Nafsi
7059 S South Shore Dr, Chicago, IL 60649
Restaurant ZIP 60649 Risk 1 (High)
Passed · as of Aug 19, 2026
Nafsi was last inspected on August 19, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 4 violations, including signs of pests.
Latest inspection
August 19, 2026 · Complaint Re-Inspection
Result: Pass
4 general-
GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: 6-202.15 observed the doors by the patio not rodent proofed with a more than one inch gap at the bottom of both doors. Instructed to make said doors rodent proofed and tight fitting.
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: 4-601.11(c) observed the interior of the fryers with accumulated food and grease debris. Instructed to clean.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: 5-205.15 observed the bar area hand washing sink not properly turning off. Instructed to repair.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: 6-201.11 observed a hole in the wall under the 3 compartment sink. Instructed to make said surface smooth and easily cleanable. 6-501.114 observed clutter and items stored on the floor in the dish washing area. Instructed to remove clutter, organize and elevate everything at least 6 inches from the floor. 6-501.12 observed accumulated dirt food and grease debris on the floor. Instructed to clean all.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspection history
6 inspections on record
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Fail
Complaint · Fail
3 critical7 general2 paperwork Show violations
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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 at all times. Priority foundation. Citation issued 7-38-010.
Official wording (code 3)
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: 6-301.11 observed no hand washing soap at the hand washing sinks located in the food prep area and bar area. Instructed to provide hand washing cleanser at all times. Priority foundation. Citation issued 7-38-030(c).
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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CriticalFood handling
No warning to customers about raw or undercooked food.
Inspector’s note: 3-603.11 observed no consumer advisory disclosure and reminder on the menu for items that can be ordered undercooked or raw (oysters). Instructed to provide a consumer advisory disclosure and reminder on the menu. Priority foundation 7-38-005.
Official wording (code 25)
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
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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 25 rodent droppings on the floor under the dish racks by the 3 compartment sink, about 25 rodent droppings inside of the cabinet by the drink prep station, and about 25 rodent droppings inside of the fryer. Observed about 50 live small flies on the top cabinet doors and on the glassware rack by the drink prep station in the food prep area, about 75 live small flies on the walls and flying around the 3 compartment sink and about 10 live large flies flying around the patio bar prep area. Instructed to eliminate pest activity, clean and sanitize affected areas and recommended contacting pest control for a service. Priority foundation. Citation issued 7-38-020(a).
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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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 observed the doors by the patio not rodent proofed with a more than one inch gap at the bottom of both doors. Instructed to make said doors rodent proofed and tight fitting.
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: 4-601.11(c) observed the interior of the fryers with accumulated food and grease debris. Instructed to clean.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: 5-205.15 observed the bar area hand washing sink not properly turning off. Instructed to repair.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: 6-201.11 observed a hole in the wall under the 3 compartment sink. Instructed to make said surface smooth and easily cleanable.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: 6-501.114 observed clutter and items stored on the floor in the dish washing area. Instructed to remove clutter, organize and elevate everything at least 6 inches from the floor.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: 6-501.12 observed accumulated dirt food and grease debris on the floor. Instructed to clean all.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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PaperworkManagement & training
Not all food employees had food-handler training.
Inspector’s note: 2-102.13 observed no proof of food handler training on site. Instructed to meet requirement for all food handlers and dish washers.
Official wording (code 57)
All food employees have food handler training
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PaperworkManagement & training
Required allergen training was missing.
Inspector’s note: 2-102.13 observed the city of chicago food service sanitation manager without the required allergen training. Instructed to meet requirement.
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
4 general Show violations
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: 6-202.13 observed an insect control device installed above a prep table in the food prep area. Instructed to remove and do not install insect control devices above food or non-food contact surfaces.
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: 6-501.112 observed dead insects under the insect control device and around the hand washing sink by the drink prep station. Instructed to clean and sanitize.
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: 4-601.11(c) observed the interior of refrigeration units with accumulated food debris and a prep cooler with standing water inside. Instructed to clean and sanitize.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: 6-501.13 observed accumulated debris on the floors in the food prep area and dishwashing area around and under cooking and refrigeration units and under the 3 compartment sink. Instructed to clean and sanitize.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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No Entry
Non-Inspection · No Entry
No violations
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Pass
License Re-Inspection · Pass
3 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Observed leaking drainipipe and low water pressure at hand washing sink in dish washing area. Instructed manager to repair and maintain.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed missing ceiling tiles in rear dish washing area, damaged baseboards in dish washing area, unfinished concrete floor in patio area, missing outlet cover along walls in basement storage area, damaged floor surfaces in basement storage area. Instructed manager to replace/repair and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Observed missing light shields in front prep area and stained light shields in dish washing area. Instructed manager to replace and maintain.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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Fail
License · Fail
3 critical8 general Show violations
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CriticalManagement & training
Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.
Inspector’s note: Observed no employee health policy available. Instructed manager to provide signed acknowledgement of employees responsibility to report any illness transmitted through food. Priority foundation 7-38-005
Official wording (code 3)
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
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CriticalFood handling
Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.
Inspector’s note: Observed dish machine not operable in rear enclosed patio area. Instructed manager to repair and maintain. Priority 7-38-025
Official wording (code 16)
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
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CriticalFood handling
No warning to customers about raw or undercooked food.
Inspector’s note: Observed no consumer advisory and disclosure on menu. Instructed manager to provide consumer advisory and disclosure on menu. Priority foundation 7-38-005
Official wording (code 25)
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
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GeneralFood temperature
Not enough equipment, or the wrong method, to cool and hold food at safe temperatures.
Inspector’s note: Observed prep cooler not operable in main kitchen 58.3f and reach-in cooler not operable in outside bar area. Instructed manager to repair and maintain coolers at 41f or below. Priority 7-38-005
Official wording (code 33)
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: Observed flying insects in rear dish washing area, 10 mice droppings scattered inside electrical panel and floor in prep area. Instructed manager to call an exterminator for service, clean and sanitize all areas. Priority foundation 7-38-020(a)
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.
Inspector’s note: Observed no chemical test kit available. Instructed manager to provide test kit for proper concentration in sanitizing solutions. Priority foundation 7-38-00f
Official wording (code 48)
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Hot or cold water wasn’t available, or water pressure was too low.
Inspector’s note: Observed no hot water at multiple sinks (74.4f-74.8f). Instructed manager to provide at least 100f water at hand washing sink and 110f at 3-compartment sink. Priority 7-38-030(c)
Official wording (code 50)
Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Observed leaking drainipipe and low water pressure at hand washing sink in dish washing area. Instructed manager to repair and maintain.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed missing ceiling tiles in rear dish washing area, damaged baseboards in dish washing area, missing outlet cover along walls in basement storage area, damaged floor surfaces in basement storage area.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed debris on floor under all equipment, along walls and in all corners in prep and storage areas. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Observed missing light shields in front prep area and stained light shields in dish washing area. Instructed manager to replace and maintain.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 3 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.