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NAPLES PIZZA

4300 S WESTERN AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60609 · Restaurant

Inspection summary

NAPLES PIZZA has been inspected 13 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since February 11, 2016. The most recent inspection, on January 8, 2026, recorded 3 infractions.

None of the 13 inspections on record were free of infractions. In the past 12 months there was 1 inspection with 3 infractions recorded. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Cleaning and sanitizing, Handwashing and staff hygiene and Pests.

The number of infractions per inspection has stayed roughly the same over time.

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 8 times across 7 separate inspections, most recently on January 8, 2026. For example: NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

  • 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 5 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on January 8, 2026. For example: PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USE

  • 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 5 times across 4 separate inspections, most recently on March 31, 2022. For example: INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

  • 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 4 separate inspections, most recently on July 23, 2021. For example: FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

  • 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 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on January 3, 2025. For example: PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

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.

13 inspections

  1. Canvass

    3 infractions

    • 6. PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USE
      • Open coffee cup for food handler placed on cutting board in prep kitchen, instructed to keep off prep tables.
    • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
      • No hand soap provided at prep kitchen and employees restroom hand wash sinks. Instructed to provide. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c).
    • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
      • Cheese shredder not cleaned properly after usage, food debris noted still can be seen on surface. Instructed to clean food equipment properly.
  2. Canvass

    2 infractions

    • 22. PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
      • 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.
    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • 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.
  3. Canvass

    7 infractions

    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • 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.
    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPLASH IN THE INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
    • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
      • 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.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • 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.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED MISSING/DAMAGED FLOOR TILES LEADING TO THE BASEMENT WHERE DRY FOOD IS STORED. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE MISSING/DAMAGED FLOOR TILES.
    • 57. ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
      • OBSERVED NO PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS AT ALL TIMES.
    • 60. PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
      • 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.
  4. Canvass

    3 infractions

    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED EXCESSIVE DUST ON CEILING VENT COVERS THROUGH OUT UPSTAIRS PREP AND CUSTOMER SEATING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
    • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
      • OBSERVED HOOD FILTERS WITH HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
    • 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
      • OBSERVED FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
  5. Complaint Re-Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • OBSERVED A 1 INCH GAP AT THE FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR; MUST COMPLETELY SEAL DOOR TO AVOID POSSIBLE RODENT ENTRY.
    • 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
      • OBSERVED ONE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING.
  6. Complaint

    6 infractions

    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • 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.
    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • 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.
    • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
      • OBSERVED THE INTERIOR BOTTOM OF THE FRYERS IN NEED OF CLEANING. OBERVED THE EXTERIOR SURFACES OF THE FRYERS AND OVENS NEED CLEANING.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • 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.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED A HOLE IN THE WALL IN THE BASEMENT NEXT TO THE BREAD COOLER; INSTRUCTED TO SEAL HOLE IN WALL.
    • 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
      • OBSERVED ONE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING.
  7. Canvass

    17 infractions

    • 1. PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
      • PIC DOESN'T HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)
    • 2. CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
      • 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)
    • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
      • OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT HAND SINK IN BASEMENT PREP AREA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
    • 16. FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
      • 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)
    • 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 AN APPX."3/4-2" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF FRONT,SIDE AND BASEMENT DELVERY TRAP STREET DOOR.MUST MAKE DOORS TIGHT FITTING.
    • 44. UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
      • MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON DISH STORAGE SHELVES.
    • 45. SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
      • MUST STORE PLASTIC WEAR WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSITION.
    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED INTERIOR LID OF CHEST FREEZER.
    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • OBSERVED GROCERY BAGS USED FOR FOOD STORAGE IN CHEST FREEZER.MUST PROVIDE FOOD GRADE BAGS .
    • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
      • MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FRYER CABINET,CHAINS AT LIGHT FIXTURES,MEAT SLICER.
    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPE UNDERNEATH HAND SINK IN 1ST FL.PREP AREA
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • MUST PROVIDE A HOOKING SYSTEM TO HANG UP WET MOP IN BUCKET.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES ON LANDING LEADING TO BASEMENT AND BASEMENT DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND EQUIPMENT.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE OR ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR IN BASEMENT.
    • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
      • MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP ON FILTERS AND HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
  8. Canvass

    1 infraction

    • 41. WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
      • PROPERLY STORE UNUSED WIPING CLOTHS IN ADEQUATE CHEMICAL SANIIZING SOLUTION.
  9. Canvass

    5 infractions

    • 37. FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
      • INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY LABEL PREPARED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE THE COOLERS AND FREEZER WITH THE NAME OF PRODUCT AND DATE (FIFO).
    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • 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.
    • 39. CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
      • OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE THE PREP FREEZER NOT COVER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROTECT FOOD FROM THE ELEMENTS(FROST).
    • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
      • MUST CLEAN THE COUNTER TOP UNDERNEATH THE MICRWAVE AND THE WINDOW SEALS TO REMOVE DEBRIS.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • FLOORS NEED CLEANING THROUGH OUT 1st FLOOR AND BASEMENT TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.
  10. Canvass

    7 infractions

    • 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
      • 2-102.14(N) Observed no employee health policy on site. Must provide written and signed employee health policy. Priority foundation 7-38-010.
    • 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
      • 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.
    • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
      • 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.
    • 22. PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
      • 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.
    • 23. PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
      • 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.
    • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
      • 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.
    • 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
      • PA 100-0367 Must provide proof of allergen training for all food sanitation managers.
  11. Canvass

    5 infractions

    • 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
      • LABEL AND DATE ALL PACKAGED DESSERTS AND SALADS INSIDE DISPLAY COOLER IN DINING AREA.
    • 31. CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
      • INVERT ALL PLASTIC FORKS, SPOONS, AND KNIVES UNDER FRONT COUNTER TO PROTECT FROM DUST, DIRT, AND CONTAMINATION.
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • REPAIR REFRIGERATOR DOOR IN BASEMENT(NOT CLOSING PROPERLY). COVER ALL WASTE LINE PIPES IN BASEMENT PREP AREA.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • 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.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • INSTRUCTED MANAGER NOT TO OVERSTOCK BASEMENT REFRIGERATOR TO ALLOW PROPER AIR CIRCULATION.
  12. Canvass

    3 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • 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.
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • LIGHT SHIELDS MISSING CAPS OVER FOOD PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL CAPS ON TO LIGHT SHIELDS.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • RESTROOM VENTILATION NEEDS REPAIR ALSO WORN OUT SINK STOPPERS AT THREE COMPARMENT SINKS NEEDS TO BE REPLACED.
  13. License

    2 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • REPAIR/SEAL GASKET AROUND MIDDLE DOOR OF 3-DR REFRIGERATOR IN PREP AREA AGAINST WEST WALL.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM OF ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS.

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