What is Nando's Peri-peri's health inspection score?

Nando's Peri-peri has a SafeDine safety score of 90 out of 100 (Grade A). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Nando's Peri-peri last inspected?

Nando's Peri-peri was last inspected on January 21, 2026. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Nando's Peri-peri have?

Nando's Peri-peri has 15 total violations across 5 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Nando's Peri-peri safe to eat at?

Yes, Nando's Peri-peri has an excellent safety record with a score of 90/100. This indicates strong compliance with health and safety standards.

What type of cuisine does Nando's Peri-peri serve?

Nando's Peri-peri serves American cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Nando's Peri-peri

Name: Nando's Peri-peri
Address: 150 W ROOSEVELT RD, Chicago, 60605
Rating: 90

150 W ROOSEVELT RD, Chicago

Last Inspected: 1/21/2026

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0Excellent

American•South Loop

Ranked #75 of 289 in South LoopBetter than 17% of american restaurants

Improving

5 inspections

Last: Jan 21, 2026

high confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

20%

Clean Rate

Avg Violations

3 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

SanitationHigh Priority

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Employee hygiene

Personal hygiene practices not followed

Facility condition

Building maintenance or structural issues

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-10

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-3 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-1 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-5 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

+8 pts

Latest

100% weight

100

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

How scoring works: Every restaurant starts at 100 points. Points are deducted for violations found during inspections.

Recent inspections are weighted more heavily. High priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact.

Location

150 W ROOSEVELT RD, Chicago, IL 60605

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Violation Timeline

Apr 2023

1 inspections

1 intermediate

1 basic

Apr

Jun 2024

1 inspections

5 basic

Mar 2025

2 inspections

3 high priority

1 intermediate

Mar

Jan 2026

1 inspections

4 basic

Inspection History

5 records on file

3 Canvass1 Canvass Re-Inspection1 Complaint

Jan 26

Canvass InspectionLatestPass

4 Basic

4 total

92/100inspection score

−8 pts

Basic (4)

−8 pts

51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED NO HOT WATER SUPPLIED TO LEFT HANDSINK IN THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM AT TIME OF INSPECTION. PERSON IN CHARGE WAS INSTRUCTED TO HAVE STAFF USE RIGHT HANDSINK OR FAMILY RESTROOM UNTIL REPAIRED.
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN UNISEX/FAMILY TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF DUST UNDER COUNTERS IN FRONT SERVICE AREA AND UNDER SODA MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
OBSERVED NO CURRENT ALLERGEN TRAINING ONSITE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. INFORMED PIC ALL FOODSERVICE MANAGERS MUST COMPLETE TRAINING AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Base deductions−8 pts

Mar 25

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

Mar 25

Canvass InspectionFail

3 High1 Med

4 total1 risk factor

60/100inspection score

−35 pts

High Priority (3)

−30 pts

2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
FOUND NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER OR VALID CERTIFICATE ON SITE WHILE TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (CHICKEN) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATE MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
FOUND A MINIMAL AMOUNT OF BLACK UNKNOWN SUBSTANCE ON THE INSIDE OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
FOUND LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE INADEQUATELY SANITIZING DISHES AT 0 PPM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE A SANITIZING SOLUTION TO ADEQUATELY SANITIZE DISHES PER MANUFACTURER'S INSTRUCTIONS. LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION BY THE CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO NO LONGER USE DISH MACHINE UNTIL IT IS RE-INSPECTED BY CDPH AND AT AN ADEQUATE SANITIZING SOLUTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
FOUND APPROXIMATELY 25 SMALL FLIES ON THE WALLS IN THE DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MINIMIZE SMALL FLY ACTIVITY. RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION, 7-38-020(A), CITATION ISSUED

Base deductions−35 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 pts

Jun 24

Canvass InspectionPass

5 Basic

5 total

90/100inspection score

−10 pts

Basic (5)

−10 pts

40PERSONAL CLEANLINESS−2
EMPLOYEES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND HANDLING FOOD NOT WEARING A HAIR/BEARD RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL EMPLOYEES WEAR A HAIR/BEARD RESTRAINT. MAINTAIN SAME.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
CUTTING BOARDS IN THE FRONT PREP AREA WITH DEEP GROOVES AND STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO SAND OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS TO MAINTAIN A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF DEEP FRYERS WITH GREASE, FOOD AND DIRT BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
LEAK AT THE PIPE UNDER THE SPRAYER SINK OF THE DISH MACHINE AND AT THE HAND WASHING SINK IN THE DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO FIX THE LEAKS AND MAINTAIN GOOD PLUMBING.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
THE CEILING TILES IN THE DISH WASHING AREA WITH DIRT/DUST BUILD UP. WALLS AROUND THE COOKING/COOLING EQUIPMENT WITH FOOD SPLATTER AND DIRT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CEILING TILES AND WALLS. -THE INTERIOR OF THE FLOOR DRAINS AND THE FLOORS IN THE CORNERS WITH DIRT, FOOD AND DEBRIS BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOOR DRAINS AND FLOORS THROUGHOUT.

Base deductions−10 pts

Apr 23

Complaint InspectionPass

1 Med1 Basic

2 total

93/100inspection score

−7 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED A 1/2 INCH GAP IN BETWEEN THE FRONT EXTERIOR DOORS. MUST SEAL GAP TO PREVENT PEST/RODENT ENTRY AND MAINTAIN.

Basic (1)

−2 pts

56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED HEAVY DUST BUILD UP ON THE CEILING VENTS IN THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−7 pts

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Data source: Chicago CDPH · Official government inspection records

Grading System

85 – 100

Excellent

70 – 84

Good

Below 70

Fair

About SafeDine Scores

Scores are calculated using official government inspection data. High Priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact, followed by Intermediate and Basic violations. Community reviews can adjust the score by up to 5 points when 3+ reviews are submitted.

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