NANDO'S PERI PERI.

Chicago Health Dept

949-953 W RANDOLPH ST · WEST LOOP, CHICAGO

Passed most recent inspection (Jun 2026).

24 inspections on record since 2015 · Last inspected Jun 2026 · 2 critical violations in the last 12 months.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

107

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

JUN 2026

INSPECTION HISTORY

JUN 22

2026

PASS 3 violations

Serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

4-602.11(B-E) : INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE WITH RESIDUE. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME

Serious Employee Hygiene

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

Minor Sanitation

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

FAIL 5 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

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

Serious Sanitation

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

Serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE WITH RESIDUE. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME

Serious Employee Hygiene

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

Minor Sanitation

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

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.12 CLEAN THE CEILING TILES IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA.

Minor Other

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

FAIL 2 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

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.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

CLEAN THE CEILING TILES IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA.

JUN 10

2024

PASS · 0 violations

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APR 18

2024

PASS 3 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

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.

Minor Employee Hygiene

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.

Minor Sanitation

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

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 11 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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.

Serious Sanitation

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 Food Temperature

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 Food Temperature

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.

Minor Food Temperature

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED BLACK RESIDUE BUILD UP ON DISH MACHINE RACKS IN THE DISHWASHING AREA. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAINED.

Serious Employee Hygiene

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.

Serious Food Temperature

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.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED AN UNCOVERED TRASHCAN IN THE FAMILY RESTROOM. MUST PROVIDE A COVERED RECEPTACLE WITH A LID.

Minor Sanitation

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

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 2 violations

Minor Documentation & Training

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.

Minor Other

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

PASS 3 violations

Minor Documentation & Training

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

Minor Documentation & Training

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.

Minor Other

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

FAIL 5 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

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 Food Temperature

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.

Minor Documentation & Training

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

Minor Documentation & Training

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.

Minor Other

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

PASS 7 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

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.

Serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

4-602.11(B-E)-MUST CLEAN PINK MINERAL BUILD UP AROUND SODA POP MACHINE SHOOT IN DINING AREA.

Critical Pest Activity

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.

Serious Food Temperature

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.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

5-501.17-PROVIDE LID ON TRASH CAN IN FAMILY BATHROOM.

Minor Documentation & Training

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.

Minor Documentation & Training

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

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 10 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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.

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND SINK AT BAR PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE.

Serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

MUST CLEAN PINK MINERAL BUILD UP AROUND SODA POP MACHINE SHOOT IN DINING AREA.

Serious Food Temperature

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.

Minor Food Temperature

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.

Critical Pest Activity

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.

Serious Food Temperature

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.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

PROVIDE LID ON TRASH CAN IN FAMILY BATHROOM.

Minor Documentation & Training

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.

Minor Documentation & Training

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

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 3 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE PIPE UNDER THE EXPOSED HANDSINK NEXT TO THE THREE COMP SINK; REPAIR LEAK.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED.

NOV 18

2019

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations

Serious Food Temperature

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.

Minor Employee Hygiene

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

OBSERVED FOOD EMPLOYEES WITHOUT HAIRNETS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS WHILE HANDLING FOOD.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Documentation & Training

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

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 6 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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

Critical Sanitation

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.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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

FAIL 7 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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

Critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

Serious Sanitation

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,

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

SEP 26

2017

PASS 6 violations

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Facility Condition

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

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

Inspector Comments: MUST REPLACE MISSING VENTILATION COVER ABOVE MOP SINK

SEP 21

2017

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 8 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

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)

Critical Food Temperature

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)

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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

MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Facility Condition

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.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

MUST REPLACE MISSING VENTILATION COVER ABOVE MOP SINK.

APR 4

2017

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

EXHAUST FAN ABOVE DISH MACHINE NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DAILY,

Minor Sanitation

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

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Facility Condition

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

LIGHT OUT ABOVE FRONT COOKING LINE. INSTD TO RELACE SAME.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

WIPING CLOTHS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE PROPERLY.

JAN 15

2016

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

Minor Sanitation

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

FAIL 5 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

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.

Serious Other

* 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.

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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.

Minor Sanitation

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

PASS 1 violation

Minor Sanitation

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

FAIL 6 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

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

Serious Food Storage & Handling

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).

Critical Pest Activity

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.

Critical Pest Activity

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

PROVIDE GARBAGE DUMSPTER OR CONTRACT FOR SERVICE.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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.

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