JAN 8
2026
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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NAPLES PIZZA.
BEAT. 45/100
4300 S WESTERN AVE · BACK OF THE YARDS, CHICAGO
Last inspected January 8, 2026 · passed with conditions
Failed an inspection 4 years ago. 13 critical violations on the cumulative record. Recent enough to matter.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
13
7 passed · 5 w/ conditions · 1 failed
VIOLATIONS
63
includes 13 critical
RECORDS COVER
9 YEARS
since Feb 2016
INSPECTION HISTORY
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.
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).
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 32025PASS W/ CONDITIONS2 violationsDETAILS
JAN 3
2025
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
2 violationsDETAILS
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.
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 82024PASS W/ CONDITIONS7 violationsDETAILS
JAN 8
2024
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
7 violationsDETAILS
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 192023PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
JAN 19
2023
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
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.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED HOOD FILTERS WITH HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
MAR 312022PASSED2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MAR 31
2022
PASSED
2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED A 1 INCH GAP AT THE FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR; MUST COMPLETELY SEAL DOOR TO AVOID POSSIBLE RODENT ENTRY.
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 242022FAILED6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MAR 24
2022
FAILED
6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 232021PASS W/ CONDITIONS17 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
JUL 23
2021
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
17 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
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)
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)
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT HAND SINK IN BASEMENT PREP AREA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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)
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
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.
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON DISH STORAGE SHELVES.
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
MUST STORE PLASTIC WEAR WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSITION.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED INTERIOR LID OF CHEST FREEZER.
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 .
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FRYER CABINET,CHAINS AT LIGHT FIXTURES,MEAT SLICER.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPE UNDERNEATH HAND SINK IN 1ST FL.PREP AREA
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES ON LANDING LEADING TO BASEMENT AND BASEMENT DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND EQUIPMENT.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE OR ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR IN BASEMENT.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST PROVIDE A HOOKING SYSTEM TO HANG UP WET MOP IN BUCKET.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP ON FILTERS AND HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
FEB 62020PASSED1 violationDETAILS
FEB 6
2020
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
PROPERLY STORE UNUSED WIPING CLOTHS IN ADEQUATE CHEMICAL SANIIZING SOLUTION.
OCT 22019PASSED5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OCT 2
2019
PASSED
5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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).
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.
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).
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
MUST CLEAN THE COUNTER TOP UNDERNEATH THE MICRWAVE AND THE WINDOW SEALS TO REMOVE DEBRIS.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FLOORS NEED CLEANING THROUGH OUT 1st FLOOR AND BASEMENT TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.
SEP 242018PASS W/ CONDITIONS7 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
SEP 24
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
7 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
PA 100-0367 Must provide proof of allergen training for all food sanitation managers.
JUN 272017PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
JUN 27
2017
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
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.
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.
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.
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.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
INSTRUCTED MANAGER NOT TO OVERSTOCK BASEMENT REFRIGERATOR TO ALLOW PROPER AIR CIRCULATION.
DEC 272016PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
DEC 27
2016
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
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.
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.
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 112016PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
FEB 11
2016
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
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.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM OF ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS.
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