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Pizza Nova Inc
1842 W 18th St, Chicago 60608 · Risk 1 (High)
Pass w/ Conditions
Most recent result
Sep 8, 2025
21
Inspections on record
13
Times passed
1
Times failed
Violations cited on Sep 8, 2025
- #10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINK BLOKED, NOT ACCESSIBLE AT THE FRONT PREP AREA/SERVICE DESK. THERE WERE BOXES IN FRONT OF THE SINK AND A SQUEEGEE INSIDE THE BASIN BLOCKING ACCESS TO THE HANDWASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL HANDWASHING SINKS SO THAT IT IS ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES FOR EMPLOYEE USE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C), CITATION ISSUED
- #36THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: 4-204.112(B): OBSERVED NO AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETER INSIDE THE HOT HOLDING UNIT AT THE FRONT PREP/SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
- #56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: 6-202.11: OBSERVED A BLOWN-OUT LIGHTBULB UNDER THE VENTILATION HOOD. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
Inspection history
| Date | Type | Result | Risk |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 8, 2025 | Short Form Complaint | Pass w/ Conditions | Risk 1 (High) |
| Jun 27, 2025 | Canvass | Pass w/ Conditions | Risk 1 (High) |
| May 28, 2024 | Canvass | Pass w/ Conditions | Risk 1 (High) |
| Apr 11, 2023 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Aug 4, 2021 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Jan 28, 2020 | Canvass | Pass w/ Conditions | Risk 1 (High) |
| Jan 11, 2019 | Canvass | Pass w/ Conditions | Risk 1 (High) |
| Feb 17, 2017 | Complaint | Pass w/ Conditions | Risk 1 (High) |
| Dec 9, 2016 | Complaint | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Jun 8, 2016 | Short Form Complaint | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| May 9, 2016 | Canvass | Pass w/ Conditions | Risk 1 (High) |
| Jul 31, 2015 | Complaint Re-Inspection | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Jul 29, 2015 | Complaint | Fail | Risk 1 (High) |
| Mar 30, 2015 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| May 23, 2014 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Aug 8, 2013 | Short Form Complaint | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Jul 8, 2013 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Aug 27, 2012 | Recent Inspection | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Aug 14, 2012 | Complaint | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Aug 18, 2011 | Complaint | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Jan 26, 2011 | 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 Inc — questions
- Did Pizza Nova Inc pass its last health inspection?
- Pizza Nova Inc at 1842 W 18th St was inspected on Sep 8, 2025 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass w/ Conditions". Across 21 inspections on record it has failed 1 time.
- What violations were cited at Pizza Nova Inc?
- The most recent inspection cited 3 violations, beginning with: ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINK BLOKED, NOT ACCESSIBLE AT THE FRONT PREP AREA/SERVICE DESK. THERE WERE BOXES IN FRONT OF THE SINK AND A SQUEEGEE INSIDE THE BASIN BLOCKING AC
- 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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