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Naples Pizza

4300 S Western Ave, Chicago, IL 60609

Restaurant ZIP 60609 Risk 1 (High)

Pass with Conditions · as of Jan 8, 2026

Naples Pizza was last inspected on January 8, 2026 with a result of “Pass w/ Conditions”. Inspectors found 3 violations, 2 of them critical.

Latest inspection

January 8, 2026 · Canvass

Conditional

Result: Pass w/ Conditions

2 critical1 general
  • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

    Staff were eating, drinking, or smoking where food is prepared.

    Inspector’s note: Open coffee cup for food handler placed on cutting board in prep kitchen, instructed to keep off prep tables.

    Official wording (code 6)

    Proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use

  • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

    Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

    Inspector’s note: No hand soap provided at prep kitchen and employees restroom hand wash sinks. Instructed to provide. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c).

    Official wording (code 10)

    Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

    Inspector’s note: Cheese shredder not cleaned properly after usage, food debris noted still can be seen on surface. Instructed to clean food equipment properly.

    Official wording (code 49)

    Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

Inspection history

13 inspections on record

  1. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 critical1 general Show violations
    • CriticalFood temperature

      Cold food was held above a safe temperature.

      Inspector’s note: 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.

      Official wording (code 22)

      Proper cold holding temperatures

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

      Inspector’s note: 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.

      Official wording (code 47)

      Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

  2. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    6 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

      Inspector’s note: 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.

      Official wording (code 47)

      Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

      Inspector’s note: Observed food debris and splash in the interior of the microwave. Instructed to clean and maintain at all times.

      Official wording (code 47)

      Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 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.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed missing/damaged floor tiles leading to the basement where dry food is stored. Instructed to repair the missing/damaged floor tiles.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 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.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralRepeat violation

      A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

      Inspector’s note: 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.

      Official wording (code 60)

      Previous core violation corrected

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no proof of training for all food handlers. Instructed to provide and maintain records at all times.

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

  3. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    2 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed excessive dust on ceiling vent covers through out upstairs prep and customer seating area. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed hood filters with heavy grease build up. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: Observed food service sanitation manager without food allergen training certificate. Instructed to meet requirement.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

  4. Pass

    Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass

    1 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • GeneralPests

      Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

      Inspector’s note: Observed a 1 inch gap at the front entrance door; must completely seal door to avoid possible rodent entry.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: Observed one food allergen training certificate. Instructed the person that all city of chicago food service managers must obtain the required food allergen training.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

  5. Fail

    Complaint · Fail

    5 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • GeneralPests

      Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

      Inspector’s note: 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.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralPests

      Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

      Inspector’s note: 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.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed the interior bottom of the fryers in need of cleaning. Oberved the exterior surfaces of the fryers and ovens need cleaning.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 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.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed a hole in the wall in the basement next to the bread cooler; instructed to seal hole in wall.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: Observed one food allergen training certificate. Instructed the person that all city of chicago food service managers must obtain the required food allergen training.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

  6. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    3 critical13 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

      No one in charge was present who knew the food-safety rules.

      Inspector’s note: Pic doesn't have a certified food managers certificate.must provide and maintain.(priority foundation 7-38-012)

      Official wording (code 1)

      Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties

    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

      Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no hand washing sign at hand sink in basement prep area.must provide and maintain.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • CriticalFood handling

      Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

      Inspector’s note: 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)

      Official wording (code 16)

      Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

    • GeneralFood handling

      Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

      Inspector’s note: Must label food storage containers when food is not in original package.

      Official wording (code 37)

      Food properly labeled; original container

    • GeneralPests

      Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

      Inspector’s note: Observed an appx."3/4-2" gap along bottom of front,side and basement delvery trap street door.must make doors tight fitting.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFood handling

      Clean utensils, equipment, or linens weren’t stored and handled properly.

      Inspector’s note: Must invert multi-use utensils on dish storage shelves.

      Official wording (code 44)

      Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled

    • GeneralFood handling

      Single-use items weren’t stored or used properly.

      Inspector’s note: Must store plastic wear with handles in upright position.

      Official wording (code 45)

      Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

      Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace damaged interior lid of chest freezer.

      Official wording (code 47)

      Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

      Inspector’s note: Observed grocery bags used for food storage in chest freezer.must provide food grade bags .

      Official wording (code 47)

      Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Must clean debris build up from fryer cabinet,chains at light fixtures,meat slicer.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace leaky pipe underneath hand sink in 1st fl.prep area

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Must provide a hooking system to hang up wet mop in bucket.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace damaged floor tiles on landing leading to basement and basement dry food storage area.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Must clean debris build up from floor under and around equipment.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Must elevate,remove or organize articles off of floor in basement.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Must clean debris build up on filters and hood of cooking equipment.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.

      Inspector’s note: 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)

      Official wording (code 2)

      City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

  7. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    1 general Show violations
    • GeneralFood handling

      Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: Properly store unused wiping cloths in adequate chemical saniizing solution.

      Official wording (code 41)

      Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

  8. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    5 general Show violations
    • GeneralFood handling

      Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

      Inspector’s note: Instructed manager to properly label prepared food items inside the coolers and freezer with the name of product and date (fifo).

      Official wording (code 37)

      Food properly labeled; original container

    • GeneralPests

      Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

      Inspector’s note: 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.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFood handling

      Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.

      Inspector’s note: Observed food items inside the prep freezer not cover. Instructed manager to protect food from the elements(frost).

      Official wording (code 39)

      Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Must clean the counter top underneath the micrwave and the window seals to remove debris.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: FLOORS NEED CLEANING THROUGH OUT 1st FLOOR AND BASEMENT TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  9. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    5 critical1 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

      Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.

      Inspector’s note: 2-102.14(N) Observed no employee health policy on site. Must provide written and signed employee health policy. Priority foundation 7-38-010.

      Official wording (code 3)

      Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

    • CriticalManagement & training

      No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.

      Inspector’s note: 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.

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

      Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

      Inspector’s note: 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.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • CriticalFood temperature

      Cold food was held above a safe temperature.

      Inspector’s note: 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.

      Official wording (code 22)

      Proper cold holding temperatures

    • CriticalFood temperature

      Prepared food wasn’t date-marked, or was kept past its discard date.

      Inspector’s note: 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.

      Official wording (code 23)

      Proper date marking and disposition

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 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.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: PA 100-0367 Must provide proof of allergen training for all food sanitation managers.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

  10. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    5 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

      Inspector’s note: Label and date all packaged desserts and salads inside display cooler in dining area.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles

      Inspector’s note: Invert all plastic forks, spoons, and knives under front counter to protect from dust, dirt, and contamination.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Repair refrigerator door in basement(not closing properly). Cover all waste line pipes in basement prep area.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: 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.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

      Inspector’s note: Instructed manager not to overstock basement refrigerator to allow proper air circulation.

  11. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

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    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: 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.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

      Inspector’s note: Light shields missing caps over food prep areas. Instructed to install caps on to light shields.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Restroom ventilation needs repair also worn out sink stoppers at three comparment sinks needs to be replaced.

  12. Pass

    License · Pass

    2 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Repair/seal gasket around middle door of 3-dr refrigerator in prep area against west wall.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: Clean interior bottom of all refrigeration units.

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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 10 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.