SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

SAPORI NAPOLETANI PIZZERIA RISTORANTE E BAR.

EAT. 98/100

6050 N NORTHWEST HWY · EDISON PARK, CHICAGO

Last inspected January 3, 2025 · passed

11 of 14 inspections passed, with 5 critical violations on file.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
14
11 passed · 1 w/ conditions · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
32
includes 5 critical
RECORDS COVER
8 YEARS
since Apr 2016

INSPECTION HISTORY

JAN 3
2025
PASSED
0 violations
JAN 17
2024
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE INSIDE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

MINOROther
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED SEVERAL EMPLOYEES WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

APR 10
2023
PASSED
0 violations
AUG 24
2022
PASSED
0 violations
MAY 19
2021
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FOOD AND NON FOOD ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.

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JAN 9
2020
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW DEVICE AT ICE MACHINE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO FIND THE LOCATION OR INSTALL BACKFLOW DEVICE AT ICE MACHINE

JUL 25
2019
PASSED
3 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND SINK BEHIND BAR.

MINOROther
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE AND ACCURATE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

NOTED LIQUOR CARDBOARD BOXES STORED ON THE FLOOR BEHIND BAR. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.

SEP 11
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

2-102.14(A) OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY.PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012(A)

CRITICALSanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

2-501.11 OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP POLICY FOR VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP POLICY.PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

MINOROther
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

2-102.13 FOOD HANDLER(S) WITH NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

PA 100-0367 NO ALLERGEN TRAINING/CERTIFICATE AVAILABLE ON SITE.INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN.

AUG 28
2018
FAILED
8 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

2-102.14(A) OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY.PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012(A).

CRITICALSanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

2-501.11 OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP POLICY FOR VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP POLICY.PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

SERIOUSSanitation
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

4-601.11(A) OBSERVED EXCESSIVE BLACK/PINK SLIMY SUBSTANCES ON INTERIOR WATER COMPONENTS OF THE ICE MACHINE "ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION". MANAGEMENT WAS INSTRUCTED TO TURN OFF MACHINE, REMOVE ICE AND HAVE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE CLEANED AND SANITIZED AND MAINTAIN.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSFood Storage & Handling
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

3-501.17 (C) INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND DATE READY TO EAT FOODS INSIDE PREP COOLER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

MINOREmployee Hygiene
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

2-402.11 (A) NO HAIR RESTRAINT FOR FOOD HANDLER WORKING IN PIZZA STATION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAIR RESTRAINT FOR FOOD HANDLER WHEN WORKING AROUND OPEN FOODS AND MAINTAIN.

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

4-903.11 (A) (1)(2)(3) INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE AND INVERT CLEAN DISHWARE AND UNTENSILS(FORKS) AT THE FRONT PIZZA PREP/SERVING COUNTER AND ON SHELVING IN KITCHEN TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE AND MAINTAIN.

MINOROther
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

2-102.13 FOOD HANDLER(S) WITH NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

PA 100-0367 NO ALLERGEN TRAINING/CERTIFICATE AVAILABLE ON SITE.INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION, NO CITATION ISSUED.

JUN 13
2017
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

Observed floor drain area at the bar with wood access panel, with water stains and dirt. Instructed manager to remove and maintain.

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

Observed ice cream serving unit, in dining room, without access to proper hand sink. Instructed manager to move serving unit near bar area or pizza area to ensure hand washing or install exposed hand sink near serving unit, to ensure hot and cold running water under city pressure.

FEB 15
2017
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

Observed a torn gasket on the 3 door prep cooler in the kitchen. Instructed facility to replace and maintain.

OCT 25
2016
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
MINORChemical Safety
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

ALL FOODS NOT STORED IN THEIR ORIGINAL CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED.

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

MUST NOT USE PAPER AS LINER FOR SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN.

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

TABLE TOP CAN OPENER AND WALL MOUNTED FRY SLICER FOUND WITH ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AFTER EACH USE.

MINOREmployee Hygiene
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAT/HAIR RESTRAINT.

MINORDocumentation & Training
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

MUST MAINTAIN FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES AND PROVIDE PROOF OF RECENT EMPLOYMENT WITHIN 30 DAYS.

APR 25
2016
PASSED
0 violations
APR 21
2016
FAILED
5 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSFood Temperature
DISH MACHINES: PROVIDED WITH ACCURATE THERMOMETERS, CHEMICAL TEST KITS AND SUITABLE GAUGE COCK

FOUND NO CHEMICAL SANITIZING TEST STRIP AVAILABLE FOR LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

SERIOUSChemical Safety
DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED

INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CHEMICAL COMPOUND OR PLUMBERS PUTTY AROUND EXPOSED HAND SINK AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK DRAIN.--------MUST REPAIR SLOW DRAINING EXPOSED HAND SINK IN REAR PREP AREA.

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

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SPLASHED GUARD OR DIVIDER BETWEEN 3 COMPARTMENT DRAINBOARD AND STORAGE RACKS IN REAR PREP AREA.--------MUST PROVIDE DRAINBOARD FOR 3 COMPARTMENT BAR SINK IN FRONT COFFEE BAR AREA.

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

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE AT COFFEE MACHINE IN FRONT COFFEE BAR AREA.

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

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN REAR OUTSIDE AREA WITH LITTER AND SOME GARBAGE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

Data sourced from Chicago Dept. of Public Health. We'd love to link you straight to this restaurant's record — turns out Chicago considers that a luxury. The full dataset is what's on offer →

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