⚠️ Recent Failed Inspections ⚠️

PIZZA NOVA EXPRESS

558 W 43RD ST, CHICAGO, IL 60609

Type: Restaurant

Risk Level: Risk 1 (High)

🍽️ Cuisine: Italian

📍 Neighborhood: Grand Boulevard

License #: 70313

26
Total Inspections
22
Passed
1
Failed
3
Conditional
PASS
Last Result

Inspection History

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Mar 20, 2025 Inspection

March 20, 2025• Canvass• 5 violations

Violation: 39. CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED SINGLE-USE PLASTIC CUPS USED AS SCOOPS IN SEVERAL BULK DRY FOOD CONTAINERS THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCT...(+4 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Feb 23, 2024 Inspection

February 23, 2024• Canvass• 6 violations

Violation: 6. PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USE - Comments: OBSERVED BAKERY FOOD AND EMPLOYEE COFFEE-DRINKING CUPS IN THE KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT EMPLOYEES MUST CONSUME BEVERAGES/...(+5 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Feb 9, 2023 Inspection

February 9, 2023• Complaint• 3 violations

Violation: 39. CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED BOXES OF FROZEN FOOD ON THE FLOOR INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER FOOD ITEMS MUST BE STO...(+2 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

May 20, 2022 Inspection

May 20, 2022• Complaint• 4 violations

Violation: 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT: UNDER GRILL, BETWEEN PIZZA OVENS TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED AND BOTTOMS OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE.(+3 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Oct 18, 2021 Inspection

October 18, 2021• Complaint• 3 violations

Violation: 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT FRONT HAND WASHING SINK.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(+2 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

May 17, 2021 Inspection

May 17, 2021• Complaint• 13 violations

Violation: 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE AND ITEMS FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-...(+12 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Aug 28, 2020 Inspection

August 28, 2020• Complaint• 1 violation

Violation: 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: CLEAN FLOOR AT FRONT PREP AREA AROUND PIZZA PREP STATION OF FOOD DEBRIS.

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Apr 8, 2020 Inspection

April 8, 2020• Canvass• 3 violations

Violation: 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: HAND WASH SINK MUST BE CONVENIENTLY LOCATED FOR EMPLOYEE USE AT FRONT PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION...(+2 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Aug 28, 2019 Inspection

August 28, 2019• Canvass• 2 violations

Violation: 39. CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED TO GO CONTAINERS AND CHICKEN SEASONING STORED IN THE BASEMENT UNDER A WASTE PIPE. INSTRUCTED TO MOVE TO ...(+1 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Dec 4, 2018 Inspection

December 4, 2018• Canvass• 12 violations

Violation: 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: 2-102.14 N OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIO...(+11 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Sep 15, 2017 Inspection

September 15, 2017• Complaint• 5 violations

Violation: 31. CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: INVERT ALL SINGLE SERVICE UTENSILS IN PREP AREA.(+4 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Nov 22, 2016 Inspection

November 22, 2016• Canvass• 3 violations

Violation: 31. CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: NOTED STEAM TABLE PANS NOT INVERTED AFTER SANITIZING. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT ...(+2 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Mar 4, 2016 Inspection

March 4, 2016• Canvass• 4 violations

Violation: 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN/SANITIZE ALL FOOD CONTACT SURFACES, PREP TABLES AND EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT IN PREP AREAS. A...(+3 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Mar 17, 2015 Inspection

March 17, 2015• Complaint• 2 violations

Violation: 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN THE BOTTOM SHELF OF THE REACH IN COOLER AND FREEZER TO REMOVE SPILLS.(+1 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Dec 10, 2014 Inspection

December 10, 2014• Short Form Complaint• 1 violation

Violation: 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED THE REAR 2 DOOR OVER NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Nov 14, 2014 Inspection

November 14, 2014• Complaint• 1 violation

Violation: 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED THE FIRST FLOOR UPRIGHT FREEZER ACROSS FROM THE FRYER NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Apr 1, 2014 Inspection

April 1, 2014• Short Form Complaint• 5 violations

Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED BROKEN STEAM TABLE LID, INSTRUCTED TO WELD OR REPLACE.(+4 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Mar 24, 2014 Inspection

March 24, 2014• Canvass• 5 violations

Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED BROKEN STEAM TABLE LID, INSTRUCTED TO WELD OR REPLACE.(+4 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

May 22, 2013 Inspection

May 22, 2013• Canvass• 5 violations

Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: CUTTING BOARDS NEEDED. WORN DISCOLORED. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. RUBBER GASKETS IN NEE...(+4 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Aug 14, 2012 Inspection

August 14, 2012• Complaint• 4 violations

Violation: 31. CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: SINGLE SERVICE UTENSILS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE PROPERLY.(+3 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Nov 8, 2011 Inspection

November 8, 2011• Canvass• 1 violation

Violation: 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kep...

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Mar 21, 2011 Inspection

March 21, 2011• Canvass• 4 violations

Violation: 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.MUST LABEL...(+3 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Dec 13, 2010 Inspection

December 13, 2010• Short Form Complaint• 6 violations

Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: PAINT OR REPLACE RUSTY STORAGE RACKS IN BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLER(+5 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Nov 15, 2010 Inspection

November 15, 2010• Complaint• 6 violations

Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: PAINT OR REPLACE RUSTY STORAGE RACKS IN BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLER.(+5 more)

Health Department Contact

Department: Chicago Department of Public Health

Division: Food Protection Program

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