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Bawarchi On Okaley

Restaurant

6406-6408 N Oakley Ave, Chicago, IL 60645

North Side

Sep 29, 2026 — Complaint inspection

Fail

Triggered by a public complaint about this restaurant.

Live cockroaches found on food prep surfaces and inside oven during complaint inspection.

Key Findings

  • 5 live cockroaches observed on top of food prep table and inside oven; pest control service needed.
  • Prep cooler running at 44°F instead of required 41°F or below, with milk, eggs, yogurt, cheese, and curry all stored at unsafe temperatures.
  • Frozen meats stored in plastic grocery bags instead of food-grade containers.
  • Multiple surfaces throughout kitchen require cleaning, including floors, walls, prep tables, coolers, freezer, oven, and microwave.

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:

OBSERVED 5 LIVE COCKROACHES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA ON TOP OF THE FOOD PREP TABLE AND INSIDE OF THE OVEN. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

Violation code #22 — PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
Inspector's Notes:

OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS INSIDE OF THE 2-DOOR PREP COOLER. OBSERVED MILK AT 47F, EGGS AT 47F, YOGURT AT 51F, CHEESE AT 44F, AND CURRY AT 44F. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL COLD TCS FOODS BELOW 41F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

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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, 2026FailVIEWING NOW

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