La Sera Cafe

1143 N Wells St, Chicago, IL 60610

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Aug 11, 2011

Score

Medium Risk

Public records currently show only two inspections for La Sera Cafe. Inspectors last stopped by on Aug 11, 2011. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical. Public records show no inspections at La Sera Cafe since Aug 11, 2011, so this file may not reflect current conditions.

Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around six violations per visit versus roughly four violations earlier in the record.

“Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so La Sera Cafe trails the local norm. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Aug 11, 2011

Complaint

6 minor violations.

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Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area

Inspector notes: Adequate and convenient hand washing facilities shall be provided for all employees. NO HAND TOWELS WERE AVAILABLE AT THE EXPOSED HANDSINK OR THE RESTROOM. MANAGEMENT WENT TO THE STORE UPON MY REQUEST AND PURCHASED SEVERAL ROLLS OF PAPER TOWELS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.

* inspection report summary displayed and visible to all customers

Inspector notes: One copy of the Food Inspection Report Summary must be displayed and visible to all customers. PREVIOUS INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY FROM 2/14/11 WAS NOT POSTED. MANAGEMENT WAS GIVEN A COPY OF TODAY'S INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT AND WAS INSTRUCTED TO POST IT IN VIEW OF ALL CUSTOMERS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-010B

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED PARTICLEBOARD UNDERNEATH THE 2 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPLACE.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE AND ICE MACHINE.

Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters

Inspector notes: Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated. VENTILATION FAN IN THE RESTROOM IS NOT OPERATING. MUST REPAIR.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector notes: REPAIR THE WATER LEAK UNDER THE EXPOSED HANDSINK IN THE PREP AREA.

Feb 14, 2011

Routine

4 minor violations.

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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service

Inspector notes: All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE OF THE REACH-IN PREP COOLER. OBSERVED HAMBURGERS AT 47.4F, CHICKEN AT 50F, LAMB AT 48F, EGGS AT 46F, YOGURT AT 44F, BEEF AT 50F, AND MOZZARELLA CHEESE AT 47F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 15# OF FOOD WORTH $30. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. REMOVE THE CARDBOARD FROM THE SHELVES IN THE DRY STORAGE CLOSET AND PREP TABLE NEAR THE OVEN.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. DETAIL CLEAN THE WALLS IN THE DRY STORAGE CLOSET.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE 3 DRAIN STOPPERS AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was La Sera Cafe last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at La Sera Cafe on file is from Aug 11, 2011. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at La Sera Cafe?

Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at La Sera Cafe.

Has La Sera Cafe's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at La Sera Cafe have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at La Sera Cafe means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

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