Serai

April 13, 2026 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings15
critical findings2

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Failed findings

no certified food manager on dutycritical

Official wording: Person In Charge Present, Demonstrates Knowledge, And Performs Duties
Inspector note: PERSON IN CHARGE DURING THE INSPECTION DOES NOT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
code 1Priority
certified manager paperwork missingcritical

Official wording: City Of Chicago Food Service Sanitation Certificate
Inspector note: NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON THE PREMISES OR SUCH A PERSON ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
code 2Priority
pests in the house

Official wording: Insects, Rodents, & Animals Not Present
Inspector note: NO CURRENT PEST CONTROL SERVICE REPORT ON THE PREMISES. SERVICE CONTRACT ON PREMISES DATED 5-1-25. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A LICENSED PEST CONTROL CO. SERVICE ESTABLISHMENT AND PROVIDE ALL REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(C) CITATION ISSUED.
code 38
Personal Cleanliness

Inspector note: ALL FOOD HANDLERS AND FOOD PREPARERS MUST WEAR EFFECTIVE HAIR AND BEARD RESTRAINTS.
code 40
grimy wiping cloths

Official wording: Wiping Cloths: Properly Used & Stored
Inspector note: ALL PREP AREA WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE.
code 41
Utensils, Equipment & Linens: Properly Stored, Dried, & Handled

Inspector note: ALL CLEAN STORED BOWLS/PANS MUST BE STORED INVERTED.
code 44
Single-Use/Single-Service Articles: Properly Stored & Used

Inspector note: ALL STORED ITEMS IN THE MOP SINK ROOM AND THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS.
code 45
surfaces / setup not up to code

Official wording: Food & Non-Food Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed & Used
Inspector note: MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD BOXES AS STORAGE CONTAINERS FOR FOOD ITEMS IN THE KITCHEN DRY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING. MUST BE WASHABLE CONTAINER.
code 47
Warewashing Facilities: Installed, Maintained & Used; Test Strips

Inspector note: NO QUATERNARY CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ON SITE TO MONITOR SANITIZATION OF UTENSIL AND EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. MANAGER PROVIDED THE NEXT BUSINESS DAY ON COMPLETION OF INSPECTION ON 4-14-25. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
code 48
plumbing acting up

Official wording: Non-Food/Food Contact Surfaces Clean
Inspector note: NOTED THE EXTERIOR METAL SURFACES OF EQUIPMENT IN THE PREP AREAS WITH PEELING PLASTIC USED AS A PROTECTANT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL.----RAW WOODEN FLOOR PLATFORM AT THE COOKS LINE GRILL MUST BE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT.
code 49
Garbage & Refuse Properly Disposed; Facilities Maintained

Inspector note: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE PILED CARDBOARD ON THE REAR OUTDOOR PATIO AREA AND MAINTAIN CLEAN, FREE OF DEBRIS INCLUDING UNUSED PREP TABLES.
code 54
floors, walls, or ceilings grimy

Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
Inspector note: FLOOR DRAIN UNDER THE FRONT PREP HAND WASHING SINK DIRTY.-----WALL INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER WITH EXCESSIVE RUST. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.----NOTED AN EXPOSED RAW BRICK WALL WITH OPEN CRACKS, CREVICES NEXT THE TOILET IN THE CUSTOMER WASHROOM. MUST SEAL TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
code 55
Adequate Ventilation & Lighting; Designated Areas Used

Inspector note: EMPLOYEES MUST NOT STORE PERSONAL BELONGINGS IN THE THE FOOD PREP AREAS. MUST PROVIDE A DESIGNATED STORAGE AREA IN A NON-FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT AREA.
code 56
allergen training missing

Official wording: Allergen Training As Required
Inspector note: NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATE FOR THE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER. MUST PROVIDE.
code 58
Summary Report Displayed And Visible To The Public

Inspector note: NO SUMMARY REPORT POSTED ON THE PREMISES IN VIEW OF THE ESTABLISHMENTS CUSTOMERS FROM REPORT #2616987 POSTED ON 5-6-25. GIVEN TODAY'S SUMMARY REPORT AND POSTED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(B) CITATION ISSUED.
code 61

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