Nando's Peri-Peri
227 E Ontario St, Chicago, IL 60611
Restaurant ZIP 60611 Risk 1 (High)
Passed · as of May 11, 2026
Nando's Peri-Peri was last inspected on May 11, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 4 violations, including signs of pests.
Latest inspection
May 11, 2026 · Complaint
Result: Pass
4 general-
GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: Observed 1/4 inch gap at both front and rear exit doors sweeps. Must rodent proof both doors and maintain.
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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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 walk in cooler rubber door gasket ripped. Must repair/replace damaged walk in cooler door rubber gasket.
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 accumulated food debris on exterior of dishmachine. Must clean exterior of dishmachine and maintain.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed low floor tile grout at dishwash area. Instructed manager must regrout floor tiles at dishwash area.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspection history
15 inspections on record
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
1 paperwork Show violations
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PaperworkManagement & training
Required allergen training was missing.
Inspector’s note: Food allergen training certificate has expired. Instructed all city of chicago certified food managers must have updated food allergen training certificates.
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
1 critical3 general Show violations
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CriticalManagement & training
No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.
Inspector’s note: 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.
Official wording (code 5)
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
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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 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.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.
Inspector’s note: 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.
Official wording (code 54)
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: 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.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
4 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed water leak in rear storage area, near soda storage, instructed to repair and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed dust accumalation on wall where ice machine was removed, instructed to clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Observed burned out light bulb in rear storage near water heater, instructed to replace bulbs and maintain.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Observed missing protective shield in rear prep near water heater, instructed to repair and maintain.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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Pass
Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass
1 general2 paperwork Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Observed burned out bulbs in middle and rear prep areas. Instructed to replace and maintain adequate lighting.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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PaperworkManagement & training
Not all food employees had food-handler training.
Inspector’s note: Observed some food handler certificates on site for review. Instructed to provide for all employees and maintain.
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 1 of 2 allergen training certifcates on site for review. Instructed to obtain as required.
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
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Fail
Complaint · Fail
1 critical2 general2 paperwork Show violations
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CriticalFood temperature
Cold food was held above a safe temperature.
Official wording (code 22)
Proper cold holding temperatures
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: 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.
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Observed burned out bulbs in middle and rear prep areas. Instructed to replace and maintain adequate lighting.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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PaperworkManagement & training
Not all food employees had food-handler training.
Inspector’s note: Observed some food handler certificates on site for review. Instructed to provide for all employees and maintain.
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 1 of 2 allergen training certifcates on site for review. Instructed to obtain as required.
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
1 general Show violations
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GeneralHygiene & sanitation
Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Food handler not wearing a hair restraint. instructed to wear.
Official wording (code 40)
Personal cleanliness
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
No violations
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
2 general Show violations
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GeneralFood handling
Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.
Inspector’s note: Wiping cloth stored on counter top, instructed to stored in sani-bucket.
Official wording (code 41)
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
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GeneralFood handling
Single-use items weren’t stored or used properly.
Inspector’s note: Disposable cups uses as a scoop for sugar, instructed to use proper scoops
Official wording (code 45)
Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
1 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: - must provide a prep sink for the bar area.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
3 general Show violations
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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 raise floor threshold at front entrance/exit door.
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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: Observed dust build up on ceiling tiles around ceiling ventilation cover at dishwash area. Must clean ceiling tiles and maintain.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Mop sink cold water handle/valve turned off and 3-compartment sink left side compartment drain pipe leaking. Must repair and maintain sinks.
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Pass
Complaint · Pass
1 general Show violations
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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: Found floors drains in the kitchen areas with heavy grime build-up. Must clean, sanitize and maintain.
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
3 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: Spray bottle next to grill not labeled, instructed to label.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Container of lemon wedges missing a cover at self service sauce bar. Instructed to cover
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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: Standing water at floor under water softer tank. Instructed to keep dry as possible.
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Pass
License Re-Inspection · Pass
No violations
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Fail
License · Fail
1 general Show violations
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GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)
Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector’s note: 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
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