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

Nando's Peri Peri has a SafeDine safety score of 96 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 March 20, 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 18 total violations across 9 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 96/100. 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: 1447 E 53RD ST, Chicago, 60615
Rating: 96

1447 E 53RD ST, Chicago

Last Inspected: 3/20/2026

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0Excellent

American•Hyde Park

Ranked #20 of 245 in Hyde ParkBetter than 17% of american restaurants

Improving

7 inspections

Last: Mar 20, 2026

high confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

14%

Clean Rate

2.6

Avg Violations

1 month ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

HandwashingHigh Priority

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Facility condition

Building maintenance or structural issues

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-15

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-5 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-0 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

+16 pts

100

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

Real-time Score: 85/100 — This score includes today's freshness penalty and may differ slightly from the displayed score (96/100) which is computed during our regular data sync.

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

1447 E 53RD ST, Chicago, IL 60615

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Violation Timeline

Dec 2022

1 inspections

1 high priority

2 basic

Dec

Nov 2023

1 inspections

1 intermediate

2 basic

May 2024

1 inspections

5 basic

May

Jun 2024

1 inspections

1 basic

Mar 2025

1 inspections

1 basic

Mar

Mar 2026

2 inspections

2 high priority

3 intermediate

Inspection History

7 records on file

1 Canvass Re-Inspection5 Canvass1 Short Form Complaint

Mar 26

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionLatestCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

Mar 26

Canvass InspectionFail

2 High3 Med

5 total2 risk factors

55/100inspection score

−35 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLERisk Factor−10
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLERisk Factor−10

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−5
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−5
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−5

Base deductions−35 pts

Risk factor bonus (2× +5)−10 pts

Mar 25

Canvass InspectionPass

1 Basic

1 total

98/100inspection score

−2 pts

Basic (1)

−2 pts

55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
FLOORS NEED CLEANING AROUND AND IN BETWEEN HEAVY EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE SPILLS, DEBRIS AND/OR GREASE

Base deductions−2 pts

Jun 24

Short Form Complaint InspectionPass

1 Basic

1 total

98/100inspection score

−2 pts

Basic (1)

−2 pts

55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
FLOORS NEED CLEANING AROUND AND IN BETWEEN HEAVY EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE SPILLS, DEBRIS AND/OR GREASE

Base deductions−2 pts

May 24

Canvass InspectionPass

5 Basic

5 total

90/100inspection score

−10 pts

Basic (5)

−10 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE FRONT PREP COOLERS TO REMOVE SPILLS AND/OR DEBRIS.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED A LEAK UNDERNEATH THE HAND SINK IN THE DISH WASHING AREA. ALSO NOTED THE SELF SERVE POP MACHINE LEAKY. MUST FIND SOURCE AND REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
MUST CLEAN THE FIXTURE IN THE WOMEN WASHROOM. ALSO CLEAN THE FLOORS.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
MUST CLEAN THE AIR VENT COVERS IN THE REAR TO REMOVE DUST.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
FLOORS NEED CLEANING AROUND AND IN BETWEEN HEAVY EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE SPILLS, DEBRIS AND/OR GREASE

Base deductions−10 pts

Nov 23

Canvass InspectionPass

1 Med2 Basic

3 total

91/100inspection score

−9 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
OBSERVED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE COMMON NAME OF FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Basic (2)

−4 pts

55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN UTILITY AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
OBSERVED FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.

Base deductions−9 pts

Dec 22

Canvass InspectionPass

1 High2 Basic

3 total

86/100inspection score

−14 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
NO HANDWASH SIGNAGE FOUND AT EXPOSED HANDSINKS IN KITCHEN AREA; INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN (CORRECTED ON SITE).

Basic (2)

−4 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
THE SHELVES INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER NEED CLEANING TO REMOVE RESIDUE FROM FOOD AND CONTAINERS; CLEAN SHELVES WHERE NEEDED.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED SOME AREAS OF THE FLOOR IN PREP AREA AND FLOOR DRAINS IN NEED OF CLEANING; CLEAN FLOOR AND DRAINS WHERE NEEDED.

Base deductions−14 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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