Nando's Peri Peri

949-953 W RANDOLPH ST, Chicago, IL 60607 · Cook County

107cited violations

11serious tier

24inspections

53tier not stated

Establishment

Type: Restaurant (retail food serving meals) (Restaurant)
Inspected by: Chicago Department of Public Health
License / ID: 2363294
Status: Risk 1 (High)
Official record: Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports

Other public records for this business

Year by year

Year	Inspections	Violations	Serious
2026	2	8	0
2025	2	4	0
2024	2	3	0
2023	1	11	3
2022	5	27	4
2020	1	3	0
2019	1	4	1
2018	2	13	0
2017	3	16	2
2016	3	11	0
2015	2	7	1

Inspections

Jun 22, 2026 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
- Severity not stated
  FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
  
  4-602.11(B-E) : INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE WITH RESIDUE. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME
- Severity not stated
  FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
  
  4-402.11: SEALANT AT SPLASHGUARD AND FRONT HANDWASH SINK IN DISREPAIR. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SEALANT
- Severity not stated
  PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
  
  6-501.12: EXCESSIVE BLACK AND PINK SUBSTANCE ON CAULKING AND WALLS SURROUNDING 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND WAREWASHING UNIT. INSTD TO REMOVE BLACK, PINK SUBSTANCE AND MAINTAIN CAULKING AND WALLS CLEAN. FLOOR DRAIN UNDER CUSTOMER SELF SERVICE BEVERAGE STATION WITH EXCESSIVE DEBRIS ACCUMULATION. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME
Jun 16, 2026 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
- Severity not stated
  ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
  
  HOT WATER TEMPERATURE 77.0F AT HANDWASH SINK IN WAREWASHING AREA . WATER AT HANDSINK WAS RAN/TESTED FOR EXTENSIVE LENGTH OF TIME DURING INSPECTION AND WAS UNABLE TO PROVIDE MINIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 100F. INSTD TO REPAIR AND HAVE ABLE TO PROVIDE HOT RUNNING WATER AT MINIMUM 100F AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C) PRIORITY
- Severity not stated
  FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
  
  IN USE WAREWASHING UNIT UNABLE TO SANITIZE, 0PPM OF CHLORINE WHEN TESTED. UNIT TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION AT THIS TIME. INSTD NOT TO USE UNTIL REPAIRED AND REINSPECTED BY CDPH. INSTD TO UTILIZE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK TO PROPERLY WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE MULTI USE EQUIPMENT. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-025 PRIORITY
- Severity not stated
  FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
  
  INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE WITH RESIDUE. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME
- Severity not stated
  FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
  
  SEALANT AT SPLASHGUARD AND FRONT HANDWASH SINK IN DISREPAIR. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SEALANT
- Severity not stated
  PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
  
  EXCESSIVE BLACK AND PINK SUBSTANCE ON CAULKING AND WALLS SURROUNDING 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND WAREWASHING UNIT. INSTD TO REMOVE BLACK, PINK SUBSTANCE AND MAINTAIN CAULKING AND WALLS CLEAN. FLOOR DRAIN UNDER CUSTOMER SELF SERVICE BEVERAGE STATION WITH EXCESSIVE DEBRIS ACCUMULATION. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME
Jul 29, 2025 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
- Severity not stated
  PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
  
  6-501.12 CLEAN THE CEILING TILES IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA.
- Not serious Priority Foundation
  SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC
  
  8-304.11(A) PREVIOUS INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY FROM 7/17/25 WAS NOT POSTED IN PUBLIC VIEW. PREMISES HAD A PASSING INSPECTION REPORT POSTED FROM 2024. MANAGEMENT WAS GIVEN A COPY OF TODAY'S INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY AND WAS INSTRUCTED TO POST IT IN THE PUBLIC VIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(B). CITATION ISSUED.
Jul 17, 2025 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
- Not serious Priority Foundation
  INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
  
  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.
- Severity not stated
  PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
  
  CLEAN THE CEILING TILES IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA.
Jun 10, 2024 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

Result: Pass.
Apr 18, 2024 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
- Severity not stated
  INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
  
  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.
- Severity not stated
  PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
  
  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.
- Severity not stated
  PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
  
  OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN UTILITY AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
May 24, 2023 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
- Not serious Priority Foundation
  CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
  
  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.
- Not serious Priority Foundation
  FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
  
  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.
- Serious Priority
  FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
  
  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.
- Serious Priority
  PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
  
  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.
- Serious Priority
  PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
  
  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.
- Severity not stated
  FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
  
  OBSERVED GASKETS ON THE BEVERAGE REACH-IN COOLER LOCATED IN THE FRONT WAIT AREA IN DISREPAIR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
- Severity not stated
  NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
  
  OBSERVED BLACK RESIDUE BUILD UP ON DISH MACHINE RACKS IN THE DISHWASHING AREA. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAINED.
- Severity not stated
  PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
  
  OBSERVED A LEAKING DRAIN PIPE AT THE HAND WASHING SINK IN THE WOMEN'S RESTROOM (RIGHT SIDE). MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
- Severity not stated
  PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
  
  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.
- Severity not stated
  TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
  
  OBSERVED AN UNCOVERED TRASHCAN IN THE FAMILY RESTROOM. MUST PROVIDE A COVERED RECEPTACLE WITH A LID.
- Severity not stated
  PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
  
  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.
Jun 15, 2022 Short Form Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
- Not serious Priority Foundation
  PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
  
  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.
- Severity not stated
  MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS
  
  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.
May 6, 2022 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
- Severity not stated
  ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
  
  2-102.13-NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES WERE PROVIDED DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR CURRENT EMPLOYEES
- Severity not stated
  ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
  
  2-102.13-OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.
- Severity not stated
  MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS
  
  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.
May 4, 2022 Complaint · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
- Serious Priority
  ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
  
  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.
- Serious Priority
  PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
  
  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.
- Severity not stated
  ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
  
  2-102.13-NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES WERE PROVIDED DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR CURRENT EMPLOYEES
- Severity not stated
  ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
  
  2-102.13-OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.
- Severity not stated
  MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS
  
  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.
Mar 4, 2022 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
- Severity not stated
  ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
  
  6-301.14-OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND SINK AT BAR PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE.
- Severity not stated
  FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
  
  4-602.11(B-E)-MUST CLEAN PINK MINERAL BUILD UP AROUND SODA POP MACHINE SHOOT IN DINING AREA.
- Severity not stated
  INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
  
  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.
- Severity not stated
  PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
  
  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.
- Severity not stated
  TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
  
  5-501.17-PROVIDE LID ON TRASH CAN IN FAMILY BATHROOM.
- Severity not stated
  ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
  
  2-102.13-NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES WERE PROVIDED DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR CURRENT EMPLOYEES.
- Severity not stated
  ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
  
  2-102.13-OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.
Mar 1, 2022 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
- Not serious Priority Foundation
  MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
  
  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.
- Severity not stated
  ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
  
  OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND SINK AT BAR PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE.
- Severity not stated
  FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
  
  MUST CLEAN PINK MINERAL BUILD UP AROUND SODA POP MACHINE SHOOT IN DINING AREA.
- Serious Priority
  PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
  
  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.
- Serious Priority
  PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
  
  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.
- Severity not stated
  INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
  
  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.
- Severity not stated
  PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
  
  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.
- Severity not stated
  TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
  
  PROVIDE LID ON TRASH CAN IN FAMILY BATHROOM.
- Severity not stated
  ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
  
  NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES WERE PROVIDED DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR CURRENT EMPLOYEES.
- Severity not stated
  ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
  
  OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.
Dec 16, 2020 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
- Not serious Priority Foundation
  MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
  
  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.
- Severity not stated
  PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
  
  OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE PIPE UNDER THE EXPOSED HANDSINK NEXT TO THE THREE COMP SINK; REPAIR LEAK.
- Severity not stated
  PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
  
  INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED.
Nov 18, 2019 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
- Serious Priority
  FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
  
  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.
- Severity not stated
  PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
  
  OBSERVED FOOD EMPLOYEES WITHOUT HAIRNETS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS WHILE HANDLING FOOD.
- Severity not stated
  PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
  
  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.
- Severity not stated
  ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
  
  OBSERVED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING COMPLETION CERTIFICATES FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
Sep 21, 2018 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
- Not serious Priority Foundation
  MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
  
  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
- Not serious Priority Foundation
  PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
  
  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.
- Severity not stated
  CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
  
  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.
- Severity not stated
  IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
  
  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.
- Severity not stated
  UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
  
  4.903.11(A)(2) MUST INVERT PLATES BEING STORED ON THE HOT FOOD LINE TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
- Severity not stated
  PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
  
  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.
Sep 13, 2018 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
- Not serious Priority Foundation
  MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
  
  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
- Not serious Priority Foundation
  PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
  
  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.
- Not serious Priority Foundation
  FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
  
  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,
- Severity not stated
  CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
  
  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.
- Severity not stated
  IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
  
  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.
- Severity not stated
  UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
  
  4.903.11(A)(2) MUST INVERT PLATES BEING STORED ON THE HOT FOOD LINE TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
- Severity not stated
  PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
  
  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.
Sep 26, 2017 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
- Not serious Minor
  FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
  
  Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE
- Not serious Minor
  FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
  
  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
- Not serious Minor
  FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
  
  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.
- Not serious Minor
  WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
  
  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
- Not serious Minor
  LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
  
  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
- Not serious Minor
  VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
  
  Inspector Comments: MUST REPLACE MISSING VENTILATION COVER ABOVE MOP SINK
Sep 21, 2017 Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
- Serious Critical
  FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
  
  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)
- Serious Critical
  POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
  
  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)
- Not serious Minor
  FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
  
  MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
- Not serious Minor
  FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
  
  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.
- Not serious Minor
  FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
  
  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.
- Not serious Minor
  WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
  
  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.
- Not serious Minor
  LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
  
  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.
- Not serious Minor
  VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
  
  MUST REPLACE MISSING VENTILATION COVER ABOVE MOP SINK.
Apr 4, 2017 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
- Not serious Minor
  FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
  
  EXHAUST FAN ABOVE DISH MACHINE NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DAILY,
- Not serious Minor
  WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
  
  LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE DISH MACHINE NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DAILY,
May 16, 2016 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
- Not serious Minor
  FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
  
  INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE NOT CLEAN, SLIGHT DISCOLORATION. INSTD TO CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN.
- Not serious Minor
  LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
  
  LIGHT OUT ABOVE FRONT COOKING LINE. INSTD TO RELACE SAME.
- Not serious Minor
  FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
  
  WIPING CLOTHS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE PROPERLY.
Jan 15, 2016 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
- Not serious Minor
  FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
  
  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
- Not serious Minor
  VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
  
  NO HOT AND COLD WATER PROVIDED ABOVE THE TOP LOADING FROZEN YOGURT MACHINE. PROVIDE HOT AND COLD WATER
- Not serious Minor
  PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
  
  BROOMS STORED ON THE FLOOR NEAR THE MOP SINK. STORE BROOMS OFF THE FLOOR
Jan 8, 2016 Complaint · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
- Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
  NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
  
  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.
- Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
  CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
  
  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.
- Not serious Minor
  FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
  
  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.
- Not serious Minor
  VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
  
  NO HOT AND COLD WATER PROVIDED ABOVE THE TOP LOADING FROZEN YOGURT MACHINE. PROVIDE HOT AND COLD WATER.
- Not serious Minor
  PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
  
  BROOMS STORED ON THE FLOOR NEAR THE MOP SINK. STORE BROOMS OFF THE FLOOR.
May 12, 2015 License Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
- Not serious Minor
  FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
  
  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.
Apr 28, 2015 License · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
- Serious Critical
  FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
  
  HEATED DRAWERS UNDERNEATH GRILL IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA MUST BE ABLE TO MAINTAIN AN INTERNAL AIR TEMPERATURE OF 140 DEGREES OR ABOVE
- Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
  FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
  
  MUST INSTALL A PROTECTIVE GAURD ON THE FRONT SIDE OF THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA(EXPO WINDOW).
- Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
  NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
  
  PROVIDE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK.
- Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
  OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED
  
  PROVIDE GARBAGE DUMSPTER OR CONTRACT FOR SERVICE.
- Not serious Minor
  WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
  
  SEAL ALL LARGE HOLES AND OPENINGS IN ALL BRICK WALLS THROUGHOUT.
- Not serious Minor
  VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
  
  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.

Source: Chicago Department of Public Health. History last read Oct 2, 2026. Violation text is the inspector's wording. “Serious” is the source's own top tier. About this data.