Pass

Nahah Deli and Market

236 N Pulaski Rd, Chicago, IL 60624

Grocery Store ZIP 60624 Risk 1 (High)

Passed · as of Sep 2, 2026

Nahah Deli and Market was last inspected on September 2, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 4 violations, including signs of pests.

Latest inspection

September 2, 2026 · License Re-Inspection

Pass

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 1/4" gap at bottom of front door. Instructed manager to seal all outer openings on door to prevent pest entry.

    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: 4-501.11 observed only one stopper for 3-compartment sink. Instructed manager to provide adequate stoppers.

    Official wording (code 47)

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

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

    Inspector’s note: 5-501.17 observed no covered receptacle in washroom. Instructed manager to provide covered receptacle in washroom.

    Official wording (code 53)

    Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

    Inspector’s note: 6-304.11 observed inoperable ventilation fan in washroom. Instructed manager to repair ventilation fan in washroom.

    Official wording (code 56)

    Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspection history

2 inspections on record

  1. Fail

    License · Fail

    1 critical9 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no handwashing sink in prep/dishwashing area. Instructed manager to provide handwashing sink with hot and cold running water under city pressure, soap, paper towels and signage. Priority foundation 7-38-030(c) citation issued

      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: Observed 1/4" gap at bottom of front door. Instructed manager to seal all outer openings on door to prevent pest entry.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralHygiene & sanitation

      Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed food handler not wearing hair restraint. All food handlers must wear 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: Observed no stoppers for 3-compartment sink. Instructed manager to provide adequate stoppers.

      Official wording (code 47)

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

    • 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 7-38-005 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: Observed food equipment too large to submerge in 3-compartment sink. Instructed manager to remove all large equipment or install larger 3-compartment sink.

      Official wording (code 48)

      Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no covered receptacle in washroom. Instructed manager to provide covered receptacle in washroom.

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no self-closing device on washroom door. Instructed manager to provide self-closing device on washroom door.

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed missing baseboards along walls in rear prep area. Instructed manager to replace baseboards and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed inoperable ventilation fan in washroom. Instructed manager to repair ventilation fan in washroom.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no food handler training available. All employees handling food and equipment must provide food handler training.

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 2 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.