Nando'S Peri-peri
Mostly clean — 10 of 15 passed, one prior failure
2026-01-21 Pass Canvass CRITICAL 4 ▾
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED NO HOT WATER SUPPLIED TO LEFT HANDSINK IN THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM AT TIME OF INSPECTION. PERSON IN CHARGE WAS INSTRUCTED TO HAVE STAFF USE RIGHT HANDSINK OR FAMILY RESTROOM UNTIL REPAIRED.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN UNISEX/FAMILY TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF DUST UNDER COUNTERS IN FRONT SERVICE AREA AND UNDER SODA MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED NO CURRENT ALLERGEN TRAINING ONSITE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. INFORMED PIC ALL FOODSERVICE MANAGERS MUST COMPLETE TRAINING AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
2025-03-24 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection ▾
No violations found.
2025-03-17 Fail Canvass CRITICAL 4 ▾
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
FOUND NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER OR VALID CERTIFICATE ON SITE WHILE TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (CHICKEN) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER CERT...
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
FOUND A MINIMAL AMOUNT OF BLACK UNKNOWN SUBSTANCE ON THE INSIDE OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
FOUND LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE INADEQUATELY SANITIZING DISHES AT 0 PPM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE A SANITIZING SOLUTION TO ADEQUATELY SANITIZE DISHES PER MANUFACTURER'S INSTRUCTIONS. LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION...
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
FOUND APPROXIMATELY 25 SMALL FLIES ON THE WALLS IN THE DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MINIMIZE SMALL FLY ACTIVITY. RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION, 7-38-020(A), CITATION ISSUED
2024-06-13 Pass Canvass 5 ▾
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
EMPLOYEES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND HANDLING FOOD NOT WEARING A HAIR/BEARD RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL EMPLOYEES WEAR A HAIR/BEARD RESTRAINT. MAINTAIN SAME.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
CUTTING BOARDS IN THE FRONT PREP AREA WITH DEEP GROOVES AND STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO SAND OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS TO MAINTAIN A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF DEEP FRYERS WITH GREASE, FOOD AND DIRT BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
LEAK AT THE PIPE UNDER THE SPRAYER SINK OF THE DISH MACHINE AND AT THE HAND WASHING SINK IN THE DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO FIX THE LEAKS AND MAINTAIN GOOD PLUMBING.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
THE CEILING TILES IN THE DISH WASHING AREA WITH DIRT/DUST BUILD UP. WALLS AROUND THE COOKING/COOLING EQUIPMENT WITH FOOD SPLATTER AND DIRT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CEILING TILES AND WALLS. -THE INTERIOR OF THE FLOOR DRAINS AND THE FLOORS IN...
2023-04-06 Pass Complaint CRITICAL 2 ▾
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED A 1/2 INCH GAP IN BETWEEN THE FRONT EXTERIOR DOORS. MUST SEAL GAP TO PREVENT PEST/RODENT ENTRY AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED HEAVY DUST BUILD UP ON THE CEILING VENTS IN THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
2022-02-23 Pass Short Form Complaint 4 ▾
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS PREPPING AND HANDLING FOOD WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
SODA NOZZLES IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FLOORS AND WALLS IN DISH WASHING AREA IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE FOR EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO UPDATE AND MAINTAIN ON FILE
2022-01-24 Pass Complaint 4 ▾
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS PREPPING AND HANDLING FOOD WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
SODA NOZZLES IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FLOORS AND WALLS IN DISH WASHING AREA IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE FOR EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO UPDATE AND MAINTAIN ON FILE
2021-12-02 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass CRITICAL 6 ▾
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
�FACILITY DID NOT PROVIDE A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE FOR EMPLOYEES WORKING ON SITE. INFORMED OWNER THAT ONCE OPENED, A CERTIFIED MANAGER WITH A CURRENT CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE MUST BE ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES WHEN...
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE SIGNED COPIES ON SITE FOR ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-010. NO CITATIO...
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS PREPPING AND HANDLING FOOD WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED A BURNT OUT LIGHT BULB IN THE REAR NEAR THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE FOR EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO UPDATE AND MAINTAIN ON FILE.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH COMPLETION OF TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION.
2020-04-15 Pass Canvass ▾
No violations found.
2019-04-23 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass Re-Inspection ▾
No violations found.
2019-04-11 Pass w/ Conditions Complaint 3 ▾
PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED FACILITY NOT MEETING HOT HOLDING REQUIREMENTS. 2 POUNDS OF BUTTERFLY CHICKEN AT 125.6 DEGREES F IN HOT HOLDING UNIT IN FRONT PREP AREA. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE HOT FOOD MUST BE MAINTAINED 135 DEGREES F OR ABOVE PERSON IN CHARGED VOLUNTARY ...
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED FOOD NOT MEETING TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENTS,ALL READY TO EAT FOOD TWO 4 POUND PANS(ROASTED VEGGIES) AT 47.6-49.1 DEGREES INSIDE COLD HOLD TABLE IN FRONT PREP AREA AND INSIDE WALK IN COOLER IN REAR PREP AREA.. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE COLD HOL...
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
OBSERVED FACILITY MECHANICAL WARE WASHING MACHINE WASH SOLUTION TEMPERATURE NOT MEETING REQUIREMENTS; WASH SOLUTION AT 148 DEGREES F IN REAR PREP WARE WASHING AREA OF FACILITY. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE WASH SOLUTION MUST BE AT 150 DEGREES F AND MAIN...
2019-01-03 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass CRITICAL 6 ▾
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED HAND SINK NOT ACCESSIBLE. OBSTRUCTED WITH (PITCHER AND GLOVES) STORED INSIDE HAND SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA (BAR). INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE (PIC) TO REMOVE ITEMS FROM HAND SINK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED FACILITY UTILIZING HAND SINK AS PREP SINK. INFORMED FOOD HANDLER HAND SINK IS UTILIZED FOR HAND WASHING ONLY.
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
OBSERVED READY TO EAT TIME TEMPERATURE CONTROL SAFETY FOR FOOD EXCEEDING SPECIFIED DISCARD DATE. COOKED/ROASTED CAULIFLOWER (2LB)., COOKED GRAINS(QUINOA)(3LB), COOKED BUTTERNUT SQUASH (3LB) IN REACH IN COOLER AND FRONT PREP AREA WITH DISCARD DATE OF ...
APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED
OBSERVED MASHED POTATOES IN THE PREP SINK IN STANDING WATER. INSTRUCTED FOOD HANDLER THAWING SHOULD HAVE A CONSTANT FLOW OF COLD WATER ON THE FOOD ITEMS. FOOD HANDLER TURNED ON WATER IN PREP SINK.
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
OBSEERVED NO THERMOMETERS IN THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED A LIGHT PINK SLIMY SUBSTANCE ON THE INSIDE BASIN OF THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN.
2018-01-10 Pass Complaint 3 ▾
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED STANDING WATER AND FLOOR NEEDS TO BE RE-GROUTED BY THE FLOOR DRAIN LOCATED IN BETWEEN THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND THE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED STANDING WATER IN THE REAR BY THE LOCKERS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AL...
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED LOW WATER PRESSURE ON THE EXPOSED HAND SINK LOCATED BY THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE WATER PRESSURE AND MAINTAIN.
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR NETS PROPERLY. INSTRUCTED ON PROPER USE OF HAIRNETS AND INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
2017-05-05 Pass Canvass 4 ▾
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
THE INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF THE FLOOR DRAINS AND FLOORS UNDER/AROUND THE HEAVY EQUIPMENT HAS DIRT/FOOD ON THEM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR DRAINS AND FLOORS.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
THE CEILING TILES AND VENTS IN THE REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA AND IN THE TOILET ROOMS HAS DIRT/DUST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
MALE EMPLOYEES WITH BEARDS THAT HANDLE FOOD OR MULTI USE UTENSILS MUST WEAR A BEARD RESTRAINT. ALSO, ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE THOSE INDIVIDUALS TO WEAR A BEARD AND HAIR RESTRAINT AT ALL TIMES WHEN PREPARING/HAN...
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
THE ICE SCOOP WAS STORED LAYING IN THE ICE INSIDE THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE HANDLE UP INSIDE THE ICE OR IN A CLEAN BIN/CONTAINER. MAINTAIN SAME.
2016-07-14 Pass License ▾
No violations found.
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