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65
YOUR CALL

Nando'S Peri Peri

1447 E 53rd St, Chicago, IL 60615 · Hyde Park · Restaurant · High risk
YOUR CALL
65/100

Passed most recently but 2 prior failures on record

Inspections
16
11 passed
Last Inspected
2026-03-20
Pass Rate
69%
2 failures
Score
65/100
YOUR CALL
Passed most recent inspection (2026-03-20)
Failed 2 inspections (2026, 2020)
Pest Activity issues found across 6 inspections
Documentation & Training issues found across 4 inspections
Issues were corrected on re-inspection
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Sanitation minor 23×
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Pest Activity critical
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Plumbing & Waste minor
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Documentation & Training critical
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Food Temperature critical
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Employee Hygiene critical
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Food Storage & Handling minor
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Other minor
2026-03-20 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2026-03-18 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 5
critical Food Temperature

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING SINKS NOT MAINTAINED WITH HOT WATER: IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF HOT WATER OBSERVED AT EMPLOYEE WASHROOM HANDSINK (72F). INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE HOT WATER AT ALL HAND-WASHING SINKS MUST BE AT LEAST 100F. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-3...

critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED HANDSINK FAUCET IN WOMENS RESTROOM NOT PROPERLY MAINTAIN WITH HOT WATER RUNNING LONGER THAN 15 SECONDS. INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE TIMER OF HOT WATER TO ENSURE FAUCET IS PROVIDING A FLOW OF WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 SECONDS WITHOUT THE NEED TO REACT...

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBESRVED LOOSE FAUCET FOR HANSINK IN FAMILY RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP, SYRUP, FOOD DEBRIS, AND DIRT INSIDE CABINETS UNDER SODA STATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT.

minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.

2025-03-06 Pass Canvass
1
minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FLOORS NEED CLEANING AROUND AND IN BETWEEN HEAVY EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE SPILLS, DEBRIS AND/OR GREASE

2024-06-12 Pass Short Form Complaint
1
minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FLOORS NEED CLEANING AROUND AND IN BETWEEN HEAVY EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE SPILLS, DEBRIS AND/OR GREASE

2024-05-02 Pass Canvass
5
minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE FRONT PREP COOLERS TO REMOVE SPILLS AND/OR DEBRIS.

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED A LEAK UNDERNEATH THE HAND SINK IN THE DISH WASHING AREA. ALSO NOTED THE SELF SERVE POP MACHINE LEAKY. MUST FIND SOURCE AND REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

MUST CLEAN THE FIXTURE IN THE WOMEN WASHROOM. ALSO CLEAN THE FLOORS.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST CLEAN THE AIR VENT COVERS IN THE REAR TO REMOVE DUST.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FLOORS NEED CLEANING AROUND AND IN BETWEEN HEAVY EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE SPILLS, DEBRIS AND/OR GREASE

2023-11-24 Pass Canvass
3
minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE COMMON NAME OF FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

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.

minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.

2022-12-14 Pass Canvass
CRITICAL 3
critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

NO HANDWASH SIGNAGE FOUND AT EXPOSED HANDSINKS IN KITCHEN AREA; INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN (CORRECTED ON SITE).

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

THE SHELVES INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER NEED CLEANING TO REMOVE RESIDUE FROM FOOD AND CONTAINERS; CLEAN SHELVES WHERE NEEDED.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED SOME AREAS OF THE FLOOR IN PREP AREA AND FLOOR DRAINS IN NEED OF CLEANING; CLEAN FLOOR AND DRAINS WHERE NEEDED.

2021-08-24 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 4
critical Documentation & Training

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

UNABLE TO PROVIDE THE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICIES FOR EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED THAT THE PERSON IN CHARGE MUST BE ABLE TO SHOW DOCUMENTATION/VERIFICATION OF EMPLOYEES ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF THE POLICY DURING EACH INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38...

minor Food Temperature

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN INTERIORS OF HOT HOLDING UNITS AND REFRIGERATION UNITS WHERE NEEDED.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED A SMALL AMOUNT OF STANDING WATER ON THE FLOOR BY THE DISHMACHINE; INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS WHERE NEEDED IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS AROUND UNDER AND BEHIND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED AND IN WALK-I...

minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

UNABLE TO PROVIDE EMPLOYEE(S) FOOD HANDLER TRAINING; MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.

2020-12-01 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection
3
minor Food Storage & Handling

SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES STORED ON FLOOR IN SECOND FLOOR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.

minor Pest Activity

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

OBSERVED CRATES USED AS SHELVING UNITS IN SECOND FLOOR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING FOR EASY CLEANING AND PEST CONTROL.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON CEILING IN SECOND FLOOR DRY STORAGE, SINGLE SERVICE, AND UTENSIL STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR CEILING AND MAINTAIN.

2020-11-20 Fail Complaint
CRITICAL 6
critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HOT WATER 88F AT HAND WASHING SINKS IN WOMEN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AT LEAST 100F WATER AT HAND WASHING SINKS FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. PRIORITY CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C)

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED OVER 20 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR UNDER SHELVING UNIT IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A)

minor Food Storage & Handling

SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES STORED ON FLOOR IN SECOND FLOOR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.

minor Pest Activity

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

OBSERVED CRATES USED AS SHELVING UNITS IN SECOND FLOOR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING FOR EASY CLEANING AND PEST CONTROL.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS, BETWEEN EQUIPMENT IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON CEILING IN SECOND FLOOR DRY STORAGE, SINGLE SERVICE, AND UTENSIL STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR CEILING AND MAINTAIN.

2020-08-20 Pass Short Form Complaint

No violations found.

2020-03-04 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 6
critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED 1/4" GAP ON BOTTOM CORNERS OF REAR DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED HANDLES OF DISPENSING UTENSILS STORED ON TOP OF COLESLAW. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE HANDLES ABOVE FOOD TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

minor Pest Activity

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

OBSERVED CRATES USED AS SHELVING IN SECOND FLOOR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING FOR EASY CLEANING AND PEST CONTROL

serious Food Temperature

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED NO TEMPERATURE TEST STRIPS FOR HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AN IRREVERSIBLE INDICATOR TO TEST SURFACE TEMPERATURE OF UTENSILS DURING HOT WATER MECHANICAL OPERATIONS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON CEILING IN SECOND FLOOR DRY STORAGE, SINGLE SERVICE, AND UTENSIL STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR CEILING AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON VENTILATION FAN IN MEN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

2019-05-21 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 6
critical Documentation & Training

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

OBSERVED NO POLICY IN PLACE FOR EMPLOYEE HEALTH. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED A LEAK AT PIPE UNDER 3-COMP SINK AT REAR. MUST REPAIR.

minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

MUST PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLES IN WOMEN'S WASHROOM.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

CLEAN FLOORS AT REAR UNDER SHELVING ALONG WALLBASE AND AT CORNERS OF DEBRIS AND LITTER. REMOVE POOLING WATER UNDER 3-COMP SINK AND DISH MACHINE. KEEP DRY AT ALL TIMES. CLEAN FLOOR OF WALK-IN COOLER.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

REMOVE PEELING PAINT FROM CEILING OF UPPER LEVEL PAPER GOODS STORAGE AREA.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

REMOVE CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ITEMS IN UPPER LEVEL CLOSETS AND PAPER GOOD STORAGE AREA. ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

2018-12-11 Pass Canvass
CRITICAL 3
critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

Observed appx 1 inch gap along bottom of rear exterior door. Must make all exterior doors tight fitting. Must repair and maintain same.

minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

Must provide proof of food handler training for all food handling employees.

minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

Must provide proof of allergen training for all Chicago certified food sanitation mangers.

2017-03-07 Pass License
2
minor Sanitation

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

REMOVE EXCESS WATER ON FLOOR UNDER DISH MACHINE. CLEAN INTERIOR OF ALL FLOOR DRAINS.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

REPAIR LEAKING DRAINPIPE UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. REPAIR SENSOR ON LEFT FAUCET IN WOMEN WASHROOM.

2017-03-07 Pass Complaint
2
minor Sanitation

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

REMOVE EXCESS WATER ON FLOOR UNDER DISH MACHINE. CLEAN INTERIOR OF ALL FLOOR DRAINS.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

REPAIR LEAKING DRAINPIPE UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. REPAIR SENSOR ON LEFT FAUCET IN WOMEN WASHROOM.

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