Serai
2342 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60614
Restaurant ZIP 60614 Risk 1 (High)
Passed · as of Apr 21, 2026
Serai was last inspected on April 21, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 4 violations.
Latest inspection
April 21, 2026 · Canvass Re-Inspection
Result: Pass
3 general1 paperwork-
GeneralHygiene & sanitation
Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: : 2-402.11--- all food handlers and food preparers must wear effective hair and beard restraints.
Official wording (code 40)
Personal cleanliness
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: 4-602.13--- noted the exterior metal surfaces of equipment in the prep areas with peeling plastic used as a protectant. Instructed to remove all.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: 6-201.11----noted an exposed raw brick wall with open cracks, crevices next the toilet in the customer washroom. Must seal to be smooth and cleanable.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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PaperworkManagement & training
Required allergen training was missing.
Inspector’s note: 2-102.13--- no proof of allergen training or certificate for the city of chicago certified food manager. Must provide.
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
Inspection history
5 inspections on record
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Closed
Canvass · Out of Business
The inspector found this business closed.
No violations
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
1 critical11 general3 paperwork Show violations
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CriticalManagement & training
No one in charge was present who knew the food-safety rules.
Inspector’s note: Person in charge during the inspection does not have a city of chicago food service sanitation certificate. Priority foundation violation.
Official wording (code 1)
Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: No current pest control service report on the premises. Service contract on premises dated 5-1-25. Instructed to have a licensed pest control co. Service establishment and provide all required documentation. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(c) citation issued.
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralHygiene & sanitation
Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: All food handlers and food preparers must wear effective hair and beard restraints.
Official wording (code 40)
Personal cleanliness
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GeneralFood handling
Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.
Inspector’s note: All prep area wiping cloths must be held in a sanitizing solution between use.
Official wording (code 41)
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
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GeneralFood handling
Clean utensils, equipment, or linens weren’t stored and handled properly.
Inspector’s note: All clean stored bowls/pans must be stored inverted.
Official wording (code 44)
Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
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GeneralFood handling
Single-use items weren’t stored or used properly.
Inspector’s note: All stored items in the mop sink room and throughout the basement must be elevated from the floors.
Official wording (code 45)
Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Must not use cardboard boxes as storage containers for food items in the kitchen dry food storage shelving. Must be washable container.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.
Inspector’s note: No quaternary chemical test strips on site to monitor sanitization of utensil and equipment. Instructed to provide. Manager provided the next business day on completion of inspection on 4-14-25. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005 citation issued.
Official wording (code 48)
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Noted the exterior metal surfaces of equipment in the prep areas with peeling plastic used as a protectant. Instructed to remove all.----raw wooden floor platform at the cooks line grill must be smooth, cleanable and non-absorbent.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.
Inspector’s note: Instructed to remove piled cardboard on the rear outdoor patio area and maintain clean, free of debris including unused prep tables.
Official wording (code 54)
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Floor drain under the front prep hand washing sink dirty.-----wall inside the walk-in cooler with excessive rust. Instructed to clean and maintain all.----noted an exposed raw brick wall with open cracks, crevices next the toilet in the customer washroom. Must seal to be smooth and cleanable.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Employees must not store personal belongings in the the food prep areas. Must provide a designated storage area in a non-food and non-food contact area.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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PaperworkManagement & training
No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.
Inspector’s note: No valid city of chicago sanitation certificate posted on the premises or such a person on site while tcs foods are being prepared and served. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012 citation issued.
Official wording (code 2)
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
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PaperworkManagement & training
Required allergen training was missing.
Inspector’s note: No proof of allergen training or certificate for the city of chicago certified food manager. Must provide.
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
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PaperworkFood handling
The inspection summary report wasn’t posted for the public.
Inspector’s note: No summary report posted on the premises in view of the establishments customers from report #2616987 posted on 5-6-25. Given today's summary report and posted. Priority foundation violation 7-42-010(b) citation issued.
Official wording (code 61)
Summary report displayed and visible to the public
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Pass
License · Pass
No violations
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Not Ready
License · Not Ready
No violations
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