Serena Restaurant
Last inspected: Jun 2, 2022
78
Score
Public records show 17 inspections at Serena Restaurant stretching back to 2012. Serena Restaurant was last inspected on Jun 2, 2022. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well. The most recent inspection at Serena Restaurant is from Jun 2, 2022, and nothing newer appears in the public record.
Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around nine violations to closer to six violations per visit.
Across the inspection history, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded 11 times.
That's lower than the typical Chicago restaurant, which scores around 81. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jun 2, 2022
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER IN WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR ALL COOLING UNITS.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BULK FOOD CONTAINERS ON SHELVES IN KITCHEN PREPARATION AREA WITH NO LABELS.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LABELS FOR ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS AND MAINTAIN.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BOWLS AND OTHER UTENSILS STORED FACING UP ON SHELVES IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER BEING STORED INSIDE PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS INSIDE APPROVED FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED, UNNECSSARY EQUIPMENT AND ARTICLES TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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May 18, 2021
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TWO MIDDLE LIGHTS BURNT OUT AT VENTILATION HOOD LOCATED NEAR BACK DOOR. MUST REPLACE WITH WORKING LIGHT BULBS.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING EMPLOYEE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HAND SINKS THROUGHOUT ESTABLISHMENT. MUST PROVIDE.
10
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOAP DISPENSER ON WALL ABOVE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AT MAIN DISH WASHING AREA. MUST REMOVE.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VISIBLE BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE WATER LINE LOCATED AT FRONT BAR AREA. MUST INSTALL.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COLD RUNNING WATER AT HAND WASHING SINK AT MAIN DISH WASHING AREA. WATER TEMPERATURE FOUND AT 108.7F. MUST MAINTAIN HAND WASHING SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AT ALL TIMES. ALSO OBSERVED WATER DRIPPING FROM PIPE BELOW 3-COMPARTMENT SINK WHEN WATER IS BEING DRAINED. 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IS LOCATED IN REAR NEXT TO MOP SINK. MUST REPAIR ISSUE.
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Dec 15, 2020
Routine
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASH SIGNAGE AT WASHBOWL SINKS LOCATED IN RESTROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
10
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLY PAPER COVERED IN DEAD FLIES HANGING IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN OR REMOVE AND MAINTAIN PREMISES FREE OF DEAD INSECTS.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN REAR PREP AREA COVERED IN DARK STAINS AND DEEP GROOVES. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH, CLEANABLE SURFACES.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SLIGHT LEAK AT EXPOSED HAND SINK LOCATED IN REAR PREP AREA BEFORE MAIN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SEVERAL CRACKED AND BROKEN TILES ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SEVERAL COLLAPSED AND BROKEN CEILING PANELS IN CEILING ABOVE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF DUST AND DEBRIS ON HOOD FILTERS IN FRONT PREP AREA BEFORE MAIN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SEVERAL BURNT OUT LIGHT BULBS IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE.
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Aug 28, 2019
Reinspection
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11- NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND PROVIDE CLEANING MATERIALS KIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.14(O- NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: 3-304.14- WIPING CLOTH FOR WIPING THE PREP TABLES, CHOPPING BOARD MUST BE STORED ON A BUCKET WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION IN BETWEEN USES.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-201.11- TORN RUBBER GASKET ON THE LEFT DOOR OF THE TWO, 2 DOOR REACH IN COOLER IN THE KITCHEN. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: 5-501.17-WOMEN'S WASHROOM WASTE RECEPTACLE MUST BE PROVIDED WITH LID OR COVER FOR FEMININE USE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: 2-102.13- ALL CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.
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Aug 19, 2019
Complaint
3 major violations. 13 minor violations.
View 16 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: FOUND EVIDENCE OF RAT DROPPINGS IN THE BASEMENT UNDERNEATH THE SHELVINGS WITH NON FOOD ITEMS, OVER 25 TOTAL . INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AFFECTED AREAS,REMOVE DROPPINGS AND SANITIZE THE AREAS. HAVE ADDITIONAL INSPECTION BY PEST CONTROL TECHNICIAN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND PROVIDE CLEANING MATERIALS KIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: ALL DRY BULK FOOD CONTAINERS(FLOUR,SUGAR,SALT) UNDERNEATH THE PREP TABLES MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED WITH COMMON NAME OUTSIDE THE CONTAINERS.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: ALL BOXED FOODS AND BUCKETS WITH FOOD STORED ON THE FLOOR INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND WALK IN FREEZER MUST BE ELEVATED 6"OFF THE FLOOR OR PROVIDE RAISED SHELVINGS TO STORE SUCH ITEMS.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: WIPING CLOTH FOR WIPING THE PREP TABLES, CHOPPING BOARD MUST BE STORED ON A BUCKET WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION IN BETWEEN USES.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: ALL CLEAN UTENSILS, POTS, PANS, BOWLS, FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE STORED UPSIDE DOWN/INVERTED TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION AND DUST BUILD-UP.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: RUSTED CART WITH DE-GREASER CONTAINERS IN THE KITCHEN. MUST REMOVE RUST,RE PAINT WITH NON TOXIC PAINT OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: TORN RUBBER GASKET ON THE LEFT DOOR OF THE TWO, 2 DOOR REACH IN COOLER IN THE KITCHEN. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: CAULK WORN OUT AROUND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE KITCHEN. MUST RE CAULK AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: FAN GUARD OF THE (2) 2 DOOR REACH IN COOLERS IN THE KITCHEN WITH HEAVY DUST BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN REMOVE DUST AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT LOCATED ON THE MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL TO BE LOCATED TO BE ABLE TO SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: WOMEN'S WASHROOM WASTE RECEPTACLE MUST BE PROVIDED WITH LID OR COVER FOR FEMININE USE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: WHITE WOODEN BASEBOARD/COVING ON THE HALLWAY BY THE PREP AREA KITCHEN, WITH DIRT ACCUMULATED AND PEELING PAINT. MUST CLEAN REMOVE DIRT AND SCRAPE PEELING PAINT AND RE PAINT AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: CEILING VENTILATION COVER IN ALL THREE WASHROOMS WITH HEAVY DUST BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN,REMOVE DUST AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: ALL CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.
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May 15, 2018
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE PLASTIC WRAP AS LINER FOR SHELVING AT THE REAR KITCHEN OR TIN FOIL AS LINER FOR EQUIPMENT
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER. MUST PROVIDE BRIGHTER LIGHTING
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NO DRAIN BOARD AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK OR ANY AREA FOR DISHES TO DRY. MUST PROVIDE.----NO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE LOCATED ON THE ATTACHED HOSE/WATER NOZZLE BEHIND THE COOKS LINE. MUST PROVIDE.----GIGANTIC POTS ON PREMISES UNABLE TO BE SUBMERGED INTO THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK TO ENABLE PROPER WASHING, RINSING AND SANITIZING. MUST REMOVE ALL OVER SIZED POTS OR PROVIDE A LARGER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAT/HAIR RESTRAINT
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May 11, 2018
Reinspection
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Previous serious violation corrected, 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED. VIOLATION #16: FOODS NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER. OBSERVED RAW LAMB BEING STORED DIRECTLY ABOVE PARSLEY AND RAW BEEF/CHICKEN BEING DIRECTLY STORED ABOVE READY-TO-EAT SAUCE. OBSERVED CHICK PEAS IN BUCKETS WITH NO COVER STORED DIRECTLY ON FLOOR OF WALK IN COOLER. MUST NOT STORE ANY RAW MEAT OVER READY TO EAT FOODS AND MUST STORE ALL FOODS OFF FLOOR TO BE ACCESSIBLE TO CLEANING AND MONITORING. VIOLATION #18: OBSERVED NEW SCREEN DOOR ON REAR EXIT OF KITCHEN NOT INSECT OR RODENT PROOFED. METAL SCREEN DOOR WITH OPENINGS LARGE ENOUGH FOR INSECTS TO ENTER AND 1/2" OPENING ON SIDE OF DOOR; LARGE ENOUGH FOR INSECTS AND RODENTS TO ENTER. MUST PROVIDE A MESH DOOR WITHOUT HOLES AND SEAL GAPS IN SIDE OF DOOR TO BE PEST PROOFED. CRITICAL VIOLTION# 7-42-090
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE PLASTIC WRAP AS LINER FOR SHELVING AT THE REAR KITCHEN OR TIN FOIL AS LINER FOR EQUIPMENT .
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: TABLETOP CAN OPENER FOUND WITH ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AFTER EACH USE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MOLDY BLACKENED WALL CAULKING AT THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED AT THE TANDOR OVEN PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE.----WALLS INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD SPLATTER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER. MUST PROVIDE BRIGHTER LIGHTING
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NO DRAIN BOARD AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK OR ANY AREA FOR DISHES TO DRY. MUST PROVIDE.----NO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE LOCATED ON THE ATTACHED HOSE/WATER NOZZLE BEHIND THE COOKS LINE. MUST PROVIDE.----GIGANTIC POTS ON PREMISES UNABLE TO BE SUBMERGED INTO THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK TO ENABLE PROPER WASHING, RINSING AND SANITIZING. MUST REMOVE ALL OVER SIZED POTS OR PROVIDE A LARGER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAT/HAIR RESTRAINT
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: NO PROOF OF TRAINING FOR FOOD HANDLERS OR CERTIFICATES ON SITE. NO DOCUMENTATION FOR NEWLY HIRED EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES.
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May 3, 2018
Routine
14 minor violations.
View 14 violations
Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER DISH WASHING. OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WASHING DISHES USING A BUS PAN FILLED WITH WATER, A BUCKET OF SOAPY WATER AND A TWO COMPARTMENT SINK WITH DIRTY DISHES PILED INSIDE. NO SANITIZER. DISH MACHINE WITH SIGNAGE STATING OUT OF ORDER. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROPERLY SET THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK ON SITE TO WASH RINSE AND SANITIZE WITH CHLORINE ON PREMISES. DISH MACHINE TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL REPAIRED AND CDPH CONTACTED FOR RE-INSPECTION AND TAG REMOVAL. INSTRUCTED MUST USE THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK FOR ALL DISH WASHING. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOODS NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER. OBSERVED RAW EGGS BEING STORED OVER COOKED BEEF, RAW CHICKEN STORED DIRECTLY ABOVE PREPARED SAUCE AND HOMEMADE YOGURT. NO FOODS WITHIN COOLER FOUND COVERED DURING INITIAL INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL RAW AND PREPARED FOODS MUST BE STORED PROPERLY IN THE COOLER. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
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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 REAR EXIT OF KITCHEN SCREENED DOOR BEING USED AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION NOT INSECT OR RODENT PROOFED. METAL SCREEN ON DOOR WITH LARGE HOLES ENABLING FLY ENTRY. HOLES AND OPENINGS IN THE METAL SCREEN FROM 1/2 INCH HOLE TO 2 INCH HOLE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A MESH SCREEN ON DOOR WITHOUT HOLES TO PREVENT FLY OR RODENT ENTRY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE DURING INITIAL INSPECTION WHILE FOODS WERE BEING PREPARED. MANAGER ARRIVED APPROXIMATELY 30 MINUTES AFTER BEING TELEPHONED UPON MY ARRIVAL. IE:RICE IN MICROWAVE AT 149F. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM 4-5-17 #2010004 NOT CORRECTED. #30- NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE WALK IN COOLERS AND REFRIGERATION UNITS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME AND PREPARED BY DATE....NOTED FOOD ITEMS STORED IN GROCERY BAGS INSIDE COOLING UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO STORE FOOD ITEMS INSIDE APPROVED FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE PLASTIC WRAP AS LINER FOR SHELVING AT THE REAR KITCHEN OR TIN FOIL AS LINER FOR EQUIPMENT .
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: TABLETOP CAN OPENER FOUND WITH ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AFTER EACH USE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE ESTABLISHMENT INCLUDING THE BASEMENT. FLOORS MUST BE ACCESSIBLE FOR CLEANING AND MONITORING. FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT DRY FOOD/GRAIN STORAGE WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND DIRT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. POOLING WATER THROUGHOUT SEVERAL AREAS OF THE BASEMENT. MUST REMOVE AND MAINTAIN DRY FLOORS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MOLDY BLACKENED WALL CAULKING AT THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED AT THE TANDOR OVEN PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE.----WALLS INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD SPLATTER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER. MUST PROVIDE BRIGHTER LIGHTING.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NO STOPPERS FOR THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE.---- NO DRAIN BOARD AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK OR ANY AREA FOR DISHES TO DRY. MUST PROVIDE.----NO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE LOCATED ON THE ATTACHED HOSE/WATER NOZZLE BEHIND THE COOKS LINE. MUST PROVIDE.----GIGANTIC POTS ON PREMISES UNABLE TO BE SUBMERGED INTO THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK TO ENABLE PROPER WASHING, RINSING AND SANITIZING. MUST REMOVE ALL OVER SIZED POTS OR PROVIDE A LARGER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.----NO EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED AT THE DISH MACHINE AREA. MUST INSTALL AN EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER LOCATED AT THE DISH MACHINE AREA.----EXTREMELY SLOW DRAINING WATER AT THE FRONT PREP EXPOSED HAND SINK. MUST REPAIR.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAT/HAIR RESTRAINT.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: NO PROOF OF TRAINING FOR FOOD HANDLERS OR CERTIFICATES ON SITE. NO DOCUMENTATION FOR NEWLY HIRED EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES.
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Apr 5, 2017
Complaint
2 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE WALK IN COOLERS AND REFRIGERATION UNITS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME AND PREPARED BY DATE....NOTED FOOD ITEMS STORED IN GROCERY BAGS INSIDE COOLING UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO STORE FOOD ITEMS INSIDE APPROVED FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: NOTED EMPLOYEE BELONGINGS ON SHELVING RACKS AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A DESIGNATED AREA FOR EMPLOYEES TO STORE THEIR BELONGINGS.
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Jul 13, 2016
Complaint
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO LABELS OR DATES ON PREPARED FOODS OUT OF ORIGINAL CONTAINER IN WALK IN COOLER AND REACH IN COOLERS. LABEL AND DATE FOOD.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SALAD COLD HOLD UNIT AND COOLER LEAKING FROM CONDENSER. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: PAINT OR SEAL ALL RAW WOOD SHELVING IN FRONT CASH REGISTER AREA.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GROOVES ON CUTTING BOARD IN SALAD PREP AREA. CLEAN AND SANITIZE CUTTING BOARD AND REMOVE DARK GROOVES OR REPLACE.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LIGHT SHEILDS NEEDED IN BASEMENT. INSTALL LIGHT SHEILDS OR PROOF OF SHATTERPROOF LIGHT BULBS. OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHEILD ABOVE NAAN OVENS IN FRONT COOKING AREA.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING THERMOMETER WITHIN SALAD REFRIGERATOR AND COLD HOLD UIT. INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OVEN IN REAR OF PREMISES ON SIDEWALK IN REAR. REMOVE OR REPAIR. CLEAN AND ORGANIZE BASEMENT AND HAVE ALL SPICES AND FOOD PRODUCT IN ONE PROTECTED AREA STORED AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR AWAY FROM WALLS AND NOT STORED DIRECTLY UNDER SEWAR PIPES.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENT NOT MET. ADDITIONAL IDPH FOOD HANDLER INFORMATION PROVIDED.
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Dec 2, 2015
Complaint
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Caulk around exposed hand sink in 1st prep area in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Cooler shelving/racks in 2nd prep area not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices). Non food contact surfaces of cooking equipment not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floors under dish machine, 3 compartment areas not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners), floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment not clean, need cleaning.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Missing light shields in bsmt storage area shall be provided.
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Aug 21, 2015
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Found some food items not properly dated in walk in cooler, and reach in cooler, must properly date food items in walk in cooler, and reach in cooler.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Walk in cooler, reach in cooler shelving/racks thta had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices), reach in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning. Prep tables lower shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners), floors in walk in cooler under shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: Must provide food handlers list for next routine inspection.
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Sep 16, 2014
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR SMALL HAND RAIL AT THE BOTTOM PORTION OF THE STAIRWAY CASE ON THE RIGHT HAND SIDE. FOUND ABOVE LOOSE AND NOT ATTACHED TO WALL.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR WROUGHT IRON SCREEN DOOR SCREEN SO AS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. DURING INSPECTION REAR DOOR LOCATED IMMEDIATELY BEHIND SCREEN DOOR WAS CLOSED AND RODENT PROOFED AT TIME OF INSPECTION.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND REMOVE EXCESSIVE ICE/FROST FROM THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REPAINT THE WALL AROUND THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN THE BBQ MAKING AREA. PAINT IS PEELING AT ABOVE STATED AREA. ALSO MUST REMOVE PEELING PAINT IN THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE ROOM JUST IN FRONT OF THE STAIRWAY CASE LEADING TO THE BASEMENT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE EXHAUST HOOD VENT FILTERS AT CEILING OF EXHAUST HOOD. FOUND ABOVE WITH EXCESSIVE DUST AND GRIME BUILD-UP.
35
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST RECAULK TOP PORTION OF EXPOSED HAND SINK AT WALL IN THE BBQ MAKING AREA. ABOVE STATED CAULKING IS MOLDY AT THIS TIME.
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Sep 16, 2013
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: FOODS NOT LABELED OR DATED INSIDE WALK IN COOLER. MUST LABEL AND DATE FOODS (FIRST IN FIRST OUT).
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUSTED SHELF RACK UNDER DISHMACHINE. MUST PAINT SHELF, SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN/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 SMALL HOLES IN WALLS/FOOD DEBRIS ON WALLS AROUND DISHMACHINE. MUST SEAL ALL HOLES IN WALLS AND CLEAN WALLS.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: NO THERMOMETER INSIDE SALAD REACH IN COOLER. MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER FOR COOLER ALSO MUST PROVIDE AND CALIBRATE METAL STEM THEROMETER FOR FOOD HANDLERS.
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82
May 11, 2012
Reinspection
No violations found.
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May 3, 2012
License
7 minor violations.
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Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR THE LOW TEMP DISH MACHINE, NOT REACHING THE FINAL SANITIZING RINSE OF 100 PPM.
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Sewage and waste water disposal, no back siphonage, cross connection and/or back flow
Inspector notes: WASTE WATER BACKING UP ON THE FLOOR DRAIN IN ONE OF THE CUSTOMER'S WASHROOM AND IN THE FLOOR DRAIN IN THE BASEMENT. MUST REPAIR THE PROBLEM.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR RUBBER GASKET ALONG THE DOOR OF THE 2 DOOR REACH IN COOLER.(LOOSE AND RIPPED OFF). RUSTED WIRE RACK SHELVING ON ONE OF THE PREP COOLER AND RUSTY CART BY THE ONE BURNER STOVE. MUST REMOVE THE RUST. MUST INSTALL SPLASHGUARD BETWEEN THE EXPOSE HAND SINK AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE INTERIOR OF THE 2 PREP COOLER AND CLEAN THE WIRE RACK SHELVINGS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST RE GROUT THE FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN/PREP AREA, THE TILES COVING BEHIND THE CHARCOAL OVEN. MUST CLEAN AND PUT COVER ON THE FLOOR DRAIN CLOSE TO THE STOVE IN THE PREP AREA.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST FINISH THE COUNTER ON THE JUICE AREA. MUST REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILES IN THE JUICE AREA, AND THROUGHOUT THE DINING AREA, MUST FINISH THE WALLS IN THE MAIN FRONT COUNTER. MUST SEAL ALL THE GAP/CREVICES AROUND THE PIPING AND CONDUIT IN THE KITCHEN DISHWASHING AREA,PREP AREA. MUST SEAL THE GAP/CREVICES ALONG THE WALL BASE THROUGHOUT THE DINIING AREA, KITCHEN, JUICE AREA AND CHARCOAL AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MISSING FAUCET ON THE MOP SINK, AND MISSING HOT HANDLE OF THE 2 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE HANDLE, FAUCET AND INSTALL A BACK FLOW PREVENTIVE DEVICE .
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70
Apr 26, 2012
License
No violations found.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Serena Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Serena Restaurant on file is from Jun 2, 2022. The public record contains 17 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Serena Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited 11 times, more than any other issue at Serena Restaurant.
Has Serena Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Serena Restaurant have averaged around six violations per visit, down from roughly nine earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Serena Restaurant 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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