NANDO'S PERI-PERI

227 E ONTARIO ST, CHICAGO, IL 60611 · Restaurant

15 inspections

1. ComplaintMay 11, 2026

   4 infractions

   • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
     • OBSERVED 1/4 INCH GAP AT BOTH FRONT AND REAR EXIT DOORS SWEEPS. MUST RODENT PROOF BOTH DOORS AND MAINTAIN.
   • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
     • OBSERVED WALK IN COOLER RUBBER DOOR GASKET RIPPED. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE DAMAGED WALK IN COOLER DOOR RUBBER GASKET.
   • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
     • OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON EXTERIOR OF DISHMACHINE. MUST CLEAN EXTERIOR OF DISHMACHINE AND MAINTAIN.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • OBSERVED LOW FLOOR TILE GROUT AT DISHWASH AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST REGROUT FLOOR TILES AT DISHWASH AREA.
2. CanvassJan 15, 2026

   1 infraction

   • 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
     • FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE HAS EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE UPDATED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES.
3. CanvassJan 2, 2025

   4 infractions

   • 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
     • OBSERVED NO SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. SUPPLIES MUST INCLUDE ADEQUATE SANITIZER THAT ELIMINATES NOROVIRUS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP SUPPLIES TO PROPERLY HANDLE BODILY FLUID SPILLS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
   • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
     • OBSERVED SODA CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT IN WALK IN FREEZER AREA MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.
   • 54. GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
     • OBSERVED OUTSIDE DUMPSTER WITH LIDS NOT CLOSED AND EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF TRASH BAGS ON FLOOR OUTSIDE OF DUMPSTER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN OUTSIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-020(B). CITATION ISSUED.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • OBSERVED MISSING AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN DRY STORAGE DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO CREATE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
4. CanvassApr 23, 2024

   4 infractions

   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • OBSERVED WATER LEAK IN REAR STORAGE AREA, NEAR SODA STORAGE, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • OBSERVED DUST ACCUMALATION ON WALL WHERE ICE MACHINE WAS REMOVED, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
   • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
     • OBSERVED BURNED OUT LIGHT BULB IN REAR STORAGE NEAR WATER HEATER, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BULBS AND MAINTAIN.
   • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
     • OBSERVED MISSING PROTECTIVE SHIELD IN REAR PREP NEAR WATER HEATER, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
5. Complaint Re-InspectionJun 15, 2023

   3 infractions

   • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
     • OBSERVED BURNED OUT BULBS IN MIDDLE AND REAR PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING.
   • 57. ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
     • OBSERVED SOME FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE FOR REVIEW. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL EMPLOYEES AND MAINTAIN.
   • 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
     • OBSERVED 1 OF 2 ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFCATES ON SITE FOR REVIEW. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AS REQUIRED.
6. ComplaintJun 8, 2023

   5 infractions

   • 22. PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
   • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
     • OBSERVED APPROXIMALTELY 35 SMALL BLACK LIVE FLIES FLYING THROUGHOUT CUSTOMER DINING ROOM ON CHAIRS, REAR STORAGE ON ALL COARDBOARD BOXES, WALLS, SURFACES OF WATER SOFTENER, EMPLOYEE LOCKERS AND REAR PREP AREA WHERE CHICKEN IS PREPARED ON PREP TABLES AND OVEN HANDLES. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE AND ELMINATE PEST ACTIVITY ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020 (A). CITATION ISSUED.
   • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
     • OBSERVED BURNED OUT BULBS IN MIDDLE AND REAR PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING.
   • 57. ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
     • OBSERVED SOME FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE FOR REVIEW. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL EMPLOYEES AND MAINTAIN.
   • 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
     • OBSERVED 1 OF 2 ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFCATES ON SITE FOR REVIEW. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AS REQUIRED.
7. CanvassMar 21, 2022

   1 infraction

   • 40. PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
     • Food handler not wearing a hair restraint. instructed to wear.
8. CanvassMay 19, 2021

   0 infractions

9. CanvassApr 3, 2020

   2 infractions

   • 41. WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
     • WIPING CLOTH STORED ON COUNTER TOP, INSTRUCTED TO STORED IN SANI-BUCKET.
   • 45. SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
     • DISPOSABLE CUPS USES AS A SCOOP FOR SUGAR, INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER SCOOPS
10. CanvassMar 27, 2019

    1 infraction

    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • - MUST PROVIDE A PREP SINK FOR THE BAR AREA.
11. CanvassApr 12, 2018

    3 infractions

    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • MUST RAISE FLOOR THRESHOLD AT FRONT ENTRANCE/EXIT DOOR.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING TILES AROUND CEILING VENTILATION COVER AT DISHWASH AREA. MUST CLEAN CEILING TILES AND MAINTAIN.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • MOP SINK COLD WATER HANDLE/VALVE TURNED OFF AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK LEFT SIDE COMPARTMENT DRAIN PIPE LEAKING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINKS.
12. ComplaintJul 25, 2017

    1 infraction

    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • FOUND FLOORS DRAINS IN THE KITCHEN AREAS WITH HEAVY GRIME BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
13. CanvassMay 22, 2017

    3 infractions

    • 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
      • SPRAY BOTTLE NEXT TO GRILL NOT LABELED, INSTRUCTED TO LABEL.
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • CONTAINER OF LEMON WEDGES MISSING A COVER AT SELF SERVICE SAUCE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO COVER
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • STANDING WATER AT FLOOR UNDER WATER SOFTER TANK. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP DRY AS POSSIBLE.
14. License Re-InspectionJul 29, 2016

    0 infractions

15. LicenseJul 28, 2016

    1 infraction

    • 19. OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED
      • DUMPSTER NOT CURRENTLY ONSITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION: FACILITY HAS A CONTRACT WITH LAKESHORE RECYCLING SERVICES BUT THE DUMPSTER IS SCHEDULED TO ARRIVE ON 7/29/16. NO CITATION ISSUED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020