Serai

2171 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60647

Asian / Fusion

Last inspected: Jul 14, 2016

Score

Low Risk

Public records show four inspections at Serai stretching back to 2015. Inspectors last stopped by on Jul 14, 2016. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately. The most recent inspection at Serai is from Jul 14, 2016, and nothing newer appears in the public record.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near two violations per visit.

Across the inspection history, “outside garbage waste grease and storage area” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

Among Chicago restaurants, the typical score is 81; Serai is comfortably above that bar. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jul 14, 2016

Routine

3 minor violations.

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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

Inspector notes: NOTED FOOD STORED INSIDE TIN CAN IN THE SERVICE COOLER BY THE COOKING STOVE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE FOOD ITEMS IN APPROVED CLEAN CONTAINERS WITH TIGHT FITTING LIDS....ALSO NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE COOLERS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME, PREPARED AND/OR USED BY DATE.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector notes: NOTED GREASE ACCUMULATION OF FLOOR ALONG WALL BASE AND BEHIND COOKING STOVE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector notes: NOTED LEAKING FAUCET AT THE PREP 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND SLOW WATER DRAIN AT THE HAND WASH SINK OF SAME. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Aug 20, 2015

Reinspection

No violations found.

100

Aug 18, 2015

Reinspection

4 minor violations.

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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered

Inspector notes: OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER STILL OVERFLOWING PREVENTING LID FROM CLOSING PROPERLY. THIS IS HARBORAGE AND A FOOD SOURCE FOR RODENTS AND OTHER PEST. INSTRUCTED TO ADEQUATE MAINTAIN OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated

Inspector notes: OBSERVED 3-COMPARTMENT SINK NOT MAINTAINED. WASTE WATER BACKING UP INSIDE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK WHEN FAUCET IS TURNED ON. INSTRUCTED TO FIX PROBLEM. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector notes: OBSERVED 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP AREA DRAINING SLOW. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE STEAM THERMOMETER TO MONITOR FOOD TEMPERATURES.

Aug 12, 2015

License

8 minor violations.

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Facilities to maintain proper temperature

Inspector notes: FACILITIES UNABLE TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE. OBSERVED REAR 4-DOOR COOLER WITH AIR TEMPERATURE OF 46.7. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN REMPERATURE OF 40.0F OR BELOW. UNIT TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

Water source: safe, hot & cold under city pressure

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HOT WATER THROUGHOUT FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. WATER TEMPERATURE RANGING FROM 64.4F-67.3F AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET, EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK AND HANDWASHING SINKS IN BATHROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. HAVE HOT RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.

No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors

Inspector notes: OBSERVED REAR EXIT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFEF. DOOR HAS APPROXIMATELY 1/4 INCH OPENING ON THE BOTTOM DOOR. MUST REPAIR DOOR TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered

Inspector notes: OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER OVERFLOWING PREVENTING LID FROM CLOSING PROPERLY. THIS IS HARBORAGE AND A FOOD SOURCE FOR RODENTS AND OTHER PEST. INSTRUCTED TO ADEQUATE MAINTAIN OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE BUIL-UP ON WALL BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED PEELING PAINT AND OPENINGS ON WALL IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST PAINT AND SEAL WALL.MUST MAKE WALL SMOOTH AND EASILY CLENABLE SURFACES.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT THE MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE UNDER CITY CODE. OBSERVED 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP AREA DRAINING SLOW. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE STEAM THERMOMETER TO MONITOR FOOD TEMPERATURES. VISIBLE AND WORKING THERMOMETERS NEEDED AT THE PREP COOLERS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

Inspector notes: OBSERVED BEHIND BUSINESS UNUSED EQUIPMENT WOOD AND OTHER MATERIALS. MUST REMOVE TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Serai last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Serai on file is from Jul 14, 2016. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Serai?

Across the inspection record, “outside garbage waste grease and storage area” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Serai.

Has Serai's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Serai have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Serai 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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