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Al Son De Mi Tierra Restaurant

4501-4503 W Belmont Ave, Chicago, IL 60641
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Nov 4, 2022
78
Score
Low Risk

Public records currently show only two inspections for Al Son De Mi Tierra Restaurant. The most recent report on file is from Nov 4, 2022. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues. Al Son De Mi Tierra Restaurant's record stops at Nov 4, 2022, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.

Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around four violations lately and about 11 violations before that.

“Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.

The city-wide average sits at 81, which Al Son De Mi Tierra Restaurant's 78 doesn't quite reach. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

2
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 4, 2022
Reinspection
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.14(O)--OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.
3
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-204.12--BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES NOT LOCATED AT ICE MACHINE AND UTILITY MOP SINK.MUST INSTALL SO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
51
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.114--INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE BROKEN UNUSED REFRIGERATION EQUIPMENTS STORED AT REAR OUTSIDE AREA DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE.
55
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: 2-102.13--ALLERGEN TRAINING IS REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE.INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ON SITE.
58
78
Oct 21, 2022
License
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Sewage & waste water properly disposed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WASTE WATER BACKING-UP FROM FLOOR DRAIN UNDERNEATH THE KITCHEN 3-COMPARTMENT SINK WHEN WATER IS RELEASED FROM RIGHT COMPARTMENT.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING ISSUE AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED.PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C).
52
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.
3
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: FOUND INCOMPLETE CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU.INSTRUCTED TO DISCLOSE WHICH FOODS CAN BE ORDERED "RAW" OR UNDER COOKED AND LINK THOSE FOODS WITH AN ASTERISK (*) TO A REMINDER STATEMENT THAT STATES THAT EATING RAW OR UNDER COOKED FOODS CAN INCREASE YOUR RISK OF FOOD BORNE ILLNESS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
25
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: NO CHEMICAL SANITIZING TEST KIT FOR CHECKING SANITIZING SOLUTION (P.P.M.'S) AT DISHWASHING 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
48
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE BROKEN UNUSED REFRIGERATION EQUIPMENTS STORED AT REAR OUTSIDE AREA DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE.
55
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED STAINED CUTTING BOARD ON TOP OF THE 2-DOOR PREP LINE COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARD.
47
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: ALLERGEN TRAINING IS REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE.INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ON SITE.
58
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WATER LEAK AT DRAIN PIPE UNDERNEATH THE KITCHEN HAND SINK.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING LEAK AND MAINTAIN.
51
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES NOT LOCATED AT ICE MACHINE AND UTILITY MOP SINK.MUST INSTALL SO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
51
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE LID/COVER FOR THE WASTE RECEPTACLES INSIDE THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM AND MAINTAIN.
53
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO SEAL NOTICEABLE OPENINGS ON CORNER CEILING AND LOWER WALL NEAR THE KITCHEN 2-DOOR PREP LINE COOLER.
55
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Al Son De Mi Tierra Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Al Son De Mi Tierra Restaurant on file is from Nov 4, 2022. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Al Son De Mi Tierra Restaurant?

Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Al Son De Mi Tierra Restaurant.

Has Al Son De Mi Tierra Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Al Son De Mi Tierra Restaurant have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly 11 earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Al Son De Mi Tierra Restaurant means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

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