What is Bawarchi ON Okaley's health inspection score?

Bawarchi ON Okaley has a SafeDine safety score of 80 out of 100 (Grade B). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Bawarchi ON Okaley last inspected?

Bawarchi ON Okaley was last inspected on June 24, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Bawarchi ON Okaley have?

Bawarchi ON Okaley has 50 total violations across 9 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Bawarchi ON Okaley safe to eat at?

Bawarchi ON Okaley has a good safety record with a score of 80/100. While there are some noted violations, overall compliance is solid.

What type of cuisine does Bawarchi ON Okaley serve?

Bawarchi ON Okaley serves American cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Bawarchi ON Okaley

Name: Bawarchi ON Okaley
Address: 6406-6408 N OAKLEY AVE, Chicago, 60645
Rating: 80

6406-6408 N OAKLEY AVE, Chicago

Last inspected 9mo ago

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0Good

American•Chicago

Ranked #894 of 1000 in ChicagoBetter than 17% of american restaurants

Improving

9 inspections

Last: Jun 24, 2025

medium confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

33%

Clean Rate

5.6

Avg Violations

10 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Temperature controlHigh Priority

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Pest issuesHigh Priority

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Employee hygiene

Personal hygiene practices not followed

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-20

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-1 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-1 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-7 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-7 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

+8 pts

Latest

100% weight

100

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

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.

Location

6406-6408 N OAKLEY AVE, Chicago, IL 60645

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Violation Timeline

Jan 2023

3 inspections

2 high priority

2 intermediate

12 basic

Jan

May 2023

1 inspections

Jun 2023

1 inspections

2 high priority

2 intermediate

9 basic

Jun

Jul 2023

1 inspections

4 basic

Oct 2024

1 inspections

1 high priority

2 intermediate

10 basic

Oct

Nov 2024

1 inspections

Jun 2025

1 inspections

4 basic

Jun

Inspection History

9 records on file

2 Canvass1 Canvass Re-Inspection2 Complaint Re-Inspection3 Complaint1 Non-Inspection

Jun 25

Canvass InspectionLatestPass

4 Basic

4 total

92/100inspection score

−8 pts

Basic (4)

−8 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED ICE BUILD UP ON CONDENSER IN PREP AREA SLIDING 2-DOOR REACH IN COOLER. MUST REMOVE ICE BUILD UP ON COOLER CONDENSER.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD/GREASE BUILD UP ON PREP AREA FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT ALSO OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GRIME/DIRT BUILD UP ON FLOOR/WALLS AT MOP SINK ROOM. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR AND WALLS AT PREP AND MOP SINK ROOMS.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
SOME FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST HAVE VALID FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES WITH NAMES OF EMPLOYEES ON PREMISES.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
OBSERVED ONE FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES.

Base deductions−8 pts

Nov 24

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

Oct 24

Canvass InspectionFail

1 High2 Med10 Basic

13 total

60/100inspection score

−40 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

33PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL−10
PREP AREA 2-DOOR STAND UP REACH IN COOLER NOT MAINTAINED, AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE AT 56.8 F. FOUND BEEF, COOKED RICE, ETC. INSIDE COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST REPAIR SAID COOLER, AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE MUST BE 41.0 F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005.

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

22PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES−5
FOUND THE FOLLOWING TCS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE INSIDE STAND UP 2-DOOR PREP COOLER- BEEF AT 56.8 F, COOKED RICE AT 50.0 F AND COOKED, CUT VEGETABLES AT 50.0 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TCS FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 41.0 F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. ALL SAID OUT OF TEMPERATURE TCS FOODS VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED. FOODS DISCARDED WEIGHT- 13 LBS, VALUED AT $100.00.
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
PEST INFESTATION. OBSERVED APPROXIAMATELY 50 LIVE ROACHES ON WALLS AT PREP AND DISHWASH AREA, ALSO OBSERVED 5 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON WALLS BY WASHROOM AND OVER 100 MICE DROPPINGS INSIDE FRYER, OVEN AND AND AT PREP/DISHWASH AREA FLOOR ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST REMOVE ALL LIVE INSECT ACTIVITY AND REMOVE ALL MICE DROPPINGS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). MUST CONTACT PEST CONTROL OPERATOR FOR SERVICE. ELIMINATE PESTS AND CLEAN ALL SURFACES. WASH RINSE AND SANITIZE ALL FOOD CONTACT SURFACES.

Basic (10)

−20 pts

40PERSONAL CLEANLINESS−2
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
CUTTING BAORDS ARE STAINED, IN POOR CONDITION. MUST REMOVE AND REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED MEATS INSIDE CHEST FREEZER HELD INSIDE PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS. OTHER FOOD ITEMS IN 'HOME DEPOT' BUCKETS. INSTRUCTED CANNOT USE PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS OR NON-FOOD GRADE BUCKETS. MANAGER MUST PROVIDE FOOD GRADE BAGS & CONTAINERS FOR MEATS INSIDE CHEST FREEZER AND OTHER FOOD ITEMS.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON EXTERIOR OF ALL SHELVES, SINKS, CRATES, RACKS, GREASE TRAP, COOKING EQUIPMENT AND INSIDE COOLERS AT PREP AND DISHWASH AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN ALL EQUIPMENT AT PREP AND DISHWASH AREA AND MAINTAIN. REMOVE ALL FOOD DEBRIS, GREASE, GRIME, SPILLS ETC.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
GRILL AREA HANDWASH SINK DRAIN PIPE LEAKING AND LOOSE FROM WALL. SINK IS SLOW DRAINING. MUST REATTACH, REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SAID HANDWASH SINK. OPENING IN TOP OF GREASE TRAP. MUST SEAL HOLE.
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE IN WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED ALL FLOORS NEED TO BE CLEANED UNDER AND BEHIND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND REFRIGERATION UNITS, UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT, NEAR MOP SINK, AND IN WASHROOMS. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FLOORS.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED ONE CEILING TILE MISSING ABOVE UNUSED REACH IN COOLER AT PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAKE TIGHT FITTED CEILING TILE AT SAME. CEILING IN TOILET ROOM IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. ACCUMULATED DUST ON EXHAUST VENT IN TOILET ROOM. MUST CLEAN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
DRIED AND ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON WALLS AND DOORS THROUGH-OUT FACILITY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
UNOPERATIONAL AND UNUSED FRYER, STOVE AND PREP COOLER ON PREMISES. MUST REMOVE, REPAIR OR REPLACE EQUIPMENT.

Base deductions−40 pts

Jul 23

Complaint Re-Inspection InspectionPass

4 Basic

4 total

92/100inspection score

−8 pts

Basic (4)

−8 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED ALL CAULKING AROUND HANDSINKS IN WASHROOMS AND OUTSIDE WASHROOMS NEED TO BE RESTORED TO A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE CONDITION AND MAINTAINED.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER NOT WORKING AT MOP SINK. MUST RESTORE AND MAINTAIN HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AT ALL TIMES.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
OBSERVED ALL FOOD HANDLERS NEED PROOF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
OBSERVED NO PROOF OF ALLERGAN TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.

Base deductions−8 pts

Jun 23

Complaint InspectionFail

2 High2 Med9 Basic

13 total2 risk factors

42/100inspection score

−48 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

1PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIESRisk Factor−10
OBSERVED NO ONE ON SITE WITH THE PROPER KNOWLEGE TO PERFORM DUTIES 2-101.11
2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
OBSERVED ON ONE ON SITE WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE WHILE TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED FOODS ARE BEING COOKED AND SERVED INCLUDING COOKED CHICKEN AND LAMB. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 20 SMALL FLIES 5 LARGE HOUSEFLIES IN MOP AREA AND THROUGHOUT FACILITY. ELIMINATE ALL SMALL FLY ACTIVITY AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020 (A)
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED OPEN FRONT DOOR LEADING TO OUTSIDE. OUTER OPENINGS MUST BE PROTECTED FROM RODENTS AND FLIES ENTERING INTO FACILITY. INSTALL SCREEN DOOR IS NEEDED.

Basic (9)

−18 pts

41WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED−2
OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS ON COUNTERS. SOILED WIPING CLOTHS NEED TO BE STORED IN SANITIZER SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED ALL CAULKING AROUND HANDSINKS IN WASHROOMS AND OUTSIDE WASHROOMS NEED TO BE RESTORED TO A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE CONDITION AND MAINTAINED.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED INTERIOR OF 2 DOOR REACH IN COOLER ON COOKING LINE UNCLEAN WITH FOOD SPILLS. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLERS AND MAINTAIN.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER NOT WORKING AT MOP SINK. MUST RESTORE AND MAINTAIN HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AT ALL TIMES.
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
OBSREVED TOILET BOWL AND SINK FIXTURES IN WASHROOM UNCLEAN. ALL PLUMBING FIXTURES IN WASHROOM NEED TO BE CLEANED AND MAINTAINED AT ALL TIMES.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED ALL FLOORS NEED TO BE CLEANED UNDER AND BEHIND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND REFRIGERATION UNITS, UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT, NEAR MOP SINK, AND IN WASHROOMS. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FLOORS.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED MOPS NEED TO BE HUNG AFTER USE.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
OBSERVED ALL FOOD HANDLERS NEED PROOF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
OBSERVED NO PROOF OF ALLERGAN TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.

Base deductions−48 pts

Risk factor bonus (2× +5)−10 pts

May 23

Complaint InspectionCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

Jan 23

Complaint Re-Inspection InspectionPass

6 Basic

6 total

88/100inspection score

−12 pts

Basic (6)

−12 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED INTERIOR CABINETS OF FRONT COUNTER AREAS UNCLEAN. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FRONT COUNTER AREA.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED FAR RIGHT COMPARTMENT OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LEAKING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. SINK.
54GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED−2
KEEP GREASE STORAGE CONTAINER FREE FROM LITTER AND DEBRIS. OBTAIN LOCK IF NEEDED.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED ALL FLOORS NEED TO BE CLEANED IN CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS, UNDER AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED VENT OF FURNACE WITH HEAVY DUST ACCUMULATION. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN VENT.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
OBSERVED PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING MUST BE PROVIDED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.

Base deductions−12 pts

Jan 23

Non-Inspection InspectionCleanNo Entry

No violations

100/100inspection score

Jan 23

Complaint InspectionFail

2 High2 Med6 Basic

10 total2 risk factors

48/100inspection score

−42 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

3MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTINGRisk Factor−10
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICIES ON SITE. MUST HAVE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICIES ON SITE FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
5PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTSRisk Factor−10
OBSERVED NO BODILY FLUID CLEAN UP KIT ON SITE. MUST OBTAIN MAINTAIN BODILY FLUID CLEAN UP KIT ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION.

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 100 RODENT DROPPINGS IN FRONT COOKING AREA UNDER AND BEHIND FLATTOP STOVE, ON WINDOWSILLS, AND FLOOR THROUGHOUT. CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 100 RODENT DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT FURNACE ROOM. REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. OBSERVED HARBORAGE IN REAR FURNACE ROOM AND ADJACENT HALLWAY. REMOVE ALL HARBORAGE CONTRIBUTING TO PEST ISSUE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(a)
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED ALL OUTER OPENINGS IN WINDOWS WALLS AND DOORS NEED TO BE SEALED AND CLOSED TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.

Basic (6)

−12 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED INTERIOR CABINETS OF FRONT COUNTER AREAS UNCLEAN. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FRONT COUNTER AREA.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED FAR RIGHT COMPARTMENT OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LEAKING. MUST REAPIR AND MAINTAIN. SINK.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED MOP SINK LOCATED IN REAR CERY UNCLEAN AND SLOW DRAINING. CLEAN SINK CLEAR DRAIN AND MAINTAIN MOP SINK AT ALL TIMES.
54GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED−2
KEEP GREASE STORAGE CONTAINER FREE FROM LITTER AND DEBRIS. OBTAIN LOCK IF NEEDED.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED VENT OF FURNACE WITH HEAVY DUST ACCUMULATION. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN VENT.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
OBSERVED PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING MUST BE PROVIDED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.

Base deductions−42 pts

Risk factor bonus (2× +5)−10 pts

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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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