OCT 26
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
12 violations5 CRITICALDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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SERGIO'S PLACE.
BEAT. 27/100
6966 W NORTH AVE · ELMWOOD PARK, CHICAGO
Last inspected October 26, 2018 · passed with conditions
Failed 3 of 9 inspections. 13 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
9
5 passed · 1 w/ conditions · 3 failed
VIOLATIONS
57
includes 13 critical
RECORDS COVER
4 YEARS
since Apr 2014
INSPECTION HISTORY
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
2-102.14(N): NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
5-204.11: MUST INSTALL HANDWASH SINK IN THE BAR AREA AND IN THE KITCHEN AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#:7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
4-602.11(E): OBSERVED A SLIGHT DIRT/DEBRIS BUILDUP ON THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
3-501.17: MUST PROVIDE PROPER LABELS FOR DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION OF REFRIGERATED, READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS HELD OVER 24HRS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
3-603.11: MUST PROVIDE CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE, AND REMINDER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
6-501.112: OBSERVED DEAD BUGS ON THE CEILING, WALL, FLOOR AND SINK OF THE DISHMACHINE AREA. MUST REMOVE DEAD BUGS, CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN AREAS.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
6-202.15: OBSERVED A 1/4 INCH GAP ALONG THE BOTTOM AND SIDES OF THE BACK ENTRANCE DOOR. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING SEAL AT ALL ENTRYWAYS TO PREVENT ENTRY OF PESTS.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
5-204.12: MUST BE ABLE TO DEMONSTRATE THE LOCATION OF THE MOP SINK BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR INSPECTION.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.11: OBSERVED A HOLES IN THE WALLS/CEILING OF THE HOT WATER TANK CLOSET. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
6-501.14: OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF DIRT/DEBRIS BUILDUP ON ALL THE TOILET ROOM'S EXHAUST VENTILATION. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
PA 100-0367: MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED
8-404.13(B:3): PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM LAST INSPECTION ON 10/19/18. VIOLATION STATES:"6-501.111:OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. OBSERVED APROX 150 RODENT DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: THE BACK ROOM, THE DISHWASHING AREA, THE DINING ROOM, AND THE BAR AREA. MUST REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS, CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL PROVIDER FOR FURTHER SERVICE AND INSTRUCTION". FACILITY HAS CORRECTED VIOLATION ON SITE BY VACUUMING ALL OF THE OLD DROPPINGS FROM PREMISE, CLEANING, AND SANITIZING THE AFFECTED AREAS. PIC STATES THEY HAD NOT PREVIOUSLY CORRECTED THE VIOLATION DUE TO THE PIC BEING OUT OF TOWN AND UNAWARE OF THE SITUATION AT HAND. VIOLATION HAS SINCE BEEN CORRECTED ANDERSON PEST CONTROL IS ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. THE SERVICE REPORT HAS NO ACTIVITY NOTED AT THIS TIME. ANDERSON WILL CONTINUE WEEKLY SERVICE CALLS UNTIL THE SITUATION HAS BEEN ABATED. PRIORITY VIOLATION#:7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
OCT 192018FAILED15 violations7 CRITICALDETAILS
OCT 19
2018
FAILED
15 violations7 CRITICALDETAILS
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
2-102.12: OBSERVED NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE DURING INSPECTION, WHILE TAMALES ARE BEING PREPPED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#:7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
2-102.14(N): NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
2-501.11: NO VOMITOUS AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT CLEAN UP POLICY AND KIT ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
5-204.11: MUST INSTALL HANDWASH SINK IN THE BAR AREA AND IN THE KITCHEN AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#:7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
4-602.11(E): OBSERVED A SLIGHT DIRT/DEBRIS BUILDUP ON THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
3-501.17: MUST PROVIDE PROPER LABELS FOR DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION OF REFRIGERATED, READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS HELD OVER 24HRS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
3-603.11: MUST PROVIDE CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE, AND REMINDER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
6-501.111:OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. OBSERVED APROX 150 RODENT DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: THE BACK ROOM, THE DISHWASHING AREA, THE DINING ROOM, AND THE BAR AREA. MUST REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS, CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL PROVIDER FOR FURTHER SERVICE AND INSTRUCTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#:7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
6-501.112: OBSERVED DEAD BUGS ON THE CEILING, WALL, FLOOR AND SINK OF THE DISHMACHINE AREA. MUST REMOVE DEAD BUGS, CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN AREAS.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
6-202.15: OBSERVED A 1/4 INCH GAP ALONG THE BOTTOM AND SIDES OF THE BACK ENTRANCE DOOR. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING SEAL AT ALL ENTRYWAYS TO PREVENT ENTRY OF PESTS.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
5-204.12: MUST BE ABLE TO DEMONSTRATE THE LOCATION OF THE MOP SINK BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR INSPECTION.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.11: OBSERVED A HOLES IN THE WALLS/CEILING OF THE HOT WATER TANK CLOSET. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
6-501.14: OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF DIRT/DEBRIS BUILDUP ON ALL THE TOILET ROOM'S EXHAUST VENTILATION. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
2-102.13: MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
PA 100-0367: MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION
APR 142017PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
APR 14
2017
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
Caulk around 3 compartment sink in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
Non food contact surfaces of ice machine(exterior), not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices). cooler shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices). Cooler door tracks in bar area not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
Floors in kitchen prep area and in dish machine area room under shelving, equipment not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Wall in bathrooms had peeling paint, shall be repaired/sealed.
AUG 92016PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
AUG 9
2016
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
VENTS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN PREP AREAS, NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DAILY,
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
NO LIGHT SHIELDS ON LIGHTS ABOVE DISH MACHINE, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE,
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED IN REAR STORAGE BAR AREA AND REAR KITCHEN PREP AREA, TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. MUST REORGANIZE.
ONLY AUTHORIZED PERSONNEL IN THE FOOD-PREP AREA
PREMISES HAS TABLES AND CHAIRS SET-UP FOR CUSTOMER DINING, IN REAR PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND RESTRICT CUSTOMERS FROM ENTERING INTO FOOD PREP AREA,
MAR 192015PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
MAR 19
2015
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE WITH LIME BUILD UP BEHIND PANEL, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF DISH MACHINE.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR DRAINS IN REAR PREP AREA.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED IN REAR STORAGE AND BAR AREA TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. MUST REORGANIZE.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
FOUND NO EMPLOYEE FOOD HANDLER'S TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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DEC 22014PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
DEC 2
2014
PASSED
6 violationsDETAILS
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
CLEAN MULTI-USE KITCHEN EQUIPMENTS POTS/PANS IN DISHWASHING ROOM MUST BE PROPERLY STORED,INVERTED TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE(HANDLES UP).
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
REMOVE RUST FROM INSIDE OF WALK-IN-COOLER DOOR MUST SEAL USING A NON-TOXIC FINISH AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
THE FOLLOWING ITEMS NEED CLEANING INTERIOR BOTTOM COMPARTMENT OF DEEP FRYER,SHELVINGS INSIDE WALK-IN-COOLERS,HOOD/FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENTS AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOORS BENEATH THE KITCHEN COOKING EQUIPMENTS ARE DIRTY,CLEAN FLOORS IN DETAIL THROUGHOUT AND MAINTAIN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIORS OF LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN FOOD PREPA AREAS AND MAINTAIN. REMOVE DUSTS ACCUMULATIONS FROM VENTILATION COVERS INSIDE THE TOILET ROOMS AND MAINTAIN. SEAL NOTICEABLE OPENING ON LOWER WALL BEHIND BAR SERVICE AND MAINTAIN.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
REPLACE (2) BROKEN LIGHT SHIELDS IN KITCHEN AREA AND MAINTAIN.
MAY 132014PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
MAY 13
2014
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
No shelvings inside the walk-in-cooling units.Instructed to provide and maintain.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
Flooring beneath the dishmachine unit at corners needs grouting.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Caulk above the 3 compartment sink is in poor repair must be smooth,easily cleanable.
MAY 22014FAILED9 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MAY 2
2014
FAILED
9 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED
Additional exposed handwashing sink is needed for the rear 3 compartment sink area.Critical violation 7-38-030.
DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED
Dish washing facilities not maintained or operated. While running and draining water in middle compartment of three compartment sink, slow draining,water coming up at left compartment of sink,pipes leaking beneath said sink. Instructed to detail clean grease trap and drainlines to prevent inadequate disposal of waste water. Serious Violation 7-38-030.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
Splashguards are needed for the following exposed handsinks at kitchen,bar. No shelvings inside the walk-in-cooling units.Instructed to provide and maintain.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
Kitchen cooking equipments,kitchen shelvings,stoves,ovens,deep fryers,fan covers inside the walk-in-coolers require a detail cleaning.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
Flooring beneath the dishmachine unit at corners needs grouting. Floor is rusty inside the walk-in-cooler repair using a non-toxic finish.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Caulk above the 3 compartment sink is in poor repair must be smooth,easily cleanable. Seal openings around plumbing/electrical fixtures in dishmachine room and where noted to manager. Remove dusts accumulations on the ventilation covers throughout the premises.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
Light shield above the prep table in the kitchen area is broken.Instructed to replace and clean light shields throughout the kitchen areas.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
No backflow prevention device at mop sink. No ventilation inside the mens toilet room. Instructed to provide and maintain.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
Clean and organize articles stored on top of walk-in-coolers and remove unnecessary articles due to potential pest harborage.
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