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Nando'S Peri-peri

22 S Wabash Ave, Chicago, IL 60603 · Loop · Restaurant · High risk
EAT
83/100

Clean record — passed all 17 inspections

Inspections
17
14 passed
Last Inspected
2025-10-16
Pass Rate
82%
0 failures
Score
83/100
EAT
17 consecutive passes, most recently 2025-10-16
No failures across all 17 inspections on record
Pest Activity issues found across 5 inspections
Documentation & Training issues found across 2 inspections
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Sanitation serious 13×
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Pest Activity critical
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Other minor
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Food Temperature serious
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Facility Condition minor
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Documentation & Training critical
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Employee Hygiene minor
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Food Storage & Handling minor
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Plumbing & Waste minor
Chemical Safety minor
2025-10-16 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
CRITICAL 2
critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

6-202.15: OBSERVED OPENINGS AT BASE OF BOTH REAR EXIT OUTER DOORS AND OBSERVED OPENING IN MIDDLE OF OUTER FRONT ENTRANCE DOUBLE DOORS. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.11: OBSERVED MISSING GROUT IN BETWEEEN FLOOR TILES IN REAR PREP AREA. OBSERVED MISSING GROUT IN BETWEEN FLOOR TILES IN REAR PREP AREA UNDERNEATH ONE COMPARTMENT SINK WITHOUT SPRAYER ON EASTSIDE WALL. INSTRUCTED TO SMOOTHLY REPLACE MISSING GROUT...

2025-10-14 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 4
serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED COLD TCS FOODS, HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES RANGING BETWEEN 47.5-56.1F. OBSERVED COLD TCS FOODS, EGG CUSTARD(55.6F), ROMAINE SALAD(53.4-54.0F), CHEESE(47.5-56.1F), CORN(53.4F), HUMMUS(48.7F), ROASTED SWEET POTATOES(55.0F), ROASTED CAUILFLO...

minor Food Temperature

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

OBSERVED COLD HOLDING UNIT IN FRONT PREP AREA WITH 3 DRAWERS AND ONE DOOR AT IMPROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF 48.7F. INSTRUCTED ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS MUST BE MAINTAINED AT 41F OR BELOW. CORRECTED ON SITE HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON COLD HOLDIN...

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED OPENINGS AT BASE OF BOTH REAR EXIT OUTER DOORS AND OBSERVED OPENING IN MIDDLE OF OUTER FRONT ENTRANCE DOUBLE DOORS. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED MISSING GROUT IN BETWEEEN FLOOR TILES IN REAR PREP AREA. OBSERVED MISSING GROUT IN BETWEEN FLOOR TILES IN REAR PREP AREA UNDERNEATH ONE COMPARTMENT SINK WITHOUT SPRAYER ON EASTSIDE WALL. INSTRUCTED TO SMOOTHLY REPLACE MISSING GROUT IN BETWEE...

2024-09-16 Pass Short Form Complaint

No violations found.

2024-07-02 Pass Canvass

No violations found.

2023-08-25 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 5
minor Other

1. PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

No certified food service manager on site while handling and serving TCS foods (chicken, rice....) instructed to obtain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012.

minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

Bulk food not properly labeled, Instructed to label and maintain.

minor Other

39. CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

minor Sanitation

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

Old stickers on food container not removed during washing, Instructed to remove.

2022-12-27 Pass Short Form Complaint
CRITICAL 5
critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

FOUND 4 DEAD ROACHES NEXT TO HOT WATER HEATER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE DEAD ROACHES, CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN SAID AREA.

minor Employee Hygiene

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

OBSERVED TWO 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

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.

serious Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FOUND FLOOR DRAIN IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA FILLED WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND UNKNOWN SUBSTANCE. ALSO NOTED AN ACCUMULATION OF FOOD UNDER ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN FRONT PREP. OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS IN REAR PREP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN SANITIZE...

minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED 1 BURNT OUT LIGHT BULB IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

2022-11-21 Pass w/ Conditions Complaint
CRITICAL 6
critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPPED (SUCH AS CHICKEN). INSTRUCTED MUST HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHEN TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPPED/SERVED. INSTRUCTED M...

minor Employee Hygiene

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

OBSERVED TWO 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

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.

critical Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED SEVERAL DEAD COCKROACHES ON FLOOR THROUGHOUT FACILITY ESPECIALLY IN THE DISH AREA. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME.

minor Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED SOILED MOP HEADS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HANG MOP HEADS TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.

minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED 1 BURNT OUT LIGHT BULB IN THE MAIN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

2022-07-06 Pass Canvass
2
minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED BOXES STORED ON FLOOR IN DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL BOXES SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.

minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED 3 BURNT OUT LIGHT BULB IN THE REAR PREP AREA AND 5 BURNT OUT LGIHT BULBS IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

2021-04-21 Pass Canvass
1
minor Other

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

refrigerator REFRIGERATOR THERMOMETER STORED IN REAR OF PREP COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP IN WARMEST PART OF COOLER WHERE IT CAN BE EASILY SEEN.

2020-09-01 Pass Canvass

No violations found.

2019-10-02 Pass Canvass
3
serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

FOUND A MINIMAL AMOUNT OF BLACK MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE LOCATED ON ICE CUBE MAKER LID. MUST CLEAN SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN

minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

FOUND FOOD PREPARATION SINK ON THE EAST WALL CONNECTED TO PREPARATION TABLE. MUST PROVIDE SPLASH GUARD TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

serious Food Temperature

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FOUND ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS UNDER FRONT AND REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA.FOUND INTERIOR OF WALK IN COOLER FILLED WITH DUST LOCATED IN FRONT OF FAN, ALSO OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF DUST ABOVE ENTRY DOOR IN WALK IN COOLER. FOUND STANDING WATER IN THE ...

2018-06-05 Pass Canvass
2
minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DIRT DEBRIS AROUND ALL OF THE GREASE TRAPS, UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, AROUND ICE MACHINE AND BY THE FLOOR DRAINS LOCATED AT THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AREAS AND MAINTAIN.

minor Food Temperature

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

OBSERVED A BLACK SUBSTANCE ON THE WALL LOCATED BEHIND BOTH HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

2017-05-18 Pass Canvass
2
minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE SERVING STATION CABINETS WITH FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF CABINETS.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED THE FLOOR UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS.

2016-12-06 Pass Complaint
2
minor Sanitation

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

Cardboard is used to hold bread buns at front prep table. instructed to use proper food contact surfaces and to remove cardboard.

minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

missing refrigeration thermometer in front prep cooler, instructed to install.

2016-10-28 Pass Canvass
2
minor Sanitation

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

Heavy ice build-up noted on front prep freezer, instructed to remove ice and maintain.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

condensation Water not draining properly in front prep cooler, water pooling at bottom shelf, instructed to repair and maintain.

2016-05-04 Pass Canvass
3
minor Plumbing & Waste

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

TOP LOADING SOFT SERVE ICE CREAM MAKER WITHOUT A WATER SUPPLY ABOVE FOR PROEPR WASHING, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.

minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

ALL REFRIGERATION THERMOMETES MUST BE STORED IN WARMEST PART OF COOLER EASY TO MONITOR.

minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

ICE SCOOP STORED ON TOP OF ICE CUBES, INSTRUCTED TO STORE OFF CUBES.

2015-11-10 Pass License

No violations found.

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