Pass

Bawarchi on Oakley

6406-6408 N Oakley Ave, Chicago, IL 60645

Restaurant ZIP 60645 Risk 1 (High)

Passed · as of Oct 6, 2026

Bawarchi on Oakley was last inspected on October 6, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 5 violations.

Latest inspection

October 6, 2026 · Complaint Re-Inspection

Pass

Result: Pass

4 general1 paperwork
  • GeneralFood handling

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

    Inspector’s note: 3-602.11 must label all foods outside of their original container.

    Official wording (code 37)

    Food properly labeled; original container

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

    Inspector’s note: 4-101.11 observed plastic grocery bags used to store frozen meats inside of the freezer. Management instructed to use only food grade storage bags or containers.

    Official wording (code 47)

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

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

    Inspector’s note: 4-602.13 clean the exterior of the grease trap, food prep tables, interior of oven and sides of stove, interior of the microwave, wire storage shelves above the 3-compartment sink, interior of all prep coolers and freezers.

    Official wording (code 49)

    Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

    Inspector’s note: 6-501.12 clean the floor and walls throughout the food prep area especially under equipment and around the 3-compartment sink.

    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 a food handling employees without a food handler training certificate. Management instructed that all food handling employees must show proof of food handler training.

    Official wording (code 57)

    All food employees have food handler training

Inspection history

12 inspections on record

  1. Fail

    Complaint · Fail

    2 critical5 general Show violations
    • CriticalFood temperature

      Cold food was held above a safe temperature.

      Inspector’s note: Observed improper cold holding temperatures of tcs foods inside of the 2-door prep cooler. Observed milk at 47f, eggs at 47f, yogurt at 51f, cheese at 44f, and curry at 44f. Management instructed to maintain all cold tcs foods below 41f. Priority violation 7-38-005. Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 22)

      Proper cold holding temperatures

    • CriticalFood temperature

      Not enough equipment, or the wrong method, to cool and hold food at safe temperatures.

      Inspector’s note: Observed the 2-door prep cooler with an air temperature of 44f. Management instructed to rpair and maintain the prep cooler below 41f. Priority violation 7-38-005. Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 33)

      Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control

    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: Must label all foods outside of their original container.

      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 5 live cockroaches in the food prep area on top of the food prep table and inside of the oven. Additional pest control service is needed to eliminate the pest activity. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(a). Citation issued.

      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 plastic grocery bags used to store frozen meats inside of the freezer. Management instructed to use only food grade storage bags or containers.

      Official wording (code 47)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Clean the exterior of the grease trap, food prep tables, interior of oven and sides of stove, interior of the microwave, wire storage shelves above the 3-compartment sink, interior of all prep coolers and freezers.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Clean the floor and wall throughout the food prep area especially under equipment and around the 3-compartment sink.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  2. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    2 general2 paperwork Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed ice build up on condenser in prep area sliding 2-door reach in cooler. Must remove ice build up on cooler condenser.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed accumulated food/grease build up on prep area floor under cooking equipment also observed accumulated grime/dirt build up on floor/walls at mop sink room. Must clean and maintain floor and walls at prep and mop sink rooms.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

      Inspector’s note: Some food handlers without food handlers certificates. Instructed manager all food handlers must have valid food handlers certificates with names of employees on premises.

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: Observed one food manager without food allergen training certificate. Instructed all city of chicago certified food managers must have food allergen training certificates.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

  3. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

  4. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    3 critical10 general Show violations
    • CriticalFood temperature

      Cold food was held above a safe temperature.

      Inspector’s note: Found the following tcs foods held at improper temperature inside stand up 2-door prep cooler- beef at 56.8 f, cooked rice at 50.0 f and cooked, cut vegetables at 50.0 f. Instructed manager tcs foods must be held at 41.0 f or below. Priority violation 7-38-005. All said out of temperature tcs foods voluntarily discarded. Foods discarded weight- 13 lbs, valued at $100.00.

      Official wording (code 22)

      Proper cold holding temperatures

    • CriticalFood temperature

      Not enough equipment, or the wrong method, to cool and hold food at safe temperatures.

      Inspector’s note: Prep area 2-door stand up reach in cooler not maintained, ambient air temperature at 56.8 f. Found beef, cooked rice, etc. Inside cooler. Instructed manager must repair said cooler, ambient air temperature must be 41.0 f or below. Priority violation 7-38-005.

      Official wording (code 33)

      Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control

    • CriticalPests

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

      Inspector’s note: Pest infestation. Observed approxiamately 50 live roaches on walls at prep and dishwash area, also observed 5 live small flies on walls by washroom and over 100 mice droppings inside fryer, oven and and at prep/dishwash area floor along walls and corners. Instructed manager must remove all live insect activity and remove all mice droppings. Priority violation 7-38-020(a). Must contact pest control operator for service. Eliminate pests and clean all surfaces. Wash rinse and sanitize all food contact surfaces.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralHygiene & sanitation

      Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

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

      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: Cutting baords are stained, in poor condition. Must remove and replace cutting boards.

      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 meats inside chest freezer held inside plastic grocery bags. Other food items in 'home depot' buckets. Instructed cannot use plastic grocery bags or non-food grade buckets. Manager must provide food grade bags & containers for meats inside chest freezer and other food items.

      Official wording (code 47)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed accumulated food debris on exterior of all shelves, sinks, crates, racks, grease trap, cooking equipment and inside coolers at prep and dishwash area. Instructed manager must clean all equipment at prep and dishwash area and maintain. Remove all food debris, grease, grime, spills etc.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Grill area handwash sink drain pipe leaking and loose from wall. Sink is slow draining. Must reattach, repair and maintain said handwash sink. Opening in top of grease trap. Must seal hole.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: No covered trash receptacle in washroom. Must 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 all floors need to be cleaned under and behind all cooking equipment and refrigeration units, under 3 compartment, near mop sink, and in washrooms. Clean and maintain all floors.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed one ceiling tile missing above unused reach in cooler at prep area. Must provide and make tight fitted ceiling tile at same. Ceiling in toilet room in poor repair. Must repair and maintain. Accumulated dust on exhaust vent in toilet room. Must clean.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Dried and accumulated food debris on walls and doors through-out facility. Must clean and maintain same.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Unoperational and unused fryer, stove and prep cooler on premises. Must remove, repair or replace equipment.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  5. Pass

    Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass

    2 general2 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 all caulking around handsinks in washrooms and outside washrooms need to be restored to a smooth easily cleanable condition and maintained.

      Official wording (code 47)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Observed hot and cold running water not working at mop sink. Must restore and maintain hot and cold running water at all times.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

      Inspector’s note: Observed all food handlers need proof food handler training.

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no proof of allergan training. Must provide proof of allergen training for all certified food managers.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

  6. Fail

    Complaint · Fail

    1 critical9 general3 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no one on site with the proper knowlege to perform duties 2-101.11

      Official wording (code 1)

      Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties

    • GeneralPests

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed open front door leading to outside. Outer openings must be protected from rodents and flies entering into facility. Install screen door is needed.

      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 approximately 20 small flies 5 large houseflies in mop area and throughout facility. Eliminate all small fly activity and maintain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020 (a)

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFood handling

      Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed soiled wiping cloths on counters. Soiled wiping cloths need to be stored in sanitizer solution when not in use.

      Official wording (code 41)

      Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed all caulking around handsinks in washrooms and outside washrooms need to be restored to a smooth easily cleanable condition and maintained.

      Official wording (code 47)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed interior of 2 door reach in cooler on cooking line unclean with food spills. Clean and maintain interior of reach in coolers 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 hot and cold running water not working at mop sink. Must restore and maintain hot and cold running water at all times.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Obsreved toilet bowl and sink fixtures in washroom unclean. All plumbing fixtures in washroom need to be cleaned and maintained at all times.

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed all floors need to be cleaned under and behind all cooking equipment and refrigeration units, under 3 compartment, near mop sink, and in washrooms. Clean and maintain all floors.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed mops need to be hung after use.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • PaperworkManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed on one on site with a city of chicago certified food manager certificate while time/temperature controlled foods are being cooked and served including cooked chicken and lamb. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012

      Official wording (code 2)

      City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

      Inspector’s note: Observed all food handlers need proof food handler training.

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no proof of allergan training. Must provide proof of allergen training for all certified food managers.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

  7. Pass

    Complaint · Pass

    No violations

  8. Pass

    Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass

    5 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed interior cabinets of front counter areas unclean. Clean and maintain front counter area.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Observed far right compartment of 3 compartment sink leaking. Must repair and maintain. Sink.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: Keep grease storage container free from litter and debris. Obtain lock if needed.

      Official wording (code 54)

      Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed all floors need to be cleaned in corners and along walls, under and behind cooking equipment.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed vent of furnace with heavy dust accumulation. Clean and maintain vent.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

      Inspector’s note: Observed proof of food handler training must be provided for all employees.

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

  9. No Entry

    Non-Inspection · No Entry

    No violations

  10. Fail

    Complaint · Fail

    2 critical7 general1 paperwork 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 policies on site. Must have employee health policies on site for all employees. Priority foundation violation.

      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 bodily fluid clean up kit on site. Must obtain maintain bodily fluid clean up kit on site. Priority foundation.

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

    • GeneralPests

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

      Inspector’s note: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 100 RODENT DROPPINGS IN FRONT COOKING AREA UNDER AND BEHIND FLATTOP STOVE, ON WINDOWSILLS, AND FLOOR THROUGHOUT. CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 100 RODENT DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT FURNACE ROOM. REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. OBSERVED HARBORAGE IN REAR FURNACE ROOM AND ADJACENT HALLWAY. REMOVE ALL HARBORAGE CONTRIBUTING TO PEST ISSUE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(a)

      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 all outer openings in windows walls and doors need to be sealed and closed to prevent pest entry.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed interior cabinets of front counter areas unclean. Clean and maintain front counter area.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Observed far right compartment of 3 compartment sink leaking. Must reapir and maintain. Sink.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Observed mop sink located in rear cery unclean and slow draining. Clean sink clear drain and maintain mop sink at all times.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: Keep grease storage container free from litter and debris. Obtain lock if needed.

      Official wording (code 54)

      Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed vent of furnace with heavy dust accumulation. Clean and maintain vent.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

      Inspector’s note: Observed proof of food handler training must be provided for all employees.

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

  11. Pass

    License · Pass

    3 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed grocery bags being used as food storage in freezer. Instructed to use food grade containers for easy cleanability.

      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 dirty gaskets in prep cooler. Instructed to replace.

      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 dirty walls along cooking equipment. Instructed to detail clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

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