Savanna Restaurant

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Inspections

1. Feb 25, 2026 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
   • Serious Priority

     PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

     OBSERVED INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD ITEMS INSIDE THE FOOD DISPLAY COOLER TO BE IMPROPER: LIQUID EGGS AT 46.8F, WHOLE SHELLED EGGS AT 51.9F, DICED TOMATOES AT 48.6, SLICED TOMATOES AT 48.8F AND RICE AT 45.6F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 10 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $150.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

   • Serious Priority

     PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

     OBSERVED IN REAR PREP TEMPERATURE OF REACH-IN COOLER TO BE IMPROPER AT 55.3F. INFORMED ALL REFRIGERATOR UNITS SHALL MAINTAIN A PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR BELOW. REACH IN COOLER TAGGED, REFRIGERATOR UNIT MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH (CDPH). PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

   • Severity not stated

     IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

     OBSERVED PLATES NOT INVERTED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT PLATES AFTER SANITIZING AND AIR DRYING.

   • Severity not stated

     FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

     OBSERVED IN BASEMENT PREP MANUAL COMMERCIAL CAN OPENER BLADE ENCRUSTED WITH FOOD DEBRIS INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE OR REPLACE BLADE AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

     OBSERVED IN BASEMENT PREP AREA 3 COMPARTMENT SINK EXCESSIVLY LEAKING FROM FAUCET, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED

     OBSERVED CONDENSATE DRAINAGE WATER LINE FROM WALK-IN COOLER IN BASEMENT AREA DISCHARGING INTO PLASTIC BUCKET. INSTRUCTED TO DRAIN CONDENSATE DRAINAGE WATER FROM POINT OF DISCHARGE TO DISPOSAL, SUCH AS TO A FLOOR DRAIN OR OTHER FLOOR-MOUNTED PLUMBING FIXTURE, ACCORDING TO THE LAW AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED MISSING FLOOR GROUT AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN THE REAR PREP AREAS AND HALL AND STAIRS LEADING TO REAR PARTY ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO CREATE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED EXPOSED BRICK WALLS IN BASEMENT PREP/STORAGE BRICKS CRUMBLING (SPALLING) ONTO EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO COVER AS WALLS SHOULD BE SEALED, SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

   • Severity not stated

     ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

     OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD CERTIFIED MANAGER WITH NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS OBTAIN THIS CERTIFICATE.

2. Apr 24, 2025 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     6-501.114// OBSERVED CLUTTER THROUGHOUT BASEMENT. NOTED STACKS OF ITEMS SOUTH OF STAIRWAY FROM KITCHEN, LADDERS, WOOD AND PIPES IN GANGWAY, AND DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR IN FURNICE ROOM NEAR BASEMENT OFFICES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL ITEMS UNNECESSARY TO BUSINESS AND MAINTAIN CLEAR GROUND AREAS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

3. Apr 17, 2025 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USE

     OBSERVED EMPLOYEE STORING FOOD THEY WERE CONSUMING ON DISH DRYINGRACK IN DISHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO ONLY CONSUME MEALS IN DESIGNATED AREA OF ESTABLISHMENT.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

     OBSERVED ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN BASEMENT WITH A BUILD-UP OF BLACK SUBSTANCE, IN DIRECT CONTACT WITH ICE. ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE, CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005.CITATION ISSUED

   • Serious Priority

     PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

     OBSERVED IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD ITEMS INSIDE COOKSLINE COOLER: LLOPINGUNO (POTATO) 48 F, SLICED TOMATOES 57.4 F, LEAFY GREENS 46 F, SLICED CUCUMBER 53.2 F. MANAGER DISCARDED AND DENATURED APPROXIMATELY 2 LBS VALUED AT $14 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

   • Serious Priority

     PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

     OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT, TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY (TCS) FOODS (COOKED RED PEPPERS DATED 4-03-25, POACHED EGGS DATED 5/08-5/14, STRAWBERRY COMP 4/9-4/16, BLUEBERRY COMP 4/9-4/16, SWEET CREAM 4/7-4/14, GIARDINIERA PEPPERS 7-22-24, SRIRACHA AIOLI 11/29-12/10, CHIMICHCHURRI 2/27-3/6, LLOPINGUNO (POTATO) 3/28-4/3, COOKED BACON 4/8-4/15) IN WALKIN COOLER. INSTRUCTED DISCARD ON DESIGNATED DATE. PERSON IN CHARGE DISCARDED AND DENATURED APPROXIMATELY 20 LBS VALUED AT $150 PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED

   • Severity not stated

     FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

     OBSERVED BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN WITHOUT LABELS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LABELS OF COMMON NAME FOR ALL ITEMS REMOVED FROM ITS ORIGINAL CONTAINER AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES

   • Severity not stated

     WASHING FRUITS & VEGETABLES

     OBSERVED FOODHANDLER RINSING WHOLE PINEAPPLE AT COOKSLINE HANDWASH SINK.

   • Severity not stated

     FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

     OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS AT COOKSLINE COOLERS WITH DEEP CUTS AND STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN AND RESTORE TO A SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN SURFACE BY SANDIND AND SEALING OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

     OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP IN COMPARTMENT UNDERNEATH FRYER. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

     NOTED LEAK FROM DRAINPIPE OF COOKSLINE HANDSINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     NOTED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINER HOLDING UP PART OF CEILING IN WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED CLUTTER THROUGHOUT BASEMENT. NOTED STACKS OF ITEMS SOUTH OF STAIRWAY FROM KITCHEN, LADDERS, WOOD AND PIPES IN GANGWAY, AND DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR IN FURNICE ROOM NEAR BASEMENT OFFICES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL ITEMS UNNECESSARY TO BUSINESS AND MAINTAIN CLEAR GROUND AREAS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

4. Apr 23, 2024 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

     OBSERVED FOOD BUILD UP ON MEAT SLICER, FOOD/DUST BUILD UP ON 1ST FLOOR MAIN PREP AREA SHELVES. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT.

   • Severity not stated

     ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

     OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED MUST UPDATE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES.

5. Aug 15, 2023 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

     OBSERVED SOME HANDWASH SINKS WITHOUT EMPLOYEES MUST WASH HANDS SIGNAGE. MUST PROVIDE EMPLOYEES MUST WASH HANDS SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDWASH SINKS.

   • Severity not stated

     NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

     OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON EXTERIOR OF DISHMACHINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EXTERIOR OF DISHMACHINE.

   • Severity not stated

     PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

     MENS WASHROOM LEFT SIDE URINAL HANDLE LEAKING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS/MILDEW BUILD UP ON DISHWASH MACHINE ROOM WALLS AND MOP SINK AREA. MUST CLEAN WALLS AND MAINTAIN.

6. Jul 19, 2023 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

   Result: Pass.

7. Jun 9, 2023 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

     NO HANDWASHING SINK INSTALLED AT FRONT SERVING/COFFEE STATION. ICE IS SCOOPED AND SERVED TO CUSTOMERS. MUST INSTALL HAND WASHING SINK, SUPPLIED WITH HAND SOAP AND DISPOSABLE TOWELS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C).

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

     HANDWASHING SINK IN THE DISHROOM BY THE LOW TEMP DISHMACHINE NOT ACCESSIBLE FOR HANDWASHING. INSIDE THE SINK WAS STORED A GREEN BUCKET FILLED WITH WATER, SOAP AND METAL SCRUBBIES. HANDWASHING SINK MUST BE ACCESSIBLE FOR PROPER HANDWASHING AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION :7-38-030(C),CITATION ISSUED.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

     NO SOAP PROVIDED AT HANDWASHING SINK IN DISHROOM AREA. SOAP WAS PROVIDED AFTER MY REQUEST BY THE MANAGER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-030(C) "CONSOLIDATED WITH ABOVE CITATION"

   • Severity not stated

     FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

     MINERAL SUBSTANCE AT INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE WATER RESERVOIR AND INTERIOR OF ICE BIN PANELS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN UNIT.

   • Serious Priority

     PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

     TCS FOOD WITH INADEQUATE TEMPERATURE: BOILED AND SHELLED EGGS AT TEMP OF 47F TO 51.3F; GUACAMOLE AT TEMP OF 48F; SOUR CREAM AT TEMP OF 50F;MARINATE CHICKEN AT TEMP OF 60F; COOKED SLICED SAUSAGE AT TEMP OF 54.3F; DICED HAM AT TEMP OF 54.6F; FRESH EGGS AT TEMP OF 50.3F; SCREMBLED EGGS AT TEMP OF 51.8F; FRESH CHEESE AT TEMP OF 48F TO 50.2F; COOKED RICE AT TEMP OF 48.6F; SLICED TOMATOES AT TEMP OF 57F.MENTIONED FOODS WERE STORED INSIDE TWO DIFFERENT PREP COOLER AT TRAYLINE IN THE KITCHEN. COLD FOOD MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OF 41F AND BELOW. FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED BY MANAGER. POUNDS 22 ,VALUE 36. PRIORITY VIOLATION:7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED.

   • Serious Priority

     PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

     WE OBSERVED TWO PREP COOLERS WITH AIR TEMP OF 50F TO 52.6F. ONE COOLER TOP PART OF COOLER HAD ICE WITH TCS FOOD IN CONTAINERS STORED INSIDE THE UNIT AT TRAYLINE:EGGS,CHEESE,HAM SAUSAGE ETC. UNITS MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OF 41F AND BELOW. TAGGED BOTH UNIT "HELD FOR INSPECTION",DO NOT USE. PRIORITY VIOLATION:7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED.

   • Severity not stated

     FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

     ALL DRY FOOD CONTAINER IN BOTH PREP AREA,MUST BE LABELED WITH COMMON NAME.

   • Severity not stated

     IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

     OBSERVED COOKS LINE KNIVES BEING STORED IMPROPERLY BETWEEN PREP COOLERS. MUST PROVIDE A KNIFE RACK

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

     CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 8-2-22,REPORT#2561575 #39) 3-307.11: NO SPLASHGUARD BETWEEN EXPOSED HAND SINK AND PREP TABLE AT THE PREP AREA OF THE FIRST FLOOR. MUST INSTALL A WASHABLE SPLASHGUARD. #43) 3-304.12 NOTED SERVING PLATES ON SHELVES AT BOTH KITCHEN PREP AREAS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING PLATES TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION. #56) 6-501.14: NOTED DIRT, DUST AND GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE, ON PIPES/CONDUITS AND ON EDGES OF THE EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT OF THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD, FILTERS AND PIPES/CONDUITS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION: 7-42-090,CITATION ISSUED

8. Aug 2, 2022 License · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

     NOTED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION FOLLOWING THE NEW CODE AND GUIDELINES. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE VERIFICATION OF POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE ONE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

     MANAGEMENT UNABLE TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE FOR CLEANING UP VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ONE INCLUDING THE CHEMICALS AND SUPPLIES NEEDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

   • Severity not stated

     CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

     NO SPLASHGUARD BETWEEN EXPOSED HAND SINK AND PREP TABLE AT THE PREP AREA OF THE FIRST FLOOR. MUST INSTALL A WASHABLE SPLASHGUARD.

   • Severity not stated

     IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

     NOTED SERVING PLATES ON SHELVES AT BOTH KITCHEN PREP AREAS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING PLATES TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION.

   • Severity not stated

     FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

     NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKET AT DOOR OF THE WALK IN COOLER BY THE OFFICE AT THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AND/OR REPLACE.

   • Severity not stated

     FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

     NOTED MECHANICAL STOPPER OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AT THE FIRST FLOOR DISH WASHING AREA IN POOR REPAIRS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

     BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT LOCATED AT ICE MACHINE. MUST INSTALL SO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.

   • Severity not stated

     PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

     NOTED LEAKAGE AT THE BOTTOM PIPPING OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AT THE FIRST FLOOR DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     NOTED LOOSE/MISSING COVING ON WALLS AT THE OFFICE/DRY STORAGE AREA AT THE BASMENT FOOD PREP/DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE, REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     NOTED A HOLE AND UNFINISH CEMENTING AROUNG THE GAS PIPE OF THE FIRST FLOOR KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

     NOTED DIRT, DUST AND GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE, ON PIPES/CONDUITS AND ON EDGES OF THE EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT OF THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD, FILTERS AND PIPES/CONDUITS.

   • Severity not stated

     ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

     NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.