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Naf Naf Grill

1248 S Canal, Chicago, IL 60607
Last inspected: Jan 21, 2026
86
Score
Low Risk

Public records show eight inspections at Naf Naf Grill stretching back to 2021. The latest inspection on file is from Jan 21, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near two violations per visit.

The pattern that stands out is “non-food/food contact surfaces clean”, which has been cited three times.

Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Naf Naf Grill is doing better than most peers. The record reflects steady performance over time.

8
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 21, 2026
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 3-COMPARTMENT SINK FLOOR DRAIN WITH DEBRIS ACCUMULATION. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55
Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS OR BEARD RESTRAINTS. INSTD TO WEAR EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS AND BEARD RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES.
40
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: FLOOR FAN IN FRONT PREP AREA WITH EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. EXCESSIVE BLACK SUBSTANCE ON CAULKING ON TOP BASE OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO REMOVE BLACK SUBSTANCE AND MAINTAIN CAULKING
49
86
Jun 25, 2025
Complaint
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING.
58
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS.
49
90
Jan 28, 2025
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Jan 23, 2025
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FACILITY EQUIPMENT FOR COLD HOLDING IN DISREPAIR. NOTED REACH IN PREP COOLER TO BE AT IMPROPER AT 48.5F. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR OR REPLACE FOR PROPER COLD HOLDING OF 41 DEGREES F OR BELOW. TAGGED UNIT. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
33
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TCS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURES IN THE FRONT PREP COLD HOLDING UNIT, SUCH AS 3LBS OF STEAK AT 47.8F. THE MANAGER DISCARDED AND DENATURED A TOTAL OF 3LBS AT $30. ALL COLD TCS FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
22
Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS PREPPING FOOD WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT.
40
70
Jan 26, 2024
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE FOR FEMININE HYGIENE PRODUCTS INSIDE THE UNISEX TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
53
95
Jan 30, 2023
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HEAVY GREASE AND FOOD BUILDUP ON THE SPRAYER ARM ATTACHED TO THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
49
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE THE BURNED-OUT LIGHT BULBS INSIDE THE "BAKERY" AND COOK LINE VENTILATION HOODS AND MAINTAIN.
56
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGERS MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATES ON ON SITE.
58
86
Apr 20, 2022
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN GREASE OFF FLOORS AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT AT FRONT PREP AREA.
55
95
Oct 13, 2021
License
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WASHBOWL FAUCETS IN MEN'S AND WOMEN'S WASHROOMS NOT PROPERLY MAINTAIN WITH HOT WATER RUNNING LONGER THAN 15 SECONDS. INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE TIMER OF HOT WATER TO ENSURE FAUCET IS PROVIDING A FLOW OF WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 SECONDS WITHOUT THE NEED TO REACTIVATE THE FAUCET.
10
95

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Naf Naf Grill last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Naf Naf Grill on file is from Jan 21, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Naf Naf Grill?

Across the inspection record, “non-food/food contact surfaces clean” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Naf Naf Grill.

Has Naf Naf Grill's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Naf Naf Grill have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Naf Naf Grill 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 Naf Naf Grill inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Naf Naf Grill is inspected around two times per year on average.

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