Sip & Savor
Last inspected: Jun 6, 2025
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Score
Sip & Savor has been inspected 14 times since 2012. The most recent visit was on Jun 6, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near three violations each time.
When inspectors have written things up, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been the most frequent reason, cited seven times.
The city-wide average is 81, putting Sip & Savor squarely in typical territory. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
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Inspections
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jun 6, 2025
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES STORED ON FLOOR IN PREP AND BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEE. ALL EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.
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Dec 17, 2024
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOME PRODUCT STORED ON THE FLOOR AND SOME ON MILK CRATES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN PROPER STORAGE RACK. MUST BE ABLE TO MONITOR AND EASILY CLEAN UNDERNEATH.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A SLIGHT LEAK AT THE FAUCET AT THE 3 COMP SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE AIR VENT COVER IN THE CEILING IN THE PREP AREA TO REMOVE DUST.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE NEED CLEANING TO REMOVE DEBRIS IN THE CORNERS AND ALONG THE WALL BASE.
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May 3, 2024
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE COOLERS AND FREEZERS TO REMOVE DEBRIS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED CLEANING IN THE PREP AREA ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS. ALSO CLEAN FLOORS IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA UNDER CRATES AND ALONG THE WALL BASE.
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Oct 25, 2023
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: THERMOMETERS NEEDED FOR REFRIGERATION UNITS; MUST PROVIDE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION UNITS. CORRECTED ON SITE.
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Aug 24, 2021
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE WORKING REFRIGERATION THERMOMETERS FOR REFRIGERATION UNITS IN PREP AREA.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE CORNER AREAS WHERE NEEDED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST ON THE VENT FANS ON THE CEILINGS OF THE WASHROOMS AND UTILITY CLOSET; CLEAN FANS TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED.
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Feb 26, 2020
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LOOSE GASKET ON REFRIGERATOR DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CALCIUM BUILDUP INSIDE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LOOSE HAND WASHING SINK IN WOMEN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN WOMEN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON WALL BEHIND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Apr 19, 2019
Routine
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO POLICY AND NO ITEMS FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEA EVENTS. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM INSPECTION REPORT# 2229416 DATED 10/9/2018: #58 Must provide proof of allergen training for all City of Chicago certified food sanitation managers. NOT CORRECTED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN ADEQUATE CHEMICAL SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAK AT PIPE UNDER 3-COMP SINK. MUST REPAIR.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOOR IN UTILITY CLOSET OF COFFEE BEANS AND DEBRIS. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Oct 9, 2018
Routine
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: Must provide written procedure. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: 2-102.12 Observed no city of Chicago food sanitation manager on site while potentially hazardous foods (breakfast sandwiches, coffee with milk/lattes, etc.) being prepped/served. Must have a city of Chicago food sanitation manager on site while potentially hazardous foods/beverages are being prepped and/or served. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Found small amounts of dark, slimy substance on upper interior of ice machine (not making contact with ice). Must detail clean and sanitize. Must maintain same.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-601.11 (c) Observed excessive ice accumulation in bottom of chest freezer (nearest to the door) in rear storage room. Must detail clean and sanitize. Must maintain same.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: Must provide proof of allergen training for all City of Chicago certified food sanitation managers.
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Summary report displayed and visible to the public
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Jun 26, 2017
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.
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Jun 2, 2016
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR SURFACES OF THE ICE MACHINE. MUST ALSO CLEAN VENT COVERS IN WASH ROOMS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER THE FRONT COUNTER.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR VENTILATION IN THE MENS WASH ROOM.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MINIMIZE CLUTTER IN THE MOP SINK CLOSET. STORE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.
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Dec 2, 2015
Routine
11 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL REPACKAGED DESSERTS WITH PROPER INFO GIVEN.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: MUST STORE PLASTIC WEAR PROPERLY.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON SMALL REFRIGERATOR
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM COUNTER TOPS,INTERIOR PARTS OF ICE MACHINE,SHELVING UNITS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND ALONG WALL BASES IN PREP AREA.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN PREP AREA AND DINING AREA ALSO IN WINDOW SILLS IN DINING AREA.MUST SEAL HOLE IN LOWER WALL NEAR REFRIGERATOR.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED AND MISSING WALL AND BASE AT ENTRY DOOR IN HALL WAY.MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM VENTS IN TOILETROOM.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHT IN PREP AREA
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE MISSING TOILET TANK LID IN WOMEN'S TOILETROOM.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST ELEVATE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN MOPSINK CLOSET.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE HAIR RESTRAINTS FOR FOOD HANDLERS.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE HOOKS TO HANG UP WET MOPS AND BROOMS.
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May 29, 2014
Complaint
3 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOUND FLOORS IN THE CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING. MUST 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: FOUND CEILING IN NEED OF CLEANING IN THE PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: FOUND FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE, WEAR AND MAINTAIN.
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Nov 7, 2013
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN VENT COVERS IN THE WASHROOMS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND REMOVE COFFEE BEANS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE CLUTTER FROM FLOORS IN THE REAR STORAGE CLOSET. MUST STORE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.
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Oct 3, 2012
License
4 minor violations.
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED. MUST CLEAN AREA AND PROPERLY MAINTAINED.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST FINISH INSTALLING COUNTER TOPS AT THE ISLAND IN THE PREP AREA AND ALONG THE WALLS IN THE DINING AREA. SEAL ALL RAW WOOD UNDER FRONT SERVICE COUNTERS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST FINISH FLOORS IN FRONT VESTIBULE WHERE TILES MISSING. MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS IN REAR STORAGE ROOM AND MAKE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MUST ALSO INSTALL BASEBOARDS IN REAR STORAGE ROOM.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE ALL PEELING PAINT FROM WALLS AND CEILINGS IN THE REAR STORAGE ROOM.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Sip & Savor last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Sip & Savor on file is from Jun 6, 2025. The public record contains 14 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Sip & Savor?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at Sip & Savor.
Has Sip & Savor's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Sip & Savor have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Sip & Savor 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 Sip & Savor inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Sip & Savor is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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