Sayat Nova
157 E Ohio St, Chicago, IL 60611
Restaurant ZIP 60611 Risk 1 (High)
Passed · as of Jul 6, 2026
Sayat Nova was last inspected on July 6, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 3 violations, 1 of them critical.
Latest inspection
July 6, 2026 · Canvass
Result: Pass
1 critical1 general1 paperwork-
CriticalFood handling
Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.
Inspector’s note: Observed slight build up inside ice machine. Instructed manager must clean interior of ice machine and maintain.
Official wording (code 16)
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed accumulated dust build up on 4-door prep reach in cooler condenser, under grill. Must clean and maintain cooler condenser.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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PaperworkManagement & training
Not all food employees had food-handler training.
Inspector’s note: No food handlers certificates on premises. Instructed manager must provide food handlers certificates with names of employees on premises.
Official wording (code 57)
All food employees have food handler training
Inspection history
9 inspections on record
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No Entry
Non-Inspection · No Entry
No violations
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
1 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Observed filters above griddle with dust build up. Instructed manager to clan.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
No violations
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No Entry
Non-Inspection · No Entry
No violations
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
2 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed dried food debris on interior surfaces of 2 door cooler in prep area and standup freezer in basement prep. Instructed to clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Observed faucet neck loose on handsink in prep area. Instructed to repair and maintain in good condition.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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No Entry
Canvass · No Entry
No violations
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Pass
License Re-Inspection · Pass
No violations
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Fail
License · Fail
1 critical2 general1 paperwork Show violations
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CriticalFood handling
No warning to customers about raw or undercooked food.
Inspector’s note: No disclaimer noted on food items than can be ordered not fully cooked. instructed to provide.
Official wording (code 25)
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
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GeneralFood temperature
Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.
Inspector’s note: No probe thermometer on site, instructed to obtain.
Official wording (code 36)
Thermometers provided & accurate
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: Incomplete pest control log book, instructed to provide a required docs.
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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PaperworkManagement & training
Required allergen training was missing.
Inspector’s note: No allergen training certificate for food service manager, Instructed to obtain.
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 4 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.