Nayo's African Cuisines
Last inspected: Apr 17, 2026
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Score
Public records show seven inspections at Nayo's African Cuisines stretching back to 2023. The latest inspection on file is from Apr 17, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near four violations per visit across recent inspections.
The pattern that stands out is “non-food/food contact surfaces clean”, which has been cited four times.
Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Nayo's African Cuisines is doing better than most peers. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
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Inspection History
Apr 17, 2026
Complaint
2 minor violations.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: FOUND BULK FOOD CONTAINERS WITH NO LABELS.(FLOUR, SUGAR,ETC.)MUST LABEL.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: FOUND EXTERIOR WATER FILTER COVER AT DISHWASHING AREA MADE OF RAW WOOD.MUST PAINT/SEAL.
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Sep 25, 2025
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: 3-302.12 OBSERVED FOOD STORED IN CONTAINERS IN ALL THE COOLERS, WALK IN COOLER AND DRY STORAGE WITHOUT PROPER LABELING OF NAME. INSTRUCTED TO PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE A LABEL REFLECTING THE FOOD ITEM'S NAME WHEN FOOD HAS BEEN REMOVE FROM ITS ORIGINAL PACKAGING.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-602.13 MUST NOT USE TIN FOIL AS LINER FOR COOKING EQUIPMENT OR CARDBOARD AS LINER FOR FLOORS. MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-205.15 OBSERVED LEAK AT THE FAUCET AND DRAINPIPE OF THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-205.15 OBSERVED ONE-COMPARTMENT SINK IN LOWER-LEVEL AREA WITHOUT HOT OR COLD WATER. MANAGER STATED SINK IS NOT USED FOR FOOD PREPARATION. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL SINKS ON PREMISES NEED TO HAVE ADEQUATE HOT AND COLD WATER WITH ADEQUATE PRESSURE.
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Sep 23, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FACILITY 3-COMPARTMENT SINK FOR WAREWASHING NOT MEETING REQUIREMENTS. WATER TEMPERATURE OF THE SINK WAS OBSERVED AT 10.57F. INFORMED THE PERSON IN CHARGE THAT THE PROPER WATER TEMPERATURE OF THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK SHALL BE MAINTAINED AT A MINIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 110F. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-025. 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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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT, TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY (TCS) FOODS (RICE, MEAT PIES, BEEF) NOT DATE MARKED TO INDICATE THE PRODUCT'S NAME AND DATE IN WHICH THE FOOD MUST BE SOLD, DISCARDED OR CONSUMED WITHIN 7 DAYS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER LABELS FOR DATE MARKING AND DISCARD DATE FOR REFRIGERATED, READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS HELD OVER 24HRS PLACED IN ALL COLD-HOLDING UNITS. MANAGER DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 10 LBS OF FOOD VALUED AT APPROXIMATELY $75. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD STORED IN CONTAINERS IN ALL THE COOLERS, WALK IN COOLER AND DRY STORAGE WITHOUT PROPER LABELING OF NAME. INSTRUCTED TO PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE A LABEL REFLECTING THE FOOD ITEM'S NAME WHEN FOOD HAS BEEN REMOVE FROM ITS ORIGINAL PACKAGING.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FROZEN CHICKEN, BEEF, & GOAT, STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS IN THE FREEZER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS AND CONTAINERS ONLY.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE TIN FOIL AS LINER FOR COOKING EQUIPMENT OR CARDBOARD AS LINER FOR FLOORS. MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ONE-COMPARTMENT SINK IN LOWER-LEVEL AREA WITHOUT HOT OR COLD WATER. MANAGER STATED SINK IS NOT USED FOR FOOD PREPARATION. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL SINKS ON PREMISES NEED TO HAVE ADEQUATE HOT AND COLD WATER WITH ADEQUATE PRESSURE.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAK AT THE FAUCET AND DRAINPIPE OF THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Sep 4, 2024
Complaint
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: FOUND COOKED COW FEET INSIDE PLASTIC BAGS,STORED INSIDE THE TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLER AT TEMP OF 44.7F TO 45.9F.FOOD WAS COOKED ON 9-3-24 IN THE EVENING,PER MANAGER STATEMENT.COLD FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 41F AND BELOW. FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED BY THE MANAGER,POUNDS 50,VALUE 163. PRIORITY VIOLATION:7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: THREAD FAUCET AT HANDWASHING SINK IN PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE UNTHREAD FAUCET
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE TIN FOIL AS LINER FOR COOKING EQUIPMENT OR CARDBOARD AS LINER FOR COOLER SHELVING. MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE. INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF THE GAS STOVE WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Aug 18, 2023
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOOR AROUND GREASE TRAP UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. RESTORE SURFACE TO SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE CONDITION AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGERS. MUST PROVIDE.
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Aug 17, 2023
Reinspection
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ADEQUATE PEST CONTROL ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK WITHALL REQUIRED AND SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOOR AROUND GREASE TRAP UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. RESTORE SURFACE TO SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE CONDITION AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGERS. MUST PROVIDE.
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Aug 10, 2023
License
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GRILL NOT INSTALLED UNDERHOOD. INSTALL GRILL TO PREPARE, AND HEAT FOOD PROPERLY PROPERLY. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED METAL STEM THERMOMETER MUST BE OPERATIONAL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK FROM LICENSED PEST CONTROL FACILITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO DUMPSTER IN PLACE AND NO CONTRACT FROM WASTE MANAGEMENT COMPANY PROVIDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(B)
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICIES ON SITE.MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO BODILY FLUID CLEAN-UP KIT ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOOR AROUND GREASE TRAP UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. RESTORE SURFACE TO SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE CONDITION AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGERS. MUST PROVIDE.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Nayo's African Cuisines last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Nayo's African Cuisines on file is from Apr 17, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Nayo's African Cuisines?
Across the inspection record, “non-food/food contact surfaces clean” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Nayo's African Cuisines.
Has Nayo's African Cuisines' inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Nayo's African Cuisines have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Nayo's African Cuisines 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 Nayo's African Cuisines inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Nayo's African Cuisines is inspected around three times per year on average.
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