SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

NAPPLES PIZZERIA.

BEAT. 34/100

4601 S ASHLAND AVE · BACK OF THE YARDS, CHICAGO

Last inspected February 6, 2020 · failed

Failed 2 of 18 inspections. 7 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
18
12 passed · 4 w/ conditions · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
54
includes 7 critical
RECORDS COVER
9 YEARS
since Apr 2010

INSPECTION HISTORY

FEB 6
2020
FAILED
5 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALOther
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

NO VOMIT OR DIARRHEA PROCEDURE ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND NO CITATION ISSUED MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005.

CRITICALFood Storage & Handling
NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH RTE FOOD OR A PRE-APPROVED ALTERNATIVE PROCEDURE PROPERLY ALLOWED

OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER WITH BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOOD (BREAD) WHEN PACKAGING BREAD AND MAKING SANDWICH. INSTRUCTED NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH RTE FOOD. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-010.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED 2-DR COOLER WITH OPENED FOODS IN CUSTOMER DINING AREA NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION FROM PUBLIC. MUST SECURE TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

MUST PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLE FOR WASHROOM USED BY FEMALE EMPLOYEES.

MINORDocumentation & Training
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM INSPECTION REPORT #2282676 DATED 4/5/2019: #51 NO UTILITY SINK ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN AND #58 All certified food service sanitation managers employed by a restaurant must receive or obtain training in basic allergen awareness principles within 30 days after employment and every 3 years thereafter. Training programs must be accredited by the American National Standards Institute or another reputable accreditation agency under the ASTM International E2659-09 (Standard Practice for Certificate Programs). NOT CORRECTED. MUST CORRECT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090.

APR 5
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-010

CRITICALOther
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

NO VOMIT OR DIARRHEA PROCEDURE ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND NO CITATION ISSUED MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005.

SERIOUSChemical Safety
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

VARIETY OF FOODS NOT PROPERLY LABELED (COOKED CHICKEN, CHEESE, DRESSINGS, ETC.) STORED INSIDE THE COOLERS. FOOD PREPARED AND HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS SHALL BE PROPERLY LABELED TO INDICATE THE DAY OR DATE IN WHICH THE FOOD SHALL BE DISCARDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005

SERIOUSOther
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

NOTED ESTABLISHMENT SERVING UNDERCOOKED FOOD ITEMS (HAMBURGERS) WITH NO CONSUMER ADVISORY, DISCLOSURE OR REMINDERS TO THE CUSTOMERS. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CONSUMER ADVISORY ON THE MENU WITH A DISCLOSURE NOTICE AND REMINDER STATEMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

NO UTILITY SINK ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

All certified food service sanitation managers employed by a restaurant must receive or obtain training in basic allergen awareness principles within 30 days after employment and every 3 years thereafter. Training programs must be accredited by the American National Standards Institute or another reputable accreditation agency under the ASTM International E2659-09 (Standard Practice for Certificate Programs).

JUN 1
2017
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

INVERT ALL SINGLE SERVICE UTENSILS TO PROTECT FROM DUST, DIRT, CONTAMINATION.

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

REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SWITCH COVER IN REAR PREP AREA WITH MIXER. SEAL OPENING ABOVE ELECTRICAL OUTLET IN REAR PREP AREA.

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

REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS.

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

STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.

NOV 29
2016
PASSED
6 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

NOTED CARDBOARD LINERS ON SHELVING AT DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REMOVE AND THAT ONLY SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES MAY BE USED.

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

INTERIOR OF FRYER CABINET DUSTY WITH GREASE.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAB AND SANITIZE. SHELVING UNDER GRILL NEEDS CLEANING.

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

NOTED BROKEN/CRACKED AND MISSING FLOOR TILES UNDER OVEN NEED TO BE REPLACED.

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

CEILING PANELS IN RESTROOM NEEDS REPAIR.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

VENTILATION FAN IN RESTROOM NOT WORKING.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE FAN.

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

CLUTTER AT STORAGE CLOSET NEEDS TO BE REORGANIZED.

APR 8
2016
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM COMPARTMENT OF DEEP FRYER OF GREASE BUILD-UP.

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

CLEAN FLOOR IN REAR PREP AREA OF FOD SPILLS AND DEBRIS.

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

REMOVE CLUTTER IN UTILITY CLOSET, ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN.

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DEC 11
2015
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSOther
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION (45)IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. CITATION ISSUE 7-42-090. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS ON 4-9-15 REPORT #1325401.

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

FLOORS NEED CLEANING THE REAR STORAGE AREA TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.

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

NOTED DIRTY LIGHT SHIELDS AND VENT COVERS THROUGH OUT. MUST CLEAN TO REMOVE GREASE AND DUST.

MINOROther
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

SEE VIOLATION 29.

APR 9
2015
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

MUST CLEAN THE STORAGE SHELVING IN THE REAR STORAGE ROOM TO REMOVE SPILLS.

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

FLOORS NEED CLEANING IN THE REAR STORAGE ROOM TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS. ALSO NOTED BROKEN TILES IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

NOTED A LEAKY PIPE UNDERNEATH THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

MINOROther
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS.

NOV 5
2014
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED THE 3 COMP. SINK NOZZLE STREAMING OUT WATER AT THE BASE OF THE NOZZLE WHEN THE WATER IS TURNED ON, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR FROM REPORT #1497093 DATE 9/24/2014.

SEP 24
2014
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK NOZZLE STREAMING OUT AT THS BASE OF THE NOZZLE WHEN THE WATER IS TURNED ON, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

APR 10
2014
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED FOIL INSIDE FRYER DOOR, UNDER CHAR GRILL, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE. ALSO OBSERVED THE BOTTOM STORAGE SHELF OF THE STEAM TABLE RUSTY, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST.

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

OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN; #10 CAN OPENER, PIZZA KNIFE, REAR CHEESE GRINDER, IN PLACE MIXER, AND CUTTING BOARDS, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

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

OBSERVED REAR RESTROOM CEILING VENT FAN NOT CLEAN, (DUSTY), INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. ALSO NEED TO CLEAN WALLS AND CEILING AROUND OVEN.OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

MAY 13
2013
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSDocumentation & Training
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

NO PERSON ON SITE WITH CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ON SITE THAT A PERSON WITH THE CERTIFICATE MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHEN COOKING, PREPING OR SERVING ARE BEING CONDUCTED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED. NO CERTIFIFIED MANAGER ON SITE WHILE HANDLING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD.

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

ALL FOOD ITEMS MUST HAVE PROPER LABELS. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

LEAK AT FAUCET AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

MAY 31
2012
PASSED
0 violations
MAY 16
2012
FAILED
3 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

MICE DROPPINGS (OVER 30) NOTED IN BASMENT ALONG WALLBASE. REAR EXIT SCREEN DOOR NOT RODENT PROOF, APPROX. 1/2 INCH AT BOTTOM OF DOOR. INSTD TO REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. INSTD TO RODENT PROOF SAME SO AS TO BE TIGHT FITTING AND NO DAYLIGHT TO BE SEEN. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020 SERIOUS.

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

IMPROPER STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. PROVIDE PROPER STOPPERS.

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

HOLES NOTED AROUND PIPING IN CEILING. ALSO NOTED AT WALLBASE IN CORNER BY PIZZA OVEN. SEAL ANY HOLES. NOTED. VENT COVER IN FRONT PREP AREA NEEDS DETAILED CLEANING.

JAN 9
2012
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORChemical Safety
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.FLAN NOT LABEL/DATED IN COOLER FOR SALE TO CUSTOMERS.MUST LABEL/DATE.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. 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 and Regulations of the Board of Health.HOT WATER HANDLE OF 3-COMP SINK HARD TO CLOSE.MUST REPAIR.ALSO FAUCET LEAKY AT 3- COMP SINK.MUST REPAIR.

AUG 25
2011
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. LABEL DRY FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN REAR PREP.

MINORSanitation
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. CLEAN/MAINTAIN CAN OPENER IN REAR PIZZA AREA.

JAN 13
2011
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORDocumentation & Training
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

The licensee shall inform the public in writing of the Chicago Department of Public Health?s Consumer Advisory relating to consuming raw and undercooked animal products. label/date flan custard for sale in cooler case.

MINORSanitation
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. repair step in poor repair leading to basement storage area/bottom steps.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. 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 and Regulations of the Board of Health.REPAIR LEAKY PIPE UNDER 3-COMP LAST COMP SINK.

JUL 27
2010
PASSED
0 violations
APR 28
2010
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities. REFRIGERATED PIZZA PREP COOLER IN FRONT PREP AREA NOT MAINTAINING ADEQUATE AIR TEMPERATURE, LOWEST AIR TEMP READING INSIDE COOLER SECTION- 45.DEGREES. UPPER CONDIMENT SECTION AIR TEMP- 50.1 DEGREES-INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS FROM UNIT AND HAVE IT REPAIRED- TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. UNIT CANNOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED AND RELEASED BY THE CHICAGO DEPT. OF PUBLIC HEALTH-CITATION ISSUED-CRITICAL

CRITICALFood Temperature
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. HAM-48.3 DEGREES, SAUSAGE 49.1 DEGREES AND PEPPERONI 50.1 DEGREES-CITATION ISSUED-CRITICAL -INSTRUCTED TO KEEP AND MAINTAIN TEMPERATURE LOGS

MINORSanitation
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. CLEAN CAN OPENER & HOLSTER ON PREP TABLE IN STORAGE ROOM AND SHELVES IN SAME AREA.

MINORSanitation
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. REPAIR CHIPPED SURFACE ON WALL BY PIZZA OVENS IN FRONT PREP AREA AND RE-PAINT SAME. REPLACE ALL MISSING WALL COVINGS(BORDERS) THROUGHOUT.

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