Nando's Peri-Peri
Last inspected: Oct 16, 2025
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Score
Nando's Peri-Peri has been inspected 17 times since 2015. On Oct 16, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near three violations each time.
Across the inspection history, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded six times.
Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, where the average is 81, this is a stronger showing. The record reflects steady performance over time.
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Inspections
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 16, 2025
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 6-202.15: OBSERVED OPENINGS AT BASE OF BOTH REAR EXIT OUTER DOORS AND OBSERVED OPENING IN MIDDLE OF OUTER FRONT ENTRANCE DOUBLE DOORS. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.11: OBSERVED MISSING GROUT IN BETWEEEN FLOOR TILES IN REAR PREP AREA. OBSERVED MISSING GROUT IN BETWEEN FLOOR TILES IN REAR PREP AREA UNDERNEATH ONE COMPARTMENT SINK WITHOUT SPRAYER ON EASTSIDE WALL. INSTRUCTED TO SMOOTHLY REPLACE MISSING GROUT IN BETWEEN FLOOR TILES IN REAR PREP AREA UNDERNEATH ONE COMPARTMENT SINK WITHOUT SPRAYER ON EASTSIDE WALL FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY.
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Oct 14, 2025
Routine
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED COLD TCS FOODS, HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES RANGING BETWEEN 47.5-56.1F. OBSERVED COLD TCS FOODS, EGG CUSTARD(55.6F), ROMAINE SALAD(53.4-54.0F), CHEESE(47.5-56.1F), CORN(53.4F), HUMMUS(48.7F), ROASTED SWEET POTATOES(55.0F), ROASTED CAUILFLOWER(51.8F) AND ROASTED BRUSSELS SPROUTS(53.8F) HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE. INSTRUCTED ALL COLD TCS FOOD MUST BE HELD AT 41F OR BELOW. CORRECTED ON SITE MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED FOOD VALUED AT $75 WEIGHING 13LBS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED COLD HOLDING UNIT IN FRONT PREP AREA WITH 3 DRAWERS AND ONE DOOR AT IMPROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF 48.7F. INSTRUCTED ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS MUST BE MAINTAINED AT 41F OR BELOW. CORRECTED ON SITE HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON COLD HOLDING UNIT IN FRONT PREP AREA WITH 3 DRAWERS AND ONE DOOR. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OPENINGS AT BASE OF BOTH REAR EXIT OUTER DOORS AND OBSERVED OPENING IN MIDDLE OF OUTER FRONT ENTRANCE DOUBLE DOORS. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING GROUT IN BETWEEEN FLOOR TILES IN REAR PREP AREA. OBSERVED MISSING GROUT IN BETWEEN FLOOR TILES IN REAR PREP AREA UNDERNEATH ONE COMPARTMENT SINK WITHOUT SPRAYER ON EASTSIDE WALL. INSTRUCTED TO SMOOTHLY REPLACE MISSING GROUT IN BETWEEN FLOOR TILES IN REAR PREP AREA UNDERNEATH ONE COMPARTMENT SINK WITHOUT SPRAYER ON EASTSIDE WALL FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY.
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Sep 16, 2024
Complaint
No violations found.
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Jul 2, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
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Aug 25, 2023
Routine
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: No certified food service manager on site while handling and serving TCS foods (chicken, rice....) instructed to obtain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012.
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: Bulk food not properly labeled, Instructed to label and maintain.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: Old stickers on food container not removed during washing, Instructed to remove.
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Dec 27, 2022
Complaint
5 minor violations.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: FOUND 4 DEAD ROACHES NEXT TO HOT WATER HEATER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE DEAD ROACHES, CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN SAID AREA.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TWO FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE NOT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT WHILE PREPARING FOOD. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT WHILE PREPARING FOOD.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND FLOOR DRAIN IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA FILLED WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND UNKNOWN SUBSTANCE. ALSO NOTED AN ACCUMULATION OF FOOD UNDER ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN FRONT PREP. OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS IN REAR PREP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN SAID AREAS.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 1 BURNT OUT LIGHT BULB IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
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Nov 21, 2022
Complaint
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPPED (SUCH AS CHICKEN). INSTRUCTED MUST HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHEN TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPPED/SERVED. INSTRUCTED MUST POST A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATION IN PLAIN VIEW OF CUSTOMERS AT ALL TIMES.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TWO FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE NOT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT WHILE PREPARING FOOD. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT WHILE PREPARING FOOD.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SEVERAL DEAD COCKROACHES ON FLOOR THROUGHOUT FACILITY ESPECIALLY IN THE DISH AREA. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOILED MOP HEADS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HANG MOP HEADS TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 1 BURNT OUT LIGHT BULB IN THE MAIN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
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Jul 6, 2022
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BOXES STORED ON FLOOR IN DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL BOXES SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 3 BURNT OUT LIGHT BULB IN THE REAR PREP AREA AND 5 BURNT OUT LGIHT BULBS IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Apr 21, 2021
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: refrigerator REFRIGERATOR THERMOMETER STORED IN REAR OF PREP COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP IN WARMEST PART OF COOLER WHERE IT CAN BE EASILY SEEN.
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Sep 1, 2020
Routine
No violations found.
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Oct 2, 2019
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: FOUND A MINIMAL AMOUNT OF BLACK MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE LOCATED ON ICE CUBE MAKER LID. MUST CLEAN SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: FOUND FOOD PREPARATION SINK ON THE EAST WALL CONNECTED TO PREPARATION TABLE. MUST PROVIDE SPLASH GUARD TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS UNDER FRONT AND REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA.FOUND INTERIOR OF WALK IN COOLER FILLED WITH DUST LOCATED IN FRONT OF FAN, ALSO OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF DUST ABOVE ENTRY DOOR IN WALK IN COOLER. FOUND STANDING WATER IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: FRONT PREP AREA NEAR BAR, ON THE SIDE OF THE UTILITY SINK, UNDER HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. FOUND FLOOR DRAINS WITH ACCUMILATED YELLOW AND BLACK BUILD UP LOCATED AT DISH MACHINE FLOOR DRAINS, 1 COMPARTMENT SINK FLOOR DRAIN ON WEST WALL OF REAR PREP AND COCA COLA FLOOR DRAINS. MUST CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
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Jun 5, 2018
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DIRT DEBRIS AROUND ALL OF THE GREASE TRAPS, UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, AROUND ICE MACHINE AND BY THE FLOOR DRAINS LOCATED AT THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AREAS AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A BLACK SUBSTANCE ON THE WALL LOCATED BEHIND BOTH HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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May 18, 2017
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE SERVING STATION CABINETS WITH FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF CABINETS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FLOOR UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS.
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Dec 6, 2016
Complaint
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Cardboard is used to hold bread buns at front prep table. instructed to use proper food contact surfaces and to remove cardboard.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: missing refrigeration thermometer in front prep cooler, instructed to install.
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Oct 28, 2016
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Heavy ice build-up noted on front prep freezer, instructed to remove ice and maintain.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: condensation Water not draining properly in front prep cooler, water pooling at bottom shelf, instructed to repair and maintain.
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May 4, 2016
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: TOP LOADING SOFT SERVE ICE CREAM MAKER WITHOUT A WATER SUPPLY ABOVE FOR PROEPR WASHING, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: ALL REFRIGERATION THERMOMETES MUST BE STORED IN WARMEST PART OF COOLER EASY TO MONITOR.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: ICE SCOOP STORED ON TOP OF ICE CUBES, INSTRUCTED TO STORE OFF CUBES.
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Nov 10, 2015
License
No violations found.
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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 Oct 16, 2025. The public record contains 17 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Nando's Peri-Peri?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited six 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 around two times per year on average.
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