Sergio's Place
Last inspected: Oct 26, 2018
43
Score
Across the available record, Sergio's Place has nine inspections on file, the first dated 2014. Sergio's Place was last inspected on Oct 26, 2018. A high risk rating points to multiple serious findings at the most recent inspection. No fresh inspection data is available: the latest entry for Sergio's Place dates to Oct 26, 2018.
Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around 10 violations lately compared to roughly five violations before.
“Insects, rodents, & animals not present” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing six times across the record.
Sergio's Place's latest score of 43 falls below the Chicago average of 81. Diners may want to scan the inspection details before deciding to visit.
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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
Oct 26, 2018
Reinspection
5 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: 3-501.17: MUST PROVIDE PROPER LABELS FOR DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION OF REFRIGERATED, READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS HELD OVER 24HRS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: 3-603.11: MUST PROVIDE CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE, AND REMINDER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Previous priority foundation violation corrected
Inspector notes: 8-404.13(B:3): PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM LAST INSPECTION ON 10/19/18. VIOLATION STATES:"6-501.111:OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. OBSERVED APROX 150 RODENT DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: THE BACK ROOM, THE DISHWASHING AREA, THE DINING ROOM, AND THE BAR AREA. MUST REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS, CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL PROVIDER FOR FURTHER SERVICE AND INSTRUCTION". FACILITY HAS CORRECTED VIOLATION ON SITE BY VACUUMING ALL OF THE OLD DROPPINGS FROM PREMISE, CLEANING, AND SANITIZING THE AFFECTED AREAS. PIC STATES THEY HAD NOT PREVIOUSLY CORRECTED THE VIOLATION DUE TO THE PIC BEING OUT OF TOWN AND UNAWARE OF THE SITUATION AT HAND. VIOLATION HAS SINCE BEEN CORRECTED ANDERSON PEST CONTROL IS ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. THE SERVICE REPORT HAS NO ACTIVITY NOTED AT THIS TIME. ANDERSON WILL CONTINUE WEEKLY SERVICE CALLS UNTIL THE SITUATION HAS BEEN ABATED. PRIORITY VIOLATION#:7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 5-204.11: MUST INSTALL HANDWASH SINK IN THE BAR AREA AND IN THE KITCHEN AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#:7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.14(N): NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: 4-602.11(E): OBSERVED A SLIGHT DIRT/DEBRIS BUILDUP ON THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 6-501.112: OBSERVED DEAD BUGS ON THE CEILING, WALL, FLOOR AND SINK OF THE DISHMACHINE AREA. MUST REMOVE DEAD BUGS, CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN AREAS.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 6-202.15: OBSERVED A 1/4 INCH GAP ALONG THE BOTTOM AND SIDES OF THE BACK ENTRANCE DOOR. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING SEAL AT ALL ENTRYWAYS TO PREVENT ENTRY OF PESTS.
38
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-204.12: MUST BE ABLE TO DEMONSTRATE THE LOCATION OF THE MOP SINK BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR INSPECTION.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.11: OBSERVED A HOLES IN THE WALLS/CEILING OF THE HOT WATER TANK CLOSET. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 6-501.14: OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF DIRT/DEBRIS BUILDUP ON ALL THE TOILET ROOM'S EXHAUST VENTILATION. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: PA 100-0367: MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
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Oct 19, 2018
Routine
7 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 15 violations
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: 3-603.11: MUST PROVIDE CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE, AND REMINDER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
25
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 6-501.111:OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. OBSERVED APROX 150 RODENT DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: THE BACK ROOM, THE DISHWASHING AREA, THE DINING ROOM, AND THE BAR AREA. MUST REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS, CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL PROVIDER FOR FURTHER SERVICE AND INSTRUCTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#:7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: 2-102.12: OBSERVED NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE DURING INSPECTION, WHILE TAMALES ARE BEING PREPPED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#:7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.14(N): NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
3
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11: NO VOMITOUS AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT CLEAN UP POLICY AND KIT ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
5
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 5-204.11: MUST INSTALL HANDWASH SINK IN THE BAR AREA AND IN THE KITCHEN AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#:7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.
10
Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: 3-501.17: MUST PROVIDE PROPER LABELS FOR DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION OF REFRIGERATED, READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS HELD OVER 24HRS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
23
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.11: OBSERVED A HOLES IN THE WALLS/CEILING OF THE HOT WATER TANK CLOSET. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 6-501.14: OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF DIRT/DEBRIS BUILDUP ON ALL THE TOILET ROOM'S EXHAUST VENTILATION. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
56
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: 2-102.13: MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: PA 100-0367: MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: 4-602.11(E): OBSERVED A SLIGHT DIRT/DEBRIS BUILDUP ON THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
16
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 6-501.112: OBSERVED DEAD BUGS ON THE CEILING, WALL, FLOOR AND SINK OF THE DISHMACHINE AREA. MUST REMOVE DEAD BUGS, CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN AREAS.
38
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 6-202.15: OBSERVED A 1/4 INCH GAP ALONG THE BOTTOM AND SIDES OF THE BACK ENTRANCE DOOR. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING SEAL AT ALL ENTRYWAYS TO PREVENT ENTRY OF PESTS.
38
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-204.12: MUST BE ABLE TO DEMONSTRATE THE LOCATION OF THE MOP SINK BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR INSPECTION.
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Apr 14, 2017
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Caulk around 3 compartment sink 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: Non food contact surfaces of ice machine(exterior), not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices). cooler shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices). Cooler door tracks in bar area 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 in kitchen prep area and in dish machine area room under shelving, equipment not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Wall in bathrooms had peeling paint, shall be repaired/sealed.
35
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Aug 9, 2016
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: VENTS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN PREP AREAS, NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DAILY,
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: NO LIGHT SHIELDS ON LIGHTS ABOVE DISH MACHINE, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE,
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED IN REAR STORAGE BAR AREA AND REAR KITCHEN PREP AREA, TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. MUST REORGANIZE.
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Only authorized personnel in the food-prep area
Inspector notes: PREMISES HAS TABLES AND CHAIRS SET-UP FOR CUSTOMER DINING, IN REAR PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND RESTRICT CUSTOMERS FROM ENTERING INTO FOOD PREP AREA,
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Mar 19, 2015
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE WITH LIME BUILD UP BEHIND PANEL, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF DISH MACHINE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR DRAINS IN REAR PREP AREA.
34
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED IN REAR STORAGE AND BAR AREA TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. MUST REORGANIZE.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: FOUND NO EMPLOYEE FOOD HANDLER'S TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Dec 2, 2014
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: CLEAN MULTI-USE KITCHEN EQUIPMENTS POTS/PANS IN DISHWASHING ROOM MUST BE PROPERLY STORED,INVERTED TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE(HANDLES UP).
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REMOVE RUST FROM INSIDE OF WALK-IN-COOLER DOOR MUST SEAL USING A NON-TOXIC FINISH AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING ITEMS NEED CLEANING INTERIOR BOTTOM COMPARTMENT OF DEEP FRYER,SHELVINGS INSIDE WALK-IN-COOLERS,HOOD/FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENTS AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS BENEATH THE KITCHEN COOKING EQUIPMENTS ARE DIRTY,CLEAN FLOORS IN DETAIL THROUGHOUT AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIORS OF LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN FOOD PREPA AREAS AND MAINTAIN. REMOVE DUSTS ACCUMULATIONS FROM VENTILATION COVERS INSIDE THE TOILET ROOMS AND MAINTAIN. SEAL NOTICEABLE OPENING ON LOWER WALL BEHIND BAR SERVICE AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: REPLACE (2) BROKEN LIGHT SHIELDS IN KITCHEN AREA AND MAINTAIN.
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May 13, 2014
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: No shelvings inside the walk-in-cooling units.Instructed to provide and maintain.
32
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Flooring beneath the dishmachine unit at corners needs grouting.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Caulk above the 3 compartment sink is in poor repair must be smooth,easily cleanable.
35
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May 2, 2014
License
9 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: Additional exposed handwashing sink is needed for the rear 3 compartment sink area.Critical violation 7-38-030.
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Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: Dish washing facilities not maintained or operated. While running and draining water in middle compartment of three compartment sink, slow draining,water coming up at left compartment of sink,pipes leaking beneath said sink. Instructed to detail clean grease trap and drainlines to prevent inadequate disposal of waste water. Serious Violation 7-38-030.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Splashguards are needed for the following exposed handsinks at kitchen,bar. No shelvings inside the walk-in-cooling units.Instructed to provide and maintain.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Kitchen cooking equipments,kitchen shelvings,stoves,ovens,deep fryers,fan covers inside the walk-in-coolers require a detail cleaning.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Flooring beneath the dishmachine unit at corners needs grouting. Floor is rusty inside the walk-in-cooler repair using a non-toxic finish.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Caulk above the 3 compartment sink is in poor repair must be smooth,easily cleanable. Seal openings around plumbing/electrical fixtures in dishmachine room and where noted to manager. Remove dusts accumulations on the ventilation covers throughout the premises.
35
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Light shield above the prep table in the kitchen area is broken.Instructed to replace and clean light shields throughout the kitchen areas.
36
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: No backflow prevention device at mop sink. No ventilation inside the mens toilet room. Instructed to provide and maintain.
38
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: Clean and organize articles stored on top of walk-in-coolers and remove unnecessary articles due to potential pest harborage.
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Apr 21, 2014
License
No violations found.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Sergio's Place last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Sergio's Place on file is from Oct 26, 2018. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Sergio's Place?
Across the inspection record, “insects, rodents, & animals not present” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Sergio's Place.
Has Sergio's Place's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Sergio's Place have averaged around 10 violations per visit, up from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Sergio's Place means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
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