La Sirena

3109 W 59Th St, Chicago, IL 60629

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Jun 26, 2019

Score

High Risk

Across the available record, La Sirena has four inspections on file, the first dated 2016. The most recent visit was on Jun 26, 2019. High risk usually means inspectors flagged either critical violations or a stack of smaller ones. Note that La Sirena's inspection history hasn't been updated since Jun 26, 2019; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.

Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around 15 violations lately compared to roughly four violations before.

The pattern that stands out is “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed”, which has been cited two times.

Compared to other Chicago restaurants (averaging 81), there's room to close the gap. Diners may want to scan the inspection details before deciding to visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jun 26, 2019

Routine

7 major violations. 8 minor violations.

View 15 violations

Proper date marking and disposition

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO DATE MARKING ON TCS FOOD STORED IN COOLERS. ALL REFRIGERATED READY TO EAT TCS FOOD STORED MORE THAN 24 HOURS MUST BE MARKED WITH DATE WHICH FOOD TO BE SOLD, DISCARDED, OR CONSUMED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005

Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY AND DISCLOSURE ON MENU. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CONSUMER ADVISORY AND DISCLOSURE ON MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005

Thermometers provided & accurate

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO METAL STEM TEHRMOMETER AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR INTERNAL TEMPERATURES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005

Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010

Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROCEDURES AND SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP POLICY AND SUPPLIES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005

City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON DUTY OR VALID CERTIFICATE POSTED WHEN CHICKEN(157.3F)PREPARED AND SERVED. A CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AND CERTIFICATE POSTED AT ALL TIMES TCS FOOD PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012

Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DESIGNATE PERSON IN CHARGE DURING ALL HOURS OF OPERATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO LIGHT SHIELDS IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Allergen training as required

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING AVAILABLE. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING.

Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND WASHING SINKS IN BAR, MEN AND WOMEN WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO POST HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES.

Insects, rodents, & animals not present

Inspector notes: OBSERVED 1/4" GAP ON BOTTOM OF REAR AND SIDE EXIT DOOR IN BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ON DOOR TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.

Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

Inspector notes: OBSERVED STOCK STORED ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL STOCK SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.

Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: OBSERVED INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector notes: OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINK IN BAR SLOW DRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN WOMEN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Jun 8, 2018

Routine

3 minor violations.

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

Inspector notes: RUSTY SURFACES ON GREASE TRAP. INSTD TO PAINT AND MAINTAIN.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector notes: CRACKED/MISSING FLOOR TILES IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

Inspector notes: MISSING METAL STEM THERMOMETERS FOR FOOD HANDLERS. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Sep 26, 2017

Routine

4 minor violations.

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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION POSTED AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO TAKE ALL HER CLASS INFO TO MALCOLM X COLLEGE 1900 W. VAN BUREN CHICAGO IL. 312-850-7136. TO APPLY FOR CITY CERTIFICATE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012a.

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

Inspector notes: OBSERVED RAW WOOD IN DISH AREA, INSTRUCTED TO SEAL RAW WOOD.

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

Inspector notes: OBSERVED FRONT REACH IN COOLER WITH EXCESSIVE ICE, INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST AND CLEAN.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FLOOR BEHIND THE BAR NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

Jul 7, 2016

License

2 minor violations.

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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

Inspector notes: CLUTTER IN BASEMENT AND REAR GARAGE AREA MUST REMOVED. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

Food handler requirements met

Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES NEEDED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was La Sirena last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at La Sirena on file is from Jun 26, 2019. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at La Sirena?

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

Has La Sirena's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at La Sirena have averaged around 15 violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at La Sirena means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.

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