Savanna Restaurant
Last inspected: Feb 25, 2026
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Score
The health department has logged eight inspections at Savanna Restaurant, the earliest from 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Feb 25, 2026. The high risk label is a heads-up that the most recent visit didn't go well.
Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around seven violations per visit lately, up from roughly two violations before.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean”, showing up eight times.
The city-wide average sits at 81, which Savanna Restaurant's 52 doesn't quite reach. Taken together, the history suggests a facility that has struggled with consistency.
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Inspection History
Feb 25, 2026
Routine
2 critical violations. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
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.
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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.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PLATES NOT INVERTED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT PLATES AFTER SANITIZING AND AIR DRYING.
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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.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IN BASEMENT PREP AREA 3 COMPARTMENT SINK EXCESSIVLY LEAKING FROM FAUCET, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Apr 24, 2025
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 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.
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Apr 17, 2025
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: 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.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: 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
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: 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
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP IN COMPARTMENT UNDERNEATH FRYER. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: NOTED LEAK FROM DRAINPIPE OF COOKSLINE HANDSINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: NOTED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINER HOLDING UP PART OF CEILING IN WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 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.
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Proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE STORING FOOD THEY WERE CONSUMING ON DISH DRYINGRACK IN DISHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO ONLY CONSUME MEALS IN DESIGNATED AREA OF ESTABLISHMENT.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: 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
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Washing fruits & vegetables
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOODHANDLER RINSING WHOLE PINEAPPLE AT COOKSLINE HANDWASH SINK.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 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.
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Apr 23, 2024
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD BUILD UP ON MEAT SLICER, FOOD/DUST BUILD UP ON 1ST FLOOR MAIN PREP AREA SHELVES. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED MUST UPDATE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES.
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Aug 15, 2023
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOME HANDWASH SINKS WITHOUT EMPLOYEES MUST WASH HANDS SIGNAGE. MUST PROVIDE EMPLOYEES MUST WASH HANDS SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDWASH SINKS.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON EXTERIOR OF DISHMACHINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EXTERIOR OF DISHMACHINE.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: MENS WASHROOM LEFT SIDE URINAL HANDLE LEAKING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS/MILDEW BUILD UP ON DISHWASH MACHINE ROOM WALLS AND MOP SINK AREA. MUST CLEAN WALLS AND MAINTAIN.
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Jul 19, 2023
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jun 9, 2023
Routine
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: 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.
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: 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.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 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.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 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).
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 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"
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: 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
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: MINERAL SUBSTANCE AT INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE WATER RESERVOIR AND INTERIOR OF ICE BIN PANELS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN UNIT.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: ALL DRY FOOD CONTAINER IN BOTH PREP AREA,MUST BE LABELED WITH COMMON NAME.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED COOKS LINE KNIVES BEING STORED IMPROPERLY BETWEEN PREP COOLERS. MUST PROVIDE A KNIFE RACK
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Aug 2, 2022
License
2 major violations. 10 minor violations.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 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
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 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.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: NO SPLASHGUARD BETWEEN EXPOSED HAND SINK AND PREP TABLE AT THE PREP AREA OF THE FIRST FLOOR. MUST INSTALL A WASHABLE SPLASHGUARD.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: NOTED SERVING PLATES ON SHELVES AT BOTH KITCHEN PREP AREAS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING PLATES TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 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.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED MECHANICAL STOPPER OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AT THE FIRST FLOOR DISH WASHING AREA IN POOR REPAIRS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: NOTED LEAKAGE AT THE BOTTOM PIPPING OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AT THE FIRST FLOOR DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT LOCATED AT ICE MACHINE. MUST INSTALL SO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 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.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: NOTED A HOLE AND UNFINISH CEMENTING AROUNG THE GAS PIPE OF THE FIRST FLOOR KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 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.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Savanna Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Savanna Restaurant on file is from Feb 25, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Savanna Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited eight times, more than any other issue at Savanna Restaurant.
Has Savanna Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Savanna Restaurant have averaged around seven violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Savanna Restaurant means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Savanna Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Savanna Restaurant is inspected around two times per year on average.
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