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SAVANNA RESTAURANT Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

SAVANNA RESTAURANT 3334 N HALSTED ST, CHICAGO 60657 Restaurant
June 9, 2023 Canvass License #2857220
9
Total Violations
5
Critical
3
Major
1
Minor
1
Corrected On Site

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

9
Violation #10
CRITICAL
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: 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).
Blocked or unsupplied sinks force employees to skip handwashing, spreading fecal bacteria and viruses to food.
Handwashing sinks must be accessible, properly supplied, and used only for handwashing.
Each sink needs: Warm water (100°F minimum); Soap in dispensers; Paper towels or air dryers; Waste receptacles; Signage; Clear access; Used only for handwashing.
Violation #10
CRITICAL
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: 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"
Blocked or unsupplied sinks force employees to skip handwashing, spreading fecal bacteria and viruses to food.
Handwashing sinks must be accessible, properly supplied, and used only for handwashing.
Each sink needs: Warm water (100°F minimum); Soap in dispensers; Paper towels or air dryers; Waste receptacles; Signage; Clear access; Used only for handwashing.
Violation #10
CRITICAL
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: 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.
Blocked or unsupplied sinks force employees to skip handwashing, spreading fecal bacteria and viruses to food.
Handwashing sinks must be accessible, properly supplied, and used only for handwashing.
Each sink needs: Warm water (100°F minimum); Soap in dispensers; Paper towels or air dryers; Waste receptacles; Signage; Clear access; Used only for handwashing.
Violation #16
CRITICAL
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: MINERAL SUBSTANCE AT INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE WATER RESERVOIR AND INTERIOR OF ICE BIN PANELS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN UNIT.
Dirty equipment harbors and spreads pathogens, causing cross-contamination and illness.
All food contact surfaces must be properly cleaned and sanitized.
Wash, rinse, sanitize after each use; Clean between different raw foods; Every 4 hours for continuous use; When contaminated; Proper procedures and chemicals.
Violation #22
CRITICAL
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: 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.
Temperatures below 135°F allow bacteria to multiply, especially spore-formers that survive cooking.
Hot foods must be held at 135°F or above.
Maintain 135°F or above; Check temperatures regularly; Proper hot holding equipment; Cannot reheat in hot holding units.
Violation #33
MAJOR
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: 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.
Dirty equipment harbors bacteria and attracts pests.
All equipment and utensils must be clean and properly maintained.
Equipment clean to sight and touch; Free of food debris and grease; Maintained in good repair; Stored properly when clean.
Violation #37
MAJOR
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: ALL DRY FOOD CONTAINER IN BOTH PREP AREA,MUST BE LABELED WITH COMMON NAME.
Missing allergen labeling can cause severe allergic reactions.
All food properly labeled with required information.
Common name; Ingredients; Allergen declarations; Date marking; Manufacturer info; Net quantity.
Violation #43
MINOR
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED COOKS LINE KNIVES BEING STORED IMPROPERLY BETWEEN PREP COOLERS. MUST PROVIDE A KNIFE RACK
Improper storage contaminates utensils between uses.
In-use utensils must be properly stored between uses.
Store in food with handle out; On clean surface; In running water; In water at 135°F or above.
Violation #43
MINOR
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED COOKS LINE KNIVES BEING STORED IMPROPERLY BETWEEN PREP COOLERS. MUST PROVIDE A KNIFE RACK
Improper storage contaminates utensils between uses.
In-use utensils must be properly stored between uses.
Store in food with handle out; On clean surface; In running water; In water at 135°F or above.

Health Department Information

Department Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division Food Protection Program
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