SERGIO'S PLACE.

Chicago Health Dept

6966 W NORTH AVE · ELMWOOD PARK, CHICAGO

Last inspected 2018.

9 inspections on record since 2014 · Last inspected Oct 2018.

Last inspected Oct 2018. Records may not reflect current conditions.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

OCT 2018

INSPECTION HISTORY

OCT 26

2018

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 12 violations 5 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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.

Critical Employee Hygiene

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.

Serious Sanitation

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.

Serious Food Storage & Handling

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.

Serious Other

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.

Critical Pest Activity

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.

Critical Pest Activity

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.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-204.12: MUST BE ABLE TO DEMONSTRATE THE LOCATION OF THE MOP SINK BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR INSPECTION.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

PA 100-0367: MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.

Critical Pest Activity

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 19

2018

FAIL 15 violations 7 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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.

Critical Documentation & Training

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.

Critical Sanitation

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.

Critical Employee Hygiene

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.

Serious Sanitation

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.

Serious Food Storage & Handling

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.

Serious Other

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.

Critical Pest Activity

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.

Critical Pest Activity

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.

Critical Pest Activity

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.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-204.12: MUST BE ABLE TO DEMONSTRATE THE LOCATION OF THE MOP SINK BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR INSPECTION.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

2-102.13: MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

PA 100-0367: MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION

APR 14

2017

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

Caulk around 3 compartment sink in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced.

Minor Sanitation

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).

Minor Sanitation

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).

Minor Sanitation

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 9

2016

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

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,

Minor Facility Condition

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

NO LIGHT SHIELDS ON LIGHTS ABOVE DISH MACHINE, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE,

Minor Pest Activity

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.

Minor Other

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 19

2015

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Pest Activity

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.

Minor Documentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

FOUND NO EMPLOYEE FOOD HANDLER'S TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

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DEC 2

2014

PASS 6 violations

Minor Sanitation

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).

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Facility Condition

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

REPLACE (2) BROKEN LIGHT SHIELDS IN KITCHEN AREA AND MAINTAIN.

MAY 13

2014

PASS 3 violations

Minor Food Temperature

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

No shelvings inside the walk-in-cooling units.Instructed to provide and maintain.

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

Flooring beneath the dishmachine unit at corners needs grouting.

Minor Sanitation

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 2

2014

FAIL 9 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

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.

Serious Sanitation

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.

Minor Food Temperature

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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.

Minor Pest Activity

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.

APR 21

2014

FAIL 0 violations

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