Naples Pizza 3
Last inspected: Jun 11, 2025
67
Score
The health department has logged 10 inspections at Naples Pizza 3, the earliest from 2020. Naples Pizza 3 was last inspected on Jun 11, 2025. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near three violations each time.
Across the inspection history, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded six times.
Naples Pizza 3's latest score of 67 falls below the Chicago average of 81. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
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Inspections
1
Critical latest
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Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jun 11, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: 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.
22
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO LABELS FOR BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS (SALT, CHICKEN BATTER AND OREGANO). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LABELS WITH CONTENTS NAME.
37
Approved thawing methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FACILITY THAWING IMPROPERLY. INSTRUCTED TO THAW PROPERLY.
35
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED IN COOLER AND PREP AREA IN FOOD CONTAINERS UNCOVERED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDED FOOD GRADE LIDS/COVERS.
39
Gloves used properly
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER WITHOUT GLOVES WHILE HANDLING FOOD ITEMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
46
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER STORAGE OF MOPS IN THE REAR OF THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO STORE PROPERLY BETWEEN USAGE.
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67
Sep 16, 2024
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 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
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95
Sep 9, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 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
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 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
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86
Nov 17, 2023
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Aug 7, 2023
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 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
38
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 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.
10
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN STAFF AND CUSTOMER WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
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82
Oct 25, 2022
Reinspection
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: 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
60
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAD WASHING SINKS. MUST PROVIDE.
10
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR.
51
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 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.
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Oct 14, 2022
Routine
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 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
38
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: 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
60
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 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.
55
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND WASHING SINKS. MUST PROVIDE.
10
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR.
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70
Aug 30, 2021
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: 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
22
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: 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)
2
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDSINKS IN TOILET ROOMS, REAR HANDSINK AND HANDSINK IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
10
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BULK PASTA IN SECONDARY CONTAINERS WITH NO LABELS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL CONTENTS WITH COMMON NAME WHEN NOT IN THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING.
37
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED COOKING EQUIPMENT LINED IN ALUMINUM FOIL. INSTRUCTED MANAGE TO REMOVE FOIL SO THAT SURFACES ARE EASILY CLEANABLE.
47
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING VENTILATION FILTERS OVER COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE FILTERS AND MAINTAIN.
56
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD MANAGERS .MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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61
Apr 23, 2020
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD MANAGERS .MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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95
Mar 17, 2020
License
6 major violations. 12 minor violations.
View 18 violations
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT FOR CHECKING SANITIZING SOLUTION PPM'S AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)
48
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER ENCRUSTED WITH GREASE AND ON GROUND AROUND CONTAINER.MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020 (B)
54
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION)
3
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE AND ITEMS FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION)
5
Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: 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)
23
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 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)
38
Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER FOR PIZZA PREP COOLER AND SMALL TABLE TOP REFRIGERATOR.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
36
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
37
Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: MUST INVERT PLASTIC WEAR WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSITION.
45
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE FOIL LINED ALONG WALL NEAR 3- COMP SINK.
47
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS FOR 3- COMP SINK.
47
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM STEAM TABLE,GRILL TABLE,FRYER CABINETS,SHELVING UNITS,STORAGE SHELVES.
49
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE SLOW DRAIN AT HAND SINK IN REAR PREP AREA.
51
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A GARBAGE CAN WITH LID IN UNISEX TOILET ROOMS.
53
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST SEAL HOLE IN WALL NEAR REFRIGERATORS IN REAR STORAGE AREA AND STAINED CEILING TILES IN DINING AREA.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP ON VENTILATION VENTS IN TOILET ROOM.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN HOT WATER TANK/FURNACE ROOM AREA AND BASEMENT.
55
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD MANAGERS .MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Naples Pizza 3 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Naples Pizza 3 on file is from Jun 11, 2025. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Naples Pizza 3?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Naples Pizza 3.
Has Naples Pizza 3's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Naples Pizza 3 have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Naples Pizza 3 means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Naples Pizza 3 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Naples Pizza 3 is inspected around two times per year on average.
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