What is Nawaz Gulshan's health inspection score?

Nawaz Gulshan has a SafeDine safety score of 96 out of 100 (Grade A). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Nawaz Gulshan last inspected?

Nawaz Gulshan was last inspected on February 18, 2026. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Nawaz Gulshan have?

Nawaz Gulshan has 16 total violations across 7 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Nawaz Gulshan safe to eat at?

Yes, Nawaz Gulshan has an excellent safety record with a score of 96/100. This indicates strong compliance with health and safety standards.

What type of cuisine does Nawaz Gulshan serve?

Nawaz Gulshan serves American cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Nawaz Gulshan

Name: Nawaz Gulshan
Address: 6237 N WESTERN AVE, Chicago, 60659
Rating: 96

6237 N WESTERN AVE, Chicago

Last Inspected: 2/18/2026

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0Excellent

American•Chicago

Ranked #244 of 1000 in ChicagoBetter than 22% of american restaurants

Stable

7 inspections

Last: Feb 18, 2026

high confidence

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Inspections

14%

Clean Rate

2.3

Avg Violations

3 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Temperature control

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

Employee hygiene

Personal hygiene practices not followed

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

Food labeling

Food not properly labeled or dated

Permit/documentation

Administrative or documentation issue

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-5

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-3 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-2 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

-4 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

100

3rd

30% weight

Real-time Score: 95/100 — This score includes today's freshness penalty and may differ slightly from the displayed score (96/100) which is computed during our regular data sync.

How scoring works: Every restaurant starts at 100 points. Points are deducted for violations found during inspections.

Recent inspections are weighted more heavily. High priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact.

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6237 N WESTERN AVE, Chicago, IL 60659

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Violation Timeline

Oct 2022

1 inspections

2 basic

Oct

Dec 2023

1 inspections

3 basic

Nov 2024

1 inspections

2 intermediate

5 basic

Nov

Apr 2025

2 inspections

1 intermediate

Oct 2025

1 inspections

1 basic

Oct

Feb 2026

1 inspections

1 intermediate

1 basic

Inspection History

7 records on file

3 Complaint1 Canvass Re-Inspection3 Canvass

Feb 26

Complaint InspectionLatestPass

1 Med1 Basic

2 total

93/100inspection score

−7 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
FOUND BULK FOOD CONTAINERS WITH NO LABELS.RICE,FLOUR, AND SUGAR.MUST LABEL.

Basic (1)

−2 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
FOUND SHELVING UNITS INSIDE REACH IN COOLER NOT CLEAN. MUST CLEAN.

Base deductions−7 pts

Oct 25

Complaint InspectionPass

1 Basic

1 total

98/100inspection score

−2 pts

Basic (1)

−2 pts

40PERSONAL CLEANLINESS−2
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS.

Base deductions−2 pts

Apr 25

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

Apr 25

Canvass InspectionFail

1 Med

1 total

95/100inspection score

−5 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

36THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE−5
NO CALIBRATED METAL STEM FOOD THERMOMETER ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE A CALIBRATED METAL STEM FOOD THERMOMETER ON PREMISES BY DATE OF REINSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

Base deductions−5 pts

Nov 24

Complaint InspectionPass w/ Conditions

2 Med5 Basic

7 total

80/100inspection score

−20 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

21PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES−5
OBSERVED FOAM CONTAINERS TO GO FILLED WITH COOKED RICE AND CHICKEN STORED ON TOP OF THE PREP TABLE AT TEMP OF 95.6F TO 118F. NO TIME AND TEMPERATURE LOG PROVIDED. HOT FOOD MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OF 135F AND ABOVE, COLD FOOD 41F AND BELOW. FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED. POUNDS 53, VALUE $250. PRIORITY VIOLATION: 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
LABEL FOOD CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME:SUGAR ,FLOUR ETC.

Basic (5)

−10 pts

40PERSONAL CLEANLINESS−2
OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WITH BEARD AND WITHOUT A BEARD RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BEARD RESTRAINTS FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS WITH BEARDS. ALSO NO HAIR RESTRAINT FROM OTHER EMPLOYEES.MUST PROVIDE
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
MUST PROVIDE PROPER SINK STOPPERS FOR THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
ADDITIONAL FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE IS REQUIRED ON SITE,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES FROM PRESENT CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER HAS EXPIRED,RENEW IT PROVIDED ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS.RENEWE EVERY THREE YEARS

Base deductions−20 pts

Dec 23

Canvass InspectionPass

3 Basic

3 total

94/100inspection score

−6 pts

Basic (3)

−6 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED MULTIPLE CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP SCRATCHES AND STAINS ON PREP SURFACES IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO RESURFACE/REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED DIRT BUILD-UP ON FLOORS UNDERNEATH SHELVING DRY STORAGE SHELVING UNITS AND THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN FLOORS AND MAINTAIN.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
OBSERVED TWO EMPLOYEES WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO COMPLY WITH IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS.

Base deductions−6 pts

Oct 22

Canvass InspectionPass

2 Basic

2 total

96/100inspection score

−4 pts

Basic (2)

−4 pts

55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED UNUSED ITEMS (2 DOOR REFRIGERATOR, BAKING RACKS, INSULATED FOOD CONTAINERS) BEING STORED IN THE FRONT TAKEOUT AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE UNUSED EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED TWO BURNTOUT LIGHTBULBS IN EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPLACE BURTNOUT LIGHTBULBS AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING.

Base deductions−4 pts

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Data source: Chicago CDPH · Official government inspection records

Grading System

85 – 100
Excellent
70 – 84
Good
Below 70
Fair

About SafeDine Scores

Scores are calculated using official government inspection data. High Priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact, followed by Intermediate and Basic violations. Community reviews can adjust the score by up to 5 points when 3+ reviews are submitted.

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