Sergio's Taqueria Pizza
Last inspected: Feb 7, 2025
86
Score
Across the available record, Sergio's Taqueria Pizza has 22 inspections on file, the first dated 2010. The newest entry in the record is dated Feb 7, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near three violations each time.
“Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing nine times across the record.
Sergio's Taqueria Pizza's latest score of 86 sits above the Chicago average of 81. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Feb 7, 2025
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ONE FOOD HANDLER NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD BUILD UP INSIDE REACH IN PREP COOLERS AROUND DOORS/DOORS HINDGES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR OF PREP AREA COOLERS AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: WASHROOM HANDWASH SINK COLD WATER HANDLE STRIPPED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SAID HANDWASH SINK.
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86
Jun 20, 2024
Routine
6 minor violations.
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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 FOR STORED ITEMS.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: NECK FAUCET AND WATER HANDLE AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK LEAKING WHEN FAUCET IS TURNED ON. REPAIR ISSUE
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: BROKEN FLOOR TILES UNDER THE TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLER AND BY COOKING EQUIPMENT(EAST AREA)
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES PROVIDED ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: ONCE FOOD IS REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL CONTAINERS IS REQUIRED TO LABEL WITH COMMON NAME,IN COOLERS AND STORAGE AREA.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN PREP AREAS IN SANITIZER BUCKET BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Jun 21, 2023
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT ICE MACHINE WATERLINE.MUST PROVIDE WHERE IT CAN BE LOCATED AND SERVICED.
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Jun 14, 2023
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: FOUND NO REMINDER DISCLOSURE STATEMENTS INSIDE TAKE OUT .PRIORITY FOUNDATION.NO CITATION ISSUED.7-38-005.MUST PROVIDE.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT ICE MACHINE WATERLINE.MUST PROVIDE WHERE IT CAN BE LOCATED AND SERVICED.
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86
Jun 29, 2022
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE ALL COOLING UNITS WITH FOOD STORED INSIDE PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS INSIDE APPROVED FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE IN THE UNISEX EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM LOCATED IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A COVERED TRASH RECPETACLE AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED STORAGE ROOM IN REAR WITH CLUTTER AND ITEMS ON FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE STORAGE ROOM AND KEEP ITEMS ELEVATED OFF OF FLOORS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CEILING TILES IN REAR KITCHEN PREPARATION AREA WITH PEELING PAINT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Jul 15, 2021
Complaint
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP KIT AND PROCEDURE ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALL NECESSARY SUPPLIES AS OUTLINED IN POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 6-301.14-OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HAND SINKS THROUGHOUT ESTABLISHMENT. MUST PROVIDE.
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Sewage & waste water properly disposed
Inspector notes: 5-402.12-MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN GREASE AND GRIME ON EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP LOCATED UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Jun 22, 2021
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP KIT AND PROCEDURE ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALL NECESSARY SUPPLIES AS OUTLINED IN POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HAND SINKS THROUGHOUT ESTABLISHMENT. MUST PROVIDE.
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Sewage & waste water properly disposed
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN GREASE AND GRIME ON EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP LOCATED UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Nov 3, 2020
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT EXPOSED HAND WASH SINKS IN FRONT PREP AREA AND REAR DISH AREA AND IN CUSTOMER RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SLIGHT LEAK UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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May 24, 2019
Routine
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
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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 SUPPLIES KIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper use of restriction and exclusion
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER, ASTERISK ON THE MENU FOR ALL UNDERCOOKED FOODS SERVED ON PREMISES. PRIORIY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND ORGANIZE ALL PREP TABLES BOTTOM SHELVE AND MAINTAIN. CAULK WORN OUT AROUND THE WASHBOWL SINK IN THE CUSTOMER WASHROOM. MUST RE CAULK AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOOR ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE WALK IN COOLER, AROUND THE WATER HEATER, UNDER AND BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH DUST,DIRT ACCUMULATED. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: ALL FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER MUST OBTAIN AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.
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Jun 14, 2018
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MISSING BASEBOARDS THROUGHOUT THE COOKS LINE AND FRONT PREP AREA, ALL WITH OPEN CRACKS, CREVICES. MUST PROVIDE BASEBOARD/COVING. ALSO HOLE NOTED IN BASEBOARD AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OPENINGS, CRACKS AND CREVICES THROUGHOUT. HOLE SURROUNDING THE WALL PIPING AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST SEAL ALL. WALLS THROUGHOUT THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM WITH PEELING PAINT AND PLASTER. MUST REPAIR TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
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Jun 11, 2018
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
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Previous serious violation corrected, 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION FROM 6-4-18 #2176668 NOT CORRECTED. #18- METAL SCREENED DOOR STILL FOUND WITH A ONE TO TWO INCH GAP ON THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR THRESHOLD. A THREE INCH GAP ON THE TOP OF THE DOOR AND NEW MESH SCREENING WITH HOLES AND OPENINGS. MUST REPAIR EXISTING METAL SCREEN DOOR OR REPLACE WITH A DOOR THAT IS TIGHT FITTING ON ALL SIDES, NO OPENINGS ON THE BOTTOM OR TOP OF DOOR, NO HOLES OR OPENINGS IN THE MESH SCREENING. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-42-090.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE PLASTIC SODA CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS. FLOORS MUST BE ACCESSIBLE FOR CLEANING AND MONITORING THROUGHOUT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MISSING BASEBOARDS THROUGHOUT THE COOKS LINE AND FRONT PREP AREA, ALL WITH OPEN CRACKS, CREVICES. MUST PROVIDE BASEBOARD/COVING. ALSO HOLE NOTED IN BASEBOARD AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OPENINGS, CRACKS AND CREVICES THROUGHOUT. HOLE SURROUNDING THE WALL PIPING AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. LARGE HOLE IN THE WALL BEHIND THE ICE MACHINE. MUST SEAL ALL. WALLS THROUGHOUT THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM WITH PEELING PAINT AND PLASTER. MUST REPAIR TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGH OUT THE REAR DINING ROOM CLOSET, STORAGE ROOM, MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS 6" OR ABOVE. ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS MUST BE REMOVED.
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Jun 4, 2018
Routine
10 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 REAR EXIT DOORS, BOTH THE SCREENED AND SOLID DOORS FOUND NOT INSECT OR RODENT PROOFED. METAL SCREENED DOOR BEING USED AT THIS TIME FOUND WITH A 4 INCH GAP ON THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR AND TORN MESH SCREENING WITH HOLES AND TEARS. SOLID DOOR NOTED WITH AN OPEN 1/4 INCH GAP ALONG BOTTOM THRESHOLD AND MISSING/TORN DOOR SWEEP. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TIGHT FITTING SEALS ON ALL SIDES OF BOTH DOORS AND REPLACE TORN MESH SCREENING. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: ALL PREPARED ITEMS IN THE FREEZERS MUST BE LABELED AND DATED.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: SHELVING UNDER DOUGH ROLLING PREP STATION DIRTY WITH EXCESSIVE FLOUR DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DIRTY FLOORS BEHIND AND UNDER THE DOUGH ROLLING PREP TABLE . MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. MUST NOT USE PLASTIC SODA CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS. FLOORS MUST BE ACCESSIBLE FOR CLEANING AND MONITORING THROUGHOUT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MISSING BASEBOARDS THROUGHOUT THE COOKS LINE AND FRONT PREP AREA, ALL WITH OPEN CRACKS, CREVICES. MUST PROVIDE BASEBOARD/COVING. ALSO HOLE NOTED IN BASEBOARD AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OPENINGS, CRACKS AND CREVICES THROUGHOUT. HOLE SURROUNDING THE WALL PIPING AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. LARGE HOLE IN THE WALL BEHIND THE ICE MACHINE. MUST SEAL ALL. WALLS THROUGHOUT THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM WITH PEELING PAINT AND PLASTER. MUST REPAIR TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE STOPPERS FOR THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MISSING INTERNAL THERMOMETER IN THE COOKS LINE LEFT SIDE TWO DOOR COOLER. MUST REPLACE.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGH OUT THE REAR DINING ROOM SERVER STATION, CLOSET, STORAGE ROOM, AREAS BETWEEN THE WALK-IN COOLER AND WALLS MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS 6" OR ABOVE. ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS SUCH AS CHILDREN'S TOYS, MUST BE REMOVED.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: WIPING CLOTHS THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREA MUST BE HELD IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE .
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Nov 28, 2017
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS STORED INSIDE GROCERY BAGS IN THE FREEZER UNITS AND WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS INSIDE APPROVED FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKET AT THE 2 DOOR FREEZER UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AND/OR REPLACE.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: NOTED NO LIGHTING INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: NOTED CLUTTER AT THE DRY STORAGE OF THE HEATING ROOM AND AT THE FRONT COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND/OR REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.
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Feb 21, 2017
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED NO ICE SCOOP HOLDER BY THE ICE MACHINE FOR STORING ICE SCOOP. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN ICE SCOOP HOLDER....NOTED MISSING LID AT THE SERVICE COOLER BY THE COOKING STOVE (USES SERVING PAN FOR LIDS). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE PROPERLY LID FOR SERVICE COOLER.....NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE FREEZER STORED IN GROCERY BAGS. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS INSIDE APPROVED FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE FREEZER AND COOLERS NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME, PREPARED BY DATE AND/OR USED BY DATE.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: NOTED NO INSIDE THE DRY STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A LIGHT BULB INSIDE THE ROOM.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED LEAKING FAUCET AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: NOTED CLUTTER INSIDE THE DRY STORAGE ROOM,FRONT COUNTER AND SMALL ROOM/CLOSET BY THE EXTERIOR BATHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND/OR REMOVE AL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.
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Mar 30, 2016
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BOTTOM OF FREEZERS WITH FOOD CRUMBS. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CHILDREN TOYS INTERMINGLED WITH FOOD INCLUDING CANNED GOODS AND TO GO CONTAINERS. ALL CHILDRENS TOYS MUST BE STORED IN AND AREA COMPLETLY SEPARATE FROM FOOD AND FOOD RELATED ITEMS. OBSERVED CHILDRENS BIKE AND TOYS IN REAR DRY STORAGE CLOSET. MUST SEPARATE ALL FOOD RELATED ITEMS AND PERSOMAL ITEMS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: AREA BEHIND DINING ROOM WITH COUNTER, CLOSET NEXT TO WASHROOM AND DRY STORAGE ROOM CONTAINS CLUTTER, INCLUDING CHILDRENS TOYS. AREA MUST BE ORGANIZED AND CLEANED AND ALL UNECESSARY ITEMS REMOVED TO DECREASE CLUTTER AND ALLOW PEST CONTROL ACCESS TO AREA.
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Feb 23, 2015
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Non food contact surfaces of walk in cooler 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 in rear storage area by furnace not clean, needs detailed cleaning(corners).
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Wall that had peeling paint by 3 compartment sink, shall be repaired/sealed.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: Must provide food handlers list for next routine inspection.
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Sep 18, 2014
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR COLD WATER FAUCET HANDLE AT THE 3-COMP SINK TO PREVENT LEAK.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: IN THE KITCHEN OBSERVED VARIOUS DIRTY PANS AND OTHER UTENSILS ON THE FLOOR. ALL ITEMS MUST 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR AT ALL TIMES.
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May 6, 2014
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR GASKET AT THE 1DR COCA-COLA COOLER.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND REMOVE EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION AT THE VENT COVER AT THE WALL IN THE 2ND DINING ROOM AREA.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST ORGANIZE AND DECLUTTER THE HOT WATER HEATER TANK ROOM SO AS TO HAVE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR AT ALL TIMES.
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Apr 7, 2014
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR GASKET AT THE 1DR COCA-COLA COOLER.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND REMOVE EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION AT THE VENT COVER AT THE WALL IN THE 2ND DINING ROOM AREA.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST ORGANIZE AND DECLUTTER THE HOT WATER HEATER TANK ROOM SO AS TO HAVE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR AT ALL TIMES.
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Apr 16, 2013
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND A BROKEN ICE SCOOP ON TOP THE ICE MACHINE,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE WITH A MINERAL BUILD-UP, 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 BROKEN WALL BY THE PLASTIC BASEBOARD INSIDE THE STAFF WASHROOM, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
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Oct 19, 2011
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE LABEL, NAME OF THE PRODUCT, COMPANY'S NAME,ADDRESS, TEL NO. AND INGREDIENTS FOR ALL FOODS IN ALUMINUM CONTAINER FOR SALE. ALSO ALL FOOD CONTAINER THAT IS NOT THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER, COOLERS AND FREEZER MUST HAVE A LABEL. (NOTED ONLY DATE ON THE CONTAINER).
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE LID/COVER FOR ALL GARBAGE CONTAINERS IN THE PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE WORN OUT ,RIPPED OFF SCREEN ON THE EXIT DOOR.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST REGLUE THE PLASTIC BASEBOARD BEHIND THE OVEN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: GAP/CREVICES ON THE WALLS BEHIND THE ICE MACHINE. MUST SEAL AND MAINTAIN.PEELING PAINT ON THE WALLS IN THE CORNER OF THE STOVE CLOSE TO THE WINDOW. MUST REMOVE PEELING PAINT AND REPAINT.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: NO LIGHT SHIELD AND END CAPS ON THE LIGHT BULB INSIDE THE DISPLAY COOLER FOR THE CUSTARD. MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD AND END CAPS
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: CLUTTER INSIDE THE STORAGE ROOM AND BEHIND THE COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE, REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS NOT BEING USED, ELEVATE ALL STOCKS 6" OFF THE FLOOR TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Oct 8, 2010
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: non food contact surfaces of walk in cooler shelving/racks no clean need detailed cleaning(crevices). non food contact surfaces of ice machine, cooler shelving, and storage racks/shelving not clean need cleaning.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: floors under cooking equipment, heavy equipment, storage racks, storage room not clean need detailed cleaning(corners).
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: wall by 3 compartment sink not clean needs cleaning, ceiling tiles in kitchen prep area not clean need cleaning.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: light shields in prep areas need detailed cleaning.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: exhaust canopy had excess grease build up needs detailed cleaning, exhaust vents(ventilation) in walk in cooler, coolers need cleaning.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Sergio's Taqueria Pizza last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Sergio's Taqueria Pizza on file is from Feb 7, 2025. The public record contains 22 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Sergio's Taqueria Pizza?
Across the inspection record, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” has been cited nine times, more than any other issue at Sergio's Taqueria Pizza.
Has Sergio's Taqueria Pizza's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Sergio's Taqueria Pizza have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Sergio's Taqueria Pizza means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Sergio's Taqueria Pizza inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Sergio's Taqueria Pizza is inspected around two times per year on average.
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