Sayat Nova

157 E Ohio St, Chicago, IL 60611

Last inspected: Dec 16, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Public records show five inspections at Sayat Nova stretching back to 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Dec 16, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around one violation each.

Among Chicago restaurants, the typical score is 81; Sayat Nova is comfortably above that bar. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Dec 16, 2025

Routine

1 minor violation.

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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: OBSERVED FILTERS ABOVE GRIDDLE WITH DUST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLAN.

Aug 13, 2024

Routine

No violations found.

100

Jul 6, 2023

Routine

2 minor violations.

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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: 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.

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector notes: OBSERVED FAUCET NECK LOOSE ON HANDSINK IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

Oct 27, 2022

Reinspection

No violations found.

100

Sep 27, 2022

License

4 minor violations.

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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food

Inspector notes: No disclaimer noted on food items than can be ordered not fully cooked. instructed to provide.

Thermometers provided & accurate

Inspector notes: No probe thermometer on site, instructed to obtain.

Insects, rodents, & animals not present

Inspector notes: Incomplete pest control log book, instructed to provide a required docs.

Allergen training as required

Inspector notes: No allergen training certificate for food service manager, Instructed to obtain.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Sayat Nova last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Sayat Nova on file is from Dec 16, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

Has Sayat Nova's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Sayat Nova have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Sayat Nova means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Sayat Nova inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Sayat Nova is inspected around two times per year on average.

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