Nando's Peri-Peri
Last inspected: Jan 15, 2026
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Score
Going back to 2016, Nando's Peri-Peri has 14 inspections in the public record. The most recent report on file is from Jan 15, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around three violations each.
“Adequate ventilation & lighting” comes up most often, recorded four times in the inspection record.
Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, where the average is 81, this is a stronger showing. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Jan 15, 2026
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE HAS EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE UPDATED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES.
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Jan 2, 2025
Routine
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OUTSIDE DUMPSTER WITH LIDS NOT CLOSED AND EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF TRASH BAGS ON FLOOR OUTSIDE OF DUMPSTER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN OUTSIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-020(B). CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. SUPPLIES MUST INCLUDE ADEQUATE SANITIZER THAT ELIMINATES NOROVIRUS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP SUPPLIES TO PROPERLY HANDLE BODILY FLUID SPILLS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SODA CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT IN WALK IN FREEZER AREA MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN DRY STORAGE DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO CREATE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Apr 23, 2024
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WATER LEAK IN REAR STORAGE AREA, NEAR SODA STORAGE, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST ACCUMALATION ON WALL WHERE ICE MACHINE WAS REMOVED, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING PROTECTIVE SHIELD IN REAR PREP NEAR WATER HEATER, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BURNED OUT LIGHT BULB IN REAR STORAGE NEAR WATER HEATER, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BULBS AND MAINTAIN.
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Jun 15, 2023
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BURNED OUT BULBS IN MIDDLE AND REAR PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOME FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE FOR REVIEW. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL EMPLOYEES AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 1 OF 2 ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFCATES ON SITE FOR REVIEW. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AS REQUIRED.
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Jun 8, 2023
Complaint
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROXIMALTELY 35 SMALL BLACK LIVE FLIES FLYING THROUGHOUT CUSTOMER DINING ROOM ON CHAIRS, REAR STORAGE ON ALL COARDBOARD BOXES, WALLS, SURFACES OF WATER SOFTENER, EMPLOYEE LOCKERS AND REAR PREP AREA WHERE CHICKEN IS PREPARED ON PREP TABLES AND OVEN HANDLES. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE AND ELMINATE PEST ACTIVITY ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020 (A). CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper cold holding temperatures
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BURNED OUT BULBS IN MIDDLE AND REAR PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOME FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE FOR REVIEW. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL EMPLOYEES AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 1 OF 2 ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFCATES ON SITE FOR REVIEW. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AS REQUIRED.
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Mar 21, 2022
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: Food handler not wearing a hair restraint. instructed to wear.
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May 19, 2021
Routine
No violations found.
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Apr 3, 2020
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: WIPING CLOTH STORED ON COUNTER TOP, INSTRUCTED TO STORED IN SANI-BUCKET.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: DISPOSABLE CUPS USES AS A SCOOP FOR SUGAR, INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER SCOOPS
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Mar 27, 2019
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: - MUST PROVIDE A PREP SINK FOR THE BAR AREA.
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Apr 12, 2018
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST RAISE FLOOR THRESHOLD AT FRONT ENTRANCE/EXIT DOOR.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING TILES AROUND CEILING VENTILATION COVER AT DISHWASH AREA. MUST CLEAN CEILING TILES AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MOP SINK COLD WATER HANDLE/VALVE TURNED OFF AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK LEFT SIDE COMPARTMENT DRAIN PIPE LEAKING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINKS.
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Jul 25, 2017
Complaint
1 minor violation.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOUND FLOORS DRAINS IN THE KITCHEN AREAS WITH HEAVY GRIME BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
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May 22, 2017
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: SPRAY BOTTLE NEXT TO GRILL NOT LABELED, INSTRUCTED TO LABEL.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: CONTAINER OF LEMON WEDGES MISSING A COVER AT SELF SERVICE SAUCE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO COVER
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: STANDING WATER AT FLOOR UNDER WATER SOFTER TANK. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP DRY AS POSSIBLE.
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Jul 29, 2016
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jul 28, 2016
License
1 minor violation.
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: DUMPSTER NOT CURRENTLY ONSITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION: FACILITY HAS A CONTRACT WITH LAKESHORE RECYCLING SERVICES BUT THE DUMPSTER IS SCHEDULED TO ARRIVE ON 7/29/16. NO CITATION ISSUED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Nando's Peri-Peri last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Nando's Peri-Peri on file is from Jan 15, 2026. The public record contains 14 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Nando's Peri-Peri?
Across the inspection record, “adequate ventilation & lighting” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Nando's Peri-Peri.
Has Nando's Peri-Peri's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Nando's Peri-Peri have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Nando's Peri-Peri means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Nando's Peri-Peri inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Nando's Peri-Peri is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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