Napples Pizzeria

Chicago Health Dept

4601 S ASHLAND AVE · BACK OF THE YARDS, CHICAGO

Failed most recent inspection (Feb 2020).

18 inspections on record since 2010 · Last inspected Feb 2020.

Last inspected Feb 2020. Records may not reflect current conditions.

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INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

FEB 2020

Inspection history

FEB 6

2020

FAIL 5 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Other

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.

Critical Food 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.

Minor Food 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.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

MUST PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLE FOR WASHROOM USED BY FEMALE EMPLOYEES.

Minor Documentation & 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 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & 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

Critical Other

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.

Serious Chemical 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

Serious Other

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

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

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

Minor Documentation & 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

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Facility Condition

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

REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS.

Minor Pest Activity

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

STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.

NOV 29

2016

PASS 6 violations

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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

CEILING PANELS IN RESTROOM NEEDS REPAIR.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

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

Minor Sanitation

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

CLUTTER AT STORAGE CLOSET NEEDS TO BE REORGANIZED.

APR 8

2016

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

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

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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

Serious Other

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Other

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

SEE VIOLATION 29.

APR 9

2015

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Plumbing & 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.

Minor Other

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS.

NOV 5

2014

PASS 1 violation

Minor Plumbing & 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

PASS 1 violation

Minor Plumbing & 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

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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

Serious Documentation & 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.

Minor Chemical 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.

Minor Plumbing & 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

PASS · 0 violations

MAY 16

2012

FAIL 3 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest 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.

Minor Sanitation

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

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

Minor Sanitation

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

PASS 2 violations

Minor Chemical 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.

Minor Plumbing & 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

PASS 2 violations

Minor Food 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.

Minor Sanitation

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

PASS 3 violations

Minor Documentation & 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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

JUL 27

2010

PASS · 0 violations

APR 28

2010

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Food 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

Critical Food 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

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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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