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Risk 1 (High)
NANDO'S PERI-PERI Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant
October 14, 2025
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License #2418961
4
Total Violations
2
Critical
1
Major
1
Minor
2
Corrected On Site
Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector
4
Violation #22
CORRECTED
CRITICAL
Violation Details
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: 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.
Why This Matters
Temperatures below 135°F allow bacteria to multiply, especially spore-formers that survive cooking.
Food Code Requirement
Hot foods must be held at 135°F or above.
Specific Requirements
Maintain 135°F or above; Check temperatures regularly; Proper hot holding equipment; Cannot reheat in hot holding units.
Status
This violation was corrected during the inspection.
CDPH Food Code: Section 3-501.16(A)(1)
Violation #33
CORRECTED
MAJOR
Violation Details
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: 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
Why This Matters
Dirty equipment harbors bacteria and attracts pests.
Food Code Requirement
All equipment and utensils must be clean and properly maintained.
Specific Requirements
Equipment clean to sight and touch; Free of food debris and grease; Maintained in good repair; Stored properly when clean.
Status
This violation was corrected during the inspection.
CDPH Food Code: Section 4-601.11
Violation #38
CRITICAL
Violation Details
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 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.
Why This Matters
Pests spread numerous diseases through contamination.
Food Code Requirement
No pests or animals allowed in facility.
Specific Requirements
No evidence of pests; No live animals except service animals; Effective pest control program.
CDPH Food Code: Section 6-501.111
Violation #38
CRITICAL
Violation Details
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 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.
Why This Matters
Pests spread numerous diseases through contamination.
Food Code Requirement
No pests or animals allowed in facility.
Specific Requirements
No evidence of pests; No live animals except service animals; Effective pest control program.
CDPH Food Code: Section 6-501.111
Health Department Information
Department
Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division
Food Protection Program
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