SERGIO'S TAQUERIA PIZZA INC..
3253 W BRYN MAWR AVE · WEST RIDGE, CHICAGO
16 of 22 inspections passed, 3 failed, 3 passed with conditions. 11 critical violations across the record.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
FEB 72025PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED ONE FOOD HANDLER NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS.
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD BUILD UP INSIDE REACH IN PREP COOLERS AROUND DOORS/DOORS HINDGES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR OF PREP AREA COOLERS AND MAINTAIN.
WASHROOM HANDWASH SINK COLD WATER HANDLE STRIPPED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SAID HANDWASH SINK.
JUN 202024PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
ONCE FOOD IS REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL CONTAINERS IS REQUIRED TO LABEL WITH COMMON NAME,IN COOLERS AND STORAGE AREA.
MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN PREP AREAS IN SANITIZER BUCKET BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS.
NECK FAUCET AND WATER HANDLE AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK LEAKING WHEN FAUCET IS TURNED ON. REPAIR ISSUE
BROKEN FLOOR TILES UNDER THE TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLER AND BY COOKING EQUIPMENT(EAST AREA)
NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES PROVIDED ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS
JUN 212023PASSED1 violationDETAILS
FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT ICE MACHINE WATERLINE.MUST PROVIDE WHERE IT CAN BE LOCATED AND SERVICED.
JUN 142023FAILED2 violationsDETAILS
FOUND NO REMINDER DISCLOSURE STATEMENTS INSIDE TAKE OUT .PRIORITY FOUNDATION.NO CITATION ISSUED.7-38-005.MUST PROVIDE.
FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT ICE MACHINE WATERLINE.MUST PROVIDE WHERE IT CAN BE LOCATED AND SERVICED.
JUN 292022PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE ALL COOLING UNITS WITH FOOD STORED INSIDE PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS INSIDE APPROVED FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS.
OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE IN THE UNISEX EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM LOCATED IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A COVERED TRASH RECPETACLE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED STORAGE ROOM IN REAR WITH CLUTTER AND ITEMS ON FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE STORAGE ROOM AND KEEP ITEMS ELEVATED OFF OF FLOORS.
OBSERVED CEILING TILES IN REAR KITCHEN PREPARATION AREA WITH PEELING PAINT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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JUL 152021PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP KIT AND PROCEDURE ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALL NECESSARY SUPPLIES AS OUTLINED IN POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005.
6-301.14-OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HAND SINKS THROUGHOUT ESTABLISHMENT. MUST PROVIDE.
5-402.12-MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN GREASE AND GRIME ON EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP LOCATED UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
JUN 222021PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP KIT AND PROCEDURE ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALL NECESSARY SUPPLIES AS OUTLINED IN POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005.
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HAND SINKS THROUGHOUT ESTABLISHMENT. MUST PROVIDE.
MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN GREASE AND GRIME ON EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP LOCATED UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
NOV 32020PASSED2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT EXPOSED HAND WASH SINKS IN FRONT PREP AREA AND REAR DISH AREA AND IN CUSTOMER RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
OBSERVED SLIGHT LEAK UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
MAY 242019PASS W/ CONDITIONS7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED.
NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND PROVIDE CLEANING SUPPLIES KIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER, ASTERISK ON THE MENU FOR ALL UNDERCOOKED FOODS SERVED ON PREMISES. PRIORIY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
MUST CLEAN AND ORGANIZE ALL PREP TABLES BOTTOM SHELVE AND MAINTAIN. CAULK WORN OUT AROUND THE WASHBOWL SINK IN THE CUSTOMER WASHROOM. MUST RE CAULK AND MAINTAIN.
FLOOR ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE WALK IN COOLER, AROUND THE WATER HEATER, UNDER AND BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH DUST,DIRT ACCUMULATED. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ALL FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER MUST OBTAIN AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.
JUN 142018PASSED1 violationDETAILS
MISSING BASEBOARDS THROUGHOUT THE COOKS LINE AND FRONT PREP AREA, ALL WITH OPEN CRACKS, CREVICES. MUST PROVIDE BASEBOARD/COVING. ALSO HOLE NOTED IN BASEBOARD AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OPENINGS, CRACKS AND CREVICES THROUGHOUT. HOLE SURROUNDING THE WALL PIPING AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST SEAL ALL. WALLS THROUGHOUT THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM WITH PEELING PAINT AND PLASTER. MUST REPAIR TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
JUN 112018FAILED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION FROM 6-4-18 #2176668 NOT CORRECTED. #18- METAL SCREENED DOOR STILL FOUND WITH A ONE TO TWO INCH GAP ON THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR THRESHOLD. A THREE INCH GAP ON THE TOP OF THE DOOR AND NEW MESH SCREENING WITH HOLES AND OPENINGS. MUST REPAIR EXISTING METAL SCREEN DOOR OR REPLACE WITH A DOOR THAT IS TIGHT FITTING ON ALL SIDES, NO OPENINGS ON THE BOTTOM OR TOP OF DOOR, NO HOLES OR OPENINGS IN THE MESH SCREENING. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-42-090.
MUST NOT USE PLASTIC SODA CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS. FLOORS MUST BE ACCESSIBLE FOR CLEANING AND MONITORING THROUGHOUT.
MISSING BASEBOARDS THROUGHOUT THE COOKS LINE AND FRONT PREP AREA, ALL WITH OPEN CRACKS, CREVICES. MUST PROVIDE BASEBOARD/COVING. ALSO HOLE NOTED IN BASEBOARD AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OPENINGS, CRACKS AND CREVICES THROUGHOUT. HOLE SURROUNDING THE WALL PIPING AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. LARGE HOLE IN THE WALL BEHIND THE ICE MACHINE. MUST SEAL ALL. WALLS THROUGHOUT THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM WITH PEELING PAINT AND PLASTER. MUST REPAIR TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGH OUT THE REAR DINING ROOM CLOSET, STORAGE ROOM, MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS 6" OR ABOVE. ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS MUST BE REMOVED.
JUN 42018FAILED10 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED REAR EXIT DOORS, BOTH THE SCREENED AND SOLID DOORS FOUND NOT INSECT OR RODENT PROOFED. METAL SCREENED DOOR BEING USED AT THIS TIME FOUND WITH A 4 INCH GAP ON THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR AND TORN MESH SCREENING WITH HOLES AND TEARS. SOLID DOOR NOTED WITH AN OPEN 1/4 INCH GAP ALONG BOTTOM THRESHOLD AND MISSING/TORN DOOR SWEEP. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TIGHT FITTING SEALS ON ALL SIDES OF BOTH DOORS AND REPLACE TORN MESH SCREENING. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
ALL PREPARED ITEMS IN THE FREEZERS MUST BE LABELED AND DATED.
SHELVING UNDER DOUGH ROLLING PREP STATION DIRTY WITH EXCESSIVE FLOUR DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
DIRTY FLOORS BEHIND AND UNDER THE DOUGH ROLLING PREP TABLE . MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. MUST NOT USE PLASTIC SODA CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS. FLOORS MUST BE ACCESSIBLE FOR CLEANING AND MONITORING THROUGHOUT.
MISSING BASEBOARDS THROUGHOUT THE COOKS LINE AND FRONT PREP AREA, ALL WITH OPEN CRACKS, CREVICES. MUST PROVIDE BASEBOARD/COVING. ALSO HOLE NOTED IN BASEBOARD AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OPENINGS, CRACKS AND CREVICES THROUGHOUT. HOLE SURROUNDING THE WALL PIPING AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. LARGE HOLE IN THE WALL BEHIND THE ICE MACHINE. MUST SEAL ALL. WALLS THROUGHOUT THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM WITH PEELING PAINT AND PLASTER. MUST REPAIR TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
MUST PROVIDE STOPPERS FOR THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.
MISSING INTERNAL THERMOMETER IN THE COOKS LINE LEFT SIDE TWO DOOR COOLER. MUST REPLACE.
ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGH OUT THE REAR DINING ROOM SERVER STATION, CLOSET, STORAGE ROOM, AREAS BETWEEN THE WALK-IN COOLER AND WALLS MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS 6" OR ABOVE. ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS SUCH AS CHILDREN'S TOYS, MUST BE REMOVED.
WIPING CLOTHS THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREA MUST BE HELD IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.
NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE .
NOV 282017PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS STORED INSIDE GROCERY BAGS IN THE FREEZER UNITS AND WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS INSIDE APPROVED FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS.
NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKET AT THE 2 DOOR FREEZER UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AND/OR REPLACE.
NOTED NO LIGHTING INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
NOTED CLUTTER AT THE DRY STORAGE OF THE HEATING ROOM AND AT THE FRONT COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND/OR REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.
FEB 212017PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
NOTED NO ICE SCOOP HOLDER BY THE ICE MACHINE FOR STORING ICE SCOOP. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN ICE SCOOP HOLDER....NOTED MISSING LID AT THE SERVICE COOLER BY THE COOKING STOVE (USES SERVING PAN FOR LIDS). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE PROPERLY LID FOR SERVICE COOLER.....NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE FREEZER STORED IN GROCERY BAGS. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS INSIDE APPROVED FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS.
NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE FREEZER AND COOLERS NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME, PREPARED BY DATE AND/OR USED BY DATE.
NOTED NO INSIDE THE DRY STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A LIGHT BULB INSIDE THE ROOM.
NOTED LEAKING FAUCET AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
NOTED CLUTTER INSIDE THE DRY STORAGE ROOM,FRONT COUNTER AND SMALL ROOM/CLOSET BY THE EXTERIOR BATHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND/OR REMOVE AL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.
MAR 302016PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED BOTTOM OF FREEZERS WITH FOOD CRUMBS. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED CHILDREN TOYS INTERMINGLED WITH FOOD INCLUDING CANNED GOODS AND TO GO CONTAINERS. ALL CHILDRENS TOYS MUST BE STORED IN AND AREA COMPLETLY SEPARATE FROM FOOD AND FOOD RELATED ITEMS. OBSERVED CHILDRENS BIKE AND TOYS IN REAR DRY STORAGE CLOSET. MUST SEPARATE ALL FOOD RELATED ITEMS AND PERSOMAL ITEMS.
AREA BEHIND DINING ROOM WITH COUNTER, CLOSET NEXT TO WASHROOM AND DRY STORAGE ROOM CONTAINS CLUTTER, INCLUDING CHILDRENS TOYS. AREA MUST BE ORGANIZED AND CLEANED AND ALL UNECESSARY ITEMS REMOVED TO DECREASE CLUTTER AND ALLOW PEST CONTROL ACCESS TO AREA.
FEB 232015PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
Non food contact surfaces of walk in cooler shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).
Floors in rear storage area by furnace not clean, needs detailed cleaning(corners).
Wall that had peeling paint by 3 compartment sink, shall be repaired/sealed.
Must provide food handlers list for next routine inspection.
SEP 182014PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
MUST REPAIR COLD WATER FAUCET HANDLE AT THE 3-COMP SINK TO PREVENT LEAK.
IN THE KITCHEN OBSERVED VARIOUS DIRTY PANS AND OTHER UTENSILS ON THE FLOOR. ALL ITEMS MUST 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR AT ALL TIMES.
MAY 62014PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
MUST REPAIR GASKET AT THE 1DR COCA-COLA COOLER.
MUST CLEAN AND REMOVE EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION AT THE VENT COVER AT THE WALL IN THE 2ND DINING ROOM AREA.
MUST ORGANIZE AND DECLUTTER THE HOT WATER HEATER TANK ROOM SO AS TO HAVE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR AT ALL TIMES.
APR 72014PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
MUST REPAIR GASKET AT THE 1DR COCA-COLA COOLER.
MUST CLEAN AND REMOVE EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION AT THE VENT COVER AT THE WALL IN THE 2ND DINING ROOM AREA.
MUST ORGANIZE AND DECLUTTER THE HOT WATER HEATER TANK ROOM SO AS TO HAVE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR AT ALL TIMES.
APR 162013PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
FOUND A BROKEN ICE SCOOP ON TOP THE ICE MACHINE,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE
OBSERVED INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE WITH A MINERAL BUILD-UP, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
OBSERVED BROKEN WALL BY THE PLASTIC BASEBOARD INSIDE THE STAFF WASHROOM, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
OCT 192011PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
MUST PROVIDE LABEL, NAME OF THE PRODUCT, COMPANY'S NAME,ADDRESS, TEL NO. AND INGREDIENTS FOR ALL FOODS IN ALUMINUM CONTAINER FOR SALE. ALSO ALL FOOD CONTAINER THAT IS NOT THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER, COOLERS AND FREEZER MUST HAVE A LABEL. (NOTED ONLY DATE ON THE CONTAINER).
MUST PROVIDE LID/COVER FOR ALL GARBAGE CONTAINERS IN THE PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE WORN OUT ,RIPPED OFF SCREEN ON THE EXIT DOOR.
MUST REGLUE THE PLASTIC BASEBOARD BEHIND THE OVEN.
GAP/CREVICES ON THE WALLS BEHIND THE ICE MACHINE. MUST SEAL AND MAINTAIN.PEELING PAINT ON THE WALLS IN THE CORNER OF THE STOVE CLOSE TO THE WINDOW. MUST REMOVE PEELING PAINT AND REPAINT.
NO LIGHT SHIELD AND END CAPS ON THE LIGHT BULB INSIDE THE DISPLAY COOLER FOR THE CUSTARD. MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD AND END CAPS
CLUTTER INSIDE THE STORAGE ROOM AND BEHIND THE COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE, REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS NOT BEING USED, ELEVATE ALL STOCKS 6" OFF THE FLOOR TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
OCT 82010PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
non food contact surfaces of walk in cooler shelving/racks no clean need detailed cleaning(crevices). non food contact surfaces of ice machine, cooler shelving, and storage racks/shelving not clean need cleaning.
floors under cooking equipment, heavy equipment, storage racks, storage room not clean need detailed cleaning(corners).
wall by 3 compartment sink not clean needs cleaning, ceiling tiles in kitchen prep area not clean need cleaning.
light shields in prep areas need detailed cleaning.
exhaust canopy had excess grease build up needs detailed cleaning, exhaust vents(ventilation) in walk in cooler, coolers need cleaning.
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