Veranda Greek American Taverna
Last inspected: Jun 25, 2025
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Score
The health department has logged 21 inspections at Veranda Greek American Taverna, the earliest from 2010. The most recent visit was on Jun 25, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around four violations per visit versus roughly two violations earlier in the record.
The pattern that stands out is “insects, rodents, & animals not present”, which has been cited eight times.
Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, this is about average. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
21
Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jun 25, 2025
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: 4-602.11(B-E)// NOTED INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE, CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-601.11(C)// NOTED EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS IN COMPARTMENT UNDER KITCHEN FRYER. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.114// NOTED HEAVY CLUTTER ON BOTH ENDS OF WEST STORAGE HALL. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS. ALL KEPT ITEMS SHALL BE STORED ON PROPER SHELVING THAT IS NON-POROUS, SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN, AND A MINIMUM OF 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR ------ 6-501.11// NOTED HOLE IN WALL AT BASE OF MOP SINK, BROKEN & UNEVEN FLOOR TILES IN NORTHEAST WASHROOM AND HOLE IN FLOOR OF SOUTHEAST WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: 2-102.13// NOTED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH COMPLETION OF TRAINING AND MAINTAIN DOCUMENTATION ON SITE.
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Jun 18, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TWO PEST CONTROL LOG-BOOKS WITH NO RECENT SERVICE LOGS. LAST RECORDED SERVICE WAS PROVIDED ON 9/19/22 & 8/16/2024. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE OF ALL RETAIL FOOD ESTABLISHMENTS MUST MAINTAIN A LOG-BOOK WITH THE ADDRESS OF THE BUSINESS AND SERVICE REPORTS SHOWING DATES OF INSPECTION AND SHALL BE KEPT FOR TWELVE (12) MONTHS AND INCLUDE A COPY OF THE PEST CONTROL COMPANY?S ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH (IDPH) LICENSE NUMBER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-020(C). CITATION ISSUED
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: NOTED INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE, CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: NOTED EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS IN COMPARTMENT UNDER KITCHEN FRYER. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NOTED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH COMPLETION OF TRAINING AND MAINTAIN DOCUMENTATION ON SITE.
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Sep 20, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RAW CHICKEN AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE AT 51F INSIDE OF REFRIGERATOR. ALSO OBSERVED COOKED RICE AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE AT 52F. TCS FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 41F OR BELOW. FOOD WEIGHING APPROXIMATELY 10 LBS AT A COST OF $50.00. EMPLOYEE DISCARDED FOOD. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OUTDOOR BEVERAGE BAR NOT FULLY ENCLOSED. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL WALLS FROM FLOOR TO CEILING ALL AROUND THAT ARE DURABLE, SMOOTH, NONABSORBENT AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. During non-operating hours and periods of inclement weather, the food preparation equipment, including equipment used for dispensing, shall be protected from contamination in a method approved by CDPH. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CARD BOARD BOXES AND CRATES STORED BY OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER. MUST REMOVE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON CEILING IN TOILET ROOM LOCATED AT 2ND FLOOR PARTY ROOM. MUST REPAIR.
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Oct 11, 2023
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PINK MINERAL BUILD UP INSIDE OF ICE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MINOR LEAK AT PIPE BELOW HAND SINK LOCATED AT MAIN PREP LINE. MUST REPAIR.
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Nov 28, 2022
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Aug 12, 2022
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: FOUND ROOFTOP FOOD PREPARATION/COOKING AND UTENSIL WASHING AREA IS NOT COMPLETELY ENCLOSED TO PROTECT FOOD AND UTENSILS FROM THE ELEMENTS, INSECTS/PESTS AND OTHER ENVIRONMENTAL SOURCES OF CONTAMINATION.PRIORITY VIOLATION.CITATION ISSUED.7-38-005.MUST REMOVE ALL FOOD PREPARATION AND UTENSIL WASHING EQUIPMENT FROM OUTDOOR SPACES.ALL FOOD MUST BE PREPARED AND SERVED FROM 1ST FLOOR KITCHEN, ALONG WITH ALL UTENSIL WASHING TO BE DONE INSIDE ESTABLISHMENT AT THE UTENSIL WASHING AREA.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT ESPRESSO MACHINE WATERLINE.MUST PROVIDE WHERE IT CAN BE LOCATED AND SERVICED.
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Oct 1, 2021
Reinspection
2 major violations.
View 2 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 5-204.11--INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE A HANDWASHING SINK ACCESSIBLE TO THE KITCHEN DISHWASHING 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AREA WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER, SUPPLIED WITH SOAP AND HAND PAPERTOWELS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C), NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: 4-302.13--OBSERVED NO IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATORS OR THERMOMETER TO MEASURE THE UTENSIL SURFACE TEMPERATURE INSIDE OF THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
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Sep 24, 2021
Routine
5 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 16 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN REQUIRED PROCEDURE/PLAN AND APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES OR KIT. (NECESSARY ITEMS AT A MINIMUM: GLOVES, FACE MASKS, DISPOSABLE MOPS, AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZER/SPRAY THAT IS EFFECTIVE AGAINST NOROVIRUS). PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE A HANDWASHING SINK ACCESSIBLE TO THE KITCHEN DISHWASHING 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AREA WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER, SUPPLIED WITH SOAP AND HAND PAPERTOWELS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C), NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 40 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON WALLS AND CEILINGS AT THE REAR STORAGE ROOM AND BAR AREAS.ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A), CITATION ISSUED.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATORS OR THERMOMETER TO MEASURE THE UTENSIL SURFACE TEMPERATURE INSIDE OF THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BROKEN WINDOW ON REAR EXIT DOOR WITH OPENING APPROXIMATELY 2" INCH GAP.MUST PEST PROOF DOOR TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE 3 DOOR KITCHEN 2 DOOR STAND-UP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKET.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR SHELFS OF KITCHEN PREP LINE COOLERS AND SIDES OF HOT COOKING EQUIPMENTS TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS SPILLAGE.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT LOCATED AT ICE MACHINE. MUST INSTALL SO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLES PROVIDED IN THE UNISEX WASHROOMS (2ND FLOOR) AND WOMEN'S WASHROOM (1ST FLOOR).MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SELF-CLOSING DOOR DEVICES ON THE WASHROOM DOORS (2ND FLOOR). INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SELF-CLOSING DOOR DEVICES ON BOTH WASHROOM DOORS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND ORGANIZE SIDE STORAGE ROOM AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND ELEVATE MOPS,BROOMS CLEANING EQUIPMENTS OFF THE FLOOR AT LEAST 6" INCHES TO FACILITATE CLEANING.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO SEAL HOLES AROUND PIPES IN DISHWASHING 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AREA.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN KITCHEN PREP/DISHWASHING AREAS AND BARS TO REMOVE DIRT/DEBRIS AND DETAIL CLEAN WALLS BEHIND THE PREP LINE TO REMOVE FOOD SPLASHED DEBRIS.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULBS IN KITCHEN PREP AREAS AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING AT ALL TIMES.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES PROVIDED ON THE PREMISES. MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES.
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Apr 9, 2019
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CREATE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. PRIORITY FUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP POLICY/KIT ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CREATE A CLEAN UP POLICY/KIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY ON THE MENU.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO POST CONSUMER ADVISORY NEXT TO MENU ITEMS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED COOKING EQUIPMENT ENCRUSTED WITH FOOD PARTICULATES.ISTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN COOKING EQUIPMENT. CORE VIOLATION
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW DEVICES AT COFFEE MACHINE,ICE MACHINE AND WATER DISPENSER.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO HAVE BACKFLOW DEVICES INSTALLED AT ICE MACHINE,COFFEE MACHINE AND WATER DISPENSER OR ARE ABLE TO SHOW THE LOCATION OF THE BACKFLOW DEVICES. CORE VIOLATION
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSEERVED FLOORS AT BACK STORAGE AREA TO BE DIRTY.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS AT BACK STORAGE AREA. CORE VIOLATION
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HOT LINE HOOD AND FILTER DRIPPING WITH GREASE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD AND FILTERS CORE VIOLATION
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OVEN WITHOUT ADEQUATE VENTILATON AT SIDE OF HOT LINE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO GET PROPER VENTILATIN OVER OVEN. CORE VIOLATION
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO BECOME ALLERGEN CERTIFIED. CORE VIOLATION
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Jul 13, 2017
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF SODA GUN HOLDER BEHIND FRONT BAR.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN LIGHT SHIELDS WITH DEAD INSECTS ABOVE REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA.----------MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CEILING VENT COVER WITH DUST BUILD-UP ABOVE DINING AREA.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED ON TOP OF WALK-IN COOLER IN REAR PREP AREA TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Mar 17, 2016
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS IN DRY STORAGE AREA NOT LABELED, INSTRUCTED TO DO SO,
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: VENTS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND INTERIOR OF COOKING FRYERS NOT CLEAN INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND BETTER MAINTAIN,
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS NOT CLEAN IN KITCHEN AND STORAGE AREAS, UNDER AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DAILY,
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALLS/CEILING TILES STAINED, MOT CLEAN AND IN POOR REPAIR BY STORAGE AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/CLEAN AND BETTER MAINTAIN,
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: LEAKING FAUCET AT KITCHEN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR,
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN STORAGE AREAS, TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE AND MUST REORGANIZE AND REMOVE CLUTTER IN REAR STORAGE (UNDERNEATH STAIRCASE). USABLE ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.
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Jun 23, 2015
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF DISH MACHINE AND CONDENSER FAN COVER WITH BLACK MOLD LIKE BUILD-UP INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED ON TOP OF WALK-IN COOLER TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE AND MUST REORGANIZE AND REMOVE CLUTTER IN REAR STORAGE (UNDERNEATH STAIRCASE). USABLE ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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86
Aug 5, 2014
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Jul 28, 2014
Complaint
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: Found/observed live (fruit flies(15+)(gnats), and (10+)flies in front bar area(1st floor, also observed live flies in rear premises, storage area(10 )Citation issued 7-38-020 serious violation.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Found some food items not properly dated in walk in cooler, reach in cooler, must properly date food items in walk in cooler, and reach in cooler.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Non food contact surfaces of ice machine not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices), non food contact surfaces of walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices), non food contact surfaces of cooking equipment, not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices), prep table lower shelving not clean, needs detailed cleaning.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners), floors in 1st floor, 2nd floor storage rooms not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Damaged/ missing ceiling tiles in kitchen prep area, shall be repaired/replaced, damaged/stained ceiling tiles in bathrooms, storage area, shall be replaced.
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Jan 13, 2014
Routine
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: MUST HAVE ORIGINAL FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES AT TIME OF INSPECTION, XEROX COPY IS NOT ACCEPTABLE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AND ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST BE POSTED PER CITY CODE AT ALL TIMES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. RICE 168.9F. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP,DARK GROOVES MUST BE SANDED/BLEACHED OR REPLACED.RUSTY SHELVINGS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER MUST BE REPLACED OR REPAIRED USING A NON-TOXIC FINISH.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND SANNITIZE BAR GUN AND HOUSING ATTACHED AT BAR AREA,FAN COVERS INSIDE WALK-IN-COOLER,ICE MACHINE,SIDES OF HOT COOKING EQUIPMENTS IN KITCHEN AREA.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MISSING LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE 1 DOOR COOLER IN KITCHEN AREA MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN AREAS.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: TOILET ROOM DOORS 2ND FLR MUST BE SELF CLOSING.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR WATER LEAK AT DRAIN PIPE OF EXPOSED HANDSINK IN KITCHEN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND ORGANIZE ALL DRY STORAGE AREAS AND LIQUOR STORAGE ROOM AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: ICE DISPENSING UTENSILS AT BAR AREAS AND AT ICE MAKER(KITCHEN) MUST BE PROPERLY STORED IN A CLEAN CONTAINER.
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Jul 9, 2013
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Found some food items not properly dated/labeled in reach in freezer, must date and label food items in reach in freezer.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Walk in cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Non food contact surfaces of walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Light shields in rear kitchen area, and bathrooms not clean, need cleaning.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Exhaust canopy had excess grease build up, needs detailed cleaning, exhaust vents(ventilation) in walk in cooler, not clean need cleaning, exhaust vents(ventilation) in bathrooms not clean, need cleaning.
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Jun 16, 2011
Complaint
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Interior panel in ice machine not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floor along wallbase in prep and storage area not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Ceiling tile damaged in dining area. Instructed to replace damaged/missing ceiling tile.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Light covers in prep area not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Faucet at bar three compartment sink leaking. Instructed to repair to prevent leak or replace washer.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: Thermometer not provided in condiment cooler. Instructed to provide thermometer visible inside cooler.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: Unnecessary articles in second floor storage room and under stairway. Instructed to remove all unused articles and elevate supplies 6 inches or higher and away from wall.
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70
Jun 6, 2011
Complaint
No violations found.
100
Feb 16, 2011
Routine
9 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Foods inside coolers and freezers not properly labeled or dated. Instructed to cover all foods inside freezer and date and label all foods not in original containers.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: Multi use utensils not properly stored. Instructed to invert utensils to prevent contamination before use.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Cutting boards not maintained in prep area on counters and tables. Instructed to replace all worn cutting boards. Ice bins in bar and wait station not protected or covered. Instructed to provide covers for all ice bins.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Prep tables, coolers, storage shelves, interior ice machine panel, cooking equipment interior and exterior and sinks not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize daily.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floor through-out not cleaned along wallbase and behind and under equipment. Instructed to detail clean daily.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Light and ventilation covers through-out not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean. Ceiling tile damaged in areas. Instructed to replace worn or damaged ceiling tile.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Adequate light not provided on side storage area. Instructed to install more light.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Faucet and drainlines at bar three compartment, rear utility and prep three compartment sink not maintained. Instructed to repair all leaking drainlines and faucets.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: Thermometers not provided or visible inside all coolers. Instructed to provide thermometers conspicuous inside all coolers.
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64
Aug 30, 2010
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Aug 26, 2010
License
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. FOUND #20 LIVE FRUIT FLIES CLINGING TO THE WALLS AND FRENCH BREAD AT THE REAR SIDE OF THE KITCHEN,SERIOUS VIOLATION,CITATION ISSUED,MUST CALL PEST COMPANY FOR SERVICE,GIVEN 5 DAYS TO CORRECT THE VIOLATION
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST PROVIDE ICE BIN COVER IN THE BAR AREA
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MUST CLEAN FLOOR ALL AROUND THE COOLER IN THE 2ND FLOOR;EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE NOT CLEAN,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAINED
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. WALLS,CEILING AT THE REAR SIDE WITH FRUIT FLIES MUST BE CLEANED,AND MAINTAINED
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. MUST PROVIDE WORKING LIGHT BULB INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY MATERIALS,CLEANED AND MAINTAINED AND ORGANIZED AREA WHERE FRUIT FLIES ARE VISIBLE
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination. MUST STORE ICE SCOOP IN A SANITIZED CONTAINER
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Veranda Greek American Taverna last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Veranda Greek American Taverna on file is from Jun 25, 2025. The public record contains 21 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Veranda Greek American Taverna?
Across the inspection record, “insects, rodents, & animals not present” has been cited eight times, more than any other issue at Veranda Greek American Taverna.
Has Veranda Greek American Taverna's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Veranda Greek American Taverna have averaged around four violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Veranda Greek American Taverna 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 Veranda Greek American Taverna inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Veranda Greek American Taverna is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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