What is Pizza Nova Inc's health inspection score?

Pizza Nova Inc has a SafeDine safety score of 80 out of 100 (Grade B). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Pizza Nova Inc last inspected?

Pizza Nova Inc was last inspected on January 21, 2026. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Pizza Nova Inc have?

Pizza Nova Inc has 20 total violations across 9 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Pizza Nova Inc safe to eat at?

Pizza Nova Inc has a good safety record with a score of 80/100. While there are some noted violations, overall compliance is solid.

What type of cuisine does Pizza Nova Inc serve?

Pizza Nova Inc serves Pizza cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Pizza Nova Inc

Name: Pizza Nova Inc
Address: 3704 W 26TH ST, Chicago, 60623
Rating: 80

3704 W 26TH ST, Chicago

Last Inspected: 1/21/2026

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Pizza•Chicago

Ranked #960 of 1000 in ChicagoBetter than 94% of pizza restaurants

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9 inspections

Last: Jan 21, 2026

high confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

22%

Clean Rate

2.2

Avg Violations

3 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

HandwashingHigh Priority

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Cross-contamination

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Facility condition

Building maintenance or structural issues

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-20

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-6 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-3 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-11 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

-18 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

How scoring works: Every restaurant starts at 100 points. Points are deducted for violations found during inspections.

Recent inspections are weighted more heavily. High priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact.

Location

3704 W 26TH ST, Chicago, IL 60623

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Violation Timeline

Sep 2022

2 inspections

1 basic

Sep

Nov 2023

3 inspections

1 high priority

1 basic

Jul 2024

2 inspections

2 intermediate

2 basic

Jul

Jul 2025

1 inspections

3 basic

Jan 2026

1 inspections

1 high priority

1 intermediate

8 basic

Jan

Inspection History

9 records on file

3 Canvass2 Complaint Re-Inspection1 Complaint2 Canvass Re-Inspection1 Short Form Complaint

Jan 26

Canvass InspectionLatestPass

1 High1 Med8 Basic

10 total

69/100inspection score

−31 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGN AT HANDWASHING SINK NEAR MEN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGN AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES.

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED IN PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD.

Basic (8)

−16 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
43IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED−2
OBSERVED PLASTIC AND PAPER CUPS USED AS DISPENSING UTENSILS FOR COLESLAW, SUGAR, SALT, ETC. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE LONG HANDLE DISPENSING UTENSILS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
45SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED−2
OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE UTENSILS NOT INVERTED ON FRONT COUNTER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INVERT ALL UTENSILS TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED LEAK AT BOTTOM OF SELF-SERVICE POP MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED GROCERY BAGS USED FOR FOOD STORAGE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE PROPER FOOD STORAGE BAGS AND/PR CONTAINERS.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED LEAKING DRAINPIPE UNDER HANDWASHING SINK NEAR UTILITY SINK IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN HANDWASHNG SINK.
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
OBSERVED NO SELF-CLOSING DEVICE ON MEN WASHROOM DOOR IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SELF-CLOSING DEVICE ON MEN WASHROOM DOOR.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED VENTILATION FAN NOT OPERABLE IN CUSTOMER WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR VENTILATION FAN AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−31 pts

Jul 25

Canvass InspectionPass

3 Basic

3 total

94/100inspection score

−6 pts

Basic (3)

−6 pts

55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOORS IN REAR DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED WET MOPS STORED ON FLOOR NEAR REAR EXIT. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO HANG MOPS IN PROPER AIR DRYING POSITION.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED BOXES STORED ON FLOOR IN REAR DRY STORAGE AREA NEAR WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO ELEVATE ALL ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−6 pts

Jul 24

Complaint Re-Inspection InspectionPass

1 Basic

1 total

98/100inspection score

−2 pts

Basic (1)

−2 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN THE PREP AREA WITH GRILL/FRYERS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD BUILDUP.

Base deductions−2 pts

Jul 24

Complaint InspectionFail

2 Med1 Basic

3 total

88/100inspection score

−12 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

23PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION−5
OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUSLY COOKED TCS FOODS (RIBS, VARIOUS PASTA NOODLES, SAUSAGES, LASAGNA PORTIONS, MOZZERELLA CHEESE WITHOUT DISCARD DATE LABELS AND STORED ON PREMISE INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND 2 DOOR COOLERS THROUGHOUT PREP.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DISCARD DATES FOR 7 DAYS MAXIMUM ON ALL COOKED ITEMS HELD ON SITE FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS. MUST MAINTAIN. #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED. SAID FOOD ITEMS WERE VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED DURING THE TIME OF INSPECTION.
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 30 SMALL AND LARGE BLACK LIVE FLIES FLYING THROUGHOUT PIZZA PREP, REAR STORAGE ON WALLS AND BOXES, AND THROUGHOUT BEVERAGE DISPENSERS LOCATED AT FRONT SERVICE COUNTER. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 5 LIVE ROACHES CRAWLING IN THE PIZZA PREP AREA AROUND DOUGH MIXING EQUIPMENT AND DRAIN. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. MUST ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY ON THE PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-020 (A). CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (1)

−2 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN THE PREP AREA WITH GRILL/FRYERS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD BUILDUP.

Base deductions−12 pts

Nov 23

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

Nov 23

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionFail

1 Basic

1 total

98/100inspection score

−2 pts

Basic (1)

−2 pts

48WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS−2
4-501.19: 3-COMPARTMENT SINKS UNABLE TO PROVIDE PROPER WASH WATER TEMPERATURE, FLUCTUATING INBETWEEN 104F-106F. INSTD TO REPAIR AND HAVE WATER TEMPERATURE AT MINIMUM 110F AT ALL TIMES. INSTD TO UTILIZE 2-COMPARTMENT SINK WITH SPRAYER TO PROPERLY WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZED DURING REPAIR. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-025(C) PRIORITY

Base deductions−2 pts

Nov 23

Canvass InspectionPass w/ Conditions

1 High

1 total

90/100inspection score

−10 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT HANDWASH SINK AT EAST PREP AREA (CURRENTLY 68.0F) WHERE EMPLOYEES ACTIVELY WORKING. INSTD TO REPAIR AND HAVE HOT RUNNING WATER AT 100F. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030 PRIORITY. EMPLOYEES TO USE HANDWASH SINK IN OTHER PREP AREA

Base deductions−10 pts

Sep 22

Complaint Re-Inspection InspectionCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

Sep 22

Short Form Complaint InspectionFail

1 Basic

1 total

98/100inspection score

−2 pts

Basic (1)

−2 pts

60PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED−2
OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM INSPECTION #2554573 DATED:4/20/2022 NOT IN COMPLIANCE; 39:NO SPLASHGUARD AT THE HANDSINK BETWEEN THE TWO COMP SINK AND MOP SINK IN THE SECOND PIZZA PREP AREA; MUST INSTALL A SPLASHGUARD AT THE HANDSINK. 53:NO SELF CLOSING DEVICE FOR WOMENS WASHROOM DOOR; MUST INSTALL A SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON WASHROOM DOOR. 53:NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE FOR WOMENS WASHROOM; MUST PROVIDE A WASTE RECEPTACLE WITH A COVER (LID).57:OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES; INSTRUCTED TO HAVE EMPLOYEES OBTAIN VALID CERTIFICATES. 51: FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON MOP SINK; MUST INSTALL A BACKFLOW DEVICE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO BRING ALL ITEMS INTO COMPLIANCE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.

Base deductions−2 pts

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Data source: Chicago CDPH · Official government inspection records

Grading System

85 – 100

Excellent

70 – 84

Good

Below 70

Fair

About SafeDine Scores

Scores are calculated using official government inspection data. High Priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact, followed by Intermediate and Basic violations. Community reviews can adjust the score by up to 5 points when 3+ reviews are submitted.

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