JAN 21
2026
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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NAF NAF GRILL.
EAT. 98/100
1248 S CANAL · WEST LOOP, CHICAGO
Last inspected January 21, 2026 · passed
Passed all 8 inspections, but 1 critical violation on file.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
8
7 passed · 1 w/ conditions
VIOLATIONS
14
includes 1 critical
RECORDS COVER
4 YEARS
since Oct 2021
INSPECTION HISTORY
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS OR BEARD RESTRAINTS. INSTD TO WEAR EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS AND BEARD RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
FLOOR FAN IN FRONT PREP AREA WITH EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. EXCESSIVE BLACK SUBSTANCE ON CAULKING ON TOP BASE OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO REMOVE BLACK SUBSTANCE AND MAINTAIN CAULKING
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
3-COMPARTMENT SINK FLOOR DRAIN WITH DEBRIS ACCUMULATION. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
JUN 252025PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
JUN 25
2025
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING.
JAN 232025PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violationsDETAILS
JAN 23
2025
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violationsDETAILS
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED TCS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURES IN THE FRONT PREP COLD HOLDING UNIT, SUCH AS 3LBS OF STEAK AT 47.8F. THE MANAGER DISCARDED AND DENATURED A TOTAL OF 3LBS AT $30. ALL COLD TCS FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
OBSERVED FACILITY EQUIPMENT FOR COLD HOLDING IN DISREPAIR. NOTED REACH IN PREP COOLER TO BE AT IMPROPER AT 48.5F. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR OR REPLACE FOR PROPER COLD HOLDING OF 41 DEGREES F OR BELOW. TAGGED UNIT. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS PREPPING FOOD WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT.
JAN 262024PASSED1 violationDETAILS
JAN 26
2024
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE FOR FEMININE HYGIENE PRODUCTS INSIDE THE UNISEX TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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JAN 302023PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
JAN 30
2023
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED HEAVY GREASE AND FOOD BUILDUP ON THE SPRAYER ARM ATTACHED TO THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
MUST REPLACE THE BURNED-OUT LIGHT BULBS INSIDE THE "BAKERY" AND COOK LINE VENTILATION HOODS AND MAINTAIN.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGERS MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATES ON ON SITE.
APR 202022PASSED1 violationDETAILS
APR 20
2022
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST CLEAN GREASE OFF FLOORS AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT AT FRONT PREP AREA.
OCT 132021PASSED1 violation1 CRITICALDETAILS
OCT 13
2021
PASSED
1 violation1 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED WASHBOWL FAUCETS IN MEN'S AND WOMEN'S WASHROOMS NOT PROPERLY MAINTAIN WITH HOT WATER RUNNING LONGER THAN 15 SECONDS. INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE TIMER OF HOT WATER TO ENSURE FAUCET IS PROVIDING A FLOW OF WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 SECONDS WITHOUT THE NEED TO REACTIVATE THE FAUCET.
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