Restaurant · Chicago, IL

Nando's Peri-Peri

Name: Nando's Peri-Peri
Address: 22 S Wabash Ave, Chicago, IL

22 S Wabash Ave

Last inspected Jun 1, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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6 inspections

Canvass Re-Inspection

Jun 1, 2026

Pass

4 recorded violations

notedCode 37Food source and labeling

Official wording

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

Inspector’s notes

3-302.12 : MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE WITH COMMON NAME(SQUEEZE BOTTLES, SHAKERS,ETC)

In plain English

Food came from an unapproved source, was missing required date marks or labels, or was past its use-by date. Knowing where food came from and how old it is helps prevent illness.

More about food source, dating, or labeling problems

notedCode 39Contamination

Official wording

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

Inspector’s notes

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.

In plain English

Food was stored or handled in a way that could let germs or other material get into it, such as raw meat stored above ready-to-eat food or uncovered food. Cross-contamination is a common cause of foodborne illness.

More about food not protected from contamination

notedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

4-601.11(B) : MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON GRILL TABLE,WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

6-501.16 : MUST PROVIDE A HOOKING SYSTEM TO HANG UP WET MOPS TO DRY.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jun 1, 2026 · Original Source

Canvass

May 21, 2026

Fail

5 recorded violations

notedCode 37Food source and labeling

Official wording

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

Inspector’s notes

MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE WITH COMMON NAME (SQUEEZE BOTTLES, SHAKERS, ETC)

In plain English

Food came from an unapproved source, was missing required date marks or labels, or was past its use-by date. Knowing where food came from and how old it is helps prevent illness.

More about food source, dating, or labeling problems

notedCode 38Pests

Official wording

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

Inspector’s notes

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)

In plain English

The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.

More about signs of rodents or insects

notedCode 39Contamination

Official wording

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

Inspector’s notes

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.

In plain English

More about food not protected from contamination

notedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON GRILL TABLE,WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

MUST PROVIDE A HOOKING SYSTEM TO HANG UP WET MOPS TO DRY.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, May 21, 2026 · Original Source

Canvass Re-Inspection

Oct 16, 2025

Pass

2 recorded violations

notedCode 38Pests

Official wording

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

Inspector’s notes

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.

In plain English

More about signs of rodents or insects

notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

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.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Oct 16, 2025 · Original Source

Canvass

Oct 14, 2025

Pass w/ Conditions

4 recorded violations

notedCode 22Food temperature

Official wording

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

Inspector’s notes

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.

In plain English

Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature

notedCode 33Food temperature

Official wording

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

Inspector’s notes

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

In plain English

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature

notedCode 38Pests

Official wording

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

Inspector’s notes

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.

In plain English

More about signs of rodents or insects

notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

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.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Oct 14, 2025 · Original Source

Short Form Complaint