APR 17
2026
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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NAYO'S AFRICAN CUISINES.
YOUR CALL. 50/100
1418 W HOWARD ST · ROGERS PARK, CHICAGO
Last inspected April 17, 2026 · passed
3 of 7 inspections passed, 3 failed, 1 passed with conditions. 5 critical violations across the record.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
7
3 passed · 1 w/ conditions · 3 failed
VIOLATIONS
31
includes 5 critical
RECORDS COVER
2 YEARS
since Aug 2023
INSPECTION HISTORY
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
FOUND BULK FOOD CONTAINERS WITH NO LABELS.(FLOUR, SUGAR,ETC.)MUST LABEL.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
FOUND EXTERIOR WATER FILTER COVER AT DISHWASHING AREA MADE OF RAW WOOD.MUST PAINT/SEAL.
SEP 252025PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
SEP 25
2025
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
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.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
4-602.13 MUST NOT USE TIN FOIL AS LINER FOR COOKING EQUIPMENT OR CARDBOARD AS LINER FOR FLOORS. MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
5-205.15 OBSERVED LEAK AT THE FAUCET AND DRAINPIPE OF THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
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.
SEP 232025FAILED8 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
SEP 23
2025
FAILED
8 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
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.
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
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.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
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.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
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.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
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.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
MUST NOT USE TIN FOIL AS LINER FOR COOKING EQUIPMENT OR CARDBOARD AS LINER FOR FLOORS. MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED LEAK AT THE FAUCET AND DRAINPIPE OF THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
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.
SEP 42024PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violationsDETAILS
SEP 4
2024
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violationsDETAILS
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
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.
47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
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.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
THREAD FAUCET AT HANDWASHING SINK IN PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE UNTHREAD FAUCET
AUG 182023PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
AUG 18
2023
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED FLOOR AROUND GREASE TRAP UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. RESTORE SURFACE TO SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE CONDITION AND MAINTAIN.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGERS. MUST PROVIDE.
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AUG 172023FAILED3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
AUG 17
2023
FAILED
3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED NO ADEQUATE PEST CONTROL ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK WITHALL REQUIRED AND SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED FLOOR AROUND GREASE TRAP UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. RESTORE SURFACE TO SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE CONDITION AND MAINTAIN.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGERS. MUST PROVIDE.
AUG 102023FAILED8 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
AUG 10
2023
FAILED
8 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICIES ON SITE.MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED NO BODILY FLUID CLEAN-UP KIT ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
OBSERVED GRILL NOT INSTALLED UNDERHOOD. INSTALL GRILL TO PREPARE, AND HEAT FOOD PROPERLY PROPERLY. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
OBSERVED METAL STEM THERMOMETER MUST BE OPERATIONAL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK FROM LICENSED PEST CONTROL FACILITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
OBSERVED NO DUMPSTER IN PLACE AND NO CONTRACT FROM WASTE MANAGEMENT COMPANY PROVIDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(B)
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED FLOOR AROUND GREASE TRAP UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. RESTORE SURFACE TO SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE CONDITION AND MAINTAIN.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGERS. MUST PROVIDE.
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