Sapori Napoletani Pizzeria Ristorante E Bar
Last inspected: Jan 3, 2025
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Score
The health department has logged 14 inspections at Sapori Napoletani Pizzeria Ristorante E Bar, the earliest from 2016. The most recent report on file is from Jan 3, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near one violation per visit.
When inspectors have written things up, “all food employees have food handler training” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Chicago restaurant scores 81. The record reflects steady performance over time.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Jan 3, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
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Jan 17, 2024
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE INSIDE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SEVERAL EMPLOYEES WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
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Apr 10, 2023
Routine
No violations found.
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Aug 24, 2022
Routine
No violations found.
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May 19, 2021
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOOD AND NON FOOD ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.
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Jan 9, 2020
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW DEVICE AT ICE MACHINE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO FIND THE LOCATION OR INSTALL BACKFLOW DEVICE AT ICE MACHINE
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Jul 25, 2019
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND SINK BEHIND BAR.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE AND ACCURATE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: NOTED LIQUOR CARDBOARD BOXES STORED ON THE FLOOR BEHIND BAR. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.
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Sep 11, 2018
Reinspection
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.14(A) OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY.PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012(A)
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11 OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP POLICY FOR VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP POLICY.PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 FOOD HANDLER(S) WITH NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: PA 100-0367 NO ALLERGEN TRAINING/CERTIFICATE AVAILABLE ON SITE.INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN.
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Aug 28, 2018
Complaint
5 major violations. 3 minor violations.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: PA 100-0367 NO ALLERGEN TRAINING/CERTIFICATE AVAILABLE ON SITE.INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION, NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11 OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP POLICY FOR VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP POLICY.PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: 4-601.11(A) OBSERVED EXCESSIVE BLACK/PINK SLIMY SUBSTANCES ON INTERIOR WATER COMPONENTS OF THE ICE MACHINE "ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION". MANAGEMENT WAS INSTRUCTED TO TURN OFF MACHINE, REMOVE ICE AND HAVE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE CLEANED AND SANITIZED AND MAINTAIN.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: 3-501.17 (C) INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND DATE READY TO EAT FOODS INSIDE PREP COOLER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.14(A) OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY.PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012(A).
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: 2-402.11 (A) NO HAIR RESTRAINT FOR FOOD HANDLER WORKING IN PIZZA STATION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAIR RESTRAINT FOR FOOD HANDLER WHEN WORKING AROUND OPEN FOODS AND MAINTAIN.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: 4-903.11 (A) (1)(2)(3) INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE AND INVERT CLEAN DISHWARE AND UNTENSILS(FORKS) AT THE FRONT PIZZA PREP/SERVING COUNTER AND ON SHELVING IN KITCHEN TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 FOOD HANDLER(S) WITH NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Jun 13, 2017
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Observed floor drain area at the bar with wood access panel, with water stains and dirt. Instructed manager to remove and maintain.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Observed ice cream serving unit, in dining room, without access to proper hand sink. Instructed manager to move serving unit near bar area or pizza area to ensure hand washing or install exposed hand sink near serving unit, to ensure hot and cold running water under city pressure.
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Feb 15, 2017
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Observed a torn gasket on the 3 door prep cooler in the kitchen. Instructed facility to replace and maintain.
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Oct 25, 2016
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: ALL FOODS NOT STORED IN THEIR ORIGINAL CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE PAPER AS LINER FOR SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: TABLE TOP CAN OPENER AND WALL MOUNTED FRY SLICER FOUND WITH ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AFTER EACH USE.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAT/HAIR RESTRAINT.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: MUST MAINTAIN FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES AND PROVIDE PROOF OF RECENT EMPLOYMENT WITHIN 30 DAYS.
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Apr 25, 2016
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Apr 21, 2016
License
5 minor violations.
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Dish machines: provided with accurate thermometers, chemical test kits and suitable gauge cock
Inspector notes: FOUND NO CHEMICAL SANITIZING TEST STRIP AVAILABLE FOR LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CHEMICAL COMPOUND OR PLUMBERS PUTTY AROUND EXPOSED HAND SINK AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK DRAIN.--------MUST REPAIR SLOW DRAINING EXPOSED HAND SINK IN REAR PREP AREA.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SPLASHED GUARD OR DIVIDER BETWEEN 3 COMPARTMENT DRAINBOARD AND STORAGE RACKS IN REAR PREP AREA.--------MUST PROVIDE DRAINBOARD FOR 3 COMPARTMENT BAR SINK IN FRONT COFFEE BAR AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE AT COFFEE MACHINE IN FRONT COFFEE BAR AREA.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN REAR OUTSIDE AREA WITH LITTER AND SOME GARBAGE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Sapori Napoletani Pizzeria Ristorante E Bar last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Sapori Napoletani Pizzeria Ristorante E Bar on file is from Jan 3, 2025. The public record contains 14 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Sapori Napoletani Pizzeria Ristorante E Bar?
Across the inspection record, “all food employees have food handler training” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Sapori Napoletani Pizzeria Ristorante E Bar.
Has Sapori Napoletani Pizzeria Ristorante E Bar's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Sapori Napoletani Pizzeria Ristorante E Bar have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Sapori Napoletani Pizzeria Ristorante E Bar 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 Sapori Napoletani Pizzeria Ristorante E Bar inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Sapori Napoletani Pizzeria Ristorante E Bar is inspected around two times per year on average.
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