NAPLES PIZZA.

Chicago Health Dept

4300 S WESTERN AVE · BACK OF THE YARDS, CHICAGO

Passed most recent inspection (Jan 2026), 2 critical violations noted.

13 inspections on record since 2016 · Last inspected Jan 2026 · 2 critical violations in the last 12 months.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

JAN 2026

INSPECTION HISTORY

JAN 8

2026

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 3 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Other

PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USE

Open coffee cup for food handler placed on cutting board in prep kitchen, instructed to keep off prep tables.

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

No hand soap provided at prep kitchen and employees restroom hand wash sinks. Instructed to provide. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c).

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

Cheese shredder not cleaned properly after usage, food debris noted still can be seen on surface. Instructed to clean food equipment properly.

JAN 3

2025

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 2 violations

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

3-501.16(A:2,&B) NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF THE FOLLOWING TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD ITEM TO BE IMPROPER: SAUSAGE MEAT (GROUND PORK) 46.9F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF ~ 8 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $20.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

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

4-501.12 OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE REAR PREP AREA WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

JAN 8

2024

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 7 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED BREAD STORED IN PLASTIC BLACK GARBAGE BAGS IN THE CHEST FREEZERS STORED IN THE BASEMENT. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER FOOD-GRADE STORAGE BAGS AND CONTAINERS ONLY.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPLASH IN THE INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE TOP FREEZER CONNECTED TO THE REFRIGERATOR STORED IN THE BASEMENT TO BE SOILED WITH BLOOD AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED MISSING/DAMAGED FLOOR TILES LEADING TO THE BASEMENT WHERE DRY FOOD IS STORED. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE MISSING/DAMAGED FLOOR TILES.

Minor Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED UNSUED FLITHY CHEST FREEZER STORED ON FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

Minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED NO PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Documentation & Training

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION #58 NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2569940 CONDUCTED ON 01/19/2023: 2-102.13: OBSERVED FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENTS.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

JAN 19

2023

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED EXCESSIVE DUST ON CEILING VENT COVERS THROUGH OUT UPSTAIRS PREP AND CUSTOMER SEATING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED HOOD FILTERS WITH HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.

MAR 31

2022

PASS 2 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED A 1 INCH GAP AT THE FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR; MUST COMPLETELY SEAL DOOR TO AVOID POSSIBLE RODENT ENTRY.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED ONE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING.

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MAR 24

2022

FAIL 6 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED RODENT ACTIVITY ON PREMISES. FOUND 80-100 MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT PREP/STORAGE AREA. DROPPINGS WERE OBSERVED ALONG THE WALL BEHIND DEEP FREEZERS, UNDER THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AND THREE COMP SINK. SOME ALSO OBSERVED IN CLUTTERED STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AREAS AND HAVE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE PRIOR TO REINSPECTION NEXT WEEK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) ISSUED.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED A 1 INCH GAP AT THE FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR AND A 1/4 INCH GAP AT THE SIDE EXIT DOOR (RIGHT HAND CORNER) BY THE WASHROOM; MUST COMPLETELY SEAL DOORS TO AVOID POSSIBLE RODENT ENTRY.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED THE INTERIOR BOTTOM OF THE FRYERS IN NEED OF CLEANING. OBERVED THE EXTERIOR SURFACES OF THE FRYERS AND OVENS NEED CLEANING.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED THE CEILING VENTS IN THE DINING AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE DUST ON VENTS. MUST CLEAN FLOORS IN BASEMENT WHERE DROPPINGS OBSERVED. CLEAN IN KITCHEN AROUND AND UNDER EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED A HOLE IN THE WALL IN THE BASEMENT NEXT TO THE BREAD COOLER; INSTRUCTED TO SEAL HOLE IN WALL.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED ONE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING.

JUL 23

2021

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 17 violations 4 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

PIC DOESN'T HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)

Critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (MEAT BALLS,PIZZA,AU JUS).MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-0120(CITATION ISSUED)

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT HAND SINK IN BASEMENT PREP AREA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WASHING SEVERAL MULTI-USE UTENSILS AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK WITH A BUCKET OF SOAPY WATER AND RINSING UNDER RUNNING WATER AND THEN PLACING IN DISH RACK WITH OUT PROPERLY SANITIZING DISHES.MUST SET UP SINK TO WASH,RINSE AND SANITIZE.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)(COS)

Minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED AN APPX."3/4-2" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF FRONT,SIDE AND BASEMENT DELVERY TRAP STREET DOOR.MUST MAKE DOORS TIGHT FITTING.

Minor Sanitation

UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON DISH STORAGE SHELVES.

Minor Other

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

MUST STORE PLASTIC WEAR WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSITION.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED INTERIOR LID OF CHEST FREEZER.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED GROCERY BAGS USED FOR FOOD STORAGE IN CHEST FREEZER.MUST PROVIDE FOOD GRADE BAGS .

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FRYER CABINET,CHAINS AT LIGHT FIXTURES,MEAT SLICER.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPE UNDERNEATH HAND SINK IN 1ST FL.PREP AREA

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST PROVIDE A HOOKING SYSTEM TO HANG UP WET MOP IN BUCKET.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES ON LANDING LEADING TO BASEMENT AND BASEMENT DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND EQUIPMENT.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE OR ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR IN BASEMENT.

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP ON FILTERS AND HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.

FEB 6

2020

PASS 1 violation

Minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

PROPERLY STORE UNUSED WIPING CLOTHS IN ADEQUATE CHEMICAL SANIIZING SOLUTION.

OCT 2

2019

PASS 5 violations 1 CRITICAL

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY LABEL PREPARED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE THE COOLERS AND FREEZER WITH THE NAME OF PRODUCT AND DATE (FIFO).

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED A DELIVER DOOR TO THE BASEMENT WITH OPENINGS AROUND DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR DOOR AND MAKE IT TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT AND ENTRY POINT FOR PESTS.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE THE PREP FREEZER NOT COVER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROTECT FOOD FROM THE ELEMENTS(FROST).

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST CLEAN THE COUNTER TOP UNDERNEATH THE MICRWAVE AND THE WINDOW SEALS TO REMOVE DEBRIS.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FLOORS NEED CLEANING THROUGH OUT 1st FLOOR AND BASEMENT TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.

SEP 24

2018

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 7 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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

2-102.14(N) Observed no employee health policy on site. Must provide written and signed employee health policy. Priority foundation 7-38-010.

Critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

2-501.11 Observed no vomit and diarrhea clean up procedure in place. Must provide equipment and written procedure clean up of vomit and diarrheal events. Priority foundation 7-38-005.

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

6-301.14. Observed no hand washing signage in facility. Must provide hand washing signage at exposed hand sinks and in employee restroom. Must maintain same.

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

3-501.16 (a)(2) Observed the following TCS (time/temperature control for safety) foods at improper temperatures in front prep cooler: deli meats @ 50.7F - 52.9F; sliced tomatoes @ 50F; steak @ 51.1F; chicken wings @ 50.2F; beef @ 49.5F; and raw chicken @ 51.6F. Instructed all TCS foods must be held at 40F or higher when stored in refrigeration. Operator voluntarily discarded 9lbs of denatured foods, valued @ $22, during inspection. Priority violation 7-38-005. Citation issued.

Serious Chemical Safety

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

3-501.17 Observed TCS foods not properly labeled in all refrigeration. Must properly label all TCS foods with common name, prep date, and discard date. Must maintain same. Priority foundation violation 3-501.17.

Serious Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-601.11(c). Observed excessive ice accumulation in chest freezer in basement, and 1 door freezer in front prep. Must defrost, clean and sanitize. Must maintain same.

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

PA 100-0367 Must provide proof of allergen training for all food sanitation managers.

JUN 27

2017

PASS 5 violations

Minor Chemical Safety

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

LABEL AND DATE ALL PACKAGED DESSERTS AND SALADS INSIDE DISPLAY COOLER IN DINING AREA.

Minor Sanitation

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

INVERT ALL PLASTIC FORKS, SPOONS, AND KNIVES UNDER FRONT COUNTER TO PROTECT FROM DUST, DIRT, AND CONTAMINATION.

Minor Sanitation

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

REPAIR REFRIGERATOR DOOR IN BASEMENT(NOT CLOSING PROPERLY). COVER ALL WASTE LINE PIPES IN BASEMENT PREP AREA.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

INSTALL AN EXPOSED SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER, SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS IN BASEMENT PREP AREA. TIGHTEN LOOSE FAUCET ON SINK IN WASHROOM.

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED MANAGER NOT TO OVERSTOCK BASEMENT REFRIGERATOR TO ALLOW PROPER AIR CIRCULATION.

DEC 27

2016

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

NOTED RAW WOOD SHELVING AT BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE AREA AND CARDBOARD LINERS ON SHELVING AT FIRST FLOOR AND BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REMOVE CARDBOARD FROM SHELVING AND TO SEAL ALL RAW WOOD SHELVING.INSTRRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO SEAL OR PAINT WITH NON TOXIC PAINT TO A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE FINISH.

Minor Facility Condition

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

LIGHT SHIELDS MISSING CAPS OVER FOOD PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL CAPS ON TO LIGHT SHIELDS.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

RESTROOM VENTILATION NEEDS REPAIR ALSO WORN OUT SINK STOPPERS AT THREE COMPARMENT SINKS NEEDS TO BE REPLACED.

FEB 11

2016

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

REPAIR/SEAL GASKET AROUND MIDDLE DOOR OF 3-DR REFRIGERATOR IN PREP AREA AGAINST WEST WALL.

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM OF ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS.

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