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NAKHIL PALACE

6014-6016 W IRVING PARK RD, CHICAGO, IL 60634 · Grocery Store

Inspection summary

NAKHIL PALACE has been inspected 6 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since October 27, 2023. The most recent inspection, on August 19, 2026, recorded 1 infraction.

None of the 6 inspections on record were free of infractions. In the past 12 months there were 2 inspections with 6 infractions recorded. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Handwashing and staff hygiene, Cleaning and sanitizing and Food temperature control.

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 4 separate inspections, most recently on August 12, 2026. For example: ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

  • 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 2 separate inspections, most recently on August 12, 2026. For example: WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

  • 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 August 12, 2026. For example: THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

  • 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 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on May 28, 2024. For example: FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

  • 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 once on October 27, 2023. For example: INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

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.

6 inspections

  1. Complaint Re-Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 57. ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
      • 2-102.13-OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES. MUST PROVIDE CURRENT FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES.
  2. Complaint

    5 infractions

    • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
      • NO PAPER TOWELS AT HAND WASHING SINK IN DISH WASHING AREA. ALSO OBSERVED NO SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT HAND WASHING SINK AT MEAT PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE AT HAND SINK AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
    • 36. THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
      • NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
    • 48. WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
      • NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED NUMEROUS OF CARD BOARD BOXES PILED UP IN REAR BY DISH WASHING AREA. MUST REMOVE.
    • 57. ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
      • OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES. MUST PROVIDE CURRENT FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES.
  3. Complaint Re-Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 37. FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
      • 3-602.11(A; B:1-4,6,7; C; D)--OBSERVED PACKAGED MEDJOOL DATES AND RADISHES FOR CUSTOMER SELF SERVICE WITHOUT A LABEL. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A LABEL WITH NAME OF FOOD, ADDRESS, INGREDIENTS, NET QUANTITY, ALLERGENS IF APPLICABLE.
  4. Complaint

    3 infractions

    • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
      • OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINK AT FRONT DELI PREP AREA (RIGHT SIDE) NOT ACCESSIBLE. HAND WASHING SINK MUST BE ACCESSIBLE AND MAINTAINED AT ALL TIMES FOR EMPLOYEES TO WASH HANDS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
    • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
      • OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT HAND WASHING SINK IN STAFF TOILET ROOMS. ALSO FOUND NO PAPER TOWELS AT HAND WASHING SINK AT MEAT PREP AREA AND REAR DISH WASHING ROOMS. MUST PROVIDE PAPER TOWELS AT HAND WASHING SINK AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). SEE ABOVE FOR CITATION.
    • 37. FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
      • OBSERVED PACKAGED MEDJOOL DATES AND RADISHES FOR CUSTOMER SELF SERVICE WITHOUT A LABEL. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A LABEL WITH NAME OF FOOD, ADDRESS, INGREDIENTS, NET QUANTITY, ALLERGENS IF APPLICABLE.
  5. License Re-Inspection

    7 infractions

    • 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
      • OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.
    • 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
      • 2-501.11--OBSERVED NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN REQUIRED PROCEDURE/PLAN AND APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES OR KIT.(NECESSARY ITEMS AT A MINIMUM: GLOVES, FACE MASKS, DISPOSABLE MOPS AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZER/SPRAY THAT IS EFFECTVE AGAINST NOROVIRUS). PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • 4-501.12--OBSERVED STAINED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE DELI PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN.
    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • 4-501.11--OBSERVED (1) EXTERIOR SLIDING WINDOW IN POOR REPAIR,CRACKED FOR THE FAR NORTH-END OF THE MAIN DELI COOLER LOCATED AT FRONT DELI PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • 5-203.13--INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A MOP SINK WITH HOT/COLD RUNNING WATER AND BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AND MAINTAIN.
    • 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
      • 5-501.17--OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLES PROVIDED IN THE UNISEX WASHROOMS.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
    • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
      • 6-202.11--OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS WITH END-CAPS FOR LIGHT FIXTURE INSTALLED DIRECTLY ABOVE THE DELI PREP TABLES AT FRONT DELI PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS OR SHATTER-PROOF LIGHTING AND MAINTAIN.
  6. License

    14 infractions

    • 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
      • OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.
    • 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
      • OBSERVED NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN REQUIRED PROCEDURE/PLAN AND APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES OR KIT.(NECESSARY ITEMS AT A MINIMUM: GLOVES, FACE MASKS, DISPOSABLE MOPS AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZER/SPRAY THAT IS EFFECTVE AGAINST NOROVIRUS). PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
    • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
      • INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDSINKS (PREP/DISHWASHING AREAS,WASHROOMS).
    • 33. PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
      • OBSERVED ADDITIONAL WALK-IN-COOLER LOCATED ON THE 2ND FLOOR WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 47.5F.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE COOLER AT 41F OR COLDER AT ALL TIMES.PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005.
    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • OBSERVED NO LICENSED PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK PROVIDED ON THE PREMISES.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK WITH ALL REQUIRED DOCUMENTS(CONTRACT/SERVICE AGREEMENT,COPY OF I.D.P.H LICENSE,SERVICE REPORT, CHEMICALS USED ETC.)PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020 (C).
    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • OBSERVED STAINED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE DELI PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN.
    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • OBSERVED (1)EXTERIOR SLIDING WINDOW IN POOR REPAIR,CRACKED FOR THE FAR NORTH-END OF THE MAIN DELI COOLER LOCATED AT FRONT DELI PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
    • 48. WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
      • OBSERVED BROKEN/MISSING SINK STOPPERS AT THE REAR PREP/3-COMPARTMENT SINK AREAS.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN 3 ADEQUATE WORKING SINK STOPPERS.
    • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
      • INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN INTERIORS OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINKS AND STORAGE SHELFS UNDERNEATH THE PREP TABLES AT FRONT DELI PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN.
    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A MOP SINK WITH HOT/COLD RUNNING WATER AND BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AND MAINTAIN.
    • 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
      • OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLES PROVIDED IN THE UNISEX WASHROOMS.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY OR UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENTS IN THE REAR STAIRCASE LEADING TO THE 2ND FLOOR STORAGE AREAS AND MAINTAIN.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WATER STAINED;DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN THE FRONT MAIN DELI PREP AND REAR PREP/3-COMPARTMENT SINK AREAS AND MAINTAIN.
    • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
      • OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS WITH END-CAPS FOR LIGHT FIXTURE INSTALLED DIRECTLY ABOVE THE DELI PREP TABLES AT FRONT DELI PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS OR SHATTER-PROOF LIGHTING AND MAINTAIN.

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