APR 27
2026
PASSED
0 violationsSANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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NANDO'S PERI-PERI.
EAT. 82/100
150 W ROOSEVELT RD · SOUTH LOOP, CHICAGO
Last inspected April 27, 2026 · passed
11 of 16 inspections passed, with 8 critical violations on file.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
16
11 passed · 4 w/ conditions · 1 failed
VIOLATIONS
45
includes 8 critical
RECORDS COVER
9 YEARS
since Jul 2016
INSPECTION HISTORY
JAN 212026PASSED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JAN 21
2026
PASSED
4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
MAR 172025FAILED4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MAR 17
2025
FAILED
4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
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 CERTIFICATE MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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 BY THE CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO NO LONGER USE DISH MACHINE UNTIL IT IS RE-INSPECTED BY CDPH AND AT AN ADEQUATE SANITIZING SOLUTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.
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
JUN 132024PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
JUN 13
2024
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
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 THE CORNERS WITH DIRT, FOOD AND DEBRIS BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOOR DRAINS AND FLOORS THROUGHOUT.
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APR 62023PASSED2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
APR 6
2023
PASSED
2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
FEB 232022PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
FEB 23
2022
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
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
JAN 242022PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
JAN 24
2022
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
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
DEC 22021PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
DEC 2
2021
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
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 TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY(TCS) FOODS (CHICKEN & RICE) ARE BEING PREPARED, HANDLED AND/OR SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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 CITATION ISSUED.
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.
APR 112019PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violationsDETAILS
APR 11
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violationsDETAILS
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 DISCARDED FOOD ITEMS. APPROX 2LBS $10 PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION CONSOLIDATED WITH BELOW #22
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 HOLDING MUST REMAIN AT 41 DEGREES F OR BELOW REQUIRED TEMPERATURE. PERSON IN CHARGE VOLUNTARY DISCARDED FOOD ITEMS NOT MEETING REQUIREMENTS. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE OF REQUIREMENTS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED. APPROX 8 POUNDS $100.
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 MAINTAIN FOR WASH SOLUTION CYCLE. PURE FORCE REPAIRED MACHINE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED TAGGED UNIT
JAN 32019PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
JAN 3
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
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 JANUARY 1, 2019. PERSON IN CHARGE VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED FOOD ITMES OUT OF DATE. APPROXIMATELY $30 DOLLARS VALUE. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED
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.
JAN 102018PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
JAN 10
2018
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
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 ALL STANDING WATER AND MAINTAIN.
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.
MAY 52017PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
MAY 5
2017
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
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/HANDLING FOOD AND THE MULTI USE UTENSILS IN THE FOOD PREPARATION AND DISH WASHING AREA.
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.
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