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Bawarchi On Okaley

Restaurant

6406-6408 N Oakley Ave, Chicago, IL 60645

North Side

Jun 24, 2025 โ€” Canvass inspection

Pass

A routine, unannounced visit by a city health inspector.

Ice buildup on cooler condenser and food/grease accumulation under cooking equipment require immediate cleaning.

Key Findings

  • Ice buildup observed on the condenser of a prep-area reach-in cooler must be removed.
  • Food and grease buildup accumulated on prep-area floor under cooking equipment; grime and dirt buildup found on floor and walls at mop sink room.
  • Some food handlers lack valid food handler certificates; all must have them on file with names.
  • One food manager missing required food allergen training certificate; all city-certified managers must complete this 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 #49 โ€” NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
Inspector's Notes:

OBSERVED ICE BUILD UP ON CONDENSER IN PREP AREA SLIDING 2-DOOR REACH IN COOLER. MUST REMOVE ICE BUILD UP ON COOLER CONDENSER.

Violation code #55 โ€” PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector's Notes:

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.

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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 โ€” A follow-up to confirm complaint-related violations were fixed.

5 violations
Sep 29, 2026Fail

Complaint โ€” Triggered by a public complaint about this restaurant.

7 violations
Jun 24, 2025PassVIEWING NOW

Canvass โ€” A routine, unannounced visit by a city health inspector.

4 violations