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Pizza Nova Express

3836 W 79th St, Chicago, IL 60652 · Ashburn · Restaurant · High risk
EAT
94/100

Strong record across 19 inspections — minor issues only

Inspections
19
17 passed
Last Inspected
2025-10-20
Pass Rate
89%
1 failure
Score
94/100
EAT
9 consecutive passes, most recently 2025-10-20
Failed 1 inspection (2019)
Sanitation issues found across 39 inspections
Documentation & Training issues found across 3 inspections
Issues were corrected on re-inspection
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Sanitation critical 39×
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Other serious
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Food Temperature minor
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Plumbing & Waste minor
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Food Storage & Handling minor
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Documentation & Training critical
Chemical Safety minor
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Employee Hygiene minor
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Pest Activity minor
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Facility Condition minor
2025-10-20 Pass Canvass
3
minor Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

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.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

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.

minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

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.

2025-02-27 Pass Canvass
2
minor Food Temperature

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

INTEGRAL PERMANENTLY AFFIXED THERMOMETER AT PIZZA HOT HOLDING UNIT IN POOR REPAIR, UNABLE TO DISPLAY TEMPERATURE OF UNIT. INSTD TO REPAIR OR REPLACE THERMOMETER AND MAINTAIN AT UNIT

minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

WIPING CLOTHS IMPROPERLY STOED ON PREP TABLES/COUNTERS. INSTD TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE

2024-04-24 Pass Canvass
3
minor Sanitation

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED PLASTIC BOWL USED AS A SCOOP IN SAUCE CONTAINER IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE BOWL AND REPLACE WITH UTENSIL WITH A HANDLE TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION AND MAINTAIN.

minor Food Temperature

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED IN-USE UTENSILS STORED IN CONTAINER WITH STILL WATER AT THE HOT HOLDING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UTENSILS FROM STILL WATER AND RELOCATE TO DRY, CLEAN AND SANITIZED SURFACE AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ITEMS BENEATH THE STAIRWELL IN THE BASEMENT AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN BENEATH STAIRWELL AND DISCARD ANY ITEMS OR EQUIPMENT UNNECESSARY TO FOOD OPERATIONS AND MAINTAIN.

2023-03-01 Pass Canvass
3
minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHES LAYING ON PREP STATIONS AND CARTS. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHES IN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED THE SPRAYER AT THE 3 COMP SINK WITH LEAKS. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED THE AIR VENT AND CEILING TILE AROUND THEM DIRTY IN THE PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

2022-04-14 Pass Canvass
1
minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED THE CEILING BY THE VENT AND THE LIGHT SHEILD IN THE FRONT AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

2021-05-27 Pass Complaint
5
serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

INTERIOR OF REACH IN FREEZER IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CLEAN.

minor Other

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

NO THERMOMETER IN REACH IN NEED OF INSTALLING. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN A THERMOMETER FOR ALL REACH IN COOLERS.

minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

LARGE CAN OPENER IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST DETAIL CLEAN TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN CLEAN.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FLOORS UNDER FRYERS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE AND WATER BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

CEILING ABOVE PIZZA TABLE IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DUST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

2020-06-10 Pass Canvass
3
minor Other

7. NO DISCHARGE FROM EYES, NOSE, AND MOUTH

minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES STORED UNDER SEWER LINES THAT ARE NOT SHEILDED TO INTERCEPT POTENTIAL DRIPS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENCASE ALL SEWER LINES ABOVE SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA

minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN WOMEN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN

2019-12-06 Pass Canvass
5
minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER AND WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL STOCK SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.

minor Food Storage & Handling

SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES STORED UNDER SEWER LINES THAT ARE NOT SHEILDED TO INTERCEPT POTENTIAL DRIPS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENCASE ALL SEWER LINES ABOVE SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA.

minor Sanitation

SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE SPOONS NOT INVERTED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INVERT ALL SINGLE SERVICE UTENSILS TO PROTECT LIP CONTACT SURFACES FROM CONTAMINATION.

minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN WOMEN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST BUILDUP ON CEILING VENTS AND LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA, FOOD AND GREASE SPILLS ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

2019-02-21 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2019-02-11 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 4
critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION,7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO CLEANING PROCEDURES FOR VOMIT/DIARRHEA EVENTS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

serious Other

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED NO DATE MARKING ON TCS FOODS HELD IN WALK-IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED SAID FOOD ITEMS (ITALIAN BEEF MEAT, HAM, AND RIBS). APPROX. 30 LBS, AND $150 FOOD VALUE.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATIO...

minor Food Temperature

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

OBSERVED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION FROM ALL MANAGERS WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL MANAGERS WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING. 3-302.12 OBSERVED N...

2018-07-18 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 11
critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION,7-38-012. NO CITATION ISSUED.

critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO CLEANING PROCEDURES FOR VOMIT/DIARRHEA EVENTS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

serious Other

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED NO DATE MARKING ON TCS FOODS HELD IN WALK-IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE STATEMENT ON THE MENUS AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED NO LABELS ON FOOD IN WALK-IN COOLER WHICH ARE NOT IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. CORE VIOLATION.

minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED A SMALL CUTING BOARD STAINED AND PITTED, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE. CORE VIOLATION.

minor Food Temperature

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED RUSTY COOLER STORAGE RACKS IN UPRIGHT COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE RUST. ALSO OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE HOT HOLDING/STEAM TABLE NOT CLEAN,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. CORE VIOLATION.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED THE WALL COVING COMMING OF THE WALL UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, INSTRUCTED TO REATTACH WALL COVING. CORE VIOLATION.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED THE CEILING VENST DUSTY/NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. CORE VIOLATION.

minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED THE LIGHT SHIELDS NOT CLEAN THRU- OUT PREMISES, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. CORE VIOLATION.

minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO ALLERGENT TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

2017-03-30 Pass Canvass
2
minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

VENTS IN FRONT PREP AREA WITH DUST ACCUMULATION. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

CLEANING EQUIPMENT IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE IN DESGINATED AREA.

2016-01-05 Pass Canvass
3
minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED AN EXPOSED WASTE PIPE OVER DRY STORAGE (PAPER CUPS, CARDBOARD PIZZA ROUNDS) IN THE BASEMENT WITH NO ACTIVE LEAKING. INSTRUCTED TO COVER THE EXPOSED WASTE PIPE OR REMOVE ALL DRY STORAGE ITEMS FROM UNDERNEATH THE EXPOSED WASTE PIPE.

minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

OBSERVED CEILING VENTS IN THE RESTROOMS, AT THE BACK DOOR AND IN FRONT OF THE HOOD IN THE PREP AREA WITH ACCUMULATED DUST. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL CEILING VENTS.

minor Employee Hygiene

APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLER WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A HAIR RESTRAINT AT ALL TIMES FOOD IS BEING HANDLED.

2015-02-23 Pass Canvass
2
minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

OBSERVED THE LIGHT SHIELDS UNDER THE HOOD DUSTY, NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

minor Facility Condition

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

OBSERVED 1 CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD OVER REAR PREP TABLE, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

2014-04-29 Pass Canvass
4
minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

FOUND THE CAN OPENER IN THE PREP AREA IN NEED OF SOME CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IT.

minor Employee Hygiene

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

FOUND WALL ON THE SIDE OF THE FRONT EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK AND THE VENTS/CEILING TILES IN THE PREP AND TOILET AREAS IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

FOUND THE MECHANICAL VENTILATION IN BOTH OF THE TOILET ROOMS NOT WORKING. INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

MUST STORE ALL WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION (WITH THE CORRECT PPM OF SOLUTION) WHEN NOT IN USE.

2013-01-25 Pass Canvass
4
minor Sanitation

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

NEED TO INVERT (HANDLE UP) FORKS, SPOONS ETC. SO EMPLOYEES ARE NOT TOUCHING THE EATING PART OF THE UTENSILS. AT REAR CARRY-OUT SECTION.

minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

SEATS IN DINING AREA IN POOR REPAIR NEED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE.

minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

CLEAN FLOOR IN BASEMENT STORAGE UNDER AND AROUND SHELVES.

minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

CLEAN WALL BEHIND SODA/ICE MACHINE ( DUSTY)

2012-03-26 Pass Canvass
5
minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.NEED TO CLEAN HOOD AND FILTERS FRONT COOKING AREA.

minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.CLEAN FLOOR UNDER STORAGE IN REAR DOUGH ROOM.

minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. Use dustless cleaning methods.CLEAN ALL CEILING VENT'S DUSTY

minor Sanitation

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.CLEAN ALL LIGHT SHIELDS.

minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules...

2011-06-24 Pass Canvass
1
minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. CUTTING BOARDS IN NEED OF REPLACING, WORN, DISCOLORED. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

2010-02-22 Pass Canvass
2
minor Chemical Safety

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

LABEL AND DATE ALL COOKED FOODS IN COOLERS.

minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

CLEAN LIGHTSHIELDS AT FRONT COUNTER AREA.

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