Pass

Savanna Restaurant

5657 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL 60659

Restaurant ZIP 60659 Risk 1 (High)

Passed · as of Apr 23, 2026

Savanna Restaurant was last inspected on April 23, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 1 violation.

Latest inspection

April 23, 2026 · Canvass

Pass

Result: Pass

1 general
  • GeneralFood handling

    Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

    Inspector’s note: Found bulk food container with no labels.(flour,sugar,etc.)must label.

    Official wording (code 37)

    Food properly labeled; original container

Inspection history

7 inspections on record

  1. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    3 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

      Inspector’s note: Some prep area reach in coolers doors rubber gaskets ripped. Must repair/replace damaged coolers door rubber gaskets.

      Official wording (code 47)

      Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed food build up on prep area walls behind and around prep area 3-compartment sink. Must clean walls and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed accumulated food/grease build up on ventilation hood. Must clean ventilation hood and maintain.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

  2. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

  3. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    2 critical3 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalFood temperature

      Cold food was held above a safe temperature.

      Inspector’s note: WE OBSERVED TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE:24 EACH FRESH EGGS AT TEMP OF 55.2F TO 55.7F;COOKED GROUND PORK AT TEMP OF 51.1F;COOKED RICE AT TEMP OF 49.7F;SHREEDED CHEESE AT TEMP OF 51.3F.PULLED MEAT AT TEMP OF 47.3F;PICO DE GALLO; COOKED ONIONS AT TEMP OF 47.1F;SHREEDED CHEDDAR CHEESE AT TEMP OF 51.7F. LIQUID EGGS(4-16oz CARTONS AT TEMP OF 51.7F.SLICED HAM AT TEMP OF 47.7F TO 49.6F.COOKED DICED SWEET AND REGULAR POTATOES AT TEMP OF 53.8F. DICED TOMATOES AT TEMP OF 48.1F; COOKED SAUSAGE AT TEMP 47.8F.FOOD MENTIONED WAS IN THREE DIFFERENT UNITS:PREP COOLER, TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLER AND DRAWER UNIT UNDER THE GRILL.FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED. POUNDS 18,VALUE 316. PRIORITY VIOLATION:7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED.

      Official wording (code 22)

      Proper cold holding temperatures

    • CriticalFood temperature

      Not enough equipment, or the wrong method, to cool and hold food at safe temperatures.

      Inspector’s note: We observed three cooler unit at improper air temp:two door reach-in cooler at temp of 49f to 53.1f; prep cooler across from cooking equipment aqt temp of 47.9f to 51f,drawer cooler unit at temp of 60f. All cooler tagged"held for inspection" do not use.cold units must mainatin air temp of 41f and below. Manager thermometer was used also to check air temp temperature. Other cooler units on site priority violation: 7-38-005,citation issued.

      Official wording (code 33)

      Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

      Inspector’s note: See violation #60 (4-501.11 and 4-101-19)

      Official wording (code 47)

      Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Handles at handwashing sink in poor repair, must turn and turn handle before hot/cold water is provided. Repair issue

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralRepeat violation

      A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

      Inspector’s note: Previous core violations not corrected from 9-8-2023; report #2581382 #16)4-602.11(b-e): observed the interior guard of the ice machine with some dirt, not clean. Instructed the person in charge to detail clean and maintain. #47)4-101.19: observed foil used as a liner on shelving units in the prep area. Instructed the person in charge to remove all foil from shelving units and maintain. All food and non-food contact surfaces must be smooth and easily cleanable. #47)4-501.11: observed torn/damaged and dirty rubber gasket on doors of prep cooler drawers at the main cookline in the rear prep area. Instructed the person in charge to repair or replace gaskets and maintain. #55)6-501.12: observed grease on the floor underneath all cooking equipment in the prep area. Instructed the person in charge to detail clean floors underneath all cooking equipment and maintain. Priority foundation…

      Official wording (code 60)

      Previous core violation corrected

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

      Inspector’s note: Few food handler training certificate are expired.instructed to renew.

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

  4. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    1 critical5 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalFood handling

      Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

      Inspector’s note: Observed the interior guard of the ice machine with some dirt, not clean. Instructed the person in charge to detail clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 16)

      Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

    • GeneralFood temperature

      Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no thermometer conspicuously placed in the reach-in cooler near the coffee station in the rear. Instructed the person in charge to provide thermometers for all cold holding equipment and maintain.

      Official wording (code 36)

      Thermometers provided & accurate

    • GeneralHygiene & sanitation

      Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed multiple food handling employees not wearing hair restraints while preparing food. Instructed the person in charge to ensure all food-handling employees wear hair restraints while preparing food and maintain.

      Official wording (code 40)

      Personal cleanliness

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

      Inspector’s note: Observed foil used as a liner on shelving units in the prep area. Instructed the person in charge to remove all foil from shelving units and maintain. All food and non-food contact surfaces must be smooth and easily cleanable.

      Official wording (code 47)

      Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

      Inspector’s note: Observed torn/damaged and dirty rubber gasket on doors of prep cooler drawers at the main cookline in the rear prep area. Instructed the person in charge to repair or replace gaskets and maintain.

      Official wording (code 47)

      Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed grease on the floor underneath all cooking equipment in the prep area. Instructed the person in charge to detail clean floors underneath all cooking equipment and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: Observed one certified food service manager without allergen awareness training certificate. Instructed the person in charge to ensure that any individual that has a city of chicago food service managers certificate obtains allergen awareness training and certificate and maintains.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

  5. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    5 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • GeneralFood handling

      Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

      Inspector’s note: Observed some bulk food containers not labeled on shelves in rear dry storage area. Instructed to label bulk food items when not in their original packaging.

      Official wording (code 37)

      Food properly labeled; original container

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

      Inspector’s note: Observed plastic grocery bags being used to store food items in two door refrigerator located in rear prep area. Instructed to use food grade bags or containers to store food items.

      Official wording (code 47)

      Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no covered trash receptacle in the womens toilet room. Instructed to provide covered trash receptacle and maintain.

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed debris on floors throughout kitchen preparation area and rear dry storage area. Instructed to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed vent covers in both toilet rooms with dust accumulation. Instructed to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

      Inspector’s note: Observed some employees with expired food handlers training. Instructed to renew expired food handlers certifications and maintain.

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

  6. Conditional

    License · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 critical2 general Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

      Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no employee health policy on site. Instructed to provide verification for each employee on site at all times. Priority foundation. 7-38-010. No citation issued.

      Official wording (code 3)

      Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Observed minor leak at faucet hand washing sink at coffee station area. Must repair.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no visible back flow preventer device on espresso machine and iced tea machine water line at coffee station. Must install.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 6 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.