Sayat Nova
Last inspected: Nov 15, 2019
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Score
The health department has logged 12 inspections at Sayat Nova, the earliest from 2011. The latest inspection on file is from Nov 15, 2019. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme. Note that Sayat Nova's inspection history hasn't been updated since Nov 15, 2019; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.
Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around four violations to closer to eight violations per visit.
“Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing nine times across the record.
Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Sayat Nova trails the local norm. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 15, 2019
Reinspection
3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RAW AND/ OR POTENTIALLY UNDER COOKED ITEMS ON MENU WITHOUT REMINDER AND DISCLOSURE STATEMENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BOTH ON ALL MENUS BEING USED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO KIT AND PROCEDURE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO TO MAINTAIN A PROCEDURE AND KIT WITH ALL NECESSARY SUPPLIES INCLUDING A SANITIZER EFFECTIVE AGAINST NOROVIRUS ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN COPIES OF HEALTH POLICY SIGNED BY ALL EMPLOYEES ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS OF ONIONS AND RICE IN REAR PREP AREA NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL BULK ITEMS WITH COMMON NAME OF PRODUCT.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A CUTTING BOARD IN REAR PREP AREA NEAR EXIT DOOR TO DINING ROOM WITH WITH DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A TORN GASKET ON TALL 2 DOOR COOLER IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A BROKEN BASEBOARD WITH SEVERAL HOLES IN MEN'S WASHROOM LOCATED IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATES MUST ALSO OBTAIN ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
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Nov 8, 2019
Routine
6 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO KIT AND PROCEDURE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO TO MAINTAIN A PROCEDURE AND KIT WITH ALL NECESSARY SUPPLIES INCLUDING A SANITIZER EFFECTIVE AGAINST NOROVIRUS ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE MACHINE BEING USED TO PRODUCE ICE FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION IN BASEMENT COVERED WITH PINK AND BROWN SLIME. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE, CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RAW AND/ OR POTENTIALLY UNDER COOKED ITEMS ON MENU WITHOUT REMINDER AND DISCLOSURE STATEMENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BOTH ON ALL MENUS BEING USED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. SEE VIOLATION 2. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN A PERSON IN CHARGE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE WITH A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. DAVID LOGAN WAS PRESENT BUT HIS CERTIFICATE WAS EXPIRED. ROUPEN WAS NOT PRESENT AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN A CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN COPIES OF HEALTH POLICY SIGNED BY ALL EMPLOYEES ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A TORN GASKET ON TALL 2 DOOR COOLER IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A BROKEN BASEBOARD WITH SEVERAL HOLES IN MEN'S WASHROOM LOCATED IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR EMPLOYEES WORKING. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN VALID FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATES MUST ALSO OBTAIN ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HAND WASH SINKS IN BAR, REAR PREP AREA, AND BASEMENT PREP AREA WITH NO HAND WASH SIGNAGE. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS OF ONIONS AND RICE IN REAR PREP AREA NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL BULK ITEMS WITH COMMON NAME OF PRODUCT.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A CUTTING BOARD IN REAR PREP AREA NEAR EXIT DOOR TO DINING ROOM WITH WITH DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Jun 5, 2018
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN- OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON VENTILATION HOOD FILTERS, FOOD BUILD UP INSIDE PREP AREA REACH IN COOLERS DOOR RUBBER GASKETS AND SLIGHT PINK BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD/LITTER BUILD UP ON BASEMENT FLOOR ALONG WALLS/CORNERS UNDER EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN BASEMENT FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: BASEMENT FLOOR CLUTTERED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST ELEVATE ITEMS OFF FLOOR OR REMOVE ITEMS.
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Apr 10, 2017
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: BULK FOOD CONTAINERS NOT LABELED ( SALT, SUGAR...) INSTRUCTED TO LABEL.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: BROKEN RUBBER GASKETS FOR 1ST FLOOR PREP COOLER DOORS, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALL BEHIND DISH MACHINE IN POOR REPAIR, GAPS NOTED AND SOFT WOOD EXPOSED, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND SEAL ALL GAPS. CEILING IN BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLER WITH DAMAGED PANELS, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND SEAL ALL WALLS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NO HAND WASH SINK AT BAR, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MISSING THERMOMETER IN PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLERS WITH BEARD NOT WEARING BEARD RESTRAINT, INSTRUCTED TO WEAR.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE.
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Mar 21, 2016
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Mar 14, 2016
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LIVE ROACH ACTIVITY ON PREMISES: OBSERVED 3 LIVE AMERICAN ROACHES AND SEVERAL DEAD ROACHES IN THE BASEMENT. ANDERSON PEST CONTROL PROVIDED SERVICE ON 1/27/16 AND FOUND ACTIVITY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: DUST BUILDUP ON THE POT AND PAN STORAGE RACK HANGING FROM THE CEILING AND VENT REGISTER SOUTSIDE OF THE HOODVENT IN THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILES IN THE BASEMENT.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPLACE BROKEN GASKET ON THE FAUCET HEAD OF THE 2-COMPARTMENT SINK AND MAINTAIN.
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Mar 31, 2015
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOOR IN KITCHEN PREP AREA AROUND AND UNDER HEAVY EQUIPMENT OF DEBRIS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REMOVE PEELING PAINT ON WEST WALL OF KITCHEN/PREP AREA BY REFRIGERATOR. MAKE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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May 2, 2014
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: FOUND NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON THE PREMISES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS(CHICKEN AND BEEF) WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON THE PREMISES AT ALL TIMES POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESS WATER ON THE FLOOR OF THE BASEMENT LIQUOR ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE WATER AND MAINTAIN FLOORS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RAW CONCRETE FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AN EASILY CLEANABLE FLOOR SURFACE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WALL BEHIND 1ST FLOOR EXPOSED HAND SINK AND LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HOOD VENTS WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD VENTS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE 1ST FLOOR 2 COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET BASE LEAKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING.
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Sep 25, 2013
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL AND DATE PREPARED FOODS AND FOODS IN DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVES AND EXTERIOR OF THE GREASE TRAP.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REPAIR THE OPENINGS IN THE CEILING OF THE PREP AREA.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A LIGHT SHIELD OR SHATTERPROOF LIGHTBULB FOR THE WALK-IN COOLER.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPLACE THE MISSING COLD WATER HANDLE FOR THE HANDSINK IN THE MEN'S WASHROOM.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THERMOMETERS MISSING FROM SEVERAL PREP COOLERS AND THE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST PROVIDE.
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Dec 19, 2012
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MISSING LABELES ON BULK FOOD CONTAINERS, INSTRUCTED TO LABEL.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: ICE MAKER LOCATED UNDER SEWERS PIPE, INSTRUCTED TO LOCATE OR INSTALL A BARRIER.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALLS AROUND 1ST PREP AREA AND FOOD MIXERS WITH PEELING PAINT AND FOOD STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A DURABLE SMOOTH EASY-TO-CLEAN SURFACE.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MISSING THERMOMETER IN PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
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Nov 7, 2011
Complaint
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: ANY RAW/BARE WOODEN SHELVES BY THE WAIT STAFF AREA MUST BE SEALED. All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: EXTERIOR OF GARBAGE BINS MUST BE KEPT CLEAN. All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: ANY GAPS ALONG THE BASES ALONG WALLS OF THE DINING AREA MUST BE SEALED. The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.
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Jun 22, 2011
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: DOOR GASKETS OF UPRIGHT COOLER AT WEST WALL OF KITCHEN IS IN POOR REPAIR(BROKEN/PEELING OFF)-MUST REPLACE. All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS BEHIND/UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT MUST BE KEPT CLEAN & FREE OF GREASE/FOOD DEBRIS. The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MISSING WALL TILES BEHIND STEAMTABLE MUST BE REPLACED; OPENING ON THIS SAME WALL MUST BE SEALED. The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Sayat Nova last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Sayat Nova on file is from Nov 15, 2019. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Sayat Nova?
Across the inspection record, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” has been cited nine times, more than any other issue at Sayat Nova.
Has Sayat Nova's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Sayat Nova have averaged around eight violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Sayat Nova means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
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