Naples Pizza
4527 S Ashland Ave, Chicago, IL 60609
Restaurant ZIP 60609 Risk 1 (High)
Passed · as of Jan 26, 2026
Naples Pizza was last inspected on January 26, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 1 violation.
Latest inspection
January 26, 2026 · Canvass
Result: Pass
1 general-
GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Prep cooler door missing interior cover where exposed insulation is too close to open food containers. Instructed to repair door and maintain.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspection history
6 inspections on record
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
1 critical3 general1 paperwork Show violations
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CriticalFood temperature
Cold food was held above a safe temperature.
Inspector’s note: 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.
Official wording (code 22)
Proper cold holding temperatures
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GeneralFood temperature
Frozen food was thawed the wrong way.
Inspector’s note: 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.
Official wording (code 35)
Approved thawing methods used
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: 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.
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: 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.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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PaperworkManagement & training
Required allergen training was missing.
Inspector’s note: 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.
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
3 general1 paperwork Show violations
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.
Inspector’s note: 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.
Official wording (code 37)
Food properly labeled; original container
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Observed cardboard used as liner in the chest freezer where frozen beef is stored. Instructed to remove.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: 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.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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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
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
1 general Show violations
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GeneralFood temperature
Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.
Inspector’s note: 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.
Official wording (code 36)
Thermometers provided & accurate
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: Instructed to post hand washing signs at handsinks and in washrooms. Corrected on site.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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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 container; instructed to label food storage containers with name of product inside of container.
Official wording (code 37)
Food properly labeled; original container
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PaperworkManagement & training
Required allergen training was missing.
Inspector’s note: Instructed that all city of chicago food service managers must obtain the required food allergen training.
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
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Conditional
License · Pass w/ Conditions
3 critical10 general1 paperwork Show violations
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CriticalManagement & training
Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.
Inspector’s note: Observed no signed employees health policies.must provide and maintain.(priority foundation 7-38-010)(no citation issued)
Official wording (code 3)
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
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CriticalManagement & training
No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.
Inspector’s note: Observed no clean-up policy procedure and items for vomiting and diarrhea.must provide and maintain.(priority foundation 7-38-005)(no citation issued)
Official wording (code 5)
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: Must provide hand washing signs at all hand sinks.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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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
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: Observed an appx. "1/2-3/4" gap along bottom of front and rear doors.must make doors tight fitting.
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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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
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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
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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 worn door gasket on pizza prep cooler and damaged lid on french fry freezer.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Must clean debris build up from fryer cabinet and reach in freezer.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Must remove furnace drainline from rear hand sink basin to an open site floor drain.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Must elevate articles off of floor in furnace room.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Must clean debris build up from filters and hood at cooking equipment.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Must replace burntout light at hood of cooking equipment and missing light shield in rear prep area.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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PaperworkManagement & training
Required allergen training was missing.
Inspector’s note: Must provide food allergen training for food manager.
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 9 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.