Pass

Nayo's African Cuisines

1418 W Howard St, Chicago, IL 60626

Restaurant ZIP 60626 Risk 1 (High)

Passed · as of Apr 17, 2026

Nayo's African Cuisines was last inspected on April 17, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 2 violations.

Latest inspection

April 17, 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.(flour, sugar,etc.)must label.

    Official wording (code 37)

    Food properly labeled; original container

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

    Inspector’s note: Found exterior water filter cover at dishwashing area made of raw wood.must paint/seal.

    Official wording (code 49)

    Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

Inspection history

8 inspections on record

  1. No Entry

    Complaint · No Entry

    No violations

  2. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    4 general Show violations
    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: 3-302.12 observed food stored in containers in all the coolers, walk in cooler and dry storage without proper labeling of name. Instructed to person in charge to provide a label reflecting the food item's name when food has been remove from its original packaging.

      Official wording (code 37)

      Food properly labeled; original container

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 4-602.13 must not use tin foil as liner for cooking equipment or cardboard as liner for floors. Must be smooth and cleanable

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: 5-205.15 observed leak at the faucet and drainpipe of three-compartment sink. Instructed to repair and maintain.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: 5-205.15 observed one-compartment sink in lower-level area without hot or cold water. Manager stated sink is not used for food preparation. Instructed that all sinks on premises need to have adequate hot and cold water with adequate pressure.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

  3. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    3 critical5 general Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no written employee health policy on site. Instructed facility to establish an appropriate employee health policy and maintain with verifiable signed copies on site for all food employees in acknowledgment of reporting agreement. Priority foundation violation #7-38-010. Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 3)

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

    • CriticalFood temperature

      Prepared food wasn’t date-marked, or was kept past its discard date.

      Inspector’s note: Observed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety (tcs) foods (rice, meat pies, beef) not date marked to indicate the product's name and date in which the food must be sold, discarded or consumed within 7 days. Instructed to provide proper labels for date marking and discard date for refrigerated, ready-to-eat, tcs foods held over 24hrs placed in all cold-holding units. Manager discarded approximately 10 lbs of food valued at approximately $75. Priority foundation violation #7-38-005. Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 23)

      Proper date marking and disposition

    • CriticalFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed facility 3-compartment sink for warewashing not meeting requirements. Water temperature of the sink was observed at 10.57f. Informed the person in charge that the proper water temperature of the 3-compartment sink shall be maintained at a minimum temperature of 110f. Priority violation #7-38-025. Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 48)

      Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed food stored in containers in all the coolers, walk in cooler and dry storage without proper labeling of name. Instructed to person in charge to provide a label reflecting the food item's name when food has been remove from its original packaging.

      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: Observed frozen chicken, beef, & goat, stored in plastic grocery bags in the freezer. Management instructed to use proper food grade storage bags and containers only.

      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 not use tin foil as liner for cooking equipment or cardboard as liner for floors. Must be smooth and cleanable

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Observed leak at the faucet and drainpipe of three-compartment sink. Instructed to repair and maintain.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Observed one-compartment sink in lower-level area without hot or cold water. Manager stated sink is not used for food preparation. Instructed that all sinks on premises need to have adequate hot and cold water with adequate pressure.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

  4. Conditional

    Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 critical3 general Show violations
    • CriticalFood temperature

      Cold food was held above a safe temperature.

      Inspector’s note: Found cooked cow feet inside plastic bags,stored inside the two door reach-in cooler at temp of 44.7f to 45.9f.food was cooked on 9-3-24 in the evening,per manager statement.cold food must maintain 41f and below. Food discarded and denatured by the manager,pounds 50,value 163. Priority violation:7-38-005,citation issued.

      Official wording (code 22)

      Proper cold holding temperatures

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      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 not use tin foil as liner for cooking equipment or cardboard as liner for cooler shelving. Must be smooth and cleanable. Interior and exterior of the gas stove with excessive grease and food debris. Must 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: Thread faucet at handwashing sink in prep area.instructed to provide unthread faucet

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

  5. Pass

    License Re-Inspection · Pass

    1 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed floor around grease trap under 3 compartment sink not smooth and easily cleanable. Restore surface to smooth and easily cleanable condition and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

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

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

  6. Fail

    License Re-Inspection · Fail

    2 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • GeneralPests

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no adequate pest control on site. Must provide pest control log book withall required and supporting documentation. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed floor around grease trap under 3 compartment sink not smooth and easily cleanable. Restore surface to smooth and easily cleanable condition and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

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

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

  7. Fail

    License · Fail

    3 critical4 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 provide. Priority foundation violation 7-38-010

      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 provide and maintain priority foundation 7-38-005

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

    • CriticalFood temperature

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed grill not installed underhood. Install grill to prepare, and heat food properly properly. Priority violation 7-38-005

      Official wording (code 33)

      Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control

    • GeneralFood temperature

      Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed metal stem thermometer must be operational. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005

      Official wording (code 36)

      Thermometers provided & accurate

    • GeneralPests

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no pest control log book on site. Must provide pest control log book from licensed pest control facility. Priority foundation violation

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no dumpster in place and no contract from waste management company provided. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(b)

      Official wording (code 54)

      Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed floor around grease trap under 3 compartment sink not smooth and easily cleanable. Restore surface to smooth and easily cleanable condition and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

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

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 7 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.