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Naples Pizza: health inspection history

4300 S Western Ave, Chicago, IL 60609

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Address: 4300 S Western Ave, Chicago, IL 60609
Facility type: Restaurant
Risk category: Risk 1 (High)
Latest result: Pass w/ Conditions on Jan 8, 2026
License number: 2446916
Latest inspection: Jan 8, 2026 (Canvass)
Records shown: 7 inspections, Jul 23, 2021 to Jan 8, 2026

Across these 7 inspection records, results were: 4 × Pass w/ Conditions; 2 × Pass; 1 × Fail. 40 violations were listed in total.

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Inspection history

Jan 8, 2026 Canvass

Result: Pass w/ ConditionsRisk 1 (High)

6.PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USEInspector comment: 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 ACCESSIBLEInspector comment: 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 CLEANInspector comment: Cheese shredder not cleaned properly after usage, food debris noted still can be seen on surface. Instructed to clean food equipment properly.

Jan 3, 2025 Canvass

Result: Pass w/ ConditionsRisk 1 (High)

22.PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURESInspector comment: 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 & USEDInspector comment: 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.

Jan 8, 2024 Canvass

Result: Pass w/ ConditionsRisk 1 (High)

47.FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USEDInspector comment: 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 & USEDInspector comment: 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 CLEANInspector comment: 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 & CLEANInspector comment: OBSERVED MISSING/DAMAGED FLOOR TILES LEADING TO THE BASEMENT WHERE DRY FOOD IS STORED. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE MISSING/DAMAGED FLOOR TILES.
55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: 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.
57.ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAININGInspector comment: OBSERVED NO PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS AT ALL TIMES.
60.PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTEDInspector comment: 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.

Jan 19, 2023 Canvass

Result: PassRisk 1 (High)

55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: 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 USEDInspector comment: OBSERVED HOOD FILTERS WITH HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
58.ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIREDInspector comment: OBSERVED FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.

Mar 31, 2022 Complaint Re-Inspection

Result: PassRisk 1 (High)

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

Mar 24, 2022 Complaint

Result: FailRisk 1 (High)

38.INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENTInspector comment: 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…
38.INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENTInspector comment: 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 CLEANInspector comment: 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 & CLEANInspector comment: 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 & CLEANInspector comment: OBSERVED A HOLE IN THE WALL IN THE BASEMENT NEXT TO THE BREAD COOLER; INSTRUCTED TO SEAL HOLE IN WALL.
58.ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIREDInspector comment: OBSERVED ONE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING.

Jul 23, 2021 Canvass

Result: Pass w/ ConditionsRisk 1 (High)

1.PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIESInspector comment: 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 CERTIFICATEInspector comment: 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 ACCESSIBLEInspector comment: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT HAND SINK IN BASEMENT PREP AREA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
16.FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZEDInspector comment: 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 CONTAINERInspector comment: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
38.INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENTInspector comment: 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, & HANDLEDInspector comment: MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON DISH STORAGE SHELVES.
45.SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USEDInspector comment: MUST STORE PLASTIC WEAR WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSITION.
47.FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USEDInspector comment: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED INTERIOR LID OF CHEST FREEZER.
47.FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USEDInspector comment: OBSERVED GROCERY BAGS USED FOR FOOD STORAGE IN CHEST FREEZER.MUST PROVIDE FOOD GRADE BAGS .
49.NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANInspector comment: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FRYER CABINET,CHAINS AT LIGHT FIXTURES,MEAT SLICER.
51.PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICESInspector comment: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPE UNDERNEATH HAND SINK IN 1ST FL.PREP AREA
55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: MUST PROVIDE A HOOKING SYSTEM TO HANG UP WET MOP IN BUCKET.
55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES ON LANDING LEADING TO BASEMENT AND BASEMENT DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA.
55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND EQUIPMENT.
55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE OR ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR IN BASEMENT.
56.ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USEDInspector comment: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP ON FILTERS AND HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.

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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH), Food Protection Program, “Food Inspections” dataset on the official open data portal. Source data as of Nov 3, 2026; imported by FoodCheck USA on Nov 5, 2026. Report a problem with this record.