What is Naf Naf Grill's health inspection score?

Naf Naf Grill has a SafeDine safety score of 95 out of 100 (Grade A). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Naf Naf Grill last inspected?

Naf Naf Grill was last inspected on January 21, 2026. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Naf Naf Grill have?

Naf Naf Grill has 12 total violations across 6 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Naf Naf Grill safe to eat at?

Yes, Naf Naf Grill has an excellent safety record with a score of 95/100. This indicates strong compliance with health and safety standards.

What type of cuisine does Naf Naf Grill serve?

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

Official Health Record

Naf Naf Grill

Name: Naf Naf Grill
Address: 1248 S CANAL, Chicago, 60607
Rating: 95

1248 S CANAL, Chicago

Last Inspected: 1/21/2026

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0Excellent

American•West Loop

Ranked #158 of 1000 in West LoopBetter than 17% of american restaurants

Stable

6 inspections

Last: Jan 21, 2026

high confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

17%

Clean Rate

Avg Violations

3 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

Employee hygiene

Personal hygiene practices not followed

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

Facility condition

Building maintenance or structural issues

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

-0 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-5 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

-3 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

100

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

1248 S CANAL, Chicago, IL 60607

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Violation Timeline

Jan 2023

1 inspections

3 basic

Jan

Jan 2024

1 inspections

1 basic

Jan 2025

2 inspections

1 high priority

1 intermediate

1 basic

Jan

Jun 2025

1 inspections

2 basic

Jan 2026

1 inspections

3 basic

Jan

Inspection History

6 records on file

4 Canvass1 Complaint1 Canvass Re-Inspection

Jan 26

Canvass InspectionLatestPass

3 Basic

3 total

94/100inspection score

−6 pts

Basic (3)

−6 pts

40PERSONAL CLEANLINESS−2
FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS OR BEARD RESTRAINTS. INSTD TO WEAR EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS AND BEARD RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
FLOOR FAN IN FRONT PREP AREA WITH EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. EXCESSIVE BLACK SUBSTANCE ON CAULKING ON TOP BASE OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO REMOVE BLACK SUBSTANCE AND MAINTAIN CAULKING
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
3-COMPARTMENT SINK FLOOR DRAIN WITH DEBRIS ACCUMULATION. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−6 pts

Jun 25

Complaint InspectionPass

2 Basic

2 total

96/100inspection score

−4 pts

Basic (2)

−4 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING.

Base deductions−4 pts

Jan 25

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

Jan 25

Canvass InspectionPass w/ Conditions

1 High1 Med1 Basic

3 total

83/100inspection score

−17 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

33PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL−10
OBSERVED FACILITY EQUIPMENT FOR COLD HOLDING IN DISREPAIR. NOTED REACH IN PREP COOLER TO BE AT IMPROPER AT 48.5F. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR OR REPLACE FOR PROPER COLD HOLDING OF 41 DEGREES F OR BELOW. TAGGED UNIT. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

22PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES−5
OBSERVED TCS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURES IN THE FRONT PREP COLD HOLDING UNIT, SUCH AS 3LBS OF STEAK AT 47.8F. THE MANAGER DISCARDED AND DENATURED A TOTAL OF 3LBS AT $30. ALL COLD TCS FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.

Basic (1)

−2 pts

40PERSONAL CLEANLINESS−2
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS PREPPING FOOD WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT.

Base deductions−17 pts

Jan 24

Canvass InspectionPass

1 Basic

1 total

98/100inspection score

−2 pts

Basic (1)

−2 pts

53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE FOR FEMININE HYGIENE PRODUCTS INSIDE THE UNISEX TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−2 pts

Jan 23

Canvass InspectionPass

3 Basic

3 total

94/100inspection score

−6 pts

Basic (3)

−6 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED HEAVY GREASE AND FOOD BUILDUP ON THE SPRAYER ARM ATTACHED TO THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
MUST REPLACE THE BURNED-OUT LIGHT BULBS INSIDE THE "BAKERY" AND COOK LINE VENTILATION HOODS AND MAINTAIN.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
OBSERVED A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGERS MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATES ON ON SITE.

Base deductions−6 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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