Nando's Peri-Peri
Last inspected: Aug 19, 2025
90
Score
Nando's Peri-Peri appears in inspection records 20 times, starting in 2015. Inspectors last stopped by on Aug 19, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around two violations across recent inspections versus roughly five violations before.
Across the inspection history, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded eight times.
Nando's Peri-Peri's latest score of 90 sits above the Chicago average of 81. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
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Inspection History
Aug 19, 2025
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT BULB AT VENTILATION HOOD IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS. MUST INSTALL LIGHT BULB.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER. MUST PROVIDE ALLEREN TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.
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90
Feb 10, 2025
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Feb 3, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE COMPONENTS TO BE HEAVILY SOILED AND COVERED WITH A BLACK SUBSTANCE ON INTERNAL COMPONENTS FOR CREATING AND STORING ICE. ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN, SANTITIZE, AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR AND FOOD CONTACT SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION, 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEES IN FRONT PREPARATION AREA PREPARING AND SERVING FOOD WITHOUT WEARING ANY EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST WEAR APPROPRIATE HAIR RESTRAINT AT ALL TIMES FOOD IS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SCOOPS STORED IN DRY STORAGE BINS WITH HANDLES IN CONTACT WITH FOOD ITEMS IN BINS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE ALL SCOOPS WITH HANDLES NOT IN CONTACT WITH FOOD ITEMS IN BETWEEN USE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HEAVY BUILD UP OF BLACK SLIME AND DEBRIS IN BOTH FLOOR DRAINS IN THE DISH WASHING AREA IN REAR. OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON FLOOR BY FRYERS AND NEXT TO COKING EQUIPMENT IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREAS FREE OF EXCESSIVE DEBRIS AND BUILD UP.
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78
Feb 20, 2024
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS INSIDE LIGHT SHIELD COVERS IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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95
Feb 15, 2024
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT FOOD PREPARATION AREA NOT MAINTAINING PROPER HOT WATER TEMPERATURE OF AT LEAST 100F. WATER TEMPERATURE 83.4F AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND RESTORE HOT WATER TO AT TEMPERATURE OF 100F AND MAINTAINED FOR PROPER HAND WASHING.FACILITY HAS ANOTHER SINK WITH CLOSE PROXIMITY FOR EMPLOYEES TO WASH THEIR HANDS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED. A 2-DAYS NOTICE WAS GIVEN TO COME INTO COMPLIANCE.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING AT 0PPM OF CHLORINE DURING THE INSPECTION. MACHINE WAS IN USE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE SAID EQUIPMENT MUST PROPERLY SANITIZE 50-100PPM OF CHLORINE AT ALL TIMES. UNIT TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION BY THE HEALTH DEPARTMENT AND MAY NOT BE USED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED. TECHNICIAN ON SITE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE HAS BEEN REPAIRED AND NOW IS PROPERLY SANITIZING 100PM.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE NOR CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED SUCH AS CHICKEN, SANDWICHES AND SALADS. INSTRUCTED ABOVE THAT CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER HAS TO BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES FOOD IS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAKING PIPE UNDERNEATH EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED REAR EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK DRAINING SLOW. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS INSIDE LIGHT SHIELD COVERS IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Apr 19, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 7 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NOT SANITIZING AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK WHILE POTS/PANS WERE BEING WASHED. SINK SET TO WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE WITH WASHED PANS INSIDE THE THIRD COMPARTMENT SANITIZING SINK WITHOUT ANY QUATERNARY SANITIZER BEING USED. OPPM QUATERNARY NOTED. INSTRUCTED TO RESET THE SINK PROPERLY AND REWASH ALL POTS/PANS PREVIOUSLY RINSED WITHOUT THE SANITIZER. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A WASHABLE GUARD BETWEEN THE METAL RACK SHELVING OF THE RAW CHICKEN AND METAL RACK SHELVING DIRECTLY NEXT TO CHICKEN FOR PREPARED READY TO EAT, OPEN COOLING FOODS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: TO GO FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE STORED INVERTED.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INTERIOR OF THE CHLORINE CHEMICAL DISH MACHINE WITH DIRT AND ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.----MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD OR TAPE AS LINER FOR SHELVING IN THE OFFICE DRY FOOD STORAGE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS WITH FOOD DEBRIS, EXCESSIVE GREASE, DIRT AND GRIME: UNDER AND BEHIND ALL FRONT COOKS LINE AND REAR PREP COOKING EQUIPMENT. UNDER AND BEHIND ALL PREP TABLES, SODA DISPENSING SYSTEM, CARBON DIOXIDE TANK, HOT WATER TANK, ALONG BASEBOARDS AT METAL DOORS ON FRONT COOKS LINE, REAR SHELVING AT WALK-IN COOLER ENTRANCE.-----ALL FLOOR DRAINS AT THE DISH ROOM, IN THE REAR PREP AREA, AT THE ICE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.----MISSING CEILING TILE ABOVE THE REAR PREP TABLE AT THE ICE MACHINE. MUST REPLACE.----WALL CAULKING THROUGHOUT THE DISH ROOM IN POOR REPAIR, PEELING FROM WALL AND BLACKENED WITH MOLD. MUST REPLACE.-----EXCESSIVE DUST THROUGHOUT THE CEILING OF THE DISH ROOM ON TILES, VENTS AND LIGHT SHIELDS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: SOME AREAS IN THE UPPER PORTION OF THE ICE MACHINE IN NEED OF CLEANING.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: ALL BULK FOODS NOT IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.
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Nov 4, 2021
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROOF OF EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LARGE CUBE BUTCHER BLOCK THAT IS USED TO CUT COOKED CHICKEN IS TOO BIG TO BE SUBMERGED IN WATER IN THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK>. A DEPARTMENT-APPROVED CLEAN-IN-PLACE WRITTEN PROCEDURE IS NEEDED TO SHOW HOW AND WHEN THIS CUTTING BOARD CUBE IS WASHED, RINSED, AND SANITIZED.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS NEED PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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78
Oct 13, 2020
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Oct 6, 2020
Complaint
2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 1-9-2020,REPORT #2356452. #47) 4-202.16 ICE SCOOP ATTACHED AT ICE MACHINE NOT COMPLETELY ENCLOSED,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN ENCLOSED ICE SCOOP CONTAINER TO MINIMIZE SOURCE OF CONTAMINATION #51) 5-204.12 NO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE PROVIDED AT ICE MACHINE WATER LINE,AT PREP/KITCHEN AREA. MUST INSTALL SO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAIN. IF IS INSTALLED MUST KNOW THE LOCATION PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-42-090, CITATION ISSUED
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: NO CHLORINE CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ON SITE TO CHECK SANITIZING LEVELS FOR THE LOW TEMP DISH MACHINE. MUST PROVIDECHLORINE TEST STRIPS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: PINK SUBSTANCE AT INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE BIN FRONT WHITE PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN UNIT.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOME EMPLOYEES WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAIN IN PREP AREA.HAIR RESTRAINANTS IS REQUIRED IN PREP AREA
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: GREASE INSIDE DEEP FRYERS,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
49
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OUTSIDE GROUND SURROUNDING RECEPTACLES IN THE ALLEY BU THE REAR DOOR NOT CLEANED: USED GLOVES,BROKEN PIECES OF CARDBOARDS ETC,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: LEAKING FAUCET BY THE LOW TEMP DISH MACHINE IS LEAKING REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: GREASE ON FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Jan 9, 2020
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-101.11(B, C, D, E) USE CARDBOARD BOXES AS FOOD CONTAINERS. MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD BOXES AS SHELF LINER. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: ICE SCOOP ATTACHED AT ICE MACHINE NOT COMPLETELY ENCLOSED,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN ENCLOSED ICE SCOOP CONTAINER TO MINIMIZE SOURCE OF CONTAMINATION
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-204.12 NO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE PROVIDED AT ICE MACHINE WATER LINE,AT PREP/KITCHEN AREA. MUST INSTALL SO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAIN. IF IS INSTALLED MUST KNOW THE LOCATION
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: UNNECESSARY ITEMS(UNUSED LOW TEMP DISH MACHINE)IN THE KITCHEN MUST BE REMOVED FROM PREMISES
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82
Sep 5, 2019
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Aug 29, 2019
Complaint
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 25 LIVE SMALL FLIES IN THE REAR PREP AREA, AND ON WALL BEHIND THE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FLIES, CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE HANDLING FOOD IN PREP AREA WITH OUT A HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES WHEN PREPARING FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: MUST INVERT DISHES BEING STORED UNDER THE GRILL IN THE PREP AREA, TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE GREEN CUTTING BOARDS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN LOWER SHELVES ON PREP TABLES IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOORS IN PREP, AROUND HOT WALTER TANK, AND IN THE WALK IN COOLER/FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Mar 28, 2019
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
No bare hand contact with rte food or a pre-approved alternative procedure properly allowed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER PREPARING/HANDLING/ASSEMBLING/TOUCHING, COOKED READY TO EAT FOOD, THIGH AND MIGHTY CHICKEN SANDWICH WITH BARE HAND CONTACT. INFORMED MANAGER THAT BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOOD IS NOT ALLOWED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO USE BARRIERS SUCH AS TONGS, SINGLE USE GLOVES, ETC. WHEN HANDLING READY TO EAT FOODS. MANAGER CORRECTED VIOLATION DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED READY TO EAT/TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS STORED IN FRONT COLD HOLDING UNITS WITHOUT DATE MARKED TO INDICATE THE DATE THE FOOD MUST BE SOLD, DISCARDED OR CONSUMED WITHIN 7 DAYS. INFORMED MANAGER THAT TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS STORED FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS MUST HAVE PROPER LABEL AND DATE. INSTRUCTED TO DATE MARK ALL READY TO EAT TCS FOODS HELD MORE THAN 24HOURS. MANAGER CORRECTED VIOLATION DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND SINK, LOCATED IN -CUSTOMER/EMPLOYEE SHARED RESTROOMS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAND SIGNAGE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: UNABLE TO IDENTIFY BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE IN REAR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL AND OR IDENTIFY BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE IN REAR. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Jun 20, 2018
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK NOT MAINTAINED. OBSERVED NO HOT RUNNING WATER AVAILABLE DURING INSPECTION AT THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR DISHWASHNG AREA. WATER TEMPERATURE WAS TAKEN 67.F. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND HAVE CONTINUES SUPPLY OF HOT RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE AT ALL TIMES.PLUMBER ON SITE HOT RUNNING WATER HAS REPAIRED AND NOW AVAILABLE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED READY TO EAT FOOD ITEMS NOT PROPERLY LABELED INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST PROPERLY LABELED ITEMS WIT PRODUCT NAME PREPARED BY DATE AND OR USED BY DATE
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL SPLASH GUARD AT EXPOSED HAND SINK BEHIND FRONT SERVICE. OBSERVED LEAKY UNDERNEATH OVEN IN REAR PREP AREA.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FOOD STORAGE SHELVING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA. MUST CLEAN 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 DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING PANELS ABOVE STORAGE SHELVING IN REAR AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Dec 15, 2017
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL SPLASH GUARD AT EXPOSED HAND SINK BEHIND FRONT SERVICE COUNTER.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS AND DEAD BUGS FROM FRONT WINDOW SILLS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN WATER AND FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOORS THROUGHOUT REAR PREP AREA. ALSO, CLEAN FLOORS IN WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN UNKNOWN DEBRIS FROM LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT REAR PREP AREA.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE OR ORGANIZE CLUTTER FROM AROUND HOT WATER TANK IN REAR. ELEVATE ITEMS 6" OFF FLOOR TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE.
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Mar 31, 2017
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS ON FRONT PREP COOLER BEHIND COUNTER. DISCONTINUE USE OF ALUMINUM FOIL ON EQUIPMENT BEHIND FRONT COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL.
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Mar 22, 2017
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 40 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON WALLS IN THE REAR PREP, DISH MACHINE ROOM, ON SYRUP (SODA) RACKS, AND ON THE HOT WATER TANK IN THE REAR PREA AREA. ALSO, THE EXTERIOR FRONT DOOR IS NOT RODENT PROOFED, 1/4" GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE DOUBLE DOORS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FLIES. CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREA. CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE, AND INSTALL PROPER THRESHOLD ON FRONT DOOR TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY AND MAINTAIN ALL. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FOR INSPECTION REPORT 1763658, DATED 4/26/16. VIOLATIONS INCLUDE; #30; MUST LABEL REPACKAGED DESSERTS WITH NAME,ADDRESS,PHONE NUMBER,INGREDIENTS #33; MUST CLEAN DEBRI FROM INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE,INTERIOR OF FRYER CABINET,STORAGE SHELVES IN DINING AREA AND PREP AREAS. #34; MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT IN FRONT PREP AREA VIOLATIONS STILL EXISTS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS ON FRONT PREP COOLER BEHIND COUNTER. DISCONTINUE USE OF ALUMINUM FOIL ON EQUIPMENT BEHIND FRONT COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACE OF MICROWAVES IN FRONT PREP AREA, DRIED FOOD DEBRIS PRESENT, AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FLOORS IN OFFICE IN REAR PREP, AND FLOOR (CORNERS)IN DINING ROOM, AND IN WALK IN COOLER/FREEZER, DRIED FOOD DEBRIS PRESENT. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL WORKING LIGHTS IN THE HALLWAY WHERE THE TOILET ROOMS ARE LOCATED, AND INSTALL WORKING LIGHTS IN MENS AND WOMENS TOILET ROOMS, LIGHTS BURNED OUT. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE NO WORKING YOGURT MACHINE FROM DINING AREA, PER MANAGER, NOT USING MACHINE ANYMORE.
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Apr 26, 2016
Reinspection
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH (CHICKEN,MASHED POTATOE,RICE,ETC)MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.(SERIOUS 7-38-012)
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL REPACKAGED DESSERTS WITH NAME,ADDRESS,PHONE NUMBER,INGREDIENTS
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRI FROM INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE,INTERIOR OF FRYER CABINET,STORAGE SHELVES IN DINING AREA AND PREP AREAS.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT IN FRONT PREP AREA AND NEXT TO SODA MACHINES IN DINING AREA.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM VENTS IN ALL TOILETROOMS
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Comments: MUST PROVIDE A FAUCET ABOVE YOGURT MACHINE IN DINING AREA WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE MACHINE.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: nspector Comments: MUST STORE PERSONAL BELONGINGS FROM UNDER FOOD STORAGE SHELVES IN OFFICE AREA AND MAINTAIN.
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Apr 18, 2016
Routine
9 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF COOKED FOODS SUCH AS 1.25LBS. COOKED CHICKEN 128.7F,IN HOT HOLDING DRAWER,20LBS. COOKED RICE DATED 4/17/16 IN WALK IN COOLER RANGING FROM 46.9F-49.5F,72 LBS. FULLY COOKED MASHED POTATOES DATED 4/16/16 & 4/18/16 RANGING FROM 44.7F-68.3F.PRODUCT WAS DUMPED AND DENATURED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE HOT HOLDING AT 140.F OR ABOVE,40.0F OR BELOW COLD HOLDING.APPX. 93.25 LBS. $83.70.(CRITICAL 7-38-005A)
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FRONT ENTRY DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED IN CENTER AND ALONG BOTTOM WITH A APPX. "3/4"-"1" GAP. MUST RODENT PROOF DOORS TO BE TIGHT FITTING.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)
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* inspection report summary displayed and visible to all customers
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS TO VIEW AT THIS TIME.A NEW SUMMARY REPORT WILL BE GIVEN AND POSTED TO VIEW.(SERIOUS 7-42-01B)
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL REPACKAGED DESSERTS WITH NAME,ADDRESS,PHONE NUMBER,INGREDIENTS
30
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DEBRI FROM INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE,INTERIOR OF FRYER CABINET,STORAGE SHELVES IN DINING AREA AND PREP AREAS.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT IN FRONT PREP AREA AND NEXT TO SODA MACHINES IN DINING AREA.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM VENTS IN ALL TOILETROOMS.
35
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A FAUCET ABOVE YOGURT MACHINE IN DINING AREA WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE MACHINE.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: MUST STORE PERSONAL BELONGINGS FROM UNDER FOOD STORAGE SHELVES IN OFFICE AREA AND MAINTAIN.
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Jun 4, 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 Aug 19, 2025. The public record contains 20 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 eight times, more than any other issue at Nando's Peri-Peri.
Has Nando's Peri-Peri's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Nando's Peri-Peri have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the 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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