Naz's Halal Food
Last inspected: Apr 17, 2026
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Score
Naz's Halal Food has a thin inspection record, with only two visits on file so far. The most recent visit was on Apr 17, 2026. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near six violations per visit.
Across the inspection history, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.
That's lower than the typical Chicago restaurant, which scores around 81. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 17, 2026
Complaint
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: NOTED CONTINUED NON-COMPLIANCE FROM REPORT # 2623351 CONDUCTED ON 09/05/25. PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED: (51)5-204.12: **C** Backflow Prevention Device, Location (NO BACKFLOW DEVICE) OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT THE UTILITY MOP SINK LOCATED IN REAR CLOSET ROOM. MUST PROVIDE A BACKFLOW PREVENTOR DEVICE AND MAINTAIN. (55) 6-201.11: **C** Floors, Walls, and Ceilings- Cleanability OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING VENTILATION VENTS INSIDE CUSTOMERS WASHROOMS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DIRT, GREASE AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY COOKING EQUIPMENT, UNDER REFRIGERATIONS UNITS, PREP TABLES AND REAR FOOD PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT PREMISES. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. (55) 6-501.11: **C** Maintained in Good Repair, Facilities (FACILITIES NOT IN GOOD REPAIR) OBSERVED OPENING INTO WALL NEXT TO PREP TABLES IN REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST SEAL OPENING AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DAMAGED WALL TILES BEHIND EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN FACILITY IN A GOOD REPAIR. (58) 2-102.13: **C** Allergen Training - All certified food service sanitation managers employed by a restaurant must receive or obtain training in basic allergen awareness principles within 30 days after employment and every 3 years thereafter. Training programs must be accredited by the American National Standards Institute or another reputable accreditation agency under the ASTM International E2659-09 (Standard Practice for Certificate Programs). OBSERVED CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER WITHOUT ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICCATE. INSTRUCTED ABOVE THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MUST CORRECT CORE VIOLATIONS BY THE DATE ON THE REPORT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A 1/4" GAP ON SIDES AND BOTTOM OF THE REAR EXIT DOOR. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING SEAL AT ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT THE ENTRY OF PESTS.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SODA CRATES AND PALLETS BEING USED AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WATER IN THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK SLOWLY DRAINING. PERSON IN CHARGE WAS ADVISED TO UNCLOG SINK AS A POSSIBLE SOLUTION. NOTED 2 CUSTOMER TOILET ROOM 1ST TOILETROOM HANDSINK SLOW DRAINING, 2ND TOILET ROOM HAS A LEAK IN DRAINING PIPES INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT ISSUE REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE TOILET ROOM IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A BURNED OUT LIGHT-BULBS IN EXHAUST SYSTEM. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BULB AND MAINTAIN LIGHTING IN THE UNIT.
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Sep 5, 2025
License
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICE ON PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT THE UTILITY MOP SINK LOCATED IN REAR CLOSET ROOM. MUST PROVIDE A BACKFLOW PREVENTOR DEVICE AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OPENING INTO WALL NEXT TO PREP TABLES IN REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST SEAL OPENING AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DAMAGED WALL TILES BEHIND EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN FACILITY IN A GOOD REPAIR.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING VENTILATION VENTS INSIDE CUSTOMERS WASHROOMS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DIRT, GREASE AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY COOKING EQUIPMENT, UNDER REFRIGERATIONS UNITS, PREP TABLES AND REAR FOOD PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT PREMISES. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER WITHOUT ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICCATE. INSTRUCTED ABOVE THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SLOW LEAKING ON PIPE UNDERNEATH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Naz's Halal Food last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Naz's Halal Food on file is from Apr 17, 2026. The public record contains two inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Naz's Halal Food?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Naz's Halal Food.
Has Naz's Halal Food's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Naz's Halal Food have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Naz's Halal Food means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
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