JAN 26
2026
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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NAPLES PIZZA.
EAT. 79/100
4527 S ASHLAND AVE · BACK OF THE YARDS, CHICAGO
Last inspected January 26, 2026 · passed
Passed all 6 inspections, but 6 critical violations on file.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
6
4 passed · 2 w/ conditions
VIOLATIONS
28
includes 6 critical
RECORDS COVER
4 YEARS
since Feb 2021
INSPECTION HISTORY
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
Prep cooler door missing interior cover where exposed insulation is too close to open food containers. Instructed to repair door and maintain.
MAR 212025PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MAR 21
2025
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS FOOD ITEMS IN THE 2-DOOR PREP COOLER IN THE MAIN KITCHEN AREA TO BE AT IMPROPER COLD-HOLDING TEMPERATURES: HAM AT 46.0F, ROAST BEEF AT 49.8F, CUT TOMATOES AT 45.0F, RAW BACON AT 45.4F. INSTRUCTED TO DENATURE AND DISCARD ALL TCS FOOD ITEMS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES AND MAINTAIN ALL TCS FOOD ITEMS AT 41.0F OR BELOW FOR COLD-HOLDING. APPROXIMATELY 15 LBS OF FOOD VALUED AT $45.00 DISCARDED ON-SITE. THE PERSON IN CHARGE DISCARDED AND DENATURED ALL TCS FOOD ITEMS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES ON-SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED
OBSERVED A CONTAINER OF RAW BEEF THAWING AT ROOM TEMPERATURE ON THE PREP TABLE IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO THAW TCS FOOD ITEMS USING APPROVED THAWING METHODS, SUCH AS UNDER REFRIGERATION OR RUNNING WATER AT 70.0F OR BELOW, AND MAINTAIN.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 10 DEAD ADULT COCKROACHES ON THE FLOOR IN THE REAR WATER HEATER CLOSET. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DEAD COCKROACHES, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREA, AND MONITOR FOR DEAD INSECTS AND OTHER PESTS AT ADEQUATE FREQUENCY TO PREVENT BUILD UP OF DEAD OR TRAPPED PESTS AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED GASKETS AT THE 3-DOOR PREP COOLER IN THE MAIN KITCHEN AREA TO BE IN POOR REPAIR, TORN AND MISSING IN SOME AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE 3-DOOR PREP COOLER GASKETS AND MAINTAIN ALL EQUIPMENT IN GOOD REPAIR AND PROPER ADJUSTMENT.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED FOOD EMPLOYEES WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGERS WITHOUT ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES PROVIDED ON-SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGERS WITH ADDITIONAL ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATE(S) ON-SITE FOR REVIEW AT ALL TIMES.
JAN 122024PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
JAN 12
2024
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVED NO LABELS FOR BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS (FLOUR AND SUGAR) LOCATED IN THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA. THE INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE OF ALL BULK AND WORKING FOOD INGREDIENT CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH THE CONTENTS' NAMES.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS LINER IN THE CHEST FREEZER WHERE FROZEN BEEF IS STORED. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED MOP IN A POSITION THAT DOES NOT ALLOW IT TO DRY PROPERLY AND PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE STORED IN THE REAR CLOSET. MUST STORE MOP AFTER USE IN A MOUNTED POSITION THAT ALLOWS FOR AIR-DRYING WITHOUT SOILING AND PEST HARBORAGING.
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.
JAN 52023PASSED1 violationDETAILS
JAN 5
2023
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
OBSERVED NO AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETERS INSIDE THE REACH IN COOLERS IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CONSPICUOUS AND EASILY READABLE THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL REFRIGERATOR UNITS TO PROPERLY MONITOR THE AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF EQUIPMENT.
JAN 62022PASSED3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JAN 6
2022
PASSED
3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
INSTRUCTED TO POST HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HANDSINKS AND IN WASHROOMS. CORRECTED ON SITE.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER; INSTRUCTED TO LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITH NAME OF PRODUCT INSIDE OF CONTAINER.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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FEB 32021PASS W/ CONDITIONS14 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
FEB 3
2021
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
14 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)(NO CITATION ISSUED)
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE AND ITEMS FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)(NO CITATION ISSUED)
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
MUST PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HAND SINKS.
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. "1/2-3/4" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF FRONT AND REAR DOORS.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 WORN DOOR GASKET ON PIZZA PREP COOLER AND DAMAGED LID ON FRENCH FRY FREEZER.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FRYER CABINET AND REACH IN FREEZER.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
MUST REMOVE FURNACE DRAINLINE FROM REAR HAND SINK BASIN TO AN OPEN SITE FLOOR DRAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST ELEVATE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR IN FURNACE ROOM.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHT AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT AND MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN REAR PREP AREA.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FILTERS AND HOOD AT COOKING EQUIPMENT.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
MUST PROVIDE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGER.
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