Nando's Peri Peri
Last inspected: Jul 17, 2025
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Score
Public records show 21 inspections at Nando's Peri Peri stretching back to 2015. Inspectors last stopped by on Jul 17, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around five violations to closer to two violations per visit.
The pattern that stands out is “insects, rodents, & animals not present”, which has been cited nine times.
Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Nando's Peri Peri is doing better than most peers. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Jul 17, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROX. 20 LIVE SMALL FLYING INSECTS ON THE CEILING, WALLS AND BOXES OF STOCK IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE CEILING TILES IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA.
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Jun 10, 2024
Complaint
No violations found.
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Apr 18, 2024
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN UTILITY AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A 1/4" GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE REAR EXIT DOOR. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT-FITTING SEAL AT ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT THE ENTRY OF PESTS.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A 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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May 24, 2023
Routine
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE LOW-TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE NOT SANITIZING; CHLORINE READING 0 PPM. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED. THE FACILITY ADDED CHLORINE SANITIZER; THE DISH MACHINE IS NOW SANITIZING AT 100 PPM.
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: FOUND COLD TCS FOOD AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES INSIDE THE 1-DOOR DESSERT COOLER LOCATED IN THE FRONT WAIT AREA. FOUND CHEESECAKE AT TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 50F TO 52F. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND DENATURE SAID TCS FOOD AND ALWAYS MAINTAIN ALL COLD-HOLDING TCS FOODS AT OR BELOW 41F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED. FOOD DISCARDED.
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: EQUIPMENT NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE. NOTED TEMPERATURE OF THE 1-DOOR DESSERT COOLER AT THE FRONT WAIT AREA TO BE IMPROPER AT 50 F. UNIT TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION BY THE CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH AND MAY NOT BE USED UNTIL RE-INSPECTED BY CDPH AND MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 41F AND BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PINK AND YELLOW SLIME BUILD UP WITHIN RESTAURANT ICE MACHINE DRIPPING INTO ICE FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED. ALL ICE IN THE ICE MACHINE HAS BEEN VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED, AND THE MACHINE IS CLEANED DURING INSPECTION.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON THE PREMISES WHILE TCS FOODS (CHICKEN, RICE, POTATOES) WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GASKETS ON THE BEVERAGE REACH-IN COOLER LOCATED IN THE FRONT WAIT AREA IN DISREPAIR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BLACK RESIDUE BUILD UP ON DISH MACHINE RACKS IN THE DISHWASHING AREA. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAINED.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A LEAKING DRAIN PIPE AT THE HAND WASHING SINK IN THE WOMEN'S RESTROOM (RIGHT SIDE). MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 1 OF 2 FAUCETS AT THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE WOMENS (RIGHT SIDE) AND MENS (LEFT SIDE) RESTROOM ONLY PROVIDING A WATER TEMPERATURE OF 80 F. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED AN UNCOVERED TRASHCAN IN THE FAMILY RESTROOM. MUST PROVIDE A COVERED RECEPTACLE WITH A LID.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SPLATTERED FOOD DEBRIS ON THE WALL BEHIND THE PREP COOLER AT THE COOK LINE AND UNDER THE ICE MACHINE IN THE BACK PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Jun 15, 2022
Complaint
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 5/6/22, REPORT #2555414. #58-2-102.13-OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
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Miscellaneous / public health orders
Inspector notes: 7-38-060 Default beverage for children's meals.-OBSERVED SODA, APPLE JUICE AND MILK AS DEFAULT BEVERAGE OPTIONS ON KIDS MENU. MUST REMOVE SODA AS AN OPTION ON KIDS MENU. 7-38-060.
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May 6, 2022
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: 2-102.13-NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES WERE PROVIDED DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR CURRENT EMPLOYEES
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: 2-102.13-OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.
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Miscellaneous / public health orders
Inspector notes: 7-38-060 Default beverage for children's meals.-OBSERVED SODA, APPLE JUICE AND MILK AS DEFAULT BEVERAGE OPTIONS ON KIDS MENU. MUST REMOVE SODA AS AN OPTION ON KIDS MENU. 7-38-060.
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May 4, 2022
Complaint
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WATER TEMPERATURE AT 60.2F AT HAND SINK IN WOMEN'S BATHROOM. OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINK ON LEFT SIDE IN WOMEN'S BATHROOM READING AT 97.3F. MINIMUM WATER TEMPERATURE AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS MUST BE AT 100.0F OR ABOVE THROUGH A MIXING VALVE OR COMBINATION FAUCET. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ARGULA AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE AT 55.4F INSIDE PREP COOLER. OBSERVED ROMAINE LETTUCE AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE AT 47.8F. TCS FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 41.0F OR BELOW INSIDE COLD HOLDING UNIT. FOOD HAS BEEN DISCARDED AND DENATURED. FOOD WEIGHING APPROXIMATELY 10 LBS AT A COST OF $15.00. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: 2-102.13-NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES WERE PROVIDED DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR CURRENT EMPLOYEES
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: 2-102.13-OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.
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Miscellaneous / public health orders
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SODA, APPLE JUICE AND MILK AS DEFAULT BEVERAGE OPTIONS ON KIDS MENU. MUST REMOVE SODA AS AN OPTION ON KIDS MENU. 7-38-060.
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Mar 4, 2022
Reinspection
7 minor violations.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 6-202.15-OBSERVED ABOUT A 1/4 INCH GAP AT BOTTOM OF REAR DOOR LEADING TO OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTERS. MUST SEAL GAP WITH RODENT PROOF STRIP TO PREVENT ENTRY POINTS FOR PESTS.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-205.15-OBSERVED TWO HAND SINKS IN WOMEN'S BATHROOM. WATER TEMPERATURE AT HAND SINK ON RIGHT SIDE WAS READING AT 70.2F AND WATER TEMPERATURE AT HAND SINK ON LEFT SIDE READING AT 100.0F. MUST MAINTAIN ALL HAND SINKS AT PROPER WATER TEMPERATURE OF 100.0F OR ABOVE.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: 5-501.17-PROVIDE LID ON TRASH CAN IN FAMILY BATHROOM.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: 2-102.13-NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES WERE PROVIDED DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR CURRENT EMPLOYEES.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: 2-102.13-OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 6-301.14-OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND SINK AT BAR PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: 4-602.11(B-E)-MUST CLEAN PINK MINERAL BUILD UP AROUND SODA POP MACHINE SHOOT IN DINING AREA.
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Mar 1, 2022
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MARINATED CHICKEN AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE AT 45.3F. ALSO OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS FOOD ITEMS AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE INSIDE PREP COOLER. ARGULA FOUND AT 53.9F, CHICKEN THIGH SKEWERS FOUND AT 44.7F, HUMMUS FOUND AT 47.3F, COLE SLAW FOUND AT 49.1F, SPICY MAYONNAISE FOUND AT 48.4F, SHREDDED CHEESE FOUND AT 47.1F, SLICED TOMATOES FOUND AT 46.5F AND COOKED SWEET POTATOS FOUND AT 55.7F. TCS FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 41.0F OR BELOW INSIDE OF A COLD HOLDING UNIT. FOOD WAS DISCARDED AND DENATURED BY MANAGER. ALL FOOD WEIGHING APPROXIMATELY 50 LBS AT A COST OF $150.00. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE AT 56.1F INSIDE OF PREP COOLER. PROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE INSIDE OF A COLD HOLDING UNIT MUST BE AT 41.0F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICIES ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED. MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION OF EMPLOYEES RESPONSIBILTY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND SINK AT BAR PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN PINK MINERAL BUILD UP AROUND SODA POP MACHINE SHOOT IN DINING AREA.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ABOUT A 1/4 INCH GAP AT BOTTOM OF REAR DOOR LEADING TO OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTERS. MUST SEAL GAP WITH RODENT PROOF STRIP TO PREVENT ENTRY POINTS FOR PESTS.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TWO HAND SINKS IN WOMEN'S BATHROOM. WATER TEMPERATURE AT HAND SINK ON RIGHT SIDE WAS READING AT 70.2F AND WATER TEMPERATURE AT HAND SINK ON LEFT SIDE READING AT 100.0F. MUST MAINTAIN ALL HAND SINKS AT PROPER WATER TEMPERATURE OF 100.0F OR ABOVE.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: PROVIDE LID ON TRASH CAN IN FAMILY BATHROOM.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES WERE PROVIDED DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR CURRENT EMPLOYEES.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.
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Dec 16, 2020
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICIES ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION OF EMPLOYEES RESPONSIBILTY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE PIPE UNDER THE EXPOSED HANDSINK NEXT TO THE THREE COMP SINK; REPAIR LEAK.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED.
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Nov 18, 2019
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IN USE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE LOCATED IN REAR/WAREWASHING AREA NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING AT REQUIRED MINIMUM TEMPERATURE. NOTED FINAL RINSE TEMPERATURE @ 160F DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR EQUIPMENT TO PROPERLY SANITIZE @ AT LEAST 180F. MACHINE TAGGED. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD EMPLOYEES WITHOUT HAIRNETS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS WHILE HANDLING FOOD.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PULL HEAVY CHICKEN COOKING EQUIPMENT AWAY FROM WALLS ,CLEAN THOROUGHLY UNDERNEATH AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING COMPLETION CERTIFICATES FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
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Sep 21, 2018
Reinspection
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2.102.14(A)(A) NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AVAILABLE ON-SITE DURING THE INSPECTION FOR REVIEW. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE FORM 1B OR SIMILAR DOCUMENTS USED TO DEMONSTRATE COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2.501.11 NO CLEAN-UP KIT AVAILABLE ON-SITE DURING THE INSPECTION FOR REVIEW. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE KIT & PROCEDURES FOR EMPLOYEES TO FOLLOW WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS THAT INVOLVE THE DISCHARGE OF FECAL OR VOMITUS MATTER ONTO SURFACES IN THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: 3.307.11 MUST PROVIDE SPLASH GUARD AT HAND SINK BEHIND THE BAR TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF THE GLASSES STORED NEXT TO THE SINK. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: 3.304.12 OBSERVED TONGS HANGING ON THE SIDE OF THE GRILL IN THE PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO STORE UTENSIL ON THE CLEAN PORTION OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: 4.903.11(A)(2) MUST INVERT PLATES BEING STORED ON THE HOT FOOD LINE TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6.201.11 MUST DETAIL CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOORS UNDER HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN REAR PREP AREA, AND IN WALK IN COOLER & FREEZER. CLEAN DUST ACCUMULATION FROM CEILING VENTS THROUGHOUT REAR PREP, AND DINING AREA. 6.201.17 MUST DETAIL CLEAN UNKNOWN DEBRIS FROM LIGHT SHIELDS IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Sep 13, 2018
Routine
3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2.501.11 NO CLEAN-UP KIT AVAILABLE ON-SITE DURING THE INSPECTION FOR REVIEW. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE KIT & PROCEDURES FOR EMPLOYEES TO FOLLOW WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS THAT INVOLVE THE DISCHARGE OF FECAL OR VOMITUS MATTER ONTO SURFACES IN THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2.102.14(A)(A) NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AVAILABLE ON-SITE DURING THE INSPECTION FOR REVIEW. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE FORM 1B OR SIMILAR DOCUMENTS USED TO DEMONSTRATE COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: 4.601.11(A)(A) OBSERVED A BLACK & PINK SLIME LIKE SUBSTANCE ON THE INTERIOR PANELS OF THE ICE MACHINE, LIKELY TO CONTAMINATE ICE FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN & SANITIZE PANELS, AND DISCARD ICE BEFORE USE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED,
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: 3.307.11 MUST PROVIDE SPLASH GUARD AT HAND SINK BEHIND THE BAR TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF THE GLASSES STORED NEXT TO THE SINK. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: 3.304.12 OBSERVED TONGS HANGING ON THE SIDE OF THE GRILL IN THE PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO STORE UTENSIL ON THE CLEAN PORTION OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: 4.903.11(A)(2) MUST INVERT PLATES BEING STORED ON THE HOT FOOD LINE TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6.201.11 MUST DETAIL CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOORS UNDER HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN REAR PREP AREA, AND IN WALK IN COOLER & FREEZER. CLEAN DUST ACCUMULATION FROM CEILING VENTS THROUGHOUT REAR PREP, AND DINING AREA. 6.201.17 MUST DETAIL CLEAN UNKNOWN DEBRIS FROM LIGHT SHIELDS IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Sep 26, 2017
Reinspection
6 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM MICROWAVES,FRYER CABINETS,STORAGE SHELVES IN PREP AREA AND BAR AREA,WALK IN COOLER FAN GUARD COVERS,SHELVING UNITS,UNDER SIDE OF OVER DISH SHELF
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL ABSES THROUGHOUT PREP,DISH AND BAR AREAS INCLUDING WALK IN COOLER AND FLOOR DRAINS.MUST GROUT FLOOR IN FRONT PREP AREA.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM LOWER WALLS IN DISH WASHING AREA,LIGHT SHIELDS IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA.MUST ADJUST THRESHOLD AT FRONT AND REAR DOORS
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD IN REAR PREP AREA.MUST REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHT AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT IN FRONT PREP AREA AND CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD IN DISH WASHING AREA
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST REPLACE MISSING VENTILATION COVER ABOVE MOP SINK
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Sep 21, 2017
Complaint
8 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF PREP COOLER IN FRONT PREP AREA AT 51.8F WITH POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED INSIDE FOR CONSUMPTION.A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON UNIT.ONCE REPAIRED FAX LETTER TO (312)746-4240 WHEN READY.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING UNIT AT 40.0F OR BELOW.(CRITICAL 7-38-005A)
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF FOODS STORED INSIDE ABOVE MENTIONED PREP COOLER SUCH AS 6.5LBS. COLE SLAW 45.1F,3LBS. CUT LETTUCE 45.4F,3LBS. ARUGULA 50.3F,1LBS. CHICK PEAS 47.2F,1.5LBS MIXED GREENS 49.8F,5.5LBS. CHICKEN KABOBS 48.8F,2.5LBS. HUMMUS 46.2F,5.25 LBS. GRILLED VEGETABLES 44.2F,2 LBS. COOKED CHICKEN STRIPS 44.6F.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 40.0F OR BELOW.APPX.28.25 LBS. $100.(CRITICAL 7-38-005A)
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM MICROWAVES,FRYER CABINETS,STORAGE SHELVES IN PREP AREA AND BAR AREA,WALK IN COOLER FAN GUARD COVERS,SHELVING UNITS,UNDER SIDE OF OVER DISH SHELF.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL ABSES THROUGHOUT PREP,DISH AND BAR AREAS INCLUDING WALK IN COOLER AND FLOOR DRAINS.MUST GROUT FLOOR IN FRONT PREP AREA.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM LOWER WALLS IN DISH WASHING AREA,LIGHT SHIELDS IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA.MUST ADJUST THRESHOLD AT FRONT AND REAR DOORS.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD IN REAR PREP AREA.MUST REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHT AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT IN FRONT PREP AREA AND CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD IN DISH WASHING AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE MISSING VENTILATION COVER ABOVE MOP SINK.
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Apr 4, 2017
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: EXHAUST FAN ABOVE DISH MACHINE NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DAILY,
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE DISH MACHINE NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DAILY,
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May 16, 2016
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE NOT CLEAN, SLIGHT DISCOLORATION. INSTD TO CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: LIGHT OUT ABOVE FRONT COOKING LINE. INSTD TO RELACE SAME.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: WIPING CLOTHS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE PROPERLY.
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Jan 15, 2016
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: THERE IS NO SHIELD ON THE SPIGOT OF THE FROZEN YOGURT MACHINE. PROVIDE A SHIELD. THE CUTTING BOARDS IN THE FRONT COOK LINE HAVE DEEP GROOVES THAT ARE ACCUMULATING FOOD DEBRIS. REPAIR/REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARDS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NO HOT AND COLD WATER PROVIDED ABOVE THE TOP LOADING FROZEN YOGURT MACHINE. PROVIDE HOT AND COLD WATER
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: BROOMS STORED ON THE FLOOR NEAR THE MOP SINK. STORE BROOMS OFF THE FLOOR
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Jan 8, 2016
Complaint
5 minor violations.
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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: FRONT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOF. APPROX. 1/2 INCH GAP AT BOTTOM AND IN BETWEEN DOORS. RODENT PROOF THE DOORS SO THEY ARE TIGHT FITTING. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-020.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION WHILE CHICKEN IS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. MUST HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD (LIKE CHICKEN) IS BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-012.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: THERE IS NO SHIELD ON THE SPIGOT OF THE FROZEN YOGURT MACHINE. PROVIDE A SHIELD. THE CUTTING BOARDS IN THE FRONT COOK LINE HAVE DEEP GROOVES THAT ARE ACCUMULATING FOOD DEBRIS. REPAIR/REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARDS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NO HOT AND COLD WATER PROVIDED ABOVE THE TOP LOADING FROZEN YOGURT MACHINE. PROVIDE HOT AND COLD WATER.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: BROOMS STORED ON THE FLOOR NEAR THE MOP SINK. STORE BROOMS OFF THE FLOOR.
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May 12, 2015
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: PREMISES WILL USE BOTTLES WITH NARROW NECKS FOR VARIOUS SAUCES AND SALAD DRESSINGS THAT WILL BE RE-USED. INSTRUCTED TO MANUALLY WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE THEM USING A BRUSH INSTEAD OF PUTTING THEM THROUGH THE DISHMACHINE.
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Apr 28, 2015
License
6 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: HEATED DRAWERS UNDERNEATH GRILL IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA MUST BE ABLE TO MAINTAIN AN INTERNAL AIR TEMPERATURE OF 140 DEGREES OR ABOVE
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL A PROTECTIVE GAURD ON THE FRONT SIDE OF THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA(EXPO WINDOW).
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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: PROVIDE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK.
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: PROVIDE GARBAGE DUMSPTER OR CONTRACT FOR SERVICE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: SEAL ALL LARGE HOLES AND OPENINGS IN ALL BRICK WALLS THROUGHOUT.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: CAPPUCCINO MACHINE NOT YET INSTALLED IN FRONT COUNTER AREA, IF MACHINE HAS AN ATTACHED FRESH WATER LINE IT MUST ALSO HAVE A BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE INSTALLED.
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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 Jul 17, 2025. The public record contains 21 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Nando's Peri Peri?
Across the inspection record, “insects, rodents, & animals not present” has been cited nine 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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