Naples Pizza
Last inspected: Jan 26, 2026
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Score
Across the available record, Naples Pizza has six inspections on file, the first dated 2021. The most recent visit was on Jan 26, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around six violations to closer to three violations per visit.
“Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” comes up most often, recorded four times in the inspection record.
Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, where the average is 81, this is a stronger showing. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Jan 26, 2026
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: Prep cooler door missing interior cover where exposed insulation is too close to open food containers. Instructed to repair door and maintain.
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Mar 21, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: 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.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 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.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: 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.
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Approved thawing methods used
Inspector notes: 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.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 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.
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Jan 12, 2024
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: 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.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS LINER IN THE CHEST FREEZER WHERE FROZEN BEEF IS STORED. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 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.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS AT ALL TIMES.
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Jan 5, 2023
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: 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.
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Jan 6, 2022
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO POST HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HANDSINKS AND IN WASHROOMS. CORRECTED ON SITE.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: 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.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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Feb 3, 2021
License
2 major violations. 12 minor violations.
View 14 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)(NO CITATION ISSUED)
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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 7-38-005)(NO CITATION ISSUED)
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HAND SINKS.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED AN APPX. "1/2-3/4" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF FRONT AND REAR DOORS.MUST MAKE DOORS TIGHT FITTING.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON DISH STORAGE SHELVES.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: MUST STORE PLASTIC WEAR WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSITION.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON PIZZA PREP COOLER AND DAMAGED LID ON FRENCH FRY FREEZER.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FRYER CABINET AND REACH IN FREEZER.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE FURNACE DRAINLINE FROM REAR HAND SINK BASIN TO AN OPEN SITE FLOOR DRAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST ELEVATE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR IN FURNACE ROOM.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FILTERS AND HOOD AT COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHT AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT AND MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN REAR PREP AREA.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGER.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Naples Pizza last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Naples Pizza on file is from Jan 26, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Naples Pizza?
Across the inspection record, “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Naples Pizza.
Has Naples Pizza's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Naples Pizza have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Naples Pizza means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Naples Pizza inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Naples Pizza is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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