Serbian Village Bar & Grill

December 22, 2021 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings13
critical findings2

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Failed findings

handwashing sink blocked or barecritical

Official wording: Adequate Handwashing Sinks Properly Supplied And Accessible
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINKS THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
code 10Priority
sick-employee policy not followedcritical

Official wording: Management, Food Employee And Conditional Employee; Knowledge, Responsibilities And Reporting
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO VERIFIABLE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. LEFT TEMPLATE AND INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN COPIES OF HEALTH POLICY SIGNED BY ALL EMPLOYEES ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
code 3Priority
surfaces not properly sanitized

Official wording: Food-Contact Surfaces: Cleaned & Sanitized
Inspector note: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF BLACK AND PURPLE SLIME ON INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT USED TO PRODUCE ICE FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE, DETAIL CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN MACHINE FREE OF SLIME. PRIOIRITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
code 16
cold food not cold enough

Official wording: Proper Cold Holding Temperatures
Inspector note: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS ITEMS HELD AT THE STATED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES IN 3 DOOR COOLER LOCATED BEHIND BAR: COOKED POTATOES AT 46.2F, UNCOOKED SAUSAGE AT 47.6F, AND PORK AT 46.5F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED APPROXIMATELY 10LBS OF PRODUCT VALUED AT APPROXIMATELY $40. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL TCS ITEMS AT OR BELOW 41F AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
code 22
food not cooled down right

Official wording: Proper Date Marking And Disposition
Inspector note: OBSERVED COOKED POTATOES STORED IN POT COVERED WITH ALUMINIUM FOIL IN 3 DOOR COOLER LOCATED BEHIND BAR WITH NO DATE MARKING. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED APPROXIMATELY 2LBS OF PRODUCT VALUED AT APPROXIMATELY $5. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY DATE MARK ALL TCS ITEMS HELD OVER 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION COMBINED WITH ABOVE VIOLATION.
code 23
pests in the house

Official wording: Insects, Rodents, & Animals Not Present
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO CONTRACT WITH A LICENSED PEST CONTROL FACILITY, RECEIVE SERVICE, AND MAINTAIN ALL NECESSARY DOCUMENTS ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(C). NO CITATION ISSUED. • OBSERVED 8 SMALL BLACK INSECTS FLY OUT OF HOLDER FOR SODA GUN IN BAR WHEN SODA GUN WAS REMOVED. INSTRUCTED TO RECEIVE PEST CONTROL SERVICE AND MAINTAIN FACILITY FREE OF PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
code 38
surfaces / setup not up to code

Official wording: Food & Non-Food Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed & Used
Inspector note: OBSERVED BROKEN LOCK ON STALL IN MEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
code 47
Warewashing Facilities: Installed, Maintained & Used; Test Strips

Inspector note: OBSERVED NO TESTING DEVICES FOR DETERMINING PROPER CONCENTRATION OF CHEMICAL SANITIZER ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
code 48
bathroom / plumbing issues

Official wording: Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices
Inspector note: OBSERVED SLOW DRAINING EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION. • OBSERVED NO GREASE TRAP ATTACHED TO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN MAIN FOOD PREP AREA OPPOSITE GRILLS. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL IN ACCORDNACE WITH ALL RELEVANT LAWS, RULES, AND REGULATIONS.
code 51
floors, walls, or ceilings grimy

Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
Inspector note: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF DEBRISS UNDERNEATH STAIRS TO BASEMENT AND HEAVY BUILD UP OF DUST, DIRT, AND FOUL ODOR IN LIQUOR ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDTION.
code 55
Adequate Ventilation & Lighting; Designated Areas Used

Inspector note: OBSERVED 1 BURNT OUT LIGHTBULB IN MEN'S TOILET ROOM, 2 BURNT OUT LIGHTBULBS IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM, AND 1 BURNT OUT LIGHTBULB IN HOOD ABOVE HOT LINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
code 56
All Food Employees Have Food Handler Training

Inspector note: OBSERVED 1 EMPLOYEE WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
code 57
allergen training missing

Official wording: Allergen Training As Required
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATES MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
code 58

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