Naf Naf Grill

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Inspections

1. May 28, 2026 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING PHYSICAL FACILITIES TO BE SOILED: FLOORS BENEATH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE WAREWASHING AREA SOILED WITH GREASE AND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS, FLOOR BENEATH SHELVING IN THE DRY STORAGE HALLWAY SOILED WITH DRIED FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS BENEATH EQUIPMENT AND OTHER PHYSICAL FACILITIES AT ADEQUATE FREQUENCY TO PREVENT BUILD UP OF DRIED FOOD DEBRIS, GREASE, AND OTHER SOILS AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

     OBSERVED FOOD EMPLOYEE ON-SITE WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES THAT ARE NOT CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS WITH FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN CERTIRICATE(S) ON-SITE AND AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTOR REVIEW AT ALL TIMES.

2. Jul 16, 2025 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

   Result: Pass.

3. Jul 9, 2025 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

     FOUND FRUIT FLY ACTIVITY AT PREMISES/OBSERVED 15 FRUIT FLIES ON WALLS BY DISHMACHINE AREAS.PRIORITY FOUNDATION.CITATION ISSUED.7-38-02A.MUST NOTIFY PEST CONTROL OPERATOR AND RID OF FRUIT FLIES.

4. Dec 17, 2024 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

     Hand wash sink not maintained, paper towels pieces in drain of basin, instructed to maintain hand sinks.

5. Feb 29, 2024 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

     Food handler not wearing hair restraint in food prep area, instructed to wear.

6. Mar 14, 2023 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

   Result: Pass.

7. Mar 10, 2023 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
   • Serious Priority

     ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

     OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING SINK NOT MAINTAINED WITH HOT WATER: IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF HOT WATER OBSERVED AT THE FRONT HAND SINK NEAR THE DOUGH (76.6F). INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE OF HOT WATER AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS MUST BE AT LEAST 100F. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

   • Severity not stated

     NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

     OBSERVED FLOORS OF THE INTERIOR OF THE WALK-IN COOLER IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN.

8. Feb 22, 2022 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

   Result: Pass.

9. Feb 15, 2022 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

     FOUND NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED AT WOMENS RESTROOM AND MENS REST ROOM. ALSO NOTED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HNDWASHING SINK ACROSS FROM WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

     OBSERVED APPROX 10 - 12 SMALL FLIES LOCATED IN DISHWASHING AREA AND HALLWAY WHERE WALK IN COOLER IS LOCATED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO MINIMIZE SMALL FLY ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

   • Severity not stated

     ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

     FOUND FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.

   • Severity not stated

     ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

     FOUND CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER WITH EXPIRED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE PROOF OF UPDATED TRAINING.

10. Dec 6, 2019 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED THE FLOORS IN THE WAREWASHING AREA CRUMBLING AND SEPARATING FROM THE WALLS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

11. Dec 3, 2019 Complaint Re-Inspection · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

      MUST LABEL FOOD CONTAINERS WITH COMMON FOOD NAMES, WHEN FOOD HAS BEEN REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND PLACED IN BULK FOOD CONTAINERS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OBSERVED APPROX 50 SMALL FLIES IN THE WAREWASHING AREA OF THE FACILITY AND UNDER THE FRONT COUNTER DRINK STATION. INSTRUCTED TO CALL OUT PEST CONTROL, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(a) CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED THE FLOORS IN THE WAREWASHING AREA CRUMBLING AND SEPARATING FROM THE WALLS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

12. Nov 29, 2019 Complaint · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

      OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED THAT THERE MUST BE A CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.

    • Serious Priority

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      OBSERVED HOT WATER AT THE HAND SINK IN THE FRONT PREP AREA NOT MEETING THE MINIMUM HOT WATER TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT (86.8 DEGREE F)--------OBSERVED THE HOT WATER AT THE HAND SINK ACROSS FROM THE WALK IN COOLER NOT MEETING THE MINIMUM HOT WATER TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT (77.6 DEGREE F). INSTRUCTED THAT THE MINIMUM HOT WATER TEMPERATURE AT THE HAND SINK MUST BE 100 DEGREE F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(c) CITATION ISSUED.

    • Serious Priority

      PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

      OBSERVED TCS FOODS AT AN IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE (HUMMUS 47.7 DEGREES F,). INSTRUCTED THAT COLD HOLDING MUST BE 41 DEGREES F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED SAID FOOD ITEM. APPROX 5 LBS AND $20 VALUE.

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

      MUST LABEL FOOD CONTAINERS WITH COMMON FOOD NAMES, WHEN FOOD HAS BEEN REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND PLACED IN BULK FOOD CONTAINERS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OBSERVED APPROX 50 SMALL FLIES IN THE WAREWASHING AREA OF THE FACILITY AND UNDER THE FRONT COUNTER DRINK STATION. INSTRUCTED TO CALL OUT PEST CONTROL, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(a) CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED THE FLOORS IN THE WAREWASHING AREA CRUMBLING AND SEPARATING FROM THE WALLS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

13. Mar 1, 2019 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

      MUST DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE, PANEL A LITTLE DIRTY. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

      MUST LABEL FOOD CONTAINERS WITH COMMON FOOD NAMES, WHEN FOOD HAS BEEN REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND PLACED IN BULK FOOD CONTAINERS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

      MUST INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE PREP TABLE AND HAND SINK ACROSS FROM THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      MUST REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET ON 3-COMP SINK, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      MUST DETAIL CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS AND AFTER FROM FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

14. Feb 2, 2018 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Critical

      ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED

      Observed rear exposed hand sinks next to 3 compartment sink blocked and inaccessible. At time of inspection said exposed hand sink was blocked by large garbage trolley. Informed manager that exposed hand sink must be accessible at all times to ensure proper hand washing, whenever foods are prepared and or served. Manager corrected violation during inspection. Critical violation #7-38-030

    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

      Observed previous minor violations from report # 2072173, date: 08/10/2017, 45# Must provide proof of food handler training for all food handling employees. Must maintain same. Instructed manager to correct violation. Serious violation # 7-42-090

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

      Observed prepackaged condiments, tahini sauce, red pepper sauce, etc. for sale to the public, in front counter reach-in cooler with no dates or labels. Informed manager that all prepackaged items must have dates and labels once they are removed from original bulk container. Instructed to provide labels and dates. Maintain at all times.

15. Aug 10, 2017 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Critical

      HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA

      Observed hand sink in rear kitchen without paper towels. Observed dish hand sink blocked with bucket inside basin (and garbage container in front of sink). Instructed all hand sinks must be easily accessible; must have hot & cold water, and soap and paper towels at all times. Operator provided paper towels and rear hand sink and removed items from hand sink in dish room. Critical violation 7-38-030.

    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

      Observed no city of Chicago food manager certification posted in facility. Must provide original certificate for a City of Chicago certified food manager and post in plain view. Observed no city of Chicago certified manager on site while potentially hazardous items are being prepped (lamb, hummus, etc.). Must have a city of Chicago certified food manager on site at all times. Serious violation 7-38-012.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

      Must provide proof of food handler training for all food handling employees. Must maintain same.

16. Jul 8, 2016 License Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

      FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

      MUST FINISH THE FLOORING IN FRONT OF THE DOOR AND THE COVING THROUGHOUT THE DINING ROOM. DETAIL CLEAN CONSTRUCTION DUST FROM FLOORS THROUGHOUT.

    • Not serious Minor

      WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

      MUST COMPLETE FINAL SURFACES OF WALLS AND CORNERS TO BE SMOOTH, NON-ABSORBENT AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

    • Not serious Minor

      WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

      NOTED GAP BETWEEN THE WALL AND THE COUNTER TOP OF THE LEDGE SURROUNDING THE BAKERY. MUST FILL THE GAP WITH A MATERIAL THAT IS SMOOTH, NON-ABSORBENT AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

17. Jul 5, 2016 License · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Critical

      FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

      MUST HAVE ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS ON AND RUNNING AT 40 DEGREES OR BELOW, ALL FREEZERS AT 0 DEGREES OR BELOW AND HOT HOLDING EQUIPMENT AT 140 OR ABOVE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A). NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Serious Critical

      SEWAGE AND WASTE WATER DISPOSAL, NO BACK SIPHONAGE, CROSS CONNECTION AND/OR BACK FLOW

      MUST COMPLETE THE AIR GAP AT THE DRAIN UNDER THE SODA FOUNTAIN. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030. NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Serious Critical

      HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA

      MUST PROVIDE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT EACH HAND SINK AND WASH BOWL SINK. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030. NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

      MUST INSTALL THE SNEEZE GUARD AT THE FRONT COUNTER SERVICE LINE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A). NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

      MUST PROVIDE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020. NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

      MUST INSTALL FINAL COUNTER BEFORE SERVICE LINE.

    • Not serious Minor

      FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

      MUST FINISH THE FLOORING IN FRONT OF THE DOOR AND THE COVING THROUGHOUT THE DINING ROOM. DETAIL CLEAN CONSTRUCTION DUST FROM FLOORS THROUGHOUT.

    • Not serious Minor

      WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

      MUST COMPLETE FINAL SURFACES OF WALLS AND CORNERS TO BE SMOOTH, NON-ABSORBENT AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MUST FINISH INSTALLING ALL AIR VENTS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN AND DINING ROOM.

    • Not serious Minor

      TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

      MUST INSTALL STALL DIVIDERS AND DOORS IN THE MEN'S AND WOMEN'S RESTROOMS.