Naansense

178 N Franklin St, Chicago, IL 60606
Indian
Last inspected: Oct 23, 2025
74
Score
Medium Risk

The health department has logged four inspections at Naansense, the earliest from 2022. The most recent visit was on Oct 23, 2025. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.

The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around one violation to closer to four violations.

Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Naansense trails the local norm. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

4
Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 23, 2025
Routine
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: FOUND NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION MANAGER WHILE HANDLING TCS FOODS.HANDLES LAMB,CHICKEN,ETC.)PRIORITY FOUNDATION.CITATION ISSUED.7-38-012.MUST PROVIDE.
2
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: FOUND NO VOMIT CLEANUP KIT.PRIORITY FOUNDATION.CITATION ISSUED.7-38-005.MUST PROVIDE.
5
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: FOUND RESTROOM DOOR NOT SELF CLOSING.MUST PROVIDE.
53
Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: PERSON IN CHARGE WITH NO SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATE.MUST PROVIDE.
1
74
Aug 6, 2024
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: Clean utensils rack placed next to mop sink, instructed to install a barrier to prevent contamination.
39
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: Heavy dust build-up noted on ceiling vent, instructed to clean and maintain.
55
90
Aug 7, 2023
Routine
No violations found.
100
May 3, 2022
License
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO MECHANICAL VENTILATION IN TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL MECHANICAL VENTILATION.
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95

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Naansense last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Naansense on file is from Oct 23, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

Has Naansense's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Naansense have averaged around four violations per visit, up from roughly one earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Naansense 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 Naansense inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Naansense is inspected roughly once per year on average.