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Ali Nihari Llc

Restaurant

2548-2550 W Devon Ave, Chicago, IL 60659

North Side

Oct 7, 2026 — Complaint inspection

Fail

Triggered by a public complaint about this restaurant.

Live roaches found under food prep table; flies observed near exit.

Key Findings

  • Two live roaches discovered under the preparation table in food prep areas, with 10 small flies spotted on walls near the rear exit. Pest control must be contacted immediately.
  • Bulk food containers for sugar, flour, and other ingredients lack proper labels.
  • Sanitation manager has not completed required allergen training.

Key findings are derived directly from the inspector's notes from the Chicago Department of Public Health. See the full violation notes below.

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Violation code #38 — INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
Inspector's Notes:

FOUND 2 LIVE ROACHES UNDER PREPARATION TABLE AT PREPARATION AREAS.ALSO, OBSERVED 10 SMALL FLIES ON WALLS BY REAR EXIT.PRIORITY FOUNDATION.CITATION ISSUED.7-38-020A.MUST NOTIFY PEST CONTROL OPERATOR AND ELIMINATE ROACHES.

Violation code #37 — FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
Inspector's Notes:

FOUND BULK FOOD CONTAINER WITH NO LABELS.(SUGAR,FLOUR,ETC.).MUST LABEL.

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Inspection History

Ali Nihari Llc has had 11 inspections in the last 5 years with a 64% pass rate. Last inspection was on Oct 14, 2026.

Oct 14, 2026Pass

Canvass Re-Inspection — A follow-up to confirm violations from a routine visit were fixed.

Oct 7, 2026FailVIEWING NOW

Complaint — Triggered by a public complaint about this restaurant.

3 violations
Jun 18, 2025Pass

Canvass Re-Inspection — A follow-up to confirm violations from a routine visit were fixed.