La Serena
Last inspected: Jun 17, 2016
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Score
Going back to 2010, La Serena has eight inspections in the public record. Inspectors last stopped by on Jun 17, 2016. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues. No fresh inspection data is available: the latest entry for La Serena dates to Jun 17, 2016.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near four violations each time.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean”, showing up seven times.
The city-wide average is 81, putting La Serena squarely in typical territory. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jun 17, 2016
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. HOOD VENTILATION IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILD UP. RUBBER GASKETS ON REACH IN COOLERS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS IN CORNER BY SODA MACHINE IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DEBRIS. 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: WALL TILES MISSING IN MENS ROOM AND BY HAND SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ALL UNNECESSARY CLUTTER IN BASEMENT MUST BE REMOVED. MUST REMOVE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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May 14, 2015
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLUTTER IN THE REAR SIDE ENTRANCE, INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE AND REMOVE ITEMS NOT BEING USED.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. GIVEN COPY OF IDPH'S FOOD HANDLER INFO.
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Jun 12, 2014
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUSTY STORAGE SHELVES IN SIDE ROOM 2 DOOR REACH IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE SIDE ROOM 2 DOOR COOLER INTERIOR FAN GUARD NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.ALSO CLEAN INTERIOR OF SMALL UPRIGHT COOLER UNDER BAR.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED STANDING WATER ON MENS RESTROOM FLOOR, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND KEEP DRY.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING WALL COVING IN LADIES ROOM, AND MENS ROOM, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE. ALSO NEED TO REPAIR WALL NEXT TO 2 COMP. SINK IN SIDE PREP AREA, AND FRONT HAND SINK AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE P-TRAP LEAKING AT THE MENS RESTROOM HANDSINK, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. ALSO REPAIR SLOW DRAINING 2 COMP SINK IN SIDE PREP AREA. OBSERVED MISSING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK STOPPERS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Feb 27, 2013
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR BOTTOM OF CHEST FREEZERS NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REPLACE MISSING/CRACKED WALL TILES IN WOMENS TOILET ROOM.
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Aug 21, 2012
Routine
5 minor violations.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO PERSON ON SITE WITH CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HAVE A PERSON WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WITH COOKING, PREPING AND HOLDING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ITEMS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED. NO PERSON ON SITE WITH CITY OF CHICAGO SANITAION CERTIFICATE.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: ALL CLEAN SANITIZED UTENSILS MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN SANITIZED LOCATION. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN POP GUN IN REAR BAR AREA. MUST CLEAN OR REPLACE ALL CUTTING BOARDS. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS IN CORNERS AND UNDER EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: ALL REACH IN/WALK IN COOLERS IN NEED OF THERMOMETERS VISIBLE. MUST INSTALL
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Apr 22, 2011
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NEW CUTTING BOARD NEEDED IN REAR BAR AREA. WORN, WOOD CUTTING BOARD ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, REPLACE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ALL REACH IN COOLERS, RUBBER GASKETS AND COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS THROUGHOUT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP OF BEER TOPS, STRAWS AND FOOD SPILLS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Apr 13, 2011
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECT FROM REPORT #413998 ON 9-29-10 INSP #371. VIOLATION #41 FOUND LARGE AMOUNTS OF CLUTTER IN THE BASEMENT BY THE UTILITY/MOP SINK ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND CLEAN AND ORGANIZE SO NO INSECT OR RODENT HARBORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL CLUTTER AND UNBLOCK STAIRWAY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED. PREVIOUS MINORS NOT CORRECTED.
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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. NEW CUTTING BOARD NEEDED IN REAR BAR AREA. WORN, WOOD CUTTING BOARD ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, REPLACE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ALL REACH IN COOLERS, RUBBER GASKETS AND COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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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. FLOORS THROUGHOUT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP OF BEER TOPS, STRAWS AND FOOD SPILLS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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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. Use dustless cleaning methods. MUST SEAL ALL HOLES IN WALLS IN FRONT RESTAURANT AND REAR BAR AREA. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Sep 29, 2010
Routine
4 minor violations.
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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. FOUND RUSTY RACKS IN THE REACH IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PAINT WITH NON TOXIC PAINT.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. THE REACH IN FREEZER THICK WITH ICE BUILDUP LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST AND CLEAN SAME.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. CLEAN VENTS THROUGHOUT PREMISES HAS DUST BUILDUP.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: Cleaning equipment shall be properly stored away from food, utensils, equipment, and clean linens. FOUND LARGE AMOUNT OF CLUTTER IN THE BASEMENT BY THE UTILITY /MOP SINK ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND CLEAN AND ORGNIZE SO NO INSECT OR RODENT HARBORAGE.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was La Serena last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at La Serena on file is from Jun 17, 2016. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at La Serena?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at La Serena.
Has La Serena's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at La Serena have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at La Serena 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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