Restaurant · Chicago, IL

Naf Naf Middle Eastern Grill

Name: Naf Naf Middle Eastern Grill
Address: 231 S La Salle St, Chicago, IL

231 S La Salle St

Last inspected Feb 3, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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More issues recentlyThe latest inspection recorded more violations than the one before it. Review the dated records below.

The full inspection history

4 inspections

Canvass

Feb 3, 2026

Pass

3 recorded violations

notedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF GREASE INSIDE DOOR OF FRYER AND ON SIDES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DEGREASE, CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

notedCode 51Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED BROWN SUBSTANCE AND FOOD DEBRIS IN DRAIN UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

In plain English

The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.

More about water, plumbing, or sewage problems

notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF DUST AND GREASE ON FLOORS AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND IN REAR AREA NEAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Feb 3, 2026 · Original Source

Canvass

Feb 20, 2025

Pass

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Feb 20, 2025 · Original Source

Canvass Re-Inspection

Jan 12, 2024

Pass

1 recorded violation

notedCode 38Pests

Official wording

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

Inspector’s notes

6-202.15 FOUND 1/4 INCH GAP UNDER ENTRANCE DOOR LEADING TO OUTSIDE. MUST PROVIDE TIGHT FITTING DOOR TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE.

In plain English

The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.

More about signs of rodents or insects

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jan 12, 2024 · Original Source

Canvass

Jan 10, 2024

Fail

4 recorded violations

notedCode 47Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

FOUND HOT WATER HEATER LEAKING, NOTED A POOL OF WATER AROUND HOT WATER HEATER. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

notedCode 50Other

Official wording

HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE

Inspector’s notes

FOUND NO HOT WATER ON SITE. FOUND 3 COMP SINK WATER TEMPERATURE AT 84F. ALSO NOTED ALL HANDWASHING SINKS IN FOOD PREP AREA RANGING FROM 74 F- 81 F. HOT WATER GENERATION AND DISTRIBUTION SYSTEMS SHALL BE SUFFICIENT TO MEET THE PEAK HOT WATER DEMANDS THROUGHOUT THE RETAIL FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED. HOT WATER RESTORED TO 3 COMP SINK (112 AT TIME OF INSPECTION) ALL OTHER SINKS REMAIN OUT OF COMPLIANCE.

In plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

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notedCode 2Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

Inspector’s notes

FOUND NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER OR VALID CERTIFICATE ON SITE WHILE TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (CHICKEN) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATE MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

In plain English

A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.

More about paperwork, training, or posting issues

notedCode 38Pests