MAR 20
2026
PASSED
0 violationsSANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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NANDO'S PERI PERI.
YOUR CALL. 65/100
1447 E 53RD ST · HYDE PARK, CHICAGO
Last inspected March 20, 2026 · passed
11 of 16 inspections passed, 2 failed, 3 passed with conditions. 9 critical violations across the record.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
16
11 passed · 3 w/ conditions · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
50
includes 9 critical
RECORDS COVER
9 YEARS
since Mar 2017
INSPECTION HISTORY
MAR 182026FAILED5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MAR 18
2026
FAILED
5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
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 #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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 REACTIVATE THE FAUCET.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBESRVED LOOSE FAUCET FOR HANSINK IN FAMILY RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
MAR 62025PASSED1 violationDETAILS
MAR 6
2025
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FLOORS NEED CLEANING AROUND AND IN BETWEEN HEAVY EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE SPILLS, DEBRIS AND/OR GREASE
JUN 122024PASSED1 violationDETAILS
JUN 12
2024
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FLOORS NEED CLEANING AROUND AND IN BETWEEN HEAVY EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE SPILLS, DEBRIS AND/OR GREASE
MAY 22024PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
MAY 2
2024
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE FRONT PREP COOLERS TO REMOVE SPILLS AND/OR DEBRIS.
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.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
MUST CLEAN THE FIXTURE IN THE WOMEN WASHROOM. ALSO CLEAN THE FLOORS.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST CLEAN THE AIR VENT COVERS IN THE REAR TO REMOVE DUST.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FLOORS NEED CLEANING AROUND AND IN BETWEEN HEAVY EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE SPILLS, DEBRIS AND/OR GREASE
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NOV 242023PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
NOV 24
2023
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE COMMON NAME OF FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN UTILITY AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
DEC 142022PASSED3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
DEC 14
2022
PASSED
3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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).
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.
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.
AUG 242021PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
AUG 24
2021
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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 7-38-010.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN INTERIORS OF HOT HOLDING UNITS AND REFRIGERATION UNITS WHERE NEEDED.
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-IN COOLER CORNERS.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
UNABLE TO PROVIDE EMPLOYEE(S) FOOD HANDLER TRAINING; MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.
DEC 12020PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
DEC 1
2020
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
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.
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.
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.
NOV 202020FAILED6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
NOV 20
2020
FAILED
6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
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)
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)
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.
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.
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.
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.
MAR 42020PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MAR 4
2020
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED 1/4" GAP ON BOTTOM CORNERS OF REAR DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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.
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
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
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON VENTILATION FAN IN MEN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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.
MAY 212019PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MAY 21
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED A LEAK AT PIPE UNDER 3-COMP SINK AT REAR. MUST REPAIR.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
MUST PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLES IN WOMEN'S WASHROOM.
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.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
REMOVE PEELING PAINT FROM CEILING OF UPPER LEVEL PAPER GOODS STORAGE AREA.
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.
DEC 112018PASSED3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
DEC 11
2018
PASSED
3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
Must provide proof of food handler training for all food handling employees.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
Must provide proof of allergen training for all Chicago certified food sanitation mangers.
MAR 72017PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
MAR 7
2017
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
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.
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.
MAR 72017PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
MAR 7
2017
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
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.
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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