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Bawarchi On Okaley

Restaurant

6406-6408 N Oakley Ave, Chicago, IL 60645

North Side

Jun 26, 2023 — Complaint inspection

Fail

Triggered by a public complaint about this restaurant.

No certified food manager on site while cooking and serving time/temperature controlled foods like chicken and lamb.

Key Findings

  • No one present with proper knowledge or certification to manage food safety operations during cooking and service.
  • Approximately 20 small flies and large houseflies observed in mop area and throughout facility.
  • Open front door allowing entry of rodents and flies; screen door installation needed.
  • Soiled wiping cloths left on counters instead of stored in sanitizer solution; mop sink lacking hot and cold running water.

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 #1 — PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
Inspector's Notes:

OBSERVED NO ONE ON SITE WITH THE PROPER KNOWLEGE TO PERFORM DUTIES 2-101.11

Violation code #2 — CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
Inspector's Notes:

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

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Inspection History

Bawarchi On Okaley has had 11 inspections in the last 5 years with a 60% pass rate. Last inspection was on Oct 6, 2026.

Oct 6, 2026Pass

Complaint Re-Inspection — A follow-up to confirm complaint-related violations were fixed.

5 violations
Sep 29, 2026Fail

Complaint — Triggered by a public complaint about this restaurant.

7 violations
Jun 24, 2025Pass

Canvass — A routine, unannounced visit by a city health inspector.

4 violations
Nov 14, 2024Pass

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

Standout inspection
Oct 30, 2024Fail

Canvass — A routine, unannounced visit by a city health inspector.

13 violations
Jul 20, 2023Pass

Complaint Re-Inspection — A follow-up to confirm complaint-related violations were fixed.

4 violations
Jun 26, 2023FailVIEWING NOW

Complaint — Triggered by a public complaint about this restaurant.

13 violations
May 24, 2023Pass

Complaint — Triggered by a public complaint about this restaurant.

Jan 17, 2023Pass

Complaint Re-Inspection — A follow-up to confirm complaint-related violations were fixed.

6 violations
Jan 13, 2023No Entry

Non-Inspection — An administrative visit with no actual inspection performed.

Standout inspection
Jan 5, 2023Fail

Complaint — Triggered by a public complaint about this restaurant.

10 violations