Nando's Peri-Peri

Not enough equipment, or the wrong method, to cool and hold food at safe temperatures.

Inspector’s note: Observed improper temperature of 2- door prep cooler at 53.4f with tcs foods stored inside.a held for inspection tag has been placed on unit. Must have cold holding unit at 41.0f or below.once repaired email:food@cityofchicago.org.(priority 7-38-005)(cos)(citation issued)

Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

Inspector’s note: Obserevd evidence of appx. 25 or more live small flies on walls,ceilings and flying around premises in prep areas, bar area,rear dry food storage area and dish washing area. Also,evidence of numerous dead roaches on floor near hot water tank,storage cabinets in bar area.recommended to have a pest control operator to service premises on or after 6/4/26.(priority foundation 7-38-020(a)(citation issued)

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Must clean debris from storage cabinets at condiment station and bar area.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Must clean debris build up from floor drains and floor along wall bases throughout.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Must replace missing filters above cooking equipment in front prep area.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Must clean filters at hood of cooking equipment in both prep areas.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed debris in corners and along bases of wall underneath three compartment sink and underneath low temperature dish machine in dishwashing area. Instructed to clean corners and along bases of wall underneath three compartment sink and underneath low temperature dish machine in dishwashing area and maintain. Observed debris on floors underneath shelving units in rear dry storage. Instructed to clean floors underneath shelving units in rear dry storage and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed heavy food debris and grease build up at the floor drains located in the oven/preparation area and in the dishwashing area. Instructed manager to clean and maintain floor drains free of heavy grease and food debris residue.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed mops stored on the floor in the mop sink area at rear of facility. Instructed manager to dry mops so that they are able to dry and not soil floors and walls in between use.

Frozen food was thawed the wrong way.

Inspector’s note: Improper thawing for TCS foods, using warm water to thaw bags of cream sauce, instructed to follow health code in thawing frozen TCS foods.

Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Soiled wiping cloth in-use stored on prep table, instructed to keep in a sanitizer bucket.

In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.

Inspector’s note: knives and cleaver wedged between chopping block and divider in unclean space, instructed to place knives on clean surface.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed one burnt out light bulb in the family washroom. Instructed to replace.

Clean utensils, equipment, or linens weren’t stored and handled properly.

Inspector’s note: Utensils not air dried properly after washing. Instructed to air dry all multi-use utensils.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Employees personal food stored in wak-in cooler next to customers food, instructed to store separately.

Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

Inspector’s note: Found no thermometer in walk-in cooler, instructed to install and maintain.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Found slow draining water in handwashing sink in dish area. Also, found leaky pipe on ice machine behind front counter/bar. Found leak on container that holds cleaner for dishwasher. Instructed to repair and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Found loose food debris on floors under and behind heavy equipment in rear prep area. Also, found excessive ice accumulation on floor in the walk in freezer. Instructed to clean and maintain.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Found grease accumulation on hood filters above cooking equipment. Instructed to clean and maintain.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Found burned out lights in kitchen hood, instructed to replace lights and maintain.

Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

Inspector’s note: Spray bottles in kitchen not labeled, instructed to label and maintain.

Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

Inspector’s note: Employees clothing, personal foods stored on food shelves, instructed to store separately.

Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn

Inspector’s note: Food handlers at cook line with beard not wearing a beard restraint, instructed to wear.

Food handler requirements met

Inspector’s note: Food handlers requirements not met, instructed to have all food handlers obtain il food handlers certificate