Sinya
Last inspected: Nov 5, 2025
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Score
Inspectors have visited Sinya five times, with records going back to 2024. Inspectors last stopped by on Nov 5, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around seven violations to closer to two violations per visit over the last few inspections.
“Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” comes up most often, recorded six times in the inspection record.
Among Chicago restaurants, the typical score is 81; Sinya is comfortably above that bar. The record reflects steady performance over time.
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Inspection History
Nov 5, 2025
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 6-202.11---INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD FOR LIGHT FIXTURE NEAR THE KITCHEN COOKING EQUIPMENTS OR PROVIDE SHATTER-PROOF LIGHT BULBS AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING AT ALL TIMES.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: 2-102.13---OBSERVED TWO (2) CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.ALLERGEN TRAINING IS REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE.INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ON SITE.
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Oct 27, 2025
Routine
2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED REFRIGERATED,READY-TO-EAT,(TCS FOODS) STORED IN THE WALK-IN-COOLER (HUMMUS,SOUPS,RICE,POTATOES ETC) NOT DATE MARKED TO INDICATE THE DATE IN WHICH THE FOOD MUST BE CONSUMED OR DISCARDED.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO DATE MARK ALL READY-TO-EAT,(TCS FOODS) HELD MORE THAN 24 HOURS.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON THE PREMISES.APPROXIMATELY 40 LIVE SMALL FLYING INSECTS OBSERVED ON THE WALLS AND CEILINGS AND EQUIPMENTS IN THE REAR KITCHEN PREP/DISHWASHING AREAS.ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY AND MAINTAIN.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A), CITATION ISSUED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BLACKENED, MOLDY WALL CAULKING AT THE DISHWASHING MACHINE.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN WALLS/CEILING THROUGHOUT THE REAR KITCHEN PREP/DISHWASHING AREAS TO REMOVE ACCUMULATION OF FOOD SPLASHED DEBRIS AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: ALL UNUSED DEEP FRYER EQUIPMENTS STORED IN THE REAR MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE PREMISES AND ALL OTHER NEED ITEMS MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOOR DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD FOR LIGHT FIXTURE NEAR THE KITCHEN COOKING EQUIPMENTS OR PROVIDE SHATTER-PROOF LIGHT BULBS AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING AT ALL TIMES.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TWO (2) CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.ALLERGEN TRAINING IS REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE.INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ON SITE.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS IN REAR WITHOUT A LABEL. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE COMMON NAME ON ALL BULK CONTAINERS TO PROPERLY IDENTIFY ITEM (SALT, SUGAR, FLOUR ETC).
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED STICKY FLY TRAP ROLLS HANGING ABOVE THE REAR KITCHEN PREP/DISHWASHING AREAS.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SINGLE USE/SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES STORED ON KITCHEN STORAGE RACK MUST BE PROPERLY STORED, INVERTED TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED STAINED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE REAR KITCHEN/PREP DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARDS.
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Sep 23, 2024
Complaint
3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO QUATERNARY AMMONIUM TEST KIT ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A TEST KIT THAT ACCURATELY MEASURES THE CONCENTRATION IN MG/L OF QUATERNARY AMMONIUM SANITIZING SOLUTION. CORRECTED ON SITE QUATERNARY AMMONIUM TEST KIT DELIVERED TO FACILITY BEFORE CONCLUSION OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER MUST BE ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES. CORRECTED ON SITE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER ARRIVED ON SITE AT 10:40AM. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER MUST BE ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES. CORRECTED ON SITE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER ARRIVED ON SITE AT 10:40AM. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BLACK AND PINK SUBSTANCE ON UPPER INTERIOR COMPONENTS OF ICE MACHINE ON NORTHSIDE OF BARISTA AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE ON NORTHSIDE OF BARISTA AREA TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF ICE.
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May 3, 2024
Reinspection
No violations found.
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May 2, 2024
License
1 major violation. 10 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SINK IN SOUTHSIDE OF REAR PREP NEAR COOKING EQUIPMENT NECESSARY FOR CONVENIENT USE BY EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL HANDWASHING SINK FOR CONVENIENT USE BY EMPLOYEES IN SOUTHSIDE OF REAR PREP NEAR COOKING EQUIPMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SLIGHT PINK AND BLACK MOLDLIKE SUBSTANCE ON SHIELD OF SMALL ICE MACHINE IN REAR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE SHIELD IN SMALL ICE MACHINE IN REAR AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF ICE.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OPENING IN MIDDLE AT BASE OF DOUBLE EXIT DOORS. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: UNABLE TO LOCATE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON SMALL ICE MACHINE IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON SAID ICE MACHINE SO THAT IT SHALL BE EASILY LOCATED SO THAT IT SHALL BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN ALL GENDER EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLE IN ALL GENDER EMPLOYEE WASHROOM FOR WOMEN'S SANITARY PRODUCTS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HOLE IN WALL UNDERNEATH TABLE ON LOWER WESTSIDE NEXT TO DOUBLE DOOR KITCHEN ENTRANCE. INSTRUCTED TO SMOOTHLY SEAL HOLE FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY. OBSERVED MISSING CEILING VENT COVER IN ALL GENDER EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING VENT COVER IN CEILING OF ALL GENDER EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. OBSERVED DAMAGED SKID RESISTANT STRIPS ON FLOOR OF WALKIN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE DAMAGED SKID RESISTANT STRIPS ON FLOOR OF WALKIN COOLER.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MOP DRYING IN BUCKET. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL MOP DRYING RACK FOR PROPER DRAINING AND DRYING OF MOPS TO PREVENT PEST BREEEDING.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NON WORKING THREE DOOR COLDING UNIT ON RIGHT IN REAR WITH DAMAGED GASKET. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS TO OPERATION FROM FACILITY.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UNSEALED WOOD IN FRONT PREP AREA ON WALL NEXT TO HANDWASHING SINK AND UNDERNEATH COUNTER ON NORTHSIDE. INSTRUCTED TO SMOOTHLY SEAL WOOD FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NON WORKING MECHANICAL VENTILATION IN ALL WASHROOMS(MALE, FEMALE AND ALL GENDER EMPLOYEE WASHROOMS). INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR NON WORKING MECHANICAL VENTILATION IN ALL GENDER EMPLOYEE WASHROOM AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES WITH CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATION.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Sinya last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Sinya on file is from Nov 5, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Sinya?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Sinya.
Has Sinya's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Sinya have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Sinya 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 Sinya inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Sinya is inspected around three times per year on average.
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