Pass

Naf Naf

28 S Wabash Ave, Chicago, IL 60603

Restaurant ZIP 60603 Risk 1 (High)

Passed · as of Mar 30, 2026

Naf Naf was last inspected on March 30, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 8 violations, including signs of pests.

Latest inspection

March 30, 2026 · Canvass

Pass

Result: Pass

8 general
  • GeneralFood handling

    Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

    Inspector’s note: Must label food storage containers when food is not in original package (squeeze bottles, shakers)with common name.

    Official wording (code 37)

    Food properly labeled; original container

  • GeneralPests

    Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

    Inspector’s note: Observed evidence of dead roaches on service counter shelving units near paper bags. Must remove,clean and sanitize areas.recommended to have pest control service area.

    Official wording (code 38)

    Insects, rodents, & animals not present

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

    Inspector’s note: Must replace worn cutting board at front prep area counter to be in good repair.

    Official wording (code 47)

    Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

    Inspector’s note: Must clean grease and food debris build up from underneath soda machine counter,fryer cabinets & wheel bases, cooking equipment shelving units,pipes of cooking equipment,front counter prep cooler.

    Official wording (code 49)

    Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

    Inspector’s note: Must clean grease from wall behind cooking equipment.

    Official wording (code 55)

    Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

    Inspector’s note: Must clean dust build up from upper wall vent in dining area and in both toilet rooms.

    Official wording (code 55)

    Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

    Inspector’s note: Must clean excessive food debris build up from floor under,around,along wall bases of cooking equipment,3- compartment sink and floor drains.

    Official wording (code 55)

    Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

    Inspector’s note: Must replace burntout light near mopsink.

    Official wording (code 56)

    Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspection history

18 inspections on record

  1. Pass

    Short Form Complaint · Pass

    4 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • GeneralPests

      Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

      Inspector’s note: 6-202.15: observed openings in middle of both front entrance double outer doors. Instructed to seal all outer openings to prevent pest entrance.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralPests

      Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

      Inspector’s note: Observed three dead roaches on right side of coke cooler located in outer area of serving line where customers order food and observed one dead roach underneath counter where register tape and napkins are stored. Instructed to remove roaches from said areas and clean affected areas.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 6-501.12: observed dark buildup on floors, at bases of wall and in corners in walk in cooler and underneath three compartment sink. Instructed to clean floors, bases of wall and in corners in walk in cooler and underneath three compartment sink. Observed debris and buildup on floor, at bases of wall and in corners underneath, in between and behind equipment in rear prep and front prep area. Instructed to clean floors, bases of wall and in corners underneath, in between and behind equipment in rear prep and front prep area.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: 6-501.14: observed dust on ceiling vent covers in men and women's washroom. Observed dust on ceiling vent cover in rear prep area of kitchen in between prep table and portable prep table. Observed dust on ceiling vent cover in walk in cooler. Instructed to remove dust and clean ceiling vent covers in said areas and maintain

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

      Inspector’s note: 2-102.13: no proof of food handler training provided. Instructed to provide proof of completed food handler training for all food handlers.

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

  2. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    5 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • GeneralPests

      Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

      Inspector’s note: Observed openings in middle of both front entrance double outer doors. Instructed to seal all outer openings to prevent pest entrance.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

      Inspector’s note: Observed boxes stored on floor underneath shelving next to three compartment sink and observed cases of water stored on soda crates. Instructed to provide adequate shelving to elevate all food and non food items at least six inches off of floor for ease of cleanability throughout facility.

      Official wording (code 47)

      Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed wet mop stored in bucket. Instructed to hang mops on mop drying rack for proper drainage and drying to prevent pest breeding.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed dark buildup on floors, at bases of wall and in corners in walk in cooler and underneath three compartment sink. Instructed to clean floors, bases of wall and in corners in walk in cooler and underneath three compartment sink. Observed debris and buildup on floor, at bases of wall and in corners underneath, in between and behind equipment in rear prep and front prep area. Instructed to clean floors, bases of wall and in corners underneath, in between and behind equipment in rear prep and front prep area.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed dust on ceiling vent covers in men and women's washroom. Observed dust on ceiling vent cover in rear prep area of kitchen in between prep table and portable prep table. Observed dust on ceiling vent cover in walk in cooler. Instructed to remove dust and clean ceiling vent covers in said areas and maintain.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

      Inspector’s note: No proof of food handler training provided. Instructed to provide proof of completed food handler training for all food handlers.

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

  3. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    3 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed heavy dust accumulation on the fan guards in the restrooms. Instructed to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Must clean floors underneath three compartment sink, prep sink, and in the walk-in cooler under shelving units.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed wet mop stored in the bucket in the utility area. Instructed to hang mops to allow to dry when not in use.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  4. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    2 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

      Inspector’s note: 5-501.17 observed no covered receptacle inside of the women's toilet room. Instructed to provide.

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 6-501.12 observed an accumulated brown/black substance on the wall under the 3 compartment sink. Instructed to clean.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

      Inspector’s note: 2-102.13 observed food handler's certificates not available for the inspector's review. Instructed to provide for all food handlers.

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

  5. Pass

    Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass

    4 general2 paperwork Show violations
    • GeneralHygiene & sanitation

      Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed employees with no hair restraint. Instructed to ensure that all employees wear hair restraints when working around food.

      Official wording (code 40)

      Personal cleanliness

    • GeneralFood handling

      Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed soiled wiping cloths stored on prep tables. Instructed manager to store in sanitizing solution between uses.

      Official wording (code 41)

      Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no covered receptacles inside of womens toilet rooms. Instructed to provide.

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed soiled mop head not properly stored. Instructed manager to hang mop head to prevent insect breeding.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no food handler certificates on site at time of inspection. Instructed all employees must complete food handler training and maintain records thereof on site at all times

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no allergen training on site at time of inspection. Instructed all employees holding city of chicago foodservice manager certificates must complete allergen training and maintain records thereof on site at all times.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

  6. Fail

    Complaint · Fail

    1 critical4 general3 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

      Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no hot running water at women's employee bathroom handwashing sink. Temperature of water was 90.1ff at the time of inspection. Instructed to have hot and cold running water at a minimum temperature of 100f at all hand wash sinks. Priority violation 7-38-030(c)

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • GeneralHygiene & sanitation

      Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed employees with no hair restraint. Instructed to ensure that all employees wear hair restraints when working around food.

      Official wording (code 40)

      Personal cleanliness

    • GeneralFood handling

      Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed soiled wiping cloths stored on prep tables. Instructed manager to store in sanitizing solution between uses.

      Official wording (code 41)

      Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no covered receptacles inside of womens toilet rooms. Instructed to provide.

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed soiled mop head not properly stored. Instructed manager to hang mop head to prevent insect breeding.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no food handler certificates on site at time of inspection. Instructed all employees must complete food handler training and maintain records thereof on site at all times.

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no allergen training on site at time of inspection. Instructed all employees holding city of chicago foodservice manager certificates must complete allergen training and maintain records thereof on site at all times.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

    • PaperworkFood handling

      The inspection summary report wasn’t posted for the public.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no summary posted for public view from previous inspection # 2320332 dated 10/23/2019. Left new summary and instructed to post for public view. Priority foundation violation 7-42-010(b). Citation issued

      Official wording (code 61)

      Summary report displayed and visible to the public

  7. No Entry

    Non-Inspection · No Entry

    No violations

  8. Conditional

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions

    3 critical2 general Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

      Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.

      Inspector’s note: 2-102.14(o) observed no employee health policy on site. Instructed to provide an employee health policy that includes a signed acknowledgement from each employee. Priority foundation. 7.38.010. No citation issued.

      Official wording (code 3)

      Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

    • CriticalManagement & training

      No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.

      Inspector’s note: 2-501.11 observed no vomit and diarrhea procedure or cleaning materials to clean up said incident on site. Facility must provide procedures and cleaning materials (gloves, mask, disposable mop, disinfectant rated for norovirus) for employees to follow and use when responding to vomiting or diarrheal events. Instructed manager to provide. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-005. No citation issued.

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

      Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

      Inspector’s note: Violation corrected, found handwashing sink water temperature at 100 f

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Found 3 compartment sink profusely leaking from drain pipe. Must repair and maintain. Found a slow leak from backflow prevention device located on utility sink must repair and maintain. Observed standing water on floor underneath and in front of 1 compartment sink. Found 1 compartment sink drain pipe not long enough to reach floor drain. Waste water drains on floor. Must provide drain pipe long enough to prevent draining on floor.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Found an excessive amount of grease build up under fryer located in front preparation area. . Must clean sanitize and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  9. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    4 critical2 general Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

      Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no employee health policy on site. Instructed to provide an employee health policy that includes a signed acknowledgement from each employee. Priority foundation. 7.38.010. No citation issued.

      Official wording (code 3)

      Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

    • CriticalManagement & training

      No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no vomit and diarrhea procedure or cleaning materials to clean up said incident on site. Facility must provide procedures and cleaning materials (gloves, mask, disposable mop, disinfectant rated for norovirus) for employees to follow and use when responding to vomiting or diarrheal events. Instructed manager to provide. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-005. No citation issued.

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

      Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

      Inspector’s note: Found handwashing sink water temperature at 70.8f, located in dishwashing area. Must provide hot water temperature of 100f at all times. Priority violation. 7-38-030(c). Citation issued

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • CriticalFood handling

      Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

      Inspector’s note: Found 3 compartment sink sanitizing solution at 0 ppm while sanitizing strainer and pot. Must provide a quaternary ammonium sanitizing solution of 200 - 400 ppm. Manager states sanitizer will be manually measured by employees until self dispensing sanitizer is repaired. Priority violation. 7-38-025. Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 16)

      Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Found 3 compartment sink profusely leaking from drain pipe. Must repair and maintain. Found a slow leak from backflow prevention device located on utility sink must repair and maintain. Observed standing water on floor underneath and in front of 1 compartment sink. Found 1 compartment sink drain pipe not long enough to reach floor drain. Waste water drains on floor. Must provide drain pipe long enough to prevent draining on floor.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Found an excessive amount of grease build up under fryer located in front preparation area. . Must clean sanitize and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  10. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

  11. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    1 critical2 general Show violations
    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Observed no cold running water at the front food prep area exposed hand sink. Manager turned on cold water during the inspection. Instructed to always leave cold running water on at all times and do not shut water off from the bottom of the exposed hand sink. Critical violation 7-38-030.

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors

      Inspector’s note: Observed no pest control log book nor service reports available for inspector review. Instructed to have a pest control log book on site at all times. Serious violation 7-38-020.

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      Adequate number, convenient, accessible, properly designed and installed

      Inspector’s note: Observed men's urinal not flushing during the inspection. Manager unclogged urinal during the inspection. Instructed to maintain all toilet facilities at all times. Serious violation 7-38-030

  12. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    No violations

  13. Conditional

    Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 critical1 general Show violations
    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service

      Inspector’s note: Observed 35-40lbs of chicken inside of the walk in cooler at an improper temperature of 50.8f-52.3f. Instructed to provide and maintain cold potentially hazardous foods at 40.0f or below. Manager voluntarily discarded and denatured 35-40lbs of chicken valued at approximately $100. Critical violation 7-38-005(a)

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

      Inspector’s note: Observed the potato and seasoning scoop stored improperly. Instructed to store the scoops on a clean surface.

  14. Pass

    Complaint · Pass

    3 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: standing water under 3-comp sink, instructed to keep floor dry as possible.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: noted condensation drippings at walk-in cooler ceiling, instructed to repair and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

      Inspector’s note: missing thermometer in prep coolers, instructed to provide in warmest part.

  15. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 critical2 general Show violations
    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Inaccessible hand wash sink, found a stack of small trays stored in front prep/service line area hand sink, instructed mgr to keep all hand sinks accessible at all times. Critical citation issued 7-38-030

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

      Inspector’s note: Bulk food containers not labeled (sugar,salt)instructed to lable.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Found food strainers with loose wires, instructed to use utensils that are in good repair.

  16. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    1 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

      Inspector’s note: Observed wet mops stored in mop buckets in the rear area near the mop sink and in the rear room in route to the back door. Instructed to store wet mops hanging or inverted.

  17. Pass

    License · Pass

    No violations

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