Naf Naf Grill
Last inspected: Mar 17, 2026
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Score
The health department has logged 22 inspections at Naf Naf Grill, the earliest from 2012. The newest entry in the record is dated Mar 17, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around three violations each.
The pattern that stands out is “city of chicago food service sanitation certificate”, which has been cited eight times.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Chicago restaurant scores 81. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
22
Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 17, 2026
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINK AT THE FRONT SERVICE LINE (NEAR BAKERY AREA) OBSTRUCTED BY WATER CONTAINER STORED IN BASIN. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE OBSTRUCTION AND MAINTAIN ALL HANDWASHING SINKS UNOBSTRUCTED AND ACCESSIBLE FOR HANDWASHING AT ALL TIMES. PERSON-IN-CHARGE REMOVED OBSTRUCTION ON-SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOOR BENEATH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND ADJACENT TO FLOOR-MOUNTED GREASE TRAP IN THE WAREWASHING AREA TO BE SOILED WITH GREASE AND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS BENEATH EQUIPMENT AT ADEQUATE FREQUENCY TO PREVENT BUILD UP OF GREASE, DRIED FOOD DEBRIS, AND OTHER SOILS AND MAINTAIN.
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Feb 5, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: No certified food service manager on site while handling and serving TCS foods ( chicken, Hummus....) instructed to obtain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Inadequate lighting in walk-in cooler, instructed to provide more light intensity.
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
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82
Jan 24, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: No certified food service manager on site while handling and serving TCS foods ( chicken, Hummus....) instructed to obtain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012.
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
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86
Mar 7, 2023
Routine
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (CHICKEN) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER AND CERTIFICATE MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE SIGNED COPIES ON SITE FOR ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES IN ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF REPORTING AGREEMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH THE COMPLETION OF TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION.
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Mar 22, 2022
Routine
1 major violation.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: FOUND NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (CHICKEN) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER AND CERTIFICATE MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Jul 6, 2021
Complaint
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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Proper hot holding temperatures
Inspector notes: FOUND SEVERAL HOT FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE. 4LS OF CHICKEN AT 84.4F, 5 LBS COOKED RICE AT 92.3F, 3LBS BEEF AT 96.5F. ALL FOOD IS STORED IN A NON-WORKING STEAM TABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO KEEP HOT FOODS HELD AT 135F OR HIGHER. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. FOOD DISCARDED VALUED AT $30.
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: HOT HOLDING UNIT NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE, FOUND 2 STEAM TABLES NOT PROVIDING ADEQUATE TEMPERATURE TO MAINTAIN HOT FOODS AT 135F. WATER IN THE WELL IS COLD, HEATING ELEMENT NOT WORKING, INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE HOT HOLDING FOR TCS FOODS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. THE MANAGER REMOVED 2 NON-WORKING STEAM TABLES FOR KITCHEN.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE WHILE HANDLING AND SERVING TCS FOODS ( CHICKEN, RICE....) INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOALTION 7-38-012.
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Washing fruits & vegetables
Inspector notes: NOT WASHING VEGETABLES BEFORE SERVING. OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLER TAKING NOT PRE-WASHED UNCLEAN CUCUMBER FROM CARDBOARD BOX AND DICE IT IN MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO WASH RAW VEGETABLES BEFORE PREPARATION OR OFFERING AS RTE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. DICED CUCUMBER DISCARDED VALUED AT $10.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLER NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT WHILE HANDLING OPEN FOOD, INSTRUCTED TO WEAR.
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Oct 20, 2020
Routine
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: FACILITY DID NOT PROVIDE A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE FOR EMPLOYEES WORKING ON SITE. INFORMED OWNER THAT ONCE OPENED, A CERTIFIED MANAGER WITH A CURRENT CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE MUST BE ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES WHEN TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY(TCS) FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED, HANDLED AND/OR SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURES OR SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. SUPPLIES MUST INCLUDE ADEQUATE SANITIZER THAT ELIMINATES NOROVIRUS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP POLICY AND SUPPLIES TO PROPERLY HANDLE BODILY FLUID SPILLS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER TO BE SOILED WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND SPLASH. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Aug 23, 2019
Complaint
4 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: 2-101.11 OBSERVED FACILITY WITHOUT VALID ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER AND CERTIFICATE ON SITE OR POSTED. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE CITY OF CHICAGO ORIGINAL FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE MUST REMAIN POSTED ON SITE AND CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE DURING TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY(TCS) FOOD PREP, COOKING, SERVING AND DURING OPERATING HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11 OBSERVED NO VOMITOUS AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT CLEAN UP POLICY IN PLACE AND KIT (GLOVES, FACE MASKS, DISPOSABLE MOPS, SANITIZER) ON SITE. KIT MUST MATCH POLICY IN PLACE FOR FACILITY. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 5-205.11 OBSERVED FACILITY NOT MEETING HAND SINK REQUIREMENTS. HAND SINK NOT ACCESSIBLE FOR HAND WASHING CONTAINERS/ WARE STORED ON TOP OF SPLASH GUARD AND DIRTY WARES STORED IN FROM BLOCKING SINK. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE HAND SINK IS FOR HAND WASHING ONLY AND MUST BE ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIME. 7-38-030(C) PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CITATION CONSOLIDATED WITH BELOW
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 6-302.12 OBSERVED FACILITY NOT MEETING HAND SINK REQUIREMENTS; NO HAND DRYING PROVISION IN WARE WASHING AREA HAND SINK. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE HAND DRYING PROVISION (PAPER TOWELS) ARE REQUIRED AT HAND SINK AT ALL TIME. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 OBSERVED FACILITY MISSING REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATION FOR ALL FOOD HANDLER EMPLOYEES. FACILITY MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN ALL REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATION FOR ALL FOOD HANDLER EMPLOYEES ON SITE FOR INSPECTION REVIEW.
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: 2-102.14 OBSERVED LICENSEE HOLDER DESIGNATED PERSON IN CHARGE DOES NOT HAVE A ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SAFETY MANAGER CERTIFICATE.DESIGNATED PERSON IN CHARGE DOES NOT HAVE PROOF OF ENROLLMENT INCLUDING OR ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SAFETY MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE OR FOR REVIEW. EDUCATED PERSON IN CHARGE OF PROPER FOOD HANDLING DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-205.15 OBSERVED THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN DISREPAIR ( FAUCET KNOBS DOES NOT TURN OFF WATER FLOW) HOT WATER RUNS CONTINUOUSLY. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
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Sewage & waste water properly disposed
Inspector notes: 5-402.12 OBSERVED FACILITY GREASE TRAP IN INSIDE NOT MAINTAINED. ACCUMULATION OF GREASE AND DEBRIS ON TOP, BOTTOM, SIDE AND AROUND GREASE TRAP CONNECTED TO THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR OF FACILITY. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.16 OBSERVED FACILITY NOT MEETING MOP STORAGE REQUIREMENTS, MOPS STORED DOWN INSIDE UTILITY SINK AND ON FLOOR (CONDITION FOR PEST HARBORAGE). MUST STORE PROPERLY TO MEET REQUIREMENTS AND MAINTAIN.
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Jul 9, 2019
Reinspection
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11 OBSERVED NO VOMITOUS AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT CLEAN UP POLICY IN PLACE AND KIT (GLOVES, FACE MASKS, DISPOSABLE MOPS, SANITIZER) ON SITE. KIT MUST MATCH POLICY IN PLACE FOR FACILITY. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 5-203.11 OBSERVED NO HAND SINK IN REAR WARE WASHING AREA AND FAR REAR PREP AREA OF FACILITY. FACILITY MUST OBTAIN AND INSTALL A HAND SINK UNDER CITY WATER PRESSURE AND MAINTAIN IN WARE WASHING AREA OF FACILITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUES
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-205.15 OBSERVED THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN DISREPAIR ( FAUCET KNOBS DOES NOT TURN OFF WATER FLOW) HOT WATER RUNS CONTINUOUSLY. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.16 OBSERVED FACILITY NOT MEETING MOP STORAGE REQUIREMENTS, MOPS STORED DOWN INSIDE UTILITY SINK AND ON FLOOR (CONDITION FOR PEST HARBORAGE). MUST STORE PROPERLY TO MEET REQUIREMENTS AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 OBSERVED FACILITY MISSING REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATION FOR ALL FOOD HANDLER EMPLOYEES. FACILITY MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN ALL REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATION FOR ALL FOOD HANDLER EMPLOYEES ON SITE FOR INSPECTION REVIEW.
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Jul 5, 2019
Reinspection
3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11 OBSERVED NO VOMITOUS AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT CLEAN UP POLICY IN PLACE AND KIT (GLOVES, FACE MASKS, DISPOSABLE MOPS, SANITIZER) ON SITE. KIT MUST MATCH POLICY IN PLACE FOR FACILITY. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 5-203.11 OBSERVED NO HAND SINK IN REAR WARE WASHING AREA AND FAR REAR PREP AREA OF FACILITY. FACILITY MUST OBTAIN AND INSTALL A HAND SINK UNDER CITY WATER PRESSURE AND MAINTAIN IN WARE WASHING AREA OF FACILITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUES
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Previous priority foundation violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FOR INSPECTION 2300285 PERFORMED ON 6-26-2019: (OBSERVED FACILITY NOT MEETING PEST CONTROL REQUIREMENTS. FACILITY WITHOUT LICENSE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK WITH REQUIRED DOCUMENTS ONSITE FOR REVIEW FOR FACILITY. FACILITY ONLY HAS APRIL, MAY AND JUNE SERVICE REPORT. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE FACILITY MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN PEST CONTROL SERVICE PROVIDER AND UPDATED LOG BOOK WITH REQUIRED RECORDS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(C) CITATION ISSUED.) PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: SEE VIOLATION #59
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-205.15 OBSERVED THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN DISREPAIR ( FAUCET KNOBS DOES NOT TURN OFF WATER FLOW) HOT WATER RUNS CONTINUOUSLY. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.16 OBSERVED FACILITY NOT MEETING MOP STORAGE REQUIREMENTS, MOPS STORED DOWN INSIDE UTILITY SINK AND ON FLOOR (CONDITION FOR PEST HARBORAGE). MUST STORE PROPERLY TO MEET REQUIREMENTS AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 OBSERVED FACILITY MISSING REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATION FOR ALL FOOD HANDLER EMPLOYEES. FACILITY MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN ALL REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATION FOR ALL FOOD HANDLER EMPLOYEES ON SITE FOR INSPECTION REVIEW.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 OBSERVED FACILITY FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS WITHOUT REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN.
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Jun 26, 2019
Routine
6 major violations. 5 minor violations.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: 2-101.11 OBSERVED FACILITY WITHOUT ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER AND CERTIFICATE ON SITE OR POSTED. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE CITY OF CHICAGO ORIGINAL FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE MUST REMAIN POSTED ON SITE AND CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE DURING TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY(TCS) FOOD PREP, COOKING, SERVING AND DURING OPERATING HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.14(O) OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AND SIGNATURES FOR REVIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11 OBSERVED NO VOMITOUS AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT CLEAN UP POLICY IN PLACE AND KIT (GLOVES, FACE MASKS, DISPOSABLE MOPS, SANITIZER) ON SITE. KIT MUST MATCH POLICY IN PLACE FOR FACILITY. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 5-203.11 OBSERVED NO HAND SINK IN REAR WARE WASHING AREA AND FAR REAR PREP AREA OF FACILITY. FACILITY MUST OBTAIN AND INSTALL A HAND SINK UNDER CITY WATER PRESSURE AND MAINTAIN IN WARE WASHING AREA OF FACILITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUES
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FACILITY NOT MEETING PEST CONTROL REQUIREMENTS. FACILITY WITHOUT UPDATED LICENSE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK WITH REQUIRED DOCUMENTS ONSITE FOR REVIEW OR LICENSE PEST CONTROL PROVIDER FOR FACILITY. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE FACILITY MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN PEST CONTROL SERVICE PROVIDER AND LOG BOOK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(C) CITATION ISSUED.
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Summary report displayed and visible to the public
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FACILITY SUMMARY REPORT NOT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC; SUMMARY REPORT NOT ON PREMISES. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE SUMMARY REPORT MUST REMAIN DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC AT ALL TIME. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(B) CITATION ISSUED.
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: 2-102.14 OBSERVED LICENSEE HOLDER DESIGNATED PERSON IN CHARGE DOES NOT HAVE A ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SAFETY MANAGER CERTIFICATE.DESIGNATED PERSON IN CHARGE DOES NOT HAVE PROOF OF ENROLLMENT INCLUDING OR ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SAFETY MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE OR FOR REVIEW. EDUCATED PERSON IN CHARGE OF PROPER FOOD HANDLING DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN DISREPAIR ( FAUCET KNOBS DOES NOT TURN OFF WATER FLOW) HOT WATER RUNS CONTINUOUSLY. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FACILITY NOT MEETING MOP STORAGE REQUIREMENTS, MOPS STORED DOWN INSIDE UTILITY SINK AND ON FLOOR (CONDITION FOR PEST HARBORAGE). MUST STORE PROPERLY TO MEET REQUIREMENTS AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 OBSERVED FACILITY MISSING REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATION FOR ALL FOOD HANDLER EMPLOYEES. FACILITY MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN ALL REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATION FOR ALL FOOD HANDLER EMPLOYEES ON SITE FOR INSPECTION REVIEW.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 OBSERVED FACILITY FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS WITHOUT REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN.
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Apr 23, 2018
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FAUCET NECK LEAKY AT HAND SINK BEHIND FRONT COUNTER NEAR BAKERY PREP. ALSO FAUCET LEAKY AT 1- COMPARTMENT PREP SINK BY WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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Jun 12, 2017
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DRY STORAGE BIN (COUS COUS)NOT LABELED LOCATED IN DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL WITH PRODUCT NAME AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUST ON THE TOP OF THE GREASE TRAP WITH RUST. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST ON THE VENT LOCATED ABOVE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MOP HEADS BEING STORED DOWNWARD IN UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED TO STORE MOP HEADS UPRIGHT AND MAINTAIN.
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Apr 18, 2016
Complaint
2 minor violations.
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Wash and rinse water: clean and proper temperature
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HOT WATER TEMPERATURE FROM FAUCET OF 3- COMPARTMENT SINK AT 88.F AT INSPECTION. HOT WATER TEMPERATURE MUST BE MAINTAIN AT TEMPERATURE OF 110F TO 120F.CRITICAL VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-030 DURING INSPECTION HOT WATER TEMPERATURE RESTORED AT 110F-CDI.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: FOUND FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE PREP COOLERS.APPROX 6LBS OF HUMMUS AT 48.5F,45.1F,40LBS OF FALAFAL MIX AT 50.4F,52.1F, 3LBS OF EGGPLANT 46.5F.MUST MAINTAIN COLD FOODS 40F OR BELOW. ALL FOOD WAS REMOVED AND DISCARDED-CDI CRITICAL VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-005A.APPOX COST 175.00
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Apr 7, 2016
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLEANING EQUIPMENT NOT PROPERLY STORED AFTER USE,IE MOPS.MUST PROPERLY STORE ALL CLEANING EQUIPMENT.
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95
Oct 30, 2015
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Oct 23, 2015
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A TOTAL OF 50 SMALL FLIES THRU OUT; 20 IN THE CUSTOMER DINING AREA, 20 IN THE FOOD PREP AREA, AND 10 IN THE MEN AND WOMEN'S WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. OBSERVED THE FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED WITH A 1/2 INCH GAP BETWEEN THE DOORS. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE DOOR RODENT PROOFED AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GYRO MEAT SLICER IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ACCUMULATED FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ALL VENTS THRUOUT FOOD PREP AREA AND IN WASHROOMS WITH ACCUMULATED DUST DEBRIS. OBSERVED VENTS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE GREASE DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.
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Nov 21, 2014
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN VENT COVER AT CEILING OF DUST BUILD-UP OVER 3-COMP SINK AT REAR.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: PROVIDE ADEQUATE SINK STOPPERS AT 3-COMP SINK.
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90
Apr 1, 2014
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOOR UNDER DRY FOOD STORAGE RACKS AT REAR OF FOOD SPILLS.
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95
Nov 22, 2013
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CITY CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED SUCH AS CHICKEN, BEEF, RICE AND HUMMUS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENROLL MORE EMPLOYEES IN THE CITY SANITATION CLASS TO COVER ALL SHIFTS. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED #7-38-012.
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Jan 29, 2013
Complaint
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN VENT ABOVE 3COMP SINK TO REMOVE EXCESSIVE DUST BUILD UP.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE FLOOR DRAIN IN FRONT OF 3COMP SINK. MUST MAINTAIN FLOORS DRY AT 3COMP SINK AREA AT ALL TIMES.
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90
Sep 18, 2012
License
No violations found.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Naf Naf Grill last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Naf Naf Grill on file is from Mar 17, 2026. The public record contains 22 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Naf Naf Grill?
Across the inspection record, “city of chicago food service sanitation certificate” has been cited eight 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 three 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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