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NAPLES PIZZA 3

2819 W 63RD ST, CHICAGO, IL 60629 · Restaurant

Inspection summary

NAPLES PIZZA 3 has been inspected 12 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since March 17, 2020. The most recent inspection, on August 14, 2026, recorded 5 infractions.

1 of 12 inspections on record found no infractions at all. In the past 12 months there were 2 inspections with 11 infractions recorded. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Cleaning and sanitizing, Pests and Handwashing and staff hygiene.

Recent inspections have recorded fewer infractions than earlier ones, so the record is improving.

What these findings mean

Health authorities word their violations differently, so we group them by what they mean for food safety. Higher-risk findings are the ones inspectors treat as critical, because they can directly make someone sick.

  • Cleaning and sanitizingHigher risk

    Anything that touches food, such as cutting boards, dishes and utensils, must be washed, rinsed and sanitized. Inspectors check dishwasher temperatures, sanitizer strength and how wiping cloths are stored. Poor sanitizing lets bacteria survive from one use to the next.

    Recorded 7 times across 5 separate inspections, most recently on August 14, 2026. For example: NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

  • PestsHigher risk

    Signs of mice, rats, cockroaches or flies, or gaps and clutter that let them get in or hide. Pests carry bacteria and can contaminate food and surfaces, so evidence of activity is treated seriously and usually triggers a follow-up visit.

    Recorded 6 times across 6 separate inspections, most recently on August 14, 2026. For example: INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

  • Handwashing and staff hygieneHigher risk

    Hands are the main way germs like norovirus move from people to food. Inspectors look for stocked, accessible handwashing sinks, staff washing hands when required, hair restraints, and sick employees being kept away from food. Gaps here can spread illness quickly.

    Recorded 6 times across 6 separate inspections, most recently on June 11, 2025. For example: GLOVES USED PROPERLY

  • Food temperature controlHigher risk

    Bacteria multiply fastest between about 4 °C and 60 °C (40 °F to 140 °F). Inspectors check that cold food stays cold, hot food stays hot, cooked food is cooled quickly, and that staff have accurate thermometers. Temperature problems are one of the most common causes of food poisoning, so these are treated as critical findings.

    Recorded 4 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on June 11, 2025. For example: PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

  • Food source, labelling and allergensHigher risk

    Food must come from approved suppliers, stay in labelled containers and be thrown out when it is spoiled or damaged, such as dented or swollen cans. Labelling matters for allergies: an unlabelled container can hide an allergen.

    Recorded 4 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on June 11, 2025. For example: FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

About this data

These results come from Chicago Department of Public Health, which inspects food premises and other public facilities in this area. We republish the authority's public disclosure data and refresh it regularly; the official record is the final word.

12 inspections

  1. Complaint Re-Inspection

    5 infractions

    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • OBSERVED SMALL FLY INFESTATION/LARVAE CONCETRATED IN UNUSED CHEST FREEZER IN BASEMENT AREA. PERSON IN CHARGE SEALED AND DISPOSED OF FREEZER AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL EQUIPMENT CLEAN AND SANITIZED FOR THE PREVENTION OF PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-020 (A). CITATION ISSUED.
    • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
      • OBSERVED GASKETS IN COLD HOLD UNITS WITH GRIME BUILDUP. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • OBSERVED EXCESSIVE LEAKING FROM OVERHEAD PIPE IN REAR BASEMENT AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED EXCESSIVE WATER DAMAGE TO CEILING IN BASEMENT AREA REAR. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND SEAL AREA TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEABANLE. OBSERVED DAMAGE TO BASEMENT WALLS, AND BUCKLING PAINT. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AREAS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
    • 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
      • OBSERVED ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY TO BE EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO OBTAIN UPDATE TRAINING AND RETAIN ON SITE FOR REVIEW.
  2. Canvass

    6 infractions

    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 50 SMALL FLIES IN BASEMENT PREP AREA ON PREP TABLES AND SURFACES. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO ABATE FLY ACTIVITY, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS, AND INFORM LICENSED PEST CONTROL TECHNICIAN OF NEED FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.
    • 41. WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
      • OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS IMPROPERLY STORED ON TABLES. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO STORE ALL WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
    • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
      • OBSERVED GASKETS IN COLD HOLD UNITS WITH GRIME BUILDUP. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • OBSERVED EXCESSIVE LEAKING FROM OVERHEAD PIPE IN REAR BASEMENT AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED EXCESSIVE WATER DAMAGE TO CEILING IN BASEMENT AREA REAR. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND SEAL AREA TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEABANLE. OBSERVED DAMAGE TO BASEMENT WALLS, AND BUCKLING PAINT. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AREAS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
    • 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
      • OBSERVED ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY TO BE EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO OBTAIN UPDATE TRAINING AND RETAIN ON SITE FOR REVIEW.
  3. Canvass

    6 infractions

    • 22. PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
      • OBSERVED TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY (TCS) FOOD (SAUSAGE) LEFT ON PREP TABLE AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE AT 55.6F. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND DENATURE 5LBS OF SAUSAGE AT $60. PRIORITY VIOLATION.7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
    • 35. APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED
      • OBSERVED FACILITY THAWING IMPROPERLY. INSTRUCTED TO THAW PROPERLY.
    • 37. FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
      • OBSERVED NO LABELS FOR BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS (SALT, CHICKEN BATTER AND OREGANO). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LABELS WITH CONTENTS NAME.
    • 39. CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
      • OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED IN COOLER AND PREP AREA IN FOOD CONTAINERS UNCOVERED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDED FOOD GRADE LIDS/COVERS.
    • 46. GLOVES USED PROPERLY
      • OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER WITHOUT GLOVES WHILE HANDLING FOOD ITEMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED IMPROPER STORAGE OF MOPS IN THE REAR OF THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO STORE PROPERLY BETWEEN USAGE.
  4. Canvass Re-Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
      • 4-601.11(C): ALL FREEZER INTERIORS WITH EXCESSIVE ICE ACCUMULATION, AND EXCESSSIVE BLACK MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE ON CAULKING ALONG BASE OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO REMOVE EXCESSIVE ICE AND BLACK SUBSTANCE AND MAINTAIN SAME
  5. Canvass

    2 infractions

    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • OVER 100 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR AROUND REFRIGERATION UNIT IN REAR STORAGE AREA AND ON BASEMENT FLOOR ALONG WALLBASE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS, AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED
    • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
      • ALL FREEZER INTERIORS WITH EXCESSIVE ICE ACCUMULATION, AND EXCESSSIVE BLACK MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE ON CAULKING ALONG BASE OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO REMOVE EXCESSIVE ICE AND BLACK SUBSTANCE AND MAINTAIN SAME
  6. Canvass Re-Inspection

    0 infractions

  7. Canvass

    3 infractions

    • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
      • OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND WASHING SINKS IN STAFF WASHROOM AND BASEMENT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES.
    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • OBSERVED OVER 100 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR NEAR REFRIGERATOR,UNDER SHELVING UNITS AND ON MUTLI-USE EQUIPMENT IN FIRST FLOOR STORAGE AREA, ON FLOOR BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND FREEZER IN FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA, ON CHEST FREEZER,UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND OUTLETS IN BASEMENT PREP/STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED
    • 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
      • OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN STAFF AND CUSTOMER WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
  8. Canvass Re-Inspection

    4 infractions

    • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
      • OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAD WASHING SINKS. MUST PROVIDE.
    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE, AND BASEMENT AREAS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS IN ALL AREAS.
    • 60. PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
      • PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2528751 ON 8-30-21:58-OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD MANAGERS. MUST PROVIDED AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED
  9. Canvass

    5 infractions

    • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
      • OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND WASHING SINKS. MUST PROVIDE.
    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • OBSERVED OVER 100 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR, SHELVING UNITS, BOTTOM OF PREP TABLES, TOP OF ELECTRICAL OUTLETS IN PREP, STORAGE AND BASEMENT AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED
    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE, AND BASEMENT AREAS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS IN ALL AREAS.
    • 60. PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
      • PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2528751 ON 8-30-21:58-OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD MANAGERS. MUST PROVIDED AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED
  10. Canvass

    7 infractions

    • 2. CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
      • NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (CHICKEN,PIZZA,FRENCH FRIES,ETC) MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)(CITATION ISSUED)
    • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
      • OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDSINKS IN TOILET ROOMS, REAR HANDSINK AND HANDSINK IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
    • 22. PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
      • OBSERVED COOKED CHICKEN HELD AT 47.6F IN COLD HOLD UNIT. MANAGER DISCARD AND DENATURED 40LBS AT $160. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED
    • 37. FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
      • OBSERVED BULK PASTA IN SECONDARY CONTAINERS WITH NO LABELS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL CONTENTS WITH COMMON NAME WHEN NOT IN THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING.
    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • OBSERVED COOKING EQUIPMENT LINED IN ALUMINUM FOIL. INSTRUCTED MANAGE TO REMOVE FOIL SO THAT SURFACES ARE EASILY CLEANABLE.
    • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
      • OBSERVED MISSING VENTILATION FILTERS OVER COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE FILTERS AND MAINTAIN.
    • 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
      • OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD MANAGERS .MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
  11. License Re-Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
      • 2-102.13 OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD MANAGERS .MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
  12. License

    18 infractions

    • 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
      • OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION)
    • 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
      • OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE AND ITEMS FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION)
    • 23. PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
      • OBSERVED NO DATE MARKINGS ON TCS READY TO EAT FOODS BEING HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS INSIDE OF COOLERS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION)
    • 36. THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
      • OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER FOR PIZZA PREP COOLER AND SMALL TABLE TOP REFRIGERATOR.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
    • 37. FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
      • MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 125 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREMISES INCLUDING BASEMENT,INSIDE OF FRYER CABINETS,PREP TABLES,STEAM TABLES,FURNACE AND HOT WATER TANK AREAS,STAIRS AND LANDING TO BASEMENT.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS.CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 3/17/20.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)
    • 45. SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
      • MUST INVERT PLASTIC WEAR WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSITION.
    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • MUST REMOVE FOIL LINED ALONG WALL NEAR 3- COMP SINK.
    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS FOR 3- COMP SINK.
    • 48. WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
      • OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT FOR CHECKING SANITIZING SOLUTION PPM'S AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)
    • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
      • MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM STEAM TABLE,GRILL TABLE,FRYER CABINETS,SHELVING UNITS,STORAGE SHELVES.
    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE SLOW DRAIN AT HAND SINK IN REAR PREP AREA.
    • 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
      • MUST PROVIDE A GARBAGE CAN WITH LID IN UNISEX TOILET ROOMS.
    • 54. GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
      • OBSERVED OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER ENCRUSTED WITH GREASE AND ON GROUND AROUND CONTAINER.MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020 (B)
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • MUST SEAL HOLE IN WALL NEAR REFRIGERATORS IN REAR STORAGE AREA AND STAINED CEILING TILES IN DINING AREA.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP ON VENTILATION VENTS IN TOILET ROOM.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN HOT WATER TANK/FURNACE ROOM AREA AND BASEMENT.
    • 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
      • OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD MANAGERS .MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

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