NANDO'S PERI-PERI

22 S WABASH AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60603 · Restaurant

19 inspections

Canvass Re-InspectionJun 1, 2026
5 infractions
- 37. FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
  - 3-302.12 : MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE WITH COMMON NAME(SQUEEZE BOTTLES, SHAKERS,ETC)
- 39. CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
  - 3-305.11 : OBSERVED A FEW BOXES OF SODA STORED ON SHELVING UNIT IN HALLWAY OUTSIDE OF TOILET ROOM MUST REMOVE AND STORE AWAY FROM PUBLIC TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
- 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
  - 4-601.11(B) : MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON GRILL TABLE,WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS.
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
  - 6-501.16 : MUST PROVIDE A HOOKING SYSTEM TO HANG UP WET MOPS TO DRY.
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
  - 6-501.13 : MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALLBASES THROUGHOUT REAR PREP , DISH WASHING AREAS ,WALK IN COOLER & FREEZER,INCLUDING FLOOR DRAINS WHERE NEEDED.
CanvassMay 21, 2026
6 infractions
- 37. FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
  - MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE WITH COMMON NAME (SQUEEZE BOTTLES, SHAKERS, ETC)
- 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
  - OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF 3- LIVE ROACHES CRAWLING ALONG WALL AND UNDERNEATH HOT WATER TANK AND NUMEROUS DEAD ROACHES ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH GREASE TRAP AT DISH MACHINE,NEXT TO HOT WATER TANK,LOWER CABINET OF HAND SINK AT REGISTER AND SODA CABINETS IN DINING AREA.MUST REMOVE DEAD ROACHES CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 5/21/26.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED)
- 39. CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
  - OBSERVED A FEW BOXES OF SODA STORED ON SHELVING UNIT IN HALLWAY OUTSIDE OF TOILET ROOM MUST REMOVE AND STORE AWAY FROM PUBLIC TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
- 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
  - MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON GRILL TABLE,WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS.
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
  - MUST PROVIDE A HOOKING SYSTEM TO HANG UP WET MOPS TO DRY.
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
  - MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALLBASES THROUGHOUT REAR PREP , DISH WASHING AREAS ,WALK IN COOLER & FREEZER,INCLUDING FLOOR DRAINS WHERE NEEDED.MUST REMOVE WATER FROM FLOOR BEHIND SODA STATION IN REAR AREAAND KEEP DRY.
Canvass Re-InspectionOct 16, 2025
2 infractions
- 38. 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.
- 55. 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 IN BETWEEN FLOOR TILES IN REAR PREP AREA UNDERNEATH ONE COMPARTMENT SINK WITHOUT SPRAYER ON EASTSIDE WALL FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY.
CanvassOct 14, 2025
4 infractions
- 22. 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 CAUILFLOWER(51.8F) AND ROASTED BRUSSELS SPROUTS(53.8F) HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE. INSTRUCTED ALL COLD TCS FOOD MUST BE HELD AT 41F OR BELOW. CORRECTED ON SITE MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED FOOD VALUED AT $75 WEIGHING 13LBS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
- 33. 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 HOLDING UNIT IN FRONT PREP AREA WITH 3 DRAWERS AND ONE DOOR. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
- 38. 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.
- 55. 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 BETWEEN FLOOR TILES IN REAR PREP AREA UNDERNEATH ONE COMPARTMENT SINK WITHOUT SPRAYER ON EASTSIDE WALL FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY.
Short Form ComplaintSep 16, 2024
0 infractions
CanvassJul 2, 2024
0 infractions
CanvassAug 25, 2023
5 infractions
- 1. PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
- 2. 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.
- 37. FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
  - Bulk food not properly labeled, Instructed to label and maintain.
- 39. CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
- 44. UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
  - Old stickers on food container not removed during washing, Instructed to remove.
Short Form ComplaintDec 27, 2022
5 infractions
- 38. 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.
- 40. 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.
- 41. WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
  - OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.
- 55. 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 AND MAINTAIN SAID AREAS.
- 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
  - OBSERVED 1 BURNT OUT LIGHT BULB IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
ComplaintNov 21, 2022
6 infractions
- 2. 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 MUST POST A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATION IN PLAIN VIEW OF CUSTOMERS AT ALL TIMES.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
- 40. 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.
- 41. WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
  - OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
  - OBSERVED SEVERAL DEAD COCKROACHES ON FLOOR THROUGHOUT FACILITY ESPECIALLY IN THE DISH AREA. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME.
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
  - OBSERVED SOILED MOP HEADS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HANG MOP HEADS TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
- 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
  - OBSERVED 1 BURNT OUT LIGHT BULB IN THE MAIN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
CanvassJul 6, 2022
2 infractions
- 39. 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.
- 56. 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.
CanvassApr 21, 2021
1 infraction
- 36. 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.
CanvassSep 1, 2020
0 infractions
CanvassOct 2, 2019
3 infractions
- 16. 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
- 39. 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.
- 55. 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 FOLLOWING AREAS: FRONT PREP AREA NEAR BAR, ON THE SIDE OF THE UTILITY SINK, UNDER HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. FOUND FLOOR DRAINS WITH ACCUMILATED YELLOW AND BLACK BUILD UP LOCATED AT DISH MACHINE FLOOR DRAINS, 1 COMPARTMENT SINK FLOOR DRAIN ON WEST WALL OF REAR PREP AND COCA COLA FLOOR DRAINS. MUST CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
CanvassJun 5, 2018
2 infractions
- 34. 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.
- 35. 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.
CanvassMay 18, 2017
2 infractions
- 33. 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.
- 34. 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.
ComplaintDec 6, 2016
2 infractions
- 32. 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.
- 40. REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
  - missing refrigeration thermometer in front prep cooler, instructed to install.
CanvassOct 28, 2016
2 infractions
- 32. 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.
- 38. 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.
CanvassMay 4, 2016
3 infractions
- 38. 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.
- 40. REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
  - ALL REFRIGERATION THERMOMETES MUST BE STORED IN WARMEST PART OF COOLER EASY TO MONITOR.
- 43. FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
  - ICE SCOOP STORED ON TOP OF ICE CUBES, INSTRUCTED TO STORE OFF CUBES.
LicenseNov 10, 2015
0 infractions