La Sierra Corporation
Last inspected: Feb 5, 2015
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Score
The health department has logged seven inspections at La Sierra Corporation, the earliest from 2010. The most recent visit was on Feb 5, 2015. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well. Public records show no inspections at La Sierra Corporation since Feb 5, 2015, so this file may not reflect current conditions.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near three violations each time.
“Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing four times across the record.
Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, where the average is 81, this is a stronger showing. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
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Inspection History
Feb 5, 2015
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: METAL STEM THERMOMETERS NOT CALIBRATED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALIBRATE METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR FOOD HANDLERS.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: FOOD HANLDERS CERTIFICATES NOT ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST BE CERTIFIED WITH CERTICATES OF NAMES OF EMPLOYEES ON PREMISES.
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Jan 29, 2015
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION FROM REPORT #1497137 DATED ON 09/25/14 NOT CORRECTED-#36 OBSERVED MISSING END CAPS ON THE LIGHT FIXTURE/LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE THE COOKLINE. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL END CAPS TO THE LIGHT SHIELD FOR A FUNCTIONAL SHIELD. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THE PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION MUST BE CORRECTED BY DATE OF REINSPECTION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: METAL STEM THERMOMETERS NOT CALIBRATED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALIBRATE METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR FOOD HANDLERS.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: FOOD HANLDERS CERTIFICATES NOT ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST BE CERTIFIED WITH CERTICATES OF NAMES OF EMPLOYEES ON PREMISES.
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Sep 25, 2014
Complaint
5 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: FOUND GROCERY BAGS USED TO STORE MEAT IN THE DEEP FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO USE FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS TO PROPERLY STORE MEAT.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 4 DEAD ROACHES ALONG THE WALL ON THE BASEMENT FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING END CAPS ON THE LIGHT FIXTURE/LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE THE COOKING LINE. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL END CAPS TO THE LIGHT SHIELD FOR A FUNCTIONAL SHIELD.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: PROVIDE THERMOMETER FOR THE REFRIGERATOR ON THE NORTH WALL.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: FOUND CONSTRUCTION DEBIRS AND CLUTTER IN THE CORNER NEAR THE TOP OF THE STAIRCASE THAT LEADS TO THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD UNECCESSARY ITEMS AND RE-ORGANIZE.
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Jun 5, 2014
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: INVERT SINGLE SERVICE CUPS TO PROTECT FOOD CONTACT SURFACE.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: FOUND MISSING END CAPS ON THE LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING END CAPS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CEILING FAN IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM TO REMOVE DUST DEBRIS BUILDUP.
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Feb 25, 2013
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: RUSTY SHELVING INSIDE FRONT REFRIGERATOR WHERE HOT SAUCES ARE STORED. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: THERMOMETERS MISSING IN ALL COOLERS, MUST PROVIDE
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: WIPING CLOTHES STORED ON 3-C0MPARMENT SINK, MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHES WHEN NOT IN USE IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION.
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Oct 26, 2012
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: 1ST FLOOR BOX FREEZER LID IN POOR REPAIR AND REPAIRED WITH DUCT TAPE. MUST REPLACE OR REPAIR WITH SMOOTH, CLEANABLE MATERIAL. NOT DUCT TAPE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: LEAK UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK INTO BUCKET. MUST REPAIR.
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Feb 22, 2010
Routine
4 minor violations.
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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 CARDBOARDS (USED FOR LINERS)FROM INSIDE OVEN, SHELVES ETC.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.PROVIDE FOOD CONTAINERS TO STORE FOOD IN IT. DO NOT USE CUT PLASTIC CONTAINERS. USE UTENSILS WITH HANDLES TO REMOVE FOOD FROM CONTAINERS, IN COOLERS.OUTSIDE GARBAGE CONTAINER IN POOR REPAIR, BOTTOM OF CONTAINER HAS RUST AND OPENING ON SEAMS, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE.LINER OF CHEST FREEZER NEXT TO WALK-IN COOLER,IN POOR REPAIR(BROKEN AND EXCESS OF TAPE), NEED TO REPLACE IT.
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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.REPAIR BROKEN WALL UNDER 2 COMPARTMENT SINK IN DINING AREA, SOUTH WALL NEXT TO GREASE TRAP
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD WITH END CAPS AT LIGHT IN REAR PREP AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health.PROVIDE STOPPERS FOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, KEEP STOPPERS IN THE SINK.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was La Sierra Corporation last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at La Sierra Corporation on file is from Feb 5, 2015. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at La Sierra Corporation?
Across the inspection record, “refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at La Sierra Corporation.
Has La Sierra Corporation's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at La Sierra Corporation have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at La Sierra Corporation 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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