Nando's Peri Peri
949-953 W Randolph St, Chicago, IL 60607
Restaurant ZIP 60607 Risk 1 (High)
Passed · as of Jun 22, 2026
Nando's Peri Peri was last inspected on June 22, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 3 violations, 1 of them critical.
Latest inspection
June 22, 2026 · Canvass Re-Inspection
Result: Pass
1 critical2 general-
CriticalFood handling
Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.
Inspector’s note: 4-602.11(b-e) : interior of ice machine with residue. Instd to clean and maintain same
Official wording (code 16)
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: 4-402.11: sealant at splashguard and front handwash sink in disrepair. Instd to repair and maintain sealant
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: 6-501.12: excessive black and pink substance on caulking and walls surrounding 3-compartment sink and warewashing unit. Instd to remove black, pink substance and maintain caulking and walls clean. Floor drain under customer self service beverage station with excessive debris accumulation. Instd to clean and maintain same
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspection history
24 inspections on record
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
3 critical2 general Show violations
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: Hot water temperature 77.0f at handwash sink in warewashing area . Water at handsink was ran/tested for extensive length of time during inspection and was unable to provide minimum temperature of 100f. Instd to repair and have able to provide hot running water at minimum 100f at all times. Citation issued 7-38-030(c) priority
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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CriticalFood handling
Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.
Inspector’s note: In use warewashing unit unable to sanitize, 0ppm of chlorine when tested. Unit tagged and held for inspection at this time. Instd not to use until repaired and reinspected by cdph. Instd to utilize 3-compartment sink to properly wash, rinse and sanitize multi use equipment. Citation issued 7-38-025 priority
Official wording (code 16)
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
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CriticalFood handling
Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.
Inspector’s note: Interior of ice machine with residue. Instd to clean and maintain same
Official wording (code 16)
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Sealant at splashguard and front handwash sink in disrepair. Instd to repair and maintain sealant
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Excessive black and pink substance on caulking and walls surrounding 3-compartment sink and warewashing unit. Instd to remove black, pink substance and maintain caulking and walls clean. Floor drain under customer self service beverage station with excessive debris accumulation. Instd to clean and maintain same
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Conditional
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions
1 general1 paperwork Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: 6-501.12 clean the ceiling tiles in the rear food prep area.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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PaperworkFood handling
The inspection summary report wasn’t posted for the public.
Inspector’s note: 8-304.11(a) previous inspection report summary from 7/17/25 was not posted in public view. Premises had a passing inspection report posted from 2024. Management was given a copy of today's inspection report summary and was instructed to post it in the public view. Priority foundation violation 7-42-010(b). Citation issued.
Official wording (code 61)
Summary report displayed and visible to the public
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
2 general Show violations
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: Observed approx. 20 live small flying insects on the ceiling, walls and boxes of stock in the rear food prep area. Additional pest control service is needed to eliminate the pest activity. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(a). Citation issued.
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Clean the ceiling tiles in the rear food prep area.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Pass
Complaint · Pass
No violations
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
3 general Show violations
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: Observed a 1/4" gap at the bottom of the rear exit door. Must provide a tight-fitting seal at all outer openings to prevent the entry of pests.
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralHygiene & sanitation
Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Observed a 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.
Official wording (code 40)
Personal cleanliness
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed debris on floors along walls and corners in utility and storage areas. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
4 critical6 general1 paperwork Show violations
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CriticalFood handling
Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.
Inspector’s note: Observed pink and yellow slime build up within restaurant ice machine dripping into ice for human consumption. Priority foundation 7-38-005. Citation issued. All ice in the ice machine has been voluntarily discarded, and the machine is cleaned during inspection.
Official wording (code 16)
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
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CriticalFood handling
Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.
Inspector’s note: Observed the low-temperature dish machine not sanitizing; chlorine reading 0 ppm. Priority violation 7-38-025. Citation issued. The facility added chlorine sanitizer; the dish machine is now sanitizing at 100 ppm.
Official wording (code 16)
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
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CriticalFood temperature
Cold food was held above a safe temperature.
Inspector’s note: Found cold tcs food at improper cold holding temperatures inside the 1-door dessert cooler located in the front wait area. Found cheesecake at temperatures ranging from 50f to 52f. Instructed to discard and denature said tcs food and always maintain all cold-holding tcs foods at or below 41f. Priority violation 7-38-005. Citation issued. Food discarded.
Official wording (code 22)
Proper cold holding temperatures
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CriticalFood temperature
Not enough equipment, or the wrong method, to cool and hold food at safe temperatures.
Inspector’s note: Equipment not maintaining proper temperature. Noted temperature of the 1-door dessert cooler at the front wait area to be improper at 50 f. Unit tagged and held for inspection by the chicago department of public health and may not be used until re-inspected by cdph and maintaining proper temperature of 41f and below. Priority violation 7-38-005. Citation issued.
Official wording (code 33)
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Observed gaskets on the beverage reach-in cooler located in the front wait area in disrepair. Must repair and maintain.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed black residue build up on dish machine racks in the dishwashing area. Must detail clean and maintained.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Observed a leaking drain pipe at the hand washing sink in the women's restroom (right side). Must repair and maintain.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Observed 1 of 2 faucets at the handwashing sink in the womens (right side) and mens (left side) restroom only providing a water temperature of 80 f. Must repair and maintain.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed an uncovered trashcan in the family restroom. Must provide a covered receptacle with a lid.
Official wording (code 53)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed splattered food debris on the wall behind the prep cooler at the cook line and under the ice machine in the back prep area. Must clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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PaperworkManagement & training
No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.
Inspector’s note: Observed no city of chicago certified food manager on the premises while tcs foods (chicken, rice, potatoes) were being prepared and served. Instructed management that a city of chicago certified food manager must be present at all times while tcs foods are being prepared or served. Priority foundation 7-38-012. Citation issued.
Official wording (code 2)
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
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Conditional
Short Form Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions
2 general Show violations
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GeneralRepeat violation
A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.
Inspector’s note: Previous core violation not corrected from 5/6/22, report #2555414. #58-2-102.13-observed no allergen training certificates on site during inspection. Instructed to provide allergen training for all certified food managers. Priority foundation violation. 7-42-090. Citation issued.
Official wording (code 60)
Previous core violation corrected
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GeneralFood handling
Miscellaneous public health order.
Inspector’s note: 7-38-060 Default beverage for children's meals.-OBSERVED SODA, APPLE JUICE AND MILK AS DEFAULT BEVERAGE OPTIONS ON KIDS MENU. MUST REMOVE SODA AS AN OPTION ON KIDS MENU. 7-38-060.
Official wording (code 64)
Miscellaneous / public health orders
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Pass
Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass
1 general2 paperwork Show violations
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GeneralFood handling
Miscellaneous public health order.
Inspector’s note: 7-38-060 Default beverage for children's meals.-OBSERVED SODA, APPLE JUICE AND MILK AS DEFAULT BEVERAGE OPTIONS ON KIDS MENU. MUST REMOVE SODA AS AN OPTION ON KIDS MENU. 7-38-060.
Official wording (code 64)
Miscellaneous / public health orders
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PaperworkManagement & training
Not all food employees had food-handler training.
Inspector’s note: 2-102.13-no food handler training certificates were provided during inspection. Instructed to provide food handler training certificates for current employees
Official wording (code 57)
All food employees have food handler training
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PaperworkManagement & training
Required allergen training was missing.
Inspector’s note: 2-102.13-observed no allergen training certificates on site during inspection. Instructed to provide allergen training for all certified food managers.
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
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Fail
Complaint · Fail
2 critical1 general2 paperwork Show violations
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: Observed water temperature at 60.2f at hand sink in women's bathroom. Observed hand washing sink on left side in women's bathroom reading at 97.3f. Minimum water temperature at all hand washing sinks must be at 100.0f or above through a mixing valve or combination faucet. Priority violation. 7-38-030(c). Citation issued.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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CriticalFood temperature
Cold food was held above a safe temperature.
Inspector’s note: Observed argula at improper cold holding temperature at 55.4f inside prep cooler. Observed romaine lettuce at improper cold holding temperature at 47.8f. Tcs foods must be held at 41.0f or below inside cold holding unit. Food has been discarded and denatured. Food weighing approximately 10 lbs at a cost of $15.00. Priority violation. 7-38-005. Citation issued.
Official wording (code 22)
Proper cold holding temperatures
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GeneralFood handling
Miscellaneous public health order.
Inspector’s note: Observed soda, apple juice and milk as default beverage options on kids menu. Must remove soda as an option on kids menu. 7-38-060.
Official wording (code 64)
Miscellaneous / public health orders
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PaperworkManagement & training
Not all food employees had food-handler training.
Inspector’s note: 2-102.13-no food handler training certificates were provided during inspection. Instructed to provide food handler training certificates for current employees
Official wording (code 57)
All food employees have food handler training
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PaperworkManagement & training
Required allergen training was missing.
Inspector’s note: 2-102.13-observed no allergen training certificates on site during inspection. Instructed to provide allergen training for all certified food managers.
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass
2 critical3 general2 paperwork Show violations
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: 6-301.14-observed no employee hand washing signage at hand sink at bar prep area. Must provide.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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CriticalFood handling
Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.
Inspector’s note: 4-602.11(b-e)-must clean pink mineral build up around soda pop machine shoot in dining area.
Official wording (code 16)
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: 6-202.15-observed about a 1/4 inch gap at bottom of rear door leading to outside garbage dumpsters. Must seal gap with rodent proof strip to prevent entry points for pests.
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: 5-205.15-observed two hand sinks in women's bathroom. Water temperature at hand sink on right side was reading at 70.2f and water temperature at hand sink on left side reading at 100.0f. Must maintain all hand sinks at proper water temperature of 100.0f or above.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.
Inspector’s note: 5-501.17-provide lid on trash can in family bathroom.
Official wording (code 53)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
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PaperworkManagement & training
Not all food employees had food-handler training.
Inspector’s note: 2-102.13-no food handler training certificates were provided during inspection. Instructed to provide food handler training certificates for current employees.
Official wording (code 57)
All food employees have food handler training
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PaperworkManagement & training
Required allergen training was missing.
Inspector’s note: 2-102.13-observed no allergen training certificates on site during inspection. Instructed to provide allergen training for all certified food managers.
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
5 critical3 general2 paperwork Show violations
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CriticalManagement & training
Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.
Inspector’s note: No employee health policies on premises as required. Must provide. Instructed the person in charge to provide documentation of employees responsibilty to report any illness transmissible through food. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-010. Citation issued.
Official wording (code 3)
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: Observed no employee hand washing signage at hand sink at bar prep area. Must provide.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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CriticalFood handling
Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.
Inspector’s note: Must clean pink mineral build up around soda pop machine shoot in dining area.
Official wording (code 16)
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
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CriticalFood temperature
Cold food was held above a safe temperature.
Inspector’s note: Observed marinated chicken at improper cold holding temperature at 45.3f. Also observed the following tcs food items at improper cold holding temperature inside prep cooler. Argula found at 53.9f, chicken thigh skewers found at 44.7f, hummus found at 47.3f, cole slaw found at 49.1f, spicy mayonnaise found at 48.4f, shredded cheese found at 47.1f, sliced tomatoes found at 46.5f and cooked sweet potatos found at 55.7f. Tcs foods must be held at 41.0f or below inside of a cold holding unit. Food was discarded and denatured by manager. All food weighing approximately 50 lbs at a cost of $150.00. Priority violation. 7-38-005. Citation issued.
Official wording (code 22)
Proper cold holding temperatures
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CriticalFood temperature
Not enough equipment, or the wrong method, to cool and hold food at safe temperatures.
Inspector’s note: Observed improper ambient temperature at 56.1f inside of prep cooler. Proper ambient temperature inside of a cold holding unit must be at 41.0f or below. Priority violation. 7-38-005. Citation issued.
Official wording (code 33)
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: Observed about a 1/4 inch gap at bottom of rear door leading to outside garbage dumpsters. Must seal gap with rodent proof strip to prevent entry points for pests.
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Observed two hand sinks in women's bathroom. Water temperature at hand sink on right side was reading at 70.2f and water temperature at hand sink on left side reading at 100.0f. Must maintain all hand sinks at proper water temperature of 100.0f or above.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.
Inspector’s note: Provide lid on trash can in family bathroom.
Official wording (code 53)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
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PaperworkManagement & training
Not all food employees had food-handler training.
Inspector’s note: No food handler training certificates were provided during inspection. Instructed to provide food handler training certificates for current employees.
Official wording (code 57)
All food employees have food handler training
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PaperworkManagement & training
Required allergen training was missing.
Inspector’s note: Observed no allergen training certificates on site during inspection. Instructed to provide allergen training for all certified food managers.
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
1 critical2 general Show violations
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CriticalManagement & training
Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.
Inspector’s note: No employee health policies on premises as required; must provide. Instructed the person in charge to provide documentation of employees responsibilty to report any illness transmissible through food. Priority foundation violation 7-38-010. No citation issued.
Official wording (code 3)
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Observed a leak at the pipe under the exposed handsink next to the three comp sink; repair leak.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean floors under and around equipment where needed.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
1 critical2 general1 paperwork Show violations
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CriticalFood handling
Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.
Inspector’s note: Observed in use high temperature dish machine located in rear/warewashing area not properly sanitizing at required minimum temperature. Noted final rinse temperature @ 160f during time of inspection. Instructed to repair equipment to properly sanitize @ at least 180f. Machine tagged. Priority violation. 7-38-025. Citation issued.
Official wording (code 16)
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
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GeneralHygiene & sanitation
Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Observed food employees without hairnets. Instructed to provide effective hair restraints while handling food.
Official wording (code 40)
Personal cleanliness
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed excessive food debris on floors throughout rear prep area. Instructed to pull heavy chicken cooking equipment away from walls ,clean thoroughly underneath and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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PaperworkManagement & training
Required allergen training was missing.
Inspector’s note: Observed no proof of allergen training completion certificates for all city of chicago certified food managers instructed to meet requirement.
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
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Conditional
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions
2 critical4 general Show violations
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CriticalManagement & training
Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.
Inspector’s note: 2.102.14(a)(a) no employee health policy available on-site during the inspection for review. Instructed to provide the form 1b or similar documents used to demonstrate compliance. Priority foundation 7-38-005. No citation issued
Official wording (code 3)
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
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CriticalManagement & training
No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.
Inspector’s note: 2.501.11 no clean-up kit available on-site during the inspection for review. Instructed to provide kit & procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomiting or diarrheal events that involve the discharge of fecal or vomitus matter onto surfaces in the food establishment. Priority foundation 7-38-005 no citation issued.
Official wording (code 5)
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.
Inspector’s note: 3.307.11 must provide splash guard at hand sink behind the bar to prevent contamination of the glasses stored next to the sink. Instructed to maintain.
Official wording (code 39)
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
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GeneralFood handling
In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.
Inspector’s note: 3.304.12 observed tongs hanging on the side of the grill in the prep area, instructed to store utensil on the clean portion of the cooking equipment, instructed to maintain.
Official wording (code 43)
In-use utensils: properly stored
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GeneralFood handling
Clean utensils, equipment, or linens weren’t stored and handled properly.
Inspector’s note: 4.903.11(a)(2) must invert plates being stored on the hot food line to prevent contamination. Instructed to maintain.
Official wording (code 44)
Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: 6.201.11 must detail clean food debris from floors under heavy equipment in rear prep area, and in walk in cooler & freezer. Clean dust accumulation from ceiling vents throughout rear prep, and dining area. 6.201.17 must detail clean unknown debris from light shields in rear prep area. Instructed to maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
3 critical4 general Show violations
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CriticalManagement & training
Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.
Inspector’s note: 2.102.14(a)(a) no employee health policy available on-site during the inspection for review. Instructed to provide the form 1b or similar documents used to demonstrate compliance. Priority foundation 7-38-005. No citation issued
Official wording (code 3)
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
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CriticalManagement & training
No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.
Inspector’s note: 2.501.11 no clean-up kit available on-site during the inspection for review. Instructed to provide kit & procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomiting or diarrheal events that involve the discharge of fecal or vomitus matter onto surfaces in the food establishment. Priority foundation 7-38-005 no citation issued.
Official wording (code 5)
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
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CriticalFood handling
Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.
Inspector’s note: 4.601.11(a)(a) observed a black & pink slime like substance on the interior panels of the ice machine, likely to contaminate ice for human consumption. Instructed to clean & sanitize panels, and discard ice before use. Priority foundation 7-38-005 citation issued,
Official wording (code 16)
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.
Inspector’s note: 3.307.11 must provide splash guard at hand sink behind the bar to prevent contamination of the glasses stored next to the sink. Instructed to maintain.
Official wording (code 39)
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
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GeneralFood handling
In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.
Inspector’s note: 3.304.12 observed tongs hanging on the side of the grill in the prep area, instructed to store utensil on the clean portion of the cooking equipment, instructed to maintain.
Official wording (code 43)
In-use utensils: properly stored
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GeneralFood handling
Clean utensils, equipment, or linens weren’t stored and handled properly.
Inspector’s note: 4.903.11(a)(2) must invert plates being stored on the hot food line to prevent contamination. Instructed to maintain.
Official wording (code 44)
Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: 6.201.11 must detail clean food debris from floors under heavy equipment in rear prep area, and in walk in cooler & freezer. Clean dust accumulation from ceiling vents throughout rear prep, and dining area. 6.201.17 must detail clean unknown debris from light shields in rear prep area. Instructed to maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass
6 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM MICROWAVES,FRYER CABINETS,STORAGE SHELVES IN PREP AREA AND BAR AREA,WALK IN COOLER FAN GUARD COVERS,SHELVING UNITS,UNDER SIDE OF OVER DISH SHELF
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL ABSES THROUGHOUT PREP,DISH AND BAR AREAS INCLUDING WALK IN COOLER AND FLOOR DRAINS.MUST GROUT FLOOR IN FRONT PREP AREA.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM LOWER WALLS IN DISH WASHING AREA,LIGHT SHIELDS IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA.MUST ADJUST THRESHOLD AT FRONT AND REAR DOORS
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD IN REAR PREP AREA.MUST REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHT AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT IN FRONT PREP AREA AND CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD IN DISH WASHING AREA
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST REPLACE MISSING VENTILATION COVER ABOVE MOP SINK
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Conditional
Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions
2 critical6 general Show violations
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CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector’s note: Observed improper temperature of prep cooler in front prep area at 51.8f with potentially hazardous foods stored inside for consumption.a held for inspection tag placed on unit.once repaired fax letter to (312)746-4240 when ready.must have cold holding unit at 40.0f or below.(critical 7-38-005a)
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CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector’s note: Observed improper temperatures of foods stored inside above mentioned prep cooler such as 6.5lbs. Cole slaw 45.1f,3lbs. Cut lettuce 45.4f,3lbs. Arugula 50.3f,1lbs. Chick peas 47.2f,1.5lbs mixed greens 49.8f,5.5lbs. Chicken kabobs 48.8f,2.5lbs. Hummus 46.2f,5.25 lbs. Grilled vegetables 44.2f,2 lbs. Cooked chicken strips 44.6f.product was discarded by manager.must have cold holding foods at 40.0f or below.appx.28.25 lbs. $100.(critical 7-38-005a)
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector’s note: Must label food storage containers when food is not in original package.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Must clean food debris from microwaves,fryer cabinets,storage shelves in prep area and bar area,walk in cooler fan guard covers,shelving units,under side of over dish shelf.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector’s note: Must clean grease and food debris from floor under,around,along wall abses throughout prep,dish and bar areas including walk in cooler and floor drains.must grout floor in front prep area.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector’s note: Must clean debris from lower walls in dish washing area,light shields in rear dish washing area.must adjust threshold at front and rear doors.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector’s note: Must provide light shield in rear prep area.must replace burnt out light at hood of cooking equipment in front prep area and cracked light shield in dish washing area.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Must replace missing ventilation cover above mop sink.
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
2 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Exhaust fan above dish machine not clean, instructed to clean daily,
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector’s note: Light shields above dish machine not clean, instructed to clean daily,
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
3 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Interior panel of ice machine not clean, slight discoloration. Instd to clean same and maintain.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector’s note: Light out above front cooking line. Instd to relace same.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector’s note: Wiping cloths improperly stored. Instd to store properly.
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Pass
Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass
3 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector’s note: There is no shield on the spigot of the frozen yogurt machine. Provide a shield. The cutting boards in the front cook line have deep grooves that are accumulating food debris. Repair/replace the cutting boards to be smooth and easily cleanable
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: No hot and cold water provided above the top loading frozen yogurt machine. Provide hot and cold water
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector’s note: Brooms stored on the floor near the mop sink. Store brooms off the floor
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Fail
Complaint · Fail
5 general Show violations
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GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector’s note: Front door not rodent proof. Approx. 1/2 inch gap at bottom and in between doors. Rodent proof the doors so they are tight fitting. Serious citation issued: 7-38-020.
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GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)
* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector’s note: No certified food manager on site at time of inspection while chicken is being prepared and served. Must have a certified food manager on site at all times while potentially hazardous food (like chicken) is being prepared or served. Serious citation issued: 7-38-012.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector’s note: There is no shield on the spigot of the frozen yogurt machine. Provide a shield. The cutting boards in the front cook line have deep grooves that are accumulating food debris. Repair/replace the cutting boards to be smooth and easily cleanable.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: No hot and cold water provided above the top loading frozen yogurt machine. Provide hot and cold water.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector’s note: Brooms stored on the floor near the mop sink. Store brooms off the floor.
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Pass
License Re-Inspection · Pass
1 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Premises will use bottles with narrow necks for various sauces and salad dressings that will be re-used. Instructed to manually wash, rinse and sanitize them using a brush instead of putting them through the dishmachine.
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Fail
License · Fail
1 critical5 general Show violations
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CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector’s note: Heated drawers underneath grill in front food prep area must be able to maintain an internal air temperature of 140 degrees or above
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GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)
Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector’s note: Must install a protective gaurd on the front side of the front food prep area(expo window).
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GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector’s note: Provide pest control log book.
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GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)
Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector’s note: Provide garbage dumspter or contract for service.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector’s note: Seal all large holes and openings in all brick walls throughout.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Cappuccino machine not yet installed in front counter area, if machine has an attached fresh water line it must also have a back flow prevention device installed.
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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 4 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.