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NAF NAF GRILL

14 S CLINTON, CHICAGO, IL 60661 · Restaurant

Inspection summary

NAF NAF GRILL has been inspected 18 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since July 5, 2016. The most recent inspection, on May 28, 2026, recorded 2 infractions.

4 of 18 inspections on record found no infractions at all. In the past 12 months there was 1 inspection with 2 infractions recorded. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Handwashing and staff hygiene, Pests and Food source, labelling and allergens.

Recent inspections have recorded fewer infractions than earlier ones, so the record is improving.

What these findings mean

Health authorities word their violations differently, so we group them by what they mean for food safety. Higher-risk findings are the ones inspectors treat as critical, because they can directly make someone sick.

  • Handwashing and staff hygieneHigher risk

    Hands are the main way germs like norovirus move from people to food. Inspectors look for stocked, accessible handwashing sinks, staff washing hands when required, hair restraints, and sick employees being kept away from food. Gaps here can spread illness quickly.

    Recorded 6 times across 6 separate inspections, most recently on February 29, 2024. For example: PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

  • PestsHigher risk

    Signs of mice, rats, cockroaches or flies, or gaps and clutter that let them get in or hide. Pests carry bacteria and can contaminate food and surfaces, so evidence of activity is treated seriously and usually triggers a follow-up visit.

    Recorded 5 times across 5 separate inspections, most recently on July 9, 2025. For example: INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

  • Food source, labelling and allergensHigher risk

    Food must come from approved suppliers, stay in labelled containers and be thrown out when it is spoiled or damaged, such as dented or swollen cans. Labelling matters for allergies: an unlabelled container can hide an allergen.

    Recorded 4 times across 4 separate inspections, most recently on December 3, 2019. For example: FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

  • Cleaning and sanitizingHigher risk

    Anything that touches food, such as cutting boards, dishes and utensils, must be washed, rinsed and sanitized. Inspectors check dishwasher temperatures, sanitizer strength and how wiping cloths are stored. Poor sanitizing lets bacteria survive from one use to the next.

    Recorded 3 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on December 17, 2024. For example: NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

  • Food temperature controlHigher risk

    Bacteria multiply fastest between about 4 °C and 60 °C (40 °F to 140 °F). Inspectors check that cold food stays cold, hot food stays hot, cooked food is cooled quickly, and that staff have accurate thermometers. Temperature problems are one of the most common causes of food poisoning, so these are treated as critical findings.

    Recorded 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on November 29, 2019. For example: PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

About this data

These results come from Chicago Department of Public Health, which inspects food premises and other public facilities in this area. We republish the authority's public disclosure data and refresh it regularly; the official record is the final word.

18 inspections

  1. Canvass

    2 infractions

    • 55. 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.
    • 57. 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. Canvass Re-Inspection

    0 infractions

  3. Canvass

    1 infraction

    • 38. 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. Complaint

    1 infraction

    • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
      • Hand wash sink not maintained, paper towels pieces in drain of basin, instructed to maintain hand sinks.
  5. Canvass

    1 infraction

    • 40. PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
      • Food handler not wearing hair restraint in food prep area, instructed to wear.
  6. Canvass Re-Inspection

    0 infractions

  7. Canvass

    2 infractions

    • 10. 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.
    • 49. 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. Canvass Re-Inspection

    0 infractions

  9. Canvass

    4 infractions

    • 10. 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.
    • 38. 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.
    • 57. 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.
    • 58. 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. Non-Inspection

    0 infractions

  11. Complaint Re-Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED THE FLOORS IN THE WAREWASHING AREA CRUMBLING AND SEPARATING FROM THE WALLS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
  12. Complaint Re-Inspection

    3 infractions

    • 37. 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.
    • 38. 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.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED THE FLOORS IN THE WAREWASHING AREA CRUMBLING AND SEPARATING FROM THE WALLS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
  13. Complaint

    6 infractions

    • 2. 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.
    • 10. 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.
    • 22. 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.
    • 37. 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.
    • 38. 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.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED THE FLOORS IN THE WAREWASHING AREA CRUMBLING AND SEPARATING FROM THE WALLS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
  14. Canvass

    5 infractions

    • 16. FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
      • MUST DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE, PANEL A LITTLE DIRTY. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
    • 37. 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.
    • 47. 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.
    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • MUST REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET ON 3-COMP SINK, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • MUST DETAIL CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS AND AFTER FROM FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
  15. Canvass

    3 infractions

    • 11. 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
    • 29. 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
    • 30. 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.
  16. Canvass

    3 infractions

    • 12. 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.
    • 21. * 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.
    • 45. FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
      • Must provide proof of food handler training for all food handling employees. Must maintain same.
  17. License Re-Inspection

    3 infractions

    • 34. 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.
    • 35. 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.
    • 35. 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.
  18. License

    9 infractions

    • 2. 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.
    • 10. 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.
    • 12. 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.
    • 16. 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.
    • 18. 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.
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • MUST INSTALL FINAL COUNTER BEFORE SERVICE LINE.
    • 34. 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.
    • 35. 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.
    • 37. 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.

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