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Nando's Peri-Peri: health inspection history

670 W Diversey Pkwy, Chicago, IL 60614

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Address
670 W Diversey Pkwy, Chicago, IL 60614
Facility type
Restaurant
Risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Latest result
Pass on Sep 8, 2026
License number
2379215
Latest inspection
Sep 8, 2026 (Canvass Re-Inspection)
Records shown
9 inspections, Nov 4, 2021 to Sep 8, 2026

Across these 9 inspection records, results were: 4 × Pass; 3 × Fail; 2 × Pass w/ Conditions. 30 violations were listed in total.

Inspection history

Sep 8, 2026 Canvass Re-Inspection

Result: PassRisk 1 (High)
  • 16.FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZEDInspector comment: 4-602.11(B-E)--- NOTED SOME UPPER PORTIONS OF THE ICE MACHINE IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
  • 55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: : 6-201.11--- NOTED BLACKENED, MOLDY WALL CAULKING AT THE DISH MACHINE.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.----DIRTY FLOOR DRAIN UNDER THE DISH MACHINE.----DIRTY, GREASY WALL AT THE DISH MACHINE UNDER THE SCRAPPER SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN ALL.

Aug 31, 2026 Canvass

Result: FailRisk 1 (High)
  • 3.MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTINGInspector comment: NO VERIFIED WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE AVAILABLE FOR REVIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.
  • 16.FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZEDInspector comment: NOTED SOME UPPER PORTIONS OF THE ICE MACHINE IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
  • 55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: NOTED BLACKENED, MOLDY WALL CAULKING AT THE DISH MACHINE.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.----DIRTY FLOOR DRAIN UNDER THE DISH MACHINE.----DIRTY, GREASY WALL AT THE DISH MACHINE UNDER THE SCRAPPER SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN ALL.
  • 60.PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTEDInspector comment: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM 8-19-25 REPORT #2622433 NOT CORRECTED. #56- OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT BULB AT VENTILATION HOOD IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS. MUST INSTALL LIGHT BULB.#58- OBSERVED MISSING ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER. MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.

Aug 19, 2025 Canvass

Result: PassRisk 1 (High)
  • 56.ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USEDInspector comment: OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT BULB AT VENTILATION HOOD IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS. MUST INSTALL LIGHT BULB.
  • 58.ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIREDInspector comment: OBSERVED MISSING ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER. MUST PROVIDE ALLEREN TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.

Feb 10, 2025 Canvass Re-Inspection

Result: PassRisk 1 (High)

No violations listed in this record.

Feb 3, 2025 Canvass

Result: FailRisk 1 (High)
  • 16.FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZEDInspector comment: OBSERVED INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE COMPONENTS TO BE HEAVILY SOILED AND COVERED WITH A BLACK SUBSTANCE ON INTERNAL COMPONENTS FOR CREATING AND STORING ICE. ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN, SANTITIZE, AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR AND FOOD CONTACT SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION, 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
  • 40.PERSONAL CLEANLINESSInspector comment: OBSERVED EMPLOYEES IN FRONT PREPARATION AREA PREPARING AND SERVING FOOD WITHOUT WEARING ANY EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST WEAR APPROPRIATE HAIR RESTRAINT AT ALL TIMES FOOD IS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED.
  • 43.IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STOREDInspector comment: OBSERVED SCOOPS STORED IN DRY STORAGE BINS WITH HANDLES IN CONTACT WITH FOOD ITEMS IN BINS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE ALL SCOOPS WITH HANDLES NOT IN CONTACT WITH FOOD ITEMS IN BETWEEN USE.
  • 55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: OBSERVED HEAVY BUILD UP OF BLACK SLIME AND DEBRIS IN BOTH FLOOR DRAINS IN THE DISH WASHING AREA IN REAR. OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON FLOOR BY FRYERS AND NEXT TO COKING EQUIPMENT IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREAS FREE OF EXCESSIVE DEBRIS AND BUILD UP.

Feb 20, 2024 Canvass Re-Inspection

Result: PassRisk 1 (High)
  • 55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS INSIDE LIGHT SHIELD COVERS IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Feb 15, 2024 Canvass

Result: FailRisk 1 (High)
  • 2.CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATEInspector comment: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE NOR CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED SUCH AS CHICKEN, SANDWICHES AND SALADS. INSTRUCTED ABOVE THAT CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER HAS TO BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES FOOD IS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
  • 10.ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLEInspector comment: OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT FOOD PREPARATION AREA NOT MAINTAINING PROPER HOT WATER TEMPERATURE OF AT LEAST 100F. WATER TEMPERATURE 83.4F AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND RESTORE HOT WATER TO AT TEMPERATURE OF 100F AND MAINTAINED FOR PROPER HAND WASHING.FACILITY HAS ANOTHER SINK WITH CLOSE PROXIMITY FOR EMPLOYEES TO WASH THEIR HANDS. PRIORITY…
  • 16.FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZEDInspector comment: OBSERVED THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING AT 0PPM OF CHLORINE DURING THE INSPECTION. MACHINE WAS IN USE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE SAID EQUIPMENT MUST PROPERLY SANITIZE 50-100PPM OF CHLORINE AT ALL TIMES. UNIT TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION BY THE HEALTH DEPARTMENT AND MAY NOT BE USED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED. TECHNICIAN ON SITE LOW TEMPERATURE…
  • 51.PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICESInspector comment: OBSERVED LEAKING PIPE UNDERNEATH EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
  • 51.PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICESInspector comment: OBSERVED REAR EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK DRAINING SLOW. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
  • 55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS INSIDE LIGHT SHIELD COVERS IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Apr 19, 2023 Canvass

Result: Pass w/ ConditionsRisk 1 (High)
  • 16.FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZEDInspector comment: OBSERVED NOT SANITIZING AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK WHILE POTS/PANS WERE BEING WASHED. SINK SET TO WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE WITH WASHED PANS INSIDE THE THIRD COMPARTMENT SANITIZING SINK WITHOUT ANY QUATERNARY SANITIZER BEING USED. OPPM QUATERNARY NOTED. INSTRUCTED TO RESET THE SINK PROPERLY AND REWASH ALL POTS/PANS PREVIOUSLY RINSED WITHOUT THE SANITIZER. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025 CITATION…
  • 16.FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZEDInspector comment: SOME AREAS IN THE UPPER PORTION OF THE ICE MACHINE IN NEED OF CLEANING.
  • 37.FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINERInspector comment: ALL BULK FOODS NOT IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.
  • 39.CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAYInspector comment: MUST PROVIDE A WASHABLE GUARD BETWEEN THE METAL RACK SHELVING OF THE RAW CHICKEN AND METAL RACK SHELVING DIRECTLY NEXT TO CHICKEN FOR PREPARED READY TO EAT, OPEN COOLING FOODS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER.
  • 47.FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USEDInspector comment: TO GO FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE STORED INVERTED.
  • 49.NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANInspector comment: INTERIOR OF THE CHLORINE CHEMICAL DISH MACHINE WITH DIRT AND ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.----MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD OR TAPE AS LINER FOR SHELVING IN THE OFFICE DRY FOOD STORAGE.
  • 55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: FLOORS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS WITH FOOD DEBRIS, EXCESSIVE GREASE, DIRT AND GRIME: UNDER AND BEHIND ALL FRONT COOKS LINE AND REAR PREP COOKING EQUIPMENT. UNDER AND BEHIND ALL PREP TABLES, SODA DISPENSING SYSTEM, CARBON DIOXIDE TANK, HOT WATER TANK, ALONG BASEBOARDS AT METAL DOORS ON FRONT COOKS LINE, REAR SHELVING AT WALK-IN COOLER ENTRANCE.-----ALL FLOOR DRAINS AT THE DISH ROOM, IN THE REAR…
  • 57.ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAININGInspector comment: NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.

Nov 4, 2021 Canvass

Result: Pass w/ ConditionsRisk 1 (High)
  • 3.MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTINGInspector comment: OBSERVED NO PROOF OF EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED.
  • 47.FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USEDInspector comment: OBSERVED LARGE CUBE BUTCHER BLOCK THAT IS USED TO CUT COOKED CHICKEN IS TOO BIG TO BE SUBMERGED IN WATER IN THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK>. A DEPARTMENT-APPROVED CLEAN-IN-PLACE WRITTEN PROCEDURE IS NEEDED TO SHOW HOW AND WHEN THIS CUTTING BOARD CUBE IS WASHED, RINSED, AND SANITIZED.
  • 58.ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIREDInspector comment: ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS NEED PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING.

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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH), Food Protection Program, “Food Inspections” dataset on the official open data portal. Source data as of Nov 3, 2026; imported by FoodCheck USA on Nov 5, 2026. Report a problem with this record.