The Savoy
Last inspected: Apr 11, 2014
78
Score
The Savoy has been inspected five times since 2010. On Apr 11, 2014, the health department conducted the most recent visit. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit. The file hasn't been updated since Apr 11, 2014, so take the current picture with that in mind.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near five violations per visit.
The pattern that stands out is “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed”, which has been cited four times.
The city-wide average sits at 81, which The Savoy's 78 doesn't quite reach. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
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Inspection History
Apr 11, 2014
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: FOUND APPROXIMATELY 5 POUNDS OF PORK, VALUED AT $30, AT A TEMPERATURE OF 91.2F. STAFF VOLUNTARILY DENATURED AND DISCARDED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A). CITATION ISSUED.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HANDSINK IN BASEMENT, NEXT TO PREP TABLE, WITH DAMAGED SPLASH GUARD. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DIRTY CAULK ON WALL BEHIND PRE-SPRAY STATION FOR DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CAULK, CLEAN, AND PUT FRESH CAULK DOWN AND TO MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOUND DIRT AND FOOD BUILDUP ON FLOORS BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT ON FIRST FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, 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 FOOD DEBRIS ON CEILING BEHIND BAR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND A LEAK AT BASE OF 3 COMPARTMENT FAUCET IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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May 23, 2013
Routine
9 minor violations.
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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: Exposed handsink in basement installed next to three compartment sink and prep table. Instructed to install shield on sides of exposed handsink. Exposed raw wood on storage shelve sin basement. Instructed to apply non-toxic sealant to surface.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Exhaust hood filters and can opener attached to prep table 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 behind equipment and along wallbase 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: Light shields in basement prep area not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Light bulbs not shielded in basement prep area. Insructed to shield bulbs or install shatter proof bulbs.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: Thermometer not provided inside prep beverage 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: Supplies and stock stored on floor in basement storage room. Instructed to elevate supplies 6 inches or higher and away from wall.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: Food handler in prep area not wearing hair restraint. Instructed that all food handlers and employees in prep area must have proper hair restraint.
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Aug 2, 2012
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: LIGHTS IN THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA MUST BE SHIELDED.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN,ORGANIZE DRY STORAGE AREAS,REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES FROM THE PREMISES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE.EMPLOYEE PERSONAL BELONGINGS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED IN A DESIGNATED AREA.
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Jul 26, 2012
Complaint
10 minor violations.
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Source sound condition, no spoilage, foods properly labeled, shellfish tags in place
Inspector notes: OBSERVED (1) CONTAINER OF PORTION SIZED MUSSELS,SHELLFISH HELD INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER LACKING THE REQUIRED SHELLFISH TAG. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED,DENATURED SAID SHELLFISH-APPROXIMATELY 10#,TOTAL DOLLAR VALUE$500.00 PER MANAGER DURING THIS INSPECTION. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005 (B). "THIS TAG IS REQUIRED TO BE ATTACHED UNTIL CONTAINER IS EMPTY AND THEREAFTER KEPT ON FILE FOR 90 DAYS".
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: FOUND NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON THE PREMISES AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS DURING THIS INSPECTION..SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER PRESENT WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (CHEESES,EGGS,SHELLFISH ETC.) ARE BEING PREPARED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. THE CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST BE POSTED AS REQUIRED.SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.
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* inspection report summary displayed and visible to all customers
Inspector notes: NO INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY WAS POSTED IN THE ESTABLISHMENT. MANAGEMENT WAS GIVEN A COPY OF TODAY'S INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY AND WAS INSTRUCTED TO POST IT IN VIEW OF ALL CUSTOMERS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-010B.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: MUST PROPERLY STORE,INVERT ALL CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS,DISHWARE IN KITCHEN AREAS,BASEMENT PREP AREA TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: A BARRIER IS NEEDED AT THE FRONT SERVICE LINE SUCH THAT IT IS PROTECTED AGAINST PUBLIC CONTAMINATION.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: LIGHTS IN THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA MUST BE SHIELDED.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR WATER LEAK AT PIPE BENEATH THE 3 COMP SINK AREA IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREAS,DEATIL CLEAN VENTS IN THE TOILET ROOMS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN,ORGANIZE DRY STORAGE AREAS,REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES FROM THE PREMISES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE.EMPLOYEE PERSONAL BELONGINGS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED IN A DESIGNATED AREA.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLERS WITH PROPER HAIR RESTRAINTS.
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Mar 4, 2010
Routine
1 minor 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.ALL CLEAN MULTI-USE DISHES AT FRONT SERVICE LINE NOT INVERTED.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was The Savoy last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at The Savoy on file is from Apr 11, 2014. The public record contains five inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at The Savoy?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at The Savoy.
Has The Savoy's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at The Savoy have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at The Savoy means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
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