Restaurant · Chicago, IL

Nabala Cafe

4660 N Broadway

Last inspected Dec 22, 2025 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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Quick Answers

When was Nabala Cafe last inspected?: The most recent inspection on record was on Dec 22, 2025. The result listed by Chicago Department of Public Health was “Pass”.
Were any violations recorded at the last inspection?: Yes: 1 violation recorded. Each one is listed below with the official wording.
How many inspections are on record?: 2 inspections on record, from Jul 9, 2024 to Dec 22, 2025.
Has Nabala Cafe ever been closed by the health department?: No closure appears in the 2 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Jul 9, 2024.

The Full Inspection History

2 inspections

Canvass

Dec 22, 2025

Pass

1 recorded violation

notedCode 56Facility maintenance

Official Wording

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

Inspector’s Notes

OBSERVED HEAVY DUST ACCUMULATION ON THE MECHANICAL VENTILATION FAN IN THE RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

In Plain English

Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.

More about building upkeep issues

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Dec 22, 2025 · Original Source

License

Jul 9, 2024

Pass

1 recorded violation

notedCode 51Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official Wording

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

Inspector’s Notes

BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE NOT LOCATED AT MOP SINK FAUCET. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SO THAT IT CAN BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.

In Plain English

The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.

More about water, plumbing, or sewage problems

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jul 9, 2024 · Original Source

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