Pass

Naf Naf Middle Eastern Grill

231 S la Salle St, Chicago, IL 60604

Restaurant ZIP 60604 Risk 1 (High)

Passed · as of Feb 3, 2026

Naf Naf Middle Eastern Grill was last inspected on February 3, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 3 violations.

Latest inspection

February 3, 2026 · Canvass

Pass

Result: Pass

3 general
  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

    Inspector’s note: Observed accumulation of grease inside door of fryer and on sides of cooking equipment. Instructed to degrease, clean, and maintain.

    Official wording (code 49)

    Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

    Inspector’s note: Observed brown substance and food debris in drain under 3-compartment sink. Instructed to clean and maintain.

    Official wording (code 51)

    Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

    Inspector’s note: Observed accumulation of dust and grease on floors around cooking equipment and in rear area near 3-compartment sink. Instructed to clean and maintain.

    Official wording (code 55)

    Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspection history

10 inspections on record

  1. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    No violations

  2. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

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    • GeneralPests

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

      Inspector’s note: 6-202.15 found 1/4 inch gap under entrance door leading to outside. Must provide tight fitting door to prevent pest entrance.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

  3. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    1 critical2 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalFacility upkeep

      Hot or cold water wasn’t available, or water pressure was too low.

      Inspector’s note: Found no hot water on site. Found 3 comp sink water temperature at 84f. Also noted all handwashing sinks in food prep area ranging from 74 f- 81 f. Hot water generation and distribution systems shall be sufficient to meet the peak hot water demands throughout the retail food establishment. Priority violation. 7-38-030(c). Citation issued. Hot water restored to 3 comp sink (112 at time of inspection) all other sinks remain out of compliance.

      Official wording (code 50)

      Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure

    • GeneralPests

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

      Inspector’s note: Found 1/4 inch gap under entrance door leading to outside. Must provide tightfitting door 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: Found hot water heater leaking, noted a pool of water around hot water heater. Must repair and maintain.

      Official wording (code 47)

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

    • PaperworkManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: Found no city of chicago food service sanitation manager or valid certificate on site while time/temperature control for safety foods (chicken) are being prepared and served to the public. A valid city of chicago food service sanitation manager certificate must be on site at all times while tcs foods are prepared and served to the public. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-012. Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 2)

      City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

  4. Conditional

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • GeneralRepeat violation

      A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

      Inspector’s note: 8-404.13 observed previous priority foundation violation not corrected from inspection report number 2572665 dated march 16, 2023; observed previous core violation not corrected from inspection report #2559806 dated 6/23/22; 60 - 2-102.13: found food handlers without proof of food handler training. Instructed manager to provide proof of food handler training for all food handlers. Instructed to meet requirement. Priority foundation violation. Citation issued 7-42-090.

      Official wording (code 60)

      Previous core violation corrected

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: 2-102.13 observed no allergen training certificate presented for inspector's review. Instructed to meet requirement.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

  5. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    3 critical4 general2 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: 2-101.11 observed the person in charge without a city of chicago food service sanitation manager's certificate. Instructed all persons in charge must have an original/valid city of chicago food service sanitation manager's certificate on site and posted at all times. Priority foundation. Citation issued under violation #2.

      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: 2-102.14(o) observed no signed employee health policy available for inspector's review. Instructed to provide. Priority foundation. Citation issued 7-38-010.

      Official wording (code 3)

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

    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: 6-301.14 observed no hand washing sign at the rear hand washing sink. Instructed to provide.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • GeneralPests

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

      Inspector’s note: 6-501.111 observed evidence of pest activity on site. Observed about 20 live small flies on the walls and ceiling of the rear food prep area by the walk in cooler and about 20 additional live small flies on the wall by the rear office desk that is also located in the food prep area. Instructed to eliminate small flies activity, clean and sanitize affected areas and recommended contacting pest control for a service. Priority foundation. Citation issued 7-38-020(c).

      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: 6-202.13 observed a fly trap hanging in the rear by the office desk that is located in the food prep area. Instructed to remove and only allow pest control to set all pest traps in the facility.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralHygiene & sanitation

      Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: 2-402.11 observed a female food handler without a proper hair restraint and two male food handlers without proper beard restraints all while serving food to the public. Instructed to provide proper hair restraint and beard guards to food handlers to be worn at all times while serving food and in the food prep area.

      Official wording (code 40)

      Personal cleanliness

    • GeneralRepeat violation

      A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

      Inspector’s note: 8-404.13(b:3) observed previous core violation not corrected from inspection report #2559806 dated 6/23/22; 2-102.13: found food handlers without proof of food handler training. Instructed manager to provide proof of food handler training for all food handlers. Instructed to meet requirement. Priority foundation. Citation issued 7-42-090.

      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: 2-101.11 observed no city of chicago food service sanitation manager on site nor a original/valid city of chicago certificate posted while tcs foods (beef, chicken) are being prepared handled and served to the public. Instructed to have a city of chicago food service sanitation manager on site and have a original/valid city of chicago food service sanitation manager's certificate posted at all times. Priority foundation. Citation issued 7-38-012.

      Official wording (code 2)

      City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: 2-102.13 observed no allergen training certificate presented for inspector's review. Instructed to meet requirement.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

  6. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 critical2 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalFood handling

      Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

      Inspector’s note: FOUND 3 COMP SINK SANITIZER SOLUTION AT 0 PPM WHILE IN USE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE A SANITIZING SOLUTION OF 200 - 400 PPM FOR SANITIZER PROVIDED.(Quaternary ammonium). FACILITY USES SELF DISPENSING SANITIZING SOLUTION. MANAGER DRAINS SANITIZER BASIN AND MANUALLY ADDS SANITIZER. FOUND SANITIZING SOLUTION AT 400 PPM AFTER CORRECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.

      Official wording (code 16)

      Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

    • PaperworkManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: Found no valid city of chicago food service sanitation manager certificate posted on site while time/temperature control for safety foods (chicken) are being prepared and served to the public. A valid city of chicago food service sanitation manager certificate must be on site at all times while tcs foods are prepared and served to the public. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-012. Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 2)

      City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

      Inspector’s note: Found food handlers without proof of food handler training. Instructed manager to provide proof of food handler training for all food handlers.

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

  7. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

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    • CriticalManagement & training

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

      Official wording (code 1)

      Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties

    • GeneralHygiene & sanitation

      Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Food handler not wearing hair restraint, instructed to wear.

      Official wording (code 40)

      Personal cleanliness

    • PaperworkManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: No certified food service manager on site while handling and serving tcs foods ( chicken, rice...) instructed to obtain priority foundation violation 7-38-012.

      Official wording (code 2)

      City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

  8. Pass

    License · Pass

    1 critical1 general Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: 2-501.11 observed no vomitous and diarrheal incident clean up policy in place and kit (gloves, face masks, disposable mops, sanitizer) on site. Kit must match policy in place for facility. Must provide and maintain. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-005. No citation issued

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed dust and debris on counters, floors etc. Must detail clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

  9. 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.