Serena Restaurant

May 3, 2018 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings14
critical findings1

Failed findings

handwashing sink issuescritical

Official wording: Sanitizing Rinse For Equipment And Utensils: Clean, Proper Temperature, Concentration, Exposure Time
Inspector note: 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.
code 8Priority
surfaces not properly sanitized

Official wording: Food Protected During Storage, Preparation, Display, Service And Transportation
Inspector note: 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).
code 16
toxic items stored near food

Official wording: No Evidence Of Rodent Or Insect Outer Openings Protected/Rodent Proofed, A Written Log Shall Be Maintained Available To The Inspectors
Inspector note: 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.
code 18
hot/cold holding temps off

Official wording: * Certified Food Manager On Site When Potentially Hazardous Foods Are Prepared And Served
Inspector note: 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.
code 21
toxic chemicals mishandled

Official wording: Previous Minor Violation(S) Corrected 7-42-090
Inspector note: 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.
code 29
Food In Original Container, Properly Labeled: Customer Advisory Posted As Needed

Inspector note: BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED.
code 30
Food And Non-Food Contact Surfaces Properly Designed, Constructed And Maintained

Inspector note: MUST NOT USE PLASTIC WRAP AS LINER FOR SHELVING AT THE REAR KITCHEN OR TIN FOIL AS LINER FOR EQUIPMENT .
code 32
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Food And Non-Food Contact Equipment Utensils Clean, Free Of Abrasive Detergents
Inspector note: TABLETOP CAN OPENER FOUND WITH ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AFTER EACH USE.
code 33
Floors: Constructed Per Code, Cleaned, Good Repair, Coving Installed, Dust-Less Cleaning Methods Used

Inspector note: 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.
code 34
Walls, Ceilings, Attached Equipment Constructed Per Code: Good Repair, Surfaces Clean And Dust-Less Cleaning Methods

Inspector note: 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.
code 35
thermometers missing

Official wording: Lighting: Required Minimum Foot-Candles Of Light Provided, Fixtures Shielded
Inspector note: INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER. MUST PROVIDE BRIGHTER LIGHTING.
code 36
pests in the house

Official wording: Ventilation: Rooms And Equipment Vented As Required: Plumbing: Installed And Maintained
Inspector note: 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.
code 38
Appropriate Method Of Handling Of Food (Ice) Hair Restraints And Clean Apparel Worn

Inspector note: ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAT/HAIR RESTRAINT.
code 42
Food Handler Requirements Met

Inspector note: NO PROOF OF TRAINING FOR FOOD HANDLERS OR CERTIFICATES ON SITE. NO DOCUMENTATION FOR NEWLY HIRED EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES.
code 45

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on April 5, 2017: 13 findings appeared for the first time. 1 finding recurred. 1 previous finding did not recur.

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