How we verify

Every venue spotlight on Periodiko carries a verification stamp. This is what that stamp means — all ten points, every time.

1. Open and operating. We confirm the business exists and is trading at the stated address, in person or by direct contact — not from a directory listing.
2. Photographed prices. Sample prices are taken from the menu or price list on the day of the visit and photographed as evidence.
3. Checked hours. Opening hours are confirmed with staff, not copied from a map service.
4. Named specifics. We record concrete, checkable details — dish names, room types, model numbers — never vague summaries.
5. Family facts on site. High chairs, play areas, changing tables, and parking are physically checked, not assumed.
6. Original photos. Photography is our own, taken during the verification visit. Until our first visit, a venue-provided photo may appear temporarily — always labeled “photo: courtesy of the venue” — and is replaced with our own photography at verification.
7. Staff languages. We note which languages staff actually spoke with us during the visit.
8. Verification stamp. Every spotlight shows the month and year it was last verified. No stamp, no claim.
9. Six-month re-verification. Spotlights are re-checked at least every six months. Past-due entries show a “re-verification pending” notice instead of the stamp.
10. Removal policy. If a business closes, changes hands, or no longer matches what we verified, the article is corrected or removed — sponsored or not.