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Nigerian Kitchen Incorporated

Restaurant

4447 N Broadway, Chicago, IL 60640

North Side

Sep 14, 2026 — Complaint inspection

Fail

Triggered by a public complaint about this restaurant.

Inspector found over 100 rat droppings throughout kitchen and basement storage areas.

Standout Inspection

We flagged this inspection for serious public health concerns.

Key Findings

  • Over 100 rat droppings discovered in kitchen prep area, stairway to basement, and basement food storage; pest control treatment ordered.
  • No certified food manager on duty while preparing and serving temperature-controlled foods like rice and chicken soups.
  • Allergen training certification expired; no certified manager present to ensure food safety protocols.
  • Handwashing sinks lacked soap and paper towels; rear door screening inadequate to prevent pest entry.

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:

NOTED OVER 100 RAT DROPPINGS AT THE FOLLOWING AREAS: --OVER 15 ON FLOOR ALONG WALL BASE UNDERNEATH SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. --OVER 50 ON THE STAIR WAY LEADING TO THE BASEMENT FOOD SRY STORAGE. --OVER 35 ON FLOOR ALONG WALL BASE AT THE BASEMENT FOOD DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS, ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY. INSTRUCTED TO CONSULT WITH PEST CONTROL COMPANY AND HAVE PREMISES TREATED. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

Violation code #58 — ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
Inspector's Notes:

NOTED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY AND NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.ALLERGEN CERTIFIECATE EXPIRED 03/04/2024. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.

Inspection History

Nigerian Kitchen Incorporated has had 15 inspections in the last 5 years with a 60% pass rate. Last inspection was on Oct 8, 2026.

Oct 8, 2026Pass

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

Standout inspection
Sep 14, 2026FailVIEWING NOW

Complaint — Triggered by a public complaint about this restaurant.

17 violations
Jun 29, 2026Conditional

Short Form Complaint — A shorter, targeted check prompted by a public complaint.

4 violations