Markovic Entertainment Production, Inc. — Serbian Village Bar & Grill
Last inspected: Dec 29, 2021
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Score
The health department has logged 13 inspections at Markovic Entertainment Production, Inc. — Serbian Village Bar & Grill, the earliest from 2011. The most recent visit was on Dec 29, 2021. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result. Note that Markovic Entertainment Production, Inc. — Serbian Village Bar & Grill's inspection history hasn't been updated since Dec 29, 2021; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.
Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around eight violations lately compared to roughly four violations before.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “insects, rodents, & animals not present”, showing up six times.
That's lower than the typical Chicago restaurant, which scores around 81. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 29, 2021
Reinspection
1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VERIFIABLE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. LEFT TEMPLATE AND INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN COPIES OF HEALTH POLICY SIGNED BY ALL EMPLOYEES ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINKS THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BROKEN LOCK ON STALL IN MEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SLOW DRAINING EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO GREASE TRAP ATTACHED TO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN MAIN FOOD PREP AREA OPPOSITE GRILLS. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL IN ACCORDANCE WITH ALL RELEVANT LAWS, RULES, AND REGULATIONS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF DEBRISS UNDERNEATH STAIRS TO BASEMENT AND HEAVY BUILD UP OF DUST, DIRT, AND FOUL ODOR IN LIQUOR ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDTION.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 1 EMPLOYEE WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATES MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
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Dec 22, 2021
Routine
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 15 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS ITEMS HELD AT THE STATED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES IN 3 DOOR COOLER LOCATED BEHIND BAR: COOKED POTATOES AT 46.2F, UNCOOKED SAUSAGE AT 47.6F, AND PORK AT 46.5F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED APPROXIMATELY 10LBS OF PRODUCT VALUED AT APPROXIMATELY $40. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL TCS ITEMS AT OR BELOW 41F AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED COOKED POTATOES STORED IN POT COVERED WITH ALUMINIUM FOIL IN 3 DOOR COOLER LOCATED BEHIND BAR WITH NO DATE MARKING. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED APPROXIMATELY 2LBS OF PRODUCT VALUED AT APPROXIMATELY $5. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY DATE MARK ALL TCS ITEMS HELD OVER 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION COMBINED WITH ABOVE VIOLATION.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO CONTRACT WITH A LICENSED PEST CONTROL FACILITY, RECEIVE SERVICE, AND MAINTAIN ALL NECESSARY DOCUMENTS ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 8 SMALL BLACK INSECTS FLY OUT OF HOLDER FOR SODA GUN IN BAR WHEN SODA GUN WAS REMOVED. INSTRUCTED TO RECEIVE PEST CONTROL SERVICE AND MAINTAIN FACILITY FREE OF PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VERIFIABLE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. LEFT TEMPLATE AND INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN COPIES OF HEALTH POLICY SIGNED BY ALL EMPLOYEES ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO TESTING DEVICES FOR DETERMINING PROPER CONCENTRATION OF CHEMICAL SANITIZER ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SLOW DRAINING EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO GREASE TRAP ATTACHED TO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN MAIN FOOD PREP AREA OPPOSITE GRILLS. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL IN ACCORDNACE WITH ALL RELEVANT LAWS, RULES, AND REGULATIONS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF DEBRISS UNDERNEATH STAIRS TO BASEMENT AND HEAVY BUILD UP OF DUST, DIRT, AND FOUL ODOR IN LIQUOR ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDTION.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 1 BURNT OUT LIGHTBULB IN MEN'S TOILET ROOM, 2 BURNT OUT LIGHTBULBS IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM, AND 1 BURNT OUT LIGHTBULB IN HOOD ABOVE HOT LINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 1 EMPLOYEE WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATES MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINKS THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF BLACK AND PURPLE SLIME ON INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT USED TO PRODUCE ICE FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE, DETAIL CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN MACHINE FREE OF SLIME. PRIOIRITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BROKEN LOCK ON STALL IN MEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Oct 20, 2020
Routine
No violations found.
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Oct 4, 2019
Routine
4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: NO CONSUMER ADVISORY WITH DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER ON MENU. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE A CONSUMER ADVISORY WITH REMINDER (1. ASTERIK NEXT TO THE FOOD AND 2. STATEMENT ABOUT THE FOOD) AND DISCLOSURE ON MENU OR TABLE TENTS/PLACARDS ON ALL TABLES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: NO METAL STEM FOOD THERMOMETER FOR HOT AND COLD FOODS ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AND CALIBRATE A METAL STEM FOOD THERMOMETER FOR HOT AND COLD FOODS ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEANING PROCEDURE ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE A VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEANING PROCEDURE AND PROVIDE ALL NECESSARY ITEMS AS OUTLINED IN POLICY ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SLIGHT CALCIUM BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES NOT LOCATED ON ICE MACHINE WATER LINE AND AT MOP SINK. MUST PROVIDE AND MAKE VISIBLE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT MOP SINK AND FOR ICE MACHINE.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A COVERED TRASH RECEPTICLE IN WOMENS WASHROOM.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD HANDLERS MUST HAVE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES.
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Feb 23, 2018
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE SODA GUNS BEHIND THE BAR TO REMOVE BUILDUP AND MAINTAIN.
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Jan 18, 2017
Complaint
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD BUILD UP INSIDE PREP AREA 1-DOOR REACH IN COOLER RUBBER DOOR GASKET ALSO OBSERVED SLIGHT CALCIUM BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE WATER LINE. MUST PROVIDE AND MAKE VISIBLE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT ICE MACHINE WATER LINE.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: BASEMENT FLOOR CLUTTERED. INSTRUCTED MAANGER TO ELEVATE ALL ITEMS 6" OFF FLOOR OR REMOVE ITEMS, MUST BE ABLE TO CLEAN FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND ALL ITEMS.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED METAL ICE SCOOP IMPROPERLY STORED ON TOP OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE A CLEAN CONTAINER FOR ICE SCOOP.
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Sep 19, 2016
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST DATE AND LABEL ALL FOOD PRODUCTS NOT FOUND IN THEIR ORIGINAL PACKAGING.FOUND FOODS IN FOOD GRADE BAGS NOT DATED AND LABELED IN THE FREEZER AND IN THE 3-SLDING DOOR REFRIGERATOR.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A PROPER ICE SCOOPER CONTAINER AT ALL TIMES AT THE BAR AREA.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR/REPLACE BROKEN WALL TILE AT THE FRONT COOKING AREA AT THE LARGE WINDOW SILL.
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Nov 4, 2015
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Oct 26, 2015
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: ICE MACHINE NOT CLEAN, SOURCE OF CROSS CONTAMINATION, INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE, TOP AREA AND INTERIOR PANELS, HAVE BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCE BUILD-UP, INSTRUCTED TO DISCONTINUE USE, AND USE PRE PACKAGE ICE, UNTIL MACHINE IS CLEAN, SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-005 (A)
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE/RESEAL RUSTY SHELVING INSIDE REACH-IN COOLER,
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FLOORS UNDER, BEHIND EQUIPMENT, AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS AT BAR, KITCHEN AREA,
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: LADIES BATHROOM SMELLY URINE ODOR, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND BETTER MAINTAIN,
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING IN ILLINOIS CERTIFICATES AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION, MUST PROVIDE,
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May 29, 2014
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE/RESEAL RUSTY SHELVING INSIDE REACH-IN COOLER,
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN TOP INTERIOR AREA OF REACH-IN PREP COOLER,
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FLOORS UNDER, BEHIND EQUIPMENT, AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS AT BAR, KITCHEN AREA,
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR EXPOSED HAND BOWL, MAKING LOUD SOUND WHEN TURNED ON, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR,
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES THRU-OUT THE BASEMENT, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ARTICLES MUST BE STORED OFF FLOORS, AWAY FROM WALLS.
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Jul 22, 2013
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE FLOOR IN REAR GAMING ROOM AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE DINING AREA AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: BURNED OUT LIGHT BULB IN THE HOOD. MUST REPLACE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE THE THREAD OF THE FAUCET OF THE MOP SINK OR INSTALL BACK FLOW PREVENTIVE DEVICE ON THE FAUCET.
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Sep 24, 2012
Routine
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: PREP FOODS INSIDE STORAGE COOLER NOT LABELED, INSTRUCTED TO DATE/LABEL AND MAINTAIN.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED, CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED ON STORAGAE SHELVES.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/SANITIZE; UPPER PANEL OF ICE MACHINE AND STORAGE SHELVES THRU-OUT THE BAR AREA.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FLOOR THRU-OUT BAR AREA AND BASEMENT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPLLACE MISSING FILTER FOR HOOD IN KITCHEN, REPLACE MISSING AND DAMAGED CEILING PANELS AND CLEAN CEILING ATTACHMENTS AND VENT COVERS THRU-OUT PREMISES.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKING PIPE UNDER MOP SINK.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES THRU-OUT THE BASEMENT, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ARTICLES MUST BE STORED OFF FLOORS, AWAY FROM WALLS.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED, ICE SCOOP AND CLEANING TOWELS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED.
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Mar 9, 2011
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. MUST CLEAN/SANITIZE; MOP SINK, CABINETS IN WASHROOMS AND BAR SHELVES.
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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 FLOORS, UNDER, BEHIND EQUIPMENT, AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS AT BAR, KITCHEN AND THRU-OUT BASEMENT.
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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. MUST SEAL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES UNDER HAND BOWLS IN WASHROOMS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
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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 ADEQUATE LIGHTING FOR WOMEN WASHROOM.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Markovic Entertainment Production, Inc. — Serbian Village Bar & Grill last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Markovic Entertainment Production, Inc. — Serbian Village Bar & Grill on file is from Dec 29, 2021. The public record contains 13 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Markovic Entertainment Production, Inc. — Serbian Village Bar & Grill?
Across the inspection record, “insects, rodents, & animals not present” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Markovic Entertainment Production, Inc. — Serbian Village Bar & Grill.
Has Markovic Entertainment Production, Inc. — Serbian Village Bar & Grill's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Markovic Entertainment Production, Inc. — Serbian Village Bar & Grill have averaged around eight violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Markovic Entertainment Production, Inc. — Serbian Village Bar & Grill means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
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