Public record information on Chicago Health Inspections for Serena Restaurant located at 2536 W Devon Ave.
2536 W DEVON AVE , CHICAGO, IL, 60659
Inspection ID: 2603440. Complaint performed on 09/24/2024, resulted in a 'Pass', Risk 1 (High).
Violations:
37. FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: DRY FOOD IN PLASTIC CONTAINER, STORED INSIDE STORAGE AREA MUST BE LABELED WITH COMMON NAME:SPICES,SUGAR ETC | 45. SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED - Comments: ALL STORED ITEMS, BOXED TOGO CONTAINERS, MUST BE PROPERLY PROTECTED INVERT THEM ON SHELVES AND THROUGHOUT ALL AREAS. | 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: ENCRUSTED FOOD AT BLADE OF CAN OPENER,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN | 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: GREASE INSIDE DEEP FRYER, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN | 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: COVERS IS REQUIRED AT ALL RECEPTACLE IN WOMEN'S WASHROOM | 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: GREASE ON FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT.CLEAN AND MAINTAIN | 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: EMPLOYEES SWEATER,BAGS ETC, STORED AT REAR STORAGE AREA,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SEPARATE AREA/LOCKER FOR EMPLOYEE PERSONAL ITEMS. NO EMPLOYEE PERSONAL ITEMS MUST BE STORED IN PREP AREA AND FOOD STORAGE AREA.
Inspection ID: 2596871. Canvass Re-Inspection performed on 07/01/2024, resulted in a 'Pass', Risk 1 (High).
Violations:
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Inspection ID: 2596285. Canvass performed on 06/13/2024, resulted in a 'Fail', Risk 1 (High).
Violations:
37. FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: ALL DRY FOOD MUST BE LABELED WITH A COMMON NAME AT STORAGE AREA | 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OUTER OPENING NOT PROTECTED:WE OBSERVED REAR SCREEN DOORS WITH A GAP OF 1/4' BETWEEN DOORS.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR ISSUE TO MINIMIZE PEST ENTRY. | 41. WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN PREP AREAS IN SANITIZER BUCKET BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN. | 43. IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: ICE SCOOP MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN CONTAINER BETWEEN USE. - | 45. SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED - Comments: MUST NOT USE TAPE AS PADDING FOR THE CORNER OF THE SHELF BY THE LOW TEMP DISHMACHINE. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE | 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: RUSTY SHELVES INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER, INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLERS. MUST REPAIR AND RESTORE TO A SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE OR REPLACE | 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS. | 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: GREASE BUILD UP UNDER FLAT GRILL,AND DEEP FRYER CLEAN AND MAINTAIN | 54. GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: RECEPTACLES LIDS NOT MAINTAINED AT OUTSIDE DUMPSTER AREA. WE OBSERVED BROKEN LIDS,BENDED AND MISSING LIDS. NO COVER FOR DUMPSTER,UNIT REMAINS HALF UNCOVERED.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIDS OR REPLACE CONTAINER, TO MINIMIZE PEST AND INSECT ACTIVITIES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-020(B)CITATION ISSUED | 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: EXCESS UNUSED ITEMS IN BASEMENT AREA ,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND ELEVATE ITEMS NEEDED 6'OFF THE FLOOR. | 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES PROVIDED ON SITE ARE EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED TO RENEW CERTIFICATE FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS
Inspection ID: 2572383. Canvass performed on 03/10/2023, resulted in a 'Pass w/ Conditions', Risk 1 (High).
Violations:
16. FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: FOUND LOW TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE NOT SANITIZING. 0PPM CHLORINE.PRIORITY VIOLATION.CITATION ISSUED.7-38-025.CHLORINE BLEACH SANITIZER WAS PROVIDED FOR DISHMACHINE BY THE END OF INSPECTION. | 44. UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: FOUND FOOD CONTAINERS NOT STORED PROPERLY ON SHELVING UNITS.MUST STORE INVERTED.