Restaurant inspections / Restaurant
Naf Naf Middle Eastern Grill
231 S La Salle St, Chicago 60604 · Risk 1 (High)
Pass
Most recent result
Feb 3, 2026
10
Inspections on record
4
Times passed
2
Times failed
Violations cited on Feb 3, 2026
- #49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF GREASE INSIDE DOOR OF FRYER AND ON SIDES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DEGREASE, CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN.
- #51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED BROWN SUBSTANCE AND FOOD DEBRIS IN DRAIN UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
- #55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF DUST AND GREASE ON FLOORS AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND IN REAR AREA NEAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
Inspection history
| Date | Type | Result | Risk |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 3, 2026 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Feb 20, 2025 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Jan 12, 2024 | Canvass Re-Inspection | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Jan 10, 2024 | Canvass | Fail | Risk 1 (High) |
| Mar 23, 2023 | Canvass Re-Inspection | Pass w/ Conditions | Risk 1 (High) |
| Mar 16, 2023 | Canvass | Fail | Risk 1 (High) |
| Jun 23, 2022 | Canvass | Pass w/ Conditions | Risk 1 (High) |
| Dec 15, 2021 | Canvass | Pass w/ Conditions | Risk 1 (High) |
| Jul 26, 2019 | License | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Jul 18, 2019 | License | Not Ready | Risk 1 (High) |
Source
- Food Inspectionsupdated weeklyofficial portal ↗
Inspection records are published by the Chicago Department of Public Health. A failed inspection does not necessarily mean an establishment closed — most are re-inspected after correcting violations.
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Naf Naf Middle Eastern Grill — questions
- Did Naf Naf Middle Eastern Grill pass its last health inspection?
- Naf Naf Middle Eastern Grill at 231 S La Salle St was inspected on Feb 3, 2026 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass". Across 10 inspections on record it has failed 2 times.
- What violations were cited at Naf Naf Middle Eastern Grill?
- The most recent inspection cited 3 violations, beginning with: NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF GREASE INSIDE DOOR OF FRYER AND ON SIDES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DEGREASE, CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN.
- What does "Risk 1 (High)" mean?
- Chicago assigns every food establishment a risk category based on how much food handling it does. Risk 1 (High) covers full-service restaurants and is inspected most often; Risk 2 (Medium) and Risk 3 (Low) — such as places serving only pre-packaged food — are inspected less frequently.
- Where does this inspection data come from?
- The City of Chicago publishes every food-establishment inspection it performs, including the result and the full text of any violations cited. This page reads that dataset directly and updates as the city posts new inspections.
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