Pizzeria Serio Company
Last inspected: Jul 29, 2025
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Pizzeria Serio Company has been inspected 22 times since 2010. Pizzeria Serio Company was last inspected on Jul 29, 2025. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near three violations each time.
“Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” comes up most often, recorded six times in the inspection record.
Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Pizzeria Serio Company trails the local norm. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Jul 29, 2025
Routine
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT#2597268 ON 07/10/2024. #58. FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES HAVE EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED MUST UPDATE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS ON HAND WASHING SINKS IN THE FRONT BAR AREA AND 2ND FLOOR BAR. MUST PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL TIMES.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE SCOOPS STORED ON TOP OF ICE BIN ON THE SECOND FLOOR BAR AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOPS IN A CLEAN CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BURN LIGHT OUT ON CEILING ABOVE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ADEQAUTE INTENSITY LIGHTING.
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Jul 10, 2024
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES HAVE EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED MUST UPDATE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING CERTIFICATES HAVE EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST UPDATE ALL FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING CERTIFICATES.
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Apr 19, 2023
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: CONDENSER UNIT INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER IN BASEMENT, PIPE IS LEAKING.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: UNSEALED BASEBOARD WALL UNDER THE LOW TEMP DISHMACHINE.REPAIR ISSUE.PEELED PAINT FLOOR IN PREP AND DISHROOM, INSTRUCTED TO REPAINT.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANBLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: HANDWASHING SIGNAGE MUST BE PROVIDED ON EACH HANDWASHING SINK INCLUDED THE WASHROOMS
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Jul 9, 2021
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jul 1, 2021
Routine
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM 3-3-20 REPORT #2363114 NOT CORRECTED. #51- BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT LOCATED ON BASEMENT MOP SINK. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: ALL BULK FOODS NOT IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER SUCH AS FLOUR, MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: ALL STORED ITEMS AT THE 2ND FLOOR BAR MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOOR.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION/SHELVING THROUGHOUT. FLOORS MUST REMAIN CLEAR FOR CLEANING AND MONITORING.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS LINER FOR SHELVING UNDER THE MICROWAVE OVEN. SHELVING MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE TAPE AS A MEANS OF REPAIR OR GRIP FOR THE SCRAPPER SINK SPRAY ARM.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: SOILED MOP HEADS MUST BE STORED INVERTED IN THE MOP SINK.
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Mar 3, 2020
Complaint
1 minor violation.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT LOCATED ON BASEMENT MOP SINK. MUST PROVIDE.
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Dec 17, 2019
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Aug 1, 2019
Reinspection
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 9-28-18,REPORT#2223110 #55) 6-201.11 FOUND WALLS BEHIND BAR NOT SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN.(EXPOSED BRICK). MUST COVER/SEAL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-42-090,CITATION ISSUED
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Jul 19, 2019
Routine
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: WE OBSERVED BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE AT INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE. SLIME SUBSTANCE DRIPPING ON ICE FROM WATER RESERVOIR; ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN,SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN UNIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION: 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED - UPON MY RETURN ON 7-24-19 ICE MACHINE PRESENTLY CLEANED AND SANITIZED BY EMPLOYEE
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 9-28-18,REPORT#2223110 #39) 3-307.11 FOUND NO FOOD GUARDS FOR HAND SINKS AT BAR, PIZZA PREPARATION AND DISHWASHING AREAS. MUST PROVIDE #58) FOUND SANITATION MANAGERS WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE. #55) 6-201.11 FOUND WALLS BEHIND BAR NOT SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN.(EXPOSED BRICK). MUST COVER/SEAL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-42-090,CITATION ISSUED
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: ALL PREP WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD BETWEEN USE IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION IN THE KITCHEN FRONT PREP AREA
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Sep 28, 2018
Routine
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.14(N) FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-010. MUST PROVIDE.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11 FOUND NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL CLEAN UP PROCEDURE.7-38-005 PRIORTY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. MUST PROVIDE.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: 3-307.11 FOUND NO FOOD GUARDS FOR HAND SINKS AT BAR, PIZZA PREPARATION AND DISHWASHING AREAS. MUST PROVIDE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.11 FOUND WALLS BEHIND BAR NOT SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN.(EXPOSED BRICK). MUST COVER/SEAL.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: FOUND SANITATION MANAGERS WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE.
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Nov 1, 2017
Complaint
No violations found.
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Jan 10, 2017
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUCT TAPE WRAPPED AROUND THE HANDLE OF THE ICE SCOOP. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE DUCT TAPE AND MAINTAIN THE HANDLE SURFACE TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. OBSERVED AN EQUIPMENT STORAGE RACK DIRECTLY NEXT TO THE REAR KITCHEN HAND SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD ON THE LEFT SIDE OF THE HAND SINK TO PROTECT EQUIPMENT FROM SPLASHES. OBSERVED PLASTIC INGREDIENT STORAGE CONTAINERS WITH EXCESSIVE CRACKING AND BROKEN CORNERS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE CONTAINERS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LIGHT GRAYISH RESIDUE ON THE INTERIOR CORNERS OF THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO 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: OBSERVED 5 SMALL, APPROX. DIME SIZED HOLES IN THE WALL ABOVE THE 1 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO FILL IN THE HOLES.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MOPS AND BROOMS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE REAR CORNER OF THE 2ND FLOOR PARTY SPACE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL CLEANING EQUIPMENT AT LEAST 6 INCHES ABOVE THE FLOOR.
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Apr 7, 2016
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: BULK FLOUR CONTAINER MUST BE LABELED.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: SCOOP FOR BULK FLOUR MUST NOT BE STORED INSIDE THE FLOUR. MUST BE STORED WITH HANDLE OUT OF FLOUR OR IN A CLEAN CONTAINER.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: ALL STORED ITEMS UNDER 2ND FLOOR BAR MUST BE STORED FROM THE FLOOR 6" OR ABOVE.
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Jun 3, 2015
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TORN GASKETS ON MULTIPLE COOLERS THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND TO MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SLIGHT DIRT ACCUMULATION ON THE INTERIOR PORTION OF THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN.
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Aug 27, 2014
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL ALL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE CHEMICAL TEST TRIPS FOR THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE.
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Oct 1, 2013
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: DIRTY TABLE TOP CAN OPENER. MUST CLEAN AFTER EACH USE.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE REAR PREP EXPOSED HAND SINK AND PREP TABLE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR ICE MACHINE MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: EMPLOYEES MUST NOT STORE BICYCLES IN BASEMENT AROUND WALK-IN FOOD COOLERS OR OTHER FOOD CONTACT AREAS.
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Sep 27, 2012
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Sep 21, 2012
Reinspection
6 minor violations.
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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: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 40 TO 50 DRAIN FLIES IN MOP SINKHROOM AND CLOSET IN REAR HALLWAY.2 TO3 FLIES AT FRONT PIZZA PREP. 4 TO 5 FLIES AT 1ST FLOOR BAR. 3 TO 4 FLIES IN WOMANS WASHROOM AND SAME AMOUNT IN MENS WASHROOM. 3 TO 4 FLIES AT REAR DISH AREA.LAST PEST CONTROL SERVICE DATED 8-9-12 WITH "SOME" DRAIN FLY ACTIVITY NOTED. UNCLEAR FROM REPORT IF ACTIVITY WAS TREATED FOR FLIES.INSTRUCTED TO HAVE PEST CONTROL CO. SERVICE ESTABLISHMENT FOR DRAIN FLIES. CLEAN ALL AFFECTED AREAS AND REMOVE ALL MOIST ORGANIC MATERIAL TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE FLY ACTIVITY. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020 ON 9/19/12.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL SPLASH GUARD BETWEENREAR PREP EXPOSED HAND SINK AND PREP TABLE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS FOUND DIRTY WITH FOOD DEBRIS ALONG ALL BASEBOARDS BEHIND PREP TABLES IN REAR PREP AREA. MISSING FLOOR DRAIN COVER AT WALK-IN COOLER . MUST REPLACE/REPAIR.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALL COVING AT FRONT PIZZA PREP LOOSE AND IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE PROPER VENTILATION WITH EXHAUST HOOD FOR ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT OR COOKING EQUIPMENT MUST BE REMOVED FROM PREMISES.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS STORED THROUGHOUT BASEMENT MUST BE REMOVED FROM PREMISES OR STORED ELEVATED AND ORGANIZED.
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Sep 19, 2012
Routine
10 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: FACILITIES UNABLE TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURES. WALK-IN COOLER FOUND AT TEMPERATURES RANGING BETWEEN 50.6F TO 54.8F WITH FOODS SUCH AS MOZZARELLA CHEESE AT 46.7F. COOLER TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL REPAIRED AND MAINTAINS A PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW, C.D.P.H. CONTACTED FOR RE-INSPECTION AND TAG REMOVAL. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A).
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING FOODS FOUND HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES IN THE ABOVE MENTIONED COOLER. APPROXIMATELY 24 LBS FRESH MOZZARELLA AT 46.7F, 150 LBS SHREDDED MOZZARELLA AT 46.2F, 24LBS RICOTTA CHEESE AT 47.3F, 10 LBS SAUSAGE AT 48F, 25LBS PEPPERONI AT 47.1F. ALL FOODS DISCARDED. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A). MANAGEMENT STATES ESTIMATED VALUE TO BE $750.00.
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Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: LOW TEMPERATURE CHEMICAL DISH MACHINE NOT DISPENSING SANITIZER. MACHINE FOUND AT 0 PPM CHLORINE WHILE UTENSILS AND POTS BEING WASHED INSIDE. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030. MACHINE TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL REPAIRED AND DISPENSES SANITIZER OF 100 PPM CHLORINE, C.D.P.H. CONTACTED FOR RE-INSPECTION AND TAG REMOVAL.
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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: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 40 TO 50 DRAIN FLIES IN MOP SINK CLOSET IN REAR HALLWAY. 2 TO 3 FLIES AT FRONT PIZZA PREP. 4 TO 5 FLIES AT 1ST FLOOR BAR. 3 TO 4 FLIES IN WOMANS WASHROOM AND SAME AMOUNT IN MENS WASHROOM. 3 TO 4 FLIES AT REAR DISH AREA. LAST PEST CONTROL SERVICE DATED 8-9-12 WITH "SOME" DRAIN FLY ACTIVITY NOTED. UNCLEAR FROM REPORT IF FACILITY WAS TREATED FOR FLIES. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE PEST CONTROL CO. SERVICE ESTABLISHMENT FOR DRAIN FLIES, CLEAN ALL AFFECTED AREAS AND REMOVE ALL MOIST ORGANIC MATERIAL TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE FLY ACTIVITY. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN REAR PREP EXPOSED HAND SINK AND PREP TABLE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS FOUND DIRTY WITH FOOD DEBRIS ALONG ALL BASEBOARDS BEHIND PREP TABLES IN REAR PREP AREA. MISSING FLOOR DRAIN COVER AT WALK-IN COOLER. MUST PROVIDE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALL COVING AT FRONT PIZZA PREP LOOSE AND IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE PROPER VENTILATION WITH EXHAUST HOOD FOR ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT OR COOKING EQUIPMENT MUST BE REMOVED FROM PREMISES.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS STORED THROUGHOUT BASEMENT MUST BE REMOVED FROM PREMISES OR STORED ELEVATED AND ORGANIZED.
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May 4, 2010
License
No violations found.
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Apr 20, 2010
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Apr 13, 2010
License
3 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. NO ICE BIN COVERS OBSERVED AT BOTH BARS, AND AT SERVICE STATION. MUST PROVIDE. STORAGE RACKS ARE NEEDED IINSIDE OF THE BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLER. MUST PROVIDE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DRAIN LINE WATER LEAK AT THE MIDDLE COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR SOURCE OF LEAK.
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No smoking regulations
Inspector notes: Smoking shall be prohibited in all public places except in designated smoking areas. NO "NO SMOKING" SIGN POSTED AT THE FRONT ENTRANCE. MUST POST SIGN STATING THAT SMOKING IS NOT ALLOWED WITHIN 15 FEET OF THE FRONT DOOR.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Pizzeria Serio Company last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Pizzeria Serio Company on file is from Jul 29, 2025. The public record contains 22 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Pizzeria Serio Company?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Pizzeria Serio Company.
Has Pizzeria Serio Company's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Pizzeria Serio Company have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Pizzeria Serio Company means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Pizzeria Serio Company inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Pizzeria Serio Company is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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