LA Serena
Strong record across 8 inspections — minor issues only
2016-06-17 Pass Canvass 4 ▾
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. HOOD VENTILATION IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILD UP. RUBBER GASKETS ON REACH IN COOLERS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL T...
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOORS IN CORNER BY SODA MACHINE IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
WALL TILES MISSING IN MENS ROOM AND BY HAND SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
ALL UNNECESSARY CLUTTER IN BASEMENT MUST BE REMOVED. MUST REMOVE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
2015-05-14 Pass Canvass 2 ▾
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED CLUTTER IN THE REAR SIDE ENTRANCE, INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE AND REMOVE ITEMS NOT BEING USED.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. GIVEN COPY OF IDPH'S FOOD HANDLER INFO.
2014-06-12 Pass Canvass 5 ▾
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED RUSTY STORAGE SHELVES IN SIDE ROOM 2 DOOR REACH IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED THE SIDE ROOM 2 DOOR COOLER INTERIOR FAN GUARD NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.ALSO CLEAN INTERIOR OF SMALL UPRIGHT COOLER UNDER BAR.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED STANDING WATER ON MENS RESTROOM FLOOR, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND KEEP DRY.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED MISSING WALL COVING IN LADIES ROOM, AND MENS ROOM, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE. ALSO NEED TO REPAIR WALL NEXT TO 2 COMP. SINK IN SIDE PREP AREA, AND FRONT HAND SINK AREA.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED THE P-TRAP LEAKING AT THE MENS RESTROOM HANDSINK, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. ALSO REPAIR SLOW DRAINING 2 COMP SINK IN SIDE PREP AREA. OBSERVED MISSING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK STOPPERS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
2013-02-27 Pass Canvass 2 ▾
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
INTERIOR BOTTOM OF CHEST FREEZERS NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
REPLACE MISSING/CRACKED WALL TILES IN WOMENS TOILET ROOM.
2012-08-21 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass 5 ▾
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
NO PERSON ON SITE WITH CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HAVE A PERSON WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WITH COOKING, PREPING AND HOLDING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ITEMS. SERIOUS VIOL...
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
ALL CLEAN SANITIZED UTENSILS MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN SANITIZED LOCATION. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST CLEAN POP GUN IN REAR BAR AREA. MUST CLEAN OR REPLACE ALL CUTTING BOARDS. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOORS IN CORNERS AND UNDER EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
ALL REACH IN/WALK IN COOLERS IN NEED OF THERMOMETERS VISIBLE. MUST INSTALL
2011-04-22 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection 3 ▾
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
NEW CUTTING BOARD NEEDED IN REAR BAR AREA. WORN, WOOD CUTTING BOARD ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, REPLACE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ALL REACH IN COOLERS, RUBBER GASKETS AND COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOORS THROUGHOUT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP OF BEER TOPS, STRAWS AND FOOD SPILLS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
2011-04-13 Fail Canvass CRITICAL 5 ▾
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECT FROM REPORT #413998 ON 9-29-10 INSP #371. VIOLA...
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. NEW CUTTING BOARD NEEDED IN REAR BAR AREA. WORN, WOOD CUTTING BOARD ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, REPLACE AND MAIN...
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ALL REACH IN COOLERS...
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOORS THROUGHOUT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP OF BEER TOPS, STRAWS AND FOOD SPILLS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. Use dustless cleaning methods. MUST SEAL ALL HOLES IN WALLS IN FRONT RESTAURANT AND REAR BAR AREA. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
2010-09-29 Pass Canvass CRITICAL 4 ▾
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. FOUND RUSTY RACKS IN THE REACH IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PAINT WITH NON TOXIC PAINT.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. THE REACH IN FREEZER THICK WITH ICE BUILDUP LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST AND CLEAN SAME.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules...
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
Cleaning equipment shall be properly stored away from food, utensils, equipment, and clean linens. FOUND LARGE AMOUNT OF CLUTTER IN THE BASEMENT BY THE UTILITY /MOP SINK ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND CLEAN AND ORGNIZE SO ...
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