Nando's Peri-peri

Year by year

Inspections

1. May 11, 2026 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

     OBSERVED 1/4 INCH GAP AT BOTH FRONT AND REAR EXIT DOORS SWEEPS. MUST RODENT PROOF BOTH DOORS AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

     OBSERVED WALK IN COOLER RUBBER DOOR GASKET RIPPED. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE DAMAGED WALK IN COOLER DOOR RUBBER GASKET.

   • Severity not stated

     NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

     OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON EXTERIOR OF DISHMACHINE. MUST CLEAN EXTERIOR OF DISHMACHINE AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED LOW FLOOR TILE GROUT AT DISHWASH AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST REGROUT FLOOR TILES AT DISHWASH AREA.

2. Jan 15, 2026 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

     FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE HAS EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE UPDATED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES.

3. Jan 2, 2025 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

     OBSERVED NO SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. SUPPLIES MUST INCLUDE ADEQUATE SANITIZER THAT ELIMINATES NOROVIRUS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP SUPPLIES TO PROPERLY HANDLE BODILY FLUID SPILLS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

   • Severity not stated

     FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

     OBSERVED SODA CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT IN WALK IN FREEZER AREA MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

     OBSERVED OUTSIDE DUMPSTER WITH LIDS NOT CLOSED AND EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF TRASH BAGS ON FLOOR OUTSIDE OF DUMPSTER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN OUTSIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-020(B). CITATION ISSUED.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED MISSING AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN DRY STORAGE DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO CREATE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

4. Apr 23, 2024 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED WATER LEAK IN REAR STORAGE AREA, NEAR SODA STORAGE, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED DUST ACCUMALATION ON WALL WHERE ICE MACHINE WAS REMOVED, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

     OBSERVED BURNED OUT LIGHT BULB IN REAR STORAGE NEAR WATER HEATER, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BULBS AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

     OBSERVED MISSING PROTECTIVE SHIELD IN REAR PREP NEAR WATER HEATER, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

5. Jun 15, 2023 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

     OBSERVED BURNED OUT BULBS IN MIDDLE AND REAR PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING.

   • Severity not stated

     ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

     OBSERVED SOME FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE FOR REVIEW. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL EMPLOYEES AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

     OBSERVED 1 OF 2 ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFCATES ON SITE FOR REVIEW. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AS REQUIRED.

6. Jun 8, 2023 Complaint · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

     OBSERVED APPROXIMALTELY 35 SMALL BLACK LIVE FLIES FLYING THROUGHOUT CUSTOMER DINING ROOM ON CHAIRS, REAR STORAGE ON ALL COARDBOARD BOXES, WALLS, SURFACES OF WATER SOFTENER, EMPLOYEE LOCKERS AND REAR PREP AREA WHERE CHICKEN IS PREPARED ON PREP TABLES AND OVEN HANDLES. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE AND ELMINATE PEST ACTIVITY ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020 (A). CITATION ISSUED.

   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

     OBSERVED BURNED OUT BULBS IN MIDDLE AND REAR PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING.

   • Severity not stated

     ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

     OBSERVED SOME FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE FOR REVIEW. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL EMPLOYEES AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

     OBSERVED 1 OF 2 ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFCATES ON SITE FOR REVIEW. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AS REQUIRED.

7. Mar 21, 2022 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

     Food handler not wearing a hair restraint. instructed to wear.

8. May 19, 2021 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

   Result: Pass.

9. Apr 3, 2020 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

     WIPING CLOTH STORED ON COUNTER TOP, INSTRUCTED TO STORED IN SANI-BUCKET.

   • Severity not stated

     SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

     DISPOSABLE CUPS USES AS A SCOOP FOR SUGAR, INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER SCOOPS

10. Mar 27, 2019 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      - MUST PROVIDE A PREP SINK FOR THE BAR AREA.

11. Apr 12, 2018 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

      FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

      MUST RAISE FLOOR THRESHOLD AT FRONT ENTRANCE/EXIT DOOR.

    • Not serious Minor

      WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

      OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING TILES AROUND CEILING VENTILATION COVER AT DISHWASH AREA. MUST CLEAN CEILING TILES AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

      VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

      MOP SINK COLD WATER HANDLE/VALVE TURNED OFF AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK LEFT SIDE COMPARTMENT DRAIN PIPE LEAKING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINKS.

12. Jul 25, 2017 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

      FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

      FOUND FLOORS DRAINS IN THE KITCHEN AREAS WITH HEAVY GRIME BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

13. May 22, 2017 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

      SPRAY BOTTLE NEXT TO GRILL NOT LABELED, INSTRUCTED TO LABEL.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

      CONTAINER OF LEMON WEDGES MISSING A COVER AT SELF SERVICE SAUCE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO COVER

    • Not serious Minor

      FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

      STANDING WATER AT FLOOR UNDER WATER SOFTER TANK. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP DRY AS POSSIBLE.

14. Jul 29, 2016 License Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

15. Jul 28, 2016 License · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED

      DUMPSTER NOT CURRENTLY ONSITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION: FACILITY HAS A CONTRACT WITH LAKESHORE RECYCLING SERVICES BUT THE DUMPSTER IS SCHEDULED TO ARRIVE ON 7/29/16. NO CITATION ISSUED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020