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Nando's Peri-peri

670 W DIVERSEY PKWY, Chicago, IL 60614 · Cook County

87cited violations
7serious tier
22inspections
39tier not stated

Establishment

Type
Restaurant (retail food serving meals) (Restaurant)
Inspected by
Chicago Department of Public Health
License / ID
2379215
Status
Risk 1 (High)
Official record
Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports

Other public records for this business

Year by year

YearInspectionsViolationsSerious
2026260
2025360
2024272
2023181
2021131
20203120
20193101
2018161
20173130
20162161
2015100

Inspections

  1. Sep 8, 2026 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

      4-602.11(B-E)--- NOTED SOME UPPER PORTIONS OF THE ICE MACHINE IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      : 6-201.11--- NOTED BLACKENED, MOLDY WALL CAULKING AT THE DISH MACHINE.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.----DIRTY FLOOR DRAIN UNDER THE DISH MACHINE.----DIRTY, GREASY WALL AT THE DISH MACHINE UNDER THE SCRAPPER SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN ALL.

  2. Aug 31, 2026 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

      NO VERIFIED WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE AVAILABLE FOR REVIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

      NOTED SOME UPPER PORTIONS OF THE ICE MACHINE IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      NOTED BLACKENED, MOLDY WALL CAULKING AT THE DISH MACHINE.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.----DIRTY FLOOR DRAIN UNDER THE DISH MACHINE.----DIRTY, GREASY WALL AT THE DISH MACHINE UNDER THE SCRAPPER SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN ALL.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

      PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM 8-19-25 REPORT #2622433 NOT CORRECTED. #56- OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT BULB AT VENTILATION HOOD IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS. MUST INSTALL LIGHT BULB.#58- OBSERVED MISSING ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER. MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.

  3. Aug 19, 2025 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT BULB AT VENTILATION HOOD IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS. MUST INSTALL LIGHT BULB.

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      OBSERVED MISSING ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER. MUST PROVIDE ALLEREN TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.

  4. Feb 10, 2025 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

  5. Feb 3, 2025 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

      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.

    • Severity not stated

      PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

      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.

    • Severity not stated

      IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

      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.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      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.

  6. Feb 20, 2024 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS INSIDE LIGHT SHIELD COVERS IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  7. Feb 15, 2024 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

      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.

    • Serious Priority

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      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.

    • Serious Priority

      FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

      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.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      OBSERVED LEAKING PIPE UNDERNEATH EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      OBSERVED REAR EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK DRAINING SLOW. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS INSIDE LIGHT SHIELD COVERS IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  8. Apr 19, 2023 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Priority

      FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

      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.

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

      SOME AREAS IN THE UPPER PORTION OF THE ICE MACHINE IN NEED OF CLEANING.

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

      ALL BULK FOODS NOT IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.

    • Severity not stated

      CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

      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.

    • Severity not stated

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

      TO GO FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE STORED INVERTED.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      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.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      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.

    • Severity not stated

      ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

      NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.

  9. Nov 4, 2021 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Priority

      MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

      OBSERVED NO PROOF OF EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

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

      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.

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS NEED PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING.

  10. Oct 13, 2020 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

  11. Oct 6, 2020 Complaint · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

      PINK SUBSTANCE AT INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE BIN FRONT WHITE PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN UNIT.

    • Severity not stated

      PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

      OBSERVED SOME EMPLOYEES WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAIN IN PREP AREA.HAIR RESTRAINANTS IS REQUIRED IN PREP AREA

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

      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.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      GREASE INSIDE DEEP FRYERS,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

    • Severity not stated

      GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

      OUTSIDE GROUND SURROUNDING RECEPTACLES IN THE ALLEY BU THE REAR DOOR NOT CLEANED: USED GLOVES,BROKEN PIECES OF CARDBOARDS ETC,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      LEAKING FAUCET BY THE LOW TEMP DISH MACHINE IS LEAKING REPAIR AND MAINTAIN

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      GREASE ON FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

      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

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

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

      ICE SCOOP ATTACHED AT ICE MACHINE NOT COMPLETELY ENCLOSED,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN ENCLOSED ICE SCOOP CONTAINER TO MINIMIZE SOURCE OF CONTAMINATION

    • Severity not stated

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

      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.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      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

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      UNNECESSARY ITEMS(UNUSED LOW TEMP DISH MACHINE)IN THE KITCHEN MUST BE REMOVED FROM PREMISES

  13. Sep 5, 2019 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

  14. Aug 29, 2019 Complaint · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      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.

    • Severity not stated

      PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

      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.

    • Severity not stated

      UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

      MUST INVERT DISHES BEING STORED UNDER THE GRILL IN THE PREP AREA, TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

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

      MUST REPLACE GREEN CUTTING BOARDS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      MUST DETAIL CLEAN LOWER SHELVES ON PREP TABLES IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOORS IN PREP, AROUND HOT WALTER TANK, AND IN THE WALK IN COOLER/FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

  15. Mar 28, 2019 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Priority

      NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH RTE FOOD OR A PRE-APPROVED ALTERNATIVE PROCEDURE PROPERLY ALLOWED

      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.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND SINK, LOCATED IN -CUSTOMER/EMPLOYEE SHARED RESTROOMS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAND SIGNAGE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

      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.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      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.

  16. Jun 20, 2018 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Critical

      ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED

      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.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      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

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST INSTALL SPLASH GUARD AT EXPOSED HAND SINK BEHIND FRONT SERVICE. OBSERVED LEAKY UNDERNEATH OVEN IN REAR PREP AREA.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

      OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FOOD STORAGE SHELVING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • 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 PANELS ABOVE STORAGE SHELVING IN REAR AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  17. Dec 15, 2017 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST INSTALL SPLASH GUARD AT EXPOSED HAND SINK BEHIND FRONT SERVICE COUNTER.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

      MUST CLEAN DEBRIS AND DEAD BUGS FROM FRONT WINDOW SILLS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST CLEAN WATER AND FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOORS THROUGHOUT REAR PREP AREA. ALSO, CLEAN FLOORS IN WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER.

    • Not serious Minor

      LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

      MUST CLEAN UNKNOWN DEBRIS FROM LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT REAR PREP AREA.

    • Not serious Minor

      PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

      MUST REMOVE OR ORGANIZE CLUTTER FROM AROUND HOT WATER TANK IN REAR. ELEVATE ITEMS 6" OFF FLOOR TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE.

  18. Mar 31, 2017 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS ON FRONT PREP COOLER BEHIND COUNTER. DISCONTINUE USE OF ALUMINUM FOIL ON EQUIPMENT BEHIND FRONT COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL.

  19. Mar 22, 2017 Canvass · 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

      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.

    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

      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

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS ON FRONT PREP COOLER BEHIND COUNTER. DISCONTINUE USE OF ALUMINUM FOIL ON EQUIPMENT BEHIND FRONT COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

      MUST CLEAN INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACE OF MICROWAVES IN FRONT PREP AREA, DRIED FOOD DEBRIS PRESENT, AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      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.

    • Not serious Minor

      LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

      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.

    • Not serious Minor

      PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

      MUST REMOVE NO WORKING YOGURT MACHINE FROM DINING AREA, PER MANAGER, NOT USING MACHINE ANYMORE.

  20. Apr 26, 2016 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

      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)

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL REPACKAGED DESSERTS WITH NAME,ADDRESS,PHONE NUMBER,INGREDIENTS

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

      Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRI FROM INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE,INTERIOR OF FRYER CABINET,STORAGE SHELVES IN DINING AREA AND PREP AREAS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      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.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM VENTS IN ALL TOILETROOMS

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Comments: MUST PROVIDE A FAUCET ABOVE YOGURT MACHINE IN DINING AREA WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE MACHINE.

    • Not serious Minor

      APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

      nspector Comments: MUST STORE PERSONAL BELONGINGS FROM UNDER FOOD STORAGE SHELVES IN OFFICE AREA AND MAINTAIN.

  21. Apr 18, 2016 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Critical

      POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

      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)

    • 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

      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)

    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS

      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)

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST LABEL REPACKAGED DESSERTS WITH NAME,ADDRESS,PHONE NUMBER,INGREDIENTS

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

      MUST CLEAN DEBRI FROM INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE,INTERIOR OF FRYER CABINET,STORAGE SHELVES IN DINING AREA AND PREP AREAS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT IN FRONT PREP AREA AND NEXT TO SODA MACHINES IN DINING AREA.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM VENTS IN ALL TOILETROOMS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST PROVIDE A FAUCET ABOVE YOGURT MACHINE IN DINING AREA WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE MACHINE.

    • Not serious Minor

      APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

      MUST STORE PERSONAL BELONGINGS FROM UNDER FOOD STORAGE SHELVES IN OFFICE AREA AND MAINTAIN.

  22. Jun 4, 2015 License · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

Source: Chicago Department of Public Health. History last read Oct 5, 2026. Violation text is the inspector's wording. “Serious” is the source's own top tier. About this data.