Nawaz Gulshan
Last inspected: Feb 18, 2026
90
Score
The health department has logged 10 inspections at Nawaz Gulshan, the earliest from 2019. The most recent visit was on Feb 18, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around one violation compared to roughly four violations earlier on.
“Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing five times across the record.
Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, where the average is 81, this is a stronger showing. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
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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
Feb 18, 2026
Complaint
2 minor violations.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: FOUND BULK FOOD CONTAINERS WITH NO LABELS.RICE,FLOUR, AND SUGAR.MUST LABEL.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: FOUND SHELVING UNITS INSIDE REACH IN COOLER NOT CLEAN. MUST CLEAN.
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Oct 17, 2025
Complaint
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS.
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95
Apr 29, 2025
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Apr 22, 2025
Routine
1 major violation.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: NO CALIBRATED METAL STEM FOOD THERMOMETER ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE A CALIBRATED METAL STEM FOOD THERMOMETER ON PREMISES BY DATE OF REINSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
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90
Nov 15, 2024
Complaint
1 critical violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Proper hot holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOAM CONTAINERS TO GO FILLED WITH COOKED RICE AND CHICKEN STORED ON TOP OF THE PREP TABLE AT TEMP OF 95.6F TO 118F. NO TIME AND TEMPERATURE LOG PROVIDED. HOT FOOD MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OF 135F AND ABOVE, COLD FOOD 41F AND BELOW. FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED. POUNDS 53, VALUE $250. PRIORITY VIOLATION: 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: LABEL FOOD CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME:SUGAR ,FLOUR ETC.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WITH BEARD AND WITHOUT A BEARD RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BEARD RESTRAINTS FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS WITH BEARDS. ALSO NO HAIR RESTRAINT FROM OTHER EMPLOYEES.MUST PROVIDE
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE PROPER SINK STOPPERS FOR THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: ADDITIONAL FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE IS REQUIRED ON SITE,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES FROM PRESENT CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER HAS EXPIRED,RENEW IT PROVIDED ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS.RENEWE EVERY THREE YEARS
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Dec 11, 2023
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TWO EMPLOYEES WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO COMPLY WITH IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MULTIPLE CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP SCRATCHES AND STAINS ON PREP SURFACES IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO RESURFACE/REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT BUILD-UP ON FLOORS UNDERNEATH SHELVING DRY STORAGE SHELVING UNITS AND THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN FLOORS AND MAINTAIN.
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86
Oct 18, 2022
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UNUSED ITEMS (2 DOOR REFRIGERATOR, BAKING RACKS, INSULATED FOOD CONTAINERS) BEING STORED IN THE FRONT TAKEOUT AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE UNUSED EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TWO BURNTOUT LIGHTBULBS IN EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPLACE BURTNOUT LIGHTBULBS AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING.
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90
Mar 18, 2021
Routine
5 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: NO PERSON IN CHARGE ON SITE DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NO PERSON IN CHARGE ON SITE WITH AN ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WITH AN ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY PROVIDED ON SITE DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE VERIFICATION FOR EACH EMPLOYEE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP KIT AND PROCEDURE PROVIDED ON SITE DURING INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE ALL NECESSARY SUPPLIES AS OUTLINED IN POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 4/11/2019, REPORT #2282969. #58-NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE PROVIDED. MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES WHO OBTAIN THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-42-090. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MEAT STORED IN GROCERY BAGS IN FREEZER. MUST USE FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS THAT ARE WASHABLE AND EASY TO CLEAN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD SPLATTERS INSIDE OF MICROWAVE IN PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Apr 11, 2019
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: WIPING CLOTH FOR WIPING THE PREP TABLES,CHOPPING BOARD AND COOLERS MUST BE STORED ON A BUCKET WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION IN BETWEEN USES.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED CERTIFIED FOOD SANITATION MANAGER TO OBTAIN.
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90
Mar 22, 2019
License
4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: 3 COMPARTMENT SINK NOT MAINTAINED. LEAKING IN BETWEEN THE DIVIDER ON THE FIRST AND 3RD COMAPRTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED TO RAPAIR TO STOP THE LEAK.ALSO MUST REMOVE THE PLUMBERS PUTTY ON THE DIVIDER SURFACE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-025 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-10 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND ALSO PROVIDE CLEANING MATERIAL KIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT FOR CHLORINE SANITIZER FOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION, 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE FOR ONE OF THE EMPLOYEE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. INFORMATION PROVIDED.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED CERTIFIED FOOD SANITATION MANAGER TO OBTAIN.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: WIPING CLOTH FOR WIPING THE PREP TABLES,CHOPPING BOARD AND COOLERS MUST BE STORED ON A BUCKET WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION IN BETWEEN USES.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: VENTILATION HOOD SYSTEM NOT WORKING ABOVE THE STOVE AND GRILL. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Nawaz Gulshan last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Nawaz Gulshan on file is from Feb 18, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Nawaz Gulshan?
Across the inspection record, “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Nawaz Gulshan.
Has Nawaz Gulshan's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Nawaz Gulshan have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Nawaz Gulshan 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 Nawaz Gulshan inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Nawaz Gulshan is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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