, Chicago 60609 · Risk 1 (High)

Pass

Most recent result

Feb 17, 2026

27

Inspections on record

23

Times passed

1

Times failed

Violations cited on Feb 17, 2026

  1. #39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: Food containers in basement stored under 6" cast iron sewer lines, instructed to move food away from sewer lines or enclose pipes.
  2. #47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: Disposable cups and spoons used in food production, instructed to use durable utensils.
  3. #56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: Inadequate lighting in walk-in cooler, dark section where food containers are stored. Instructed to provide additional lighting.

Inspection history

DateTypeResultRisk
Feb 17, 2026CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
Mar 20, 2025CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
Feb 23, 2024CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
Feb 9, 2023ComplaintPassRisk 1 (High)
May 20, 2022ComplaintPassRisk 1 (High)
Oct 27, 2021Complaint Re-InspectionPassRisk 1 (High)
Oct 18, 2021ComplaintFailRisk 1 (High)
May 17, 2021ComplaintPass w/ ConditionsRisk 1 (High)
Aug 28, 2020ComplaintPassRisk 1 (High)
Apr 8, 2020CanvassPass w/ ConditionsRisk 1 (High)
Aug 28, 2019CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
Dec 4, 2018CanvassPass w/ ConditionsRisk 1 (High)
Sep 15, 2017ComplaintPassRisk 1 (High)
Nov 22, 2016CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
Mar 4, 2016CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
Mar 17, 2015ComplaintPassRisk 1 (High)
Dec 10, 2014Short Form ComplaintPassRisk 1 (High)
Nov 14, 2014ComplaintPassRisk 1 (High)
Apr 1, 2014Short Form ComplaintPassRisk 1 (High)
Mar 24, 2014CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
May 22, 2013CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
Aug 14, 2012ComplaintPassRisk 1 (High)
Nov 28, 2011Short Form ComplaintPassRisk 1 (High)
Nov 8, 2011CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
Mar 21, 2011CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
Dec 13, 2010Short Form ComplaintPassRisk 1 (High)
Nov 15, 2010ComplaintPassRisk 1 (High)

Source

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 558 W 43rd St was inspected on Feb 17, 2026 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass". Across 27 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: CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: Food containers in basement stored under 6" cast iron sewer lines, instructed to move food away from sewer lines or enclose pipes.
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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