Savanna Restaurant
Last inspected: Feb 25, 2026
52
Score
SAVANNA RESTAURANT, located at 3334 N Halsted St in Chicago, IL, had a high-risk inspection on February 25, 2026, with a score of 52. This inspection resulted in two critical and seven minor violations, including issues with cold holding temperatures, cooling methods, temperature control equipment, and in-use utensil storage. While the most recent inspection indicated several areas needing attention, SAVANNA RESTAURANT has a historical pattern of mostly low-risk inspections across its eight scored evaluations.
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Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
7
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 25, 2026
Routine
2 critical violations. 7 minor violations.
52
Apr 24, 2025
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
95
Apr 17, 2025
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
45
Apr 23, 2024
Routine
2 minor violations.
90
Aug 15, 2023
Routine
4 minor violations.
82
Jul 19, 2023
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Jun 9, 2023
Routine
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
43
Aug 2, 2022
License
2 major violations. 10 minor violations.
50
Violations — Feb 25, 2026 Inspection
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: 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.
22
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: 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.
33
In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PLATES NOT INVERTED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT PLATES AFTER SANITIZING AND AIR DRYING.
43
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IN BASEMENT PREP MANUAL COMMERCIAL CAN OPENER BLADE ENCRUSTED WITH FOOD DEBRIS INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE OR REPLACE BLADE AND MAINTAIN.
47
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IN BASEMENT PREP AREA 3 COMPARTMENT SINK EXCESSIVLY LEAKING FROM FAUCET, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
51
Sewage & waste water properly disposed
Inspector notes: 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.
52
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 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.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 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.
55
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: 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.
58
Priority (Critical)
Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)
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