LA SERENA.

Chicago Health Dept

3109 W 59TH ST · CHICAGO LAWN, CHICAGO

Last inspected 2016.

8 inspections on record since 2010 · Last inspected Jun 2016.

Last inspected Jun 2016. Records may not reflect current conditions.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

JUN 2016

INSPECTION HISTORY

JUN 17

2016

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

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 TIMES.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

MAY 14

2015

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Documentation & Training

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.

JUN 12

2014

PASS 5 violations

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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.

FEB 27

2013

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

INTERIOR BOTTOM OF CHEST FREEZERS NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME.

Minor Sanitation

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.

AUG 21

2012

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 5 violations

Serious Documentation & Training

* 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 VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED. NO PERSON ON SITE WITH CITY OF CHICAGO SANITAION CERTIFICATE.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

ALL REACH IN/WALK IN COOLERS IN NEED OF THERMOMETERS VISIBLE. MUST INSTALL

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APR 22

2011

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

APR 13

2011

FAIL 5 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

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. VIOLATION #41 FOUND LARGE AMOUNTS OF CLUTTER IN THE BASEMENT BY THE UTILITY/MOP SINK ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND CLEAN AND ORGANIZE SO NO INSECT OR RODENT HARBORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL CLUTTER AND UNBLOCK STAIRWAY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED. PREVIOUS MINORS NOT CORRECTED.

Minor Sanitation

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 MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Sanitation

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, RUBBER GASKETS AND COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

SEP 29

2010

PASS 4 violations 1 CRITICAL

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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 and Regulations of the Board of Health. CLEAN VENTS THROUGHOUT PREMISES HAS DUST BUILDUP.

Critical Pest Activity

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 NO INSECT OR RODENT HARBORAGE.

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