Nafsi

7059 S South Shore Dr, Chicago, IL 60649
African
Last inspected: Nov 19, 2025
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Score
Low Risk

Public records show three inspections at Nafsi stretching back to 2024. The latest inspection on file is from Nov 19, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around four violations, down from roughly seven violations earlier in the record.

Looking across the full record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” is the recurring theme, flagged four times.

Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, this is about average. The record reflects steady performance over time.

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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 19, 2025
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 6-202.13 OBSERVED AN INSECT CONTROL DEVICE INSTALLED ABOVE A PREP TABLE IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND DO NOT INSTALL INSECT CONTROL DEVICES ABOVE FOOD OR NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 6-501.112 OBSERVED DEAD INSECTS UNDER THE INSECT CONTROL DEVICE AND AROUND THE HAND WASHING SINK BY THE DRINK PREP STATION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-601.11(C) OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF REFRIGERATION UNITS WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS AND A PREP COOLER WITH STANDING WATER INSIDE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.13 OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DEBRIS ON THE FLOORS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND DISHWASHING AREA AROUND AND UNDER COOKING AND REFRIGERATION UNITS AND UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
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Aug 2, 2024
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAKING DRAINIPIPE AND LOW WATER PRESSURE AT HAND WASHING SINK IN DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILES IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA, DAMAGED BASEBOARDS IN DISH WASHING AREA, UNFINISHED CONCRETE FLOOR IN PATIO AREA, MISSING OUTLET COVER ALONG WALLS IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA, DAMAGED FLOOR SURFACES IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE/REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN FRONT PREP AREA AND STAINED LIGHT SHIELDS IN DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Jul 23, 2024
License
3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DISH MACHINE NOT OPERABLE IN REAR ENCLOSED PATIO AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY 7-38-025
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Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HOT WATER AT MULTIPLE SINKS (74.4F-74.8F). INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AT LEAST 100F WATER AT HAND WASHING SINK AND 110F AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. PRIORITY 7-38-030(C)
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREP COOLER NOT OPERABLE IN MAIN KITCHEN 58.3F AND REACH-IN COOLER NOT OPERABLE IN OUTSIDE BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN COOLERS AT 41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY 7-38-005
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY AND DISCLOSURE ON MENU. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CONSUMER ADVISORY AND DISCLOSURE ON MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF EMPLOYEES RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMITTED THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE TEST KIT FOR PROPER CONCENTRATION IN SANITIZING SOLUTIONS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-00F
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLYING INSECTS IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA, 10 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED INSIDE ELECTRICAL PANEL AND FLOOR IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAKING DRAINIPIPE AND LOW WATER PRESSURE AT HAND WASHING SINK IN DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILES IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA, DAMAGED BASEBOARDS IN DISH WASHING AREA, MISSING OUTLET COVER ALONG WALLS IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA, DAMAGED FLOOR SURFACES IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN FRONT PREP AREA AND STAINED LIGHT SHIELDS IN DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Nafsi last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Nafsi on file is from Nov 19, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Nafsi?

Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Nafsi.

Has Nafsi's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Nafsi have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Nafsi means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.