Pass

Nawaz Gulshan

6237 N Western Ave, Chicago, IL 60659

Restaurant ZIP 60659 Risk 1 (High)

Passed · as of Feb 18, 2026

Nawaz Gulshan was last inspected on February 18, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 2 violations.

Latest inspection

February 18, 2026 · Complaint

Pass

Result: Pass

2 general
  • GeneralFood handling

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

    Inspector’s note: Found bulk food containers with no labels.rice,flour, and sugar.must label.

    Official wording (code 37)

    Food properly labeled; original container

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

    Inspector’s note: Found shelving units inside reach in cooler not clean. Must clean.

    Official wording (code 49)

    Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

Inspection history

12 inspections on record

  1. Pass

    Complaint · Pass

    1 general Show violations
    • GeneralHygiene & sanitation

      Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed food handlers not wearing hair restraints in prep area. Instructed manager all food handlers must wear effective hair restraints.

      Official wording (code 40)

      Personal cleanliness

  2. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

  3. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    1 general Show violations
    • GeneralFood temperature

      Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

      Inspector’s note: 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.

      Official wording (code 36)

      Thermometers provided & accurate

  4. Conditional

    Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 critical4 general2 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalFood temperature

      Hot food was held below a safe temperature.

      Inspector’s note: 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.

      Official wording (code 21)

      Proper hot holding temperatures

    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: Label food containers with common name:sugar ,flour etc.

      Official wording (code 37)

      Food properly labeled; original container

    • GeneralHygiene & sanitation

      Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: 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

      Official wording (code 40)

      Personal cleanliness

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Must provide proper sink stoppers for the three compartment sink.

      Official wording (code 47)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Must not use milk crates as a means of elevation for stored items.

      Official wording (code 47)

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

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

      Inspector’s note: Additional food handler training certificate is required on site,instructed to provide

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: 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

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

  5. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    2 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: 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.

      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 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.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

      Inspector’s note: Observed two employees without food handler certificates. Instructed the person in charge to comply with idph food handler requirements.

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

  6. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    2 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 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.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed two burntout lightbulbs in employee toilet room. Instructed the person in charge to replace burtnout lightbulbs and maintain adequate lighting.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

  7. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    3 critical3 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

      No one in charge was present who knew the food-safety rules.

      Inspector’s note: No person in charge on site during inspection. Priority foundation violation. No citation issued.

      Official wording (code 1)

      Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties

    • CriticalManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: 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.

      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: 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.

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed meat stored in grocery bags in freezer. Must use food grade containers that are washable and easy to clean.

      Official wording (code 47)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed food splatters inside of microwave in prep area. Must clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 47)

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

    • GeneralRepeat violation

      A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

      Inspector’s note: 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.

      Official wording (code 60)

      Previous core violation corrected

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.

      Inspector’s note: 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.

      Official wording (code 2)

      City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

  8. Pass

    License Re-Inspection · Pass

    1 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • GeneralFood handling

      Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: Wiping cloth for wiping the prep tables,chopping board and coolers must be stored on a bucket with sanitizing solution in between uses.

      Official wording (code 41)

      Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: No allergen training certificate. Instructed certified food sanitation manager to obtain.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

  9. Fail

    License · Fail

    2 critical4 general2 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: No employee health policy on site. Instructed to provide. Priority foundation 7-38-10 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: 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.

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

    • GeneralFood handling

      Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: Wiping cloth for wiping the prep tables,chopping board and coolers must be stored on a bucket with sanitizing solution in between uses.

      Official wording (code 41)

      Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.

      Inspector’s note: No chemical test kit for chlorine sanitizer for 3 compartment sink. Must provide. Priority foundation, 7-38-005 no citation issued.

      Official wording (code 48)

      Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.

      Inspector’s note: 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

      Official wording (code 48)

      Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Ventilation hood system not working above the stove and grill. Instructed to repair 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 food handler certificate for one of the employee. Instructed to provide. Information provided.

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: No allergen training certificate. Instructed certified food sanitation manager to obtain.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

  10. Not Ready

    License · Not Ready

    No violations

  11. Not Ready

    License · Not Ready

    No violations

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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 9 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.