Tawakkul Restaurant
Last inspected: Feb 25, 2026
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Score
TAWAKKUL RESTAURANT, located at 6410-12 N Claremont Ave in Chicago, IL, underwent a moderate risk inspection on February 25, 2026. This inspection resulted in eight minor violations, including issues related to food labeling and the cleanliness of food and non-food contact surfaces. Across seventeen scored inspections, TAWAKKUL RESTAURANT has historically maintained a low-risk status.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Feb 25, 2026
Reinspection
8 minor violations.
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Feb 17, 2026
Complaint
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 15 minor violations.
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Aug 5, 2025
Complaint
2 minor violations.
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Mar 17, 2025
Complaint
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 12 minor violations.
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Jan 24, 2025
Complaint
3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 14 minor violations.
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Nov 12, 2024
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Nov 4, 2024
Complaint
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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Jul 17, 2024
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
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Jul 10, 2024
Complaint
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 14 minor violations.
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Jul 14, 2023
Complaint
6 minor violations.
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Jun 12, 2023
Complaint
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
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Jun 16, 2022
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jun 8, 2022
Complaint
4 critical violations. 3 major violations. 8 minor violations.
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Jun 11, 2021
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jun 3, 2021
Reinspection
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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May 26, 2021
Complaint
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
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Jan 16, 2020
License
2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
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Violations — Feb 25, 2026 Inspection
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: NOTED BULK FOOD ITEMS STORED INSIDE CONTAINERS AT THE FOOD PREP/DRY STORAGE NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL BULK AND WORKING FOOD INGREDIENT CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH CONTENTS NAME.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE DOOR OF 2 DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT AT THE KITCHEN PREP. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AND/OR REPLACE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE COOLERS AND REFRIGERATION UNITS STORED INSIDE GROCERY BAGS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS INSIDE APPROVED FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED CARDBOARD BOXES AND FOIL PAPER USED TO LINE SHELVES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD BOXES AND FOIL PAPER TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED RUSTY AND DIRTY SHELVES THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, REPAINT WITH NON TOXIC FOOD GRADE PAINT AND/OR REPLACE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: NOTED HEAVY GREASE, DIRT AND GRIME INSIDE COOKING EQUIPMENT, SHELVES AND STORAGE UNITS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS AT THE FOLLOWING AREAS:- --FLOORS UNDERNEATH COOKING STOVE AND FRYERS AT THE PREP AREA ENCRUSTED WITH THICK GREASE AND GRIME. --FLOORS UNDERNEATH THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITH DIRT AND STANDING WATER, DIRTY POTS AND PANS. ---WALLS AND CEILINGS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA WITH DIRTY, DUST AND FOOD STAINS AND PARTICLES.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: NOTED HEAVY DIRT AND GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE, ON PIPES/CONDUITS AND ON EDGES OF THE EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD, FILTERS AND PIPES/CONDUITS.
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