La Sirena Clandestina
Last inspected: Nov 13, 2019
100
Score
The health department has logged 18 inspections at La Sirena Clandestina, the earliest from 2010. Inspectors last stopped by on Nov 13, 2019. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well. The most recent inspection at La Sirena Clandestina is from Nov 13, 2019, and nothing newer appears in the public record.
Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around four violations lately and about eight violations before that.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean”, showing up nine times.
The city-wide average for Chicago sits at 81, putting La Sirena Clandestina on the better side of that line. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
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Inspection History
Nov 13, 2019
Routine
No violations found.
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Oct 11, 2018
Routine
2 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: 3.501.17 MUST DATE MARK TCS/RTE FOODS THAT HAVE BEEN PREPARED ON-SITE AND HELD IN COOLERS FOR FOR THAN 24 HOURS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2.501.11 NO CLEAN UP KIT AVAILABLE ON SITE DURING THE INSPECTION FOR REVIEW. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE KIT & PROCEDURES FOR EMPLOYEES TO FOLLOW WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEA EVENTS THAT INVOLVE THE DISCHARGE OF FECAL OR VOMITUS MATTER ONTO SURFACES IN THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: 3.302.12 MUST LABEL FOOD CONTAINERS WITH COMMON FOOD NAMES, WHEN FOOD HAS BEEN REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL PACKAGING. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: 3.304.14 MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION . INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4.501.12 MUST REPLACE SMALL WHITE CUTTING BOARDS IN PREP AREA. DEEP, DARK GROOVES PRESENT. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN. 4.402.12 MUST DISCONTINUE USING MILK CRATES AS STORAGE RACKS IN PREP AREA AND IN THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4.601.11(C) MUST DETAIL CLEAN DRIED FOOD DEBRIS FROM LOWER SHELVES ON PREP TABLES IN PREP AREA
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5.205.15 MUST REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET ON SINK ATTACHED TO DISH MACHINE IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6.201.11 MUST DETAIL CLEAN DEBRIS FROM FLOORS IN PREP AREA, WALK IN COOLER, AND BEHIND THE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN. 6.201.16 MUST REPAIR DETACHED CEILING TILES IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 4.202.18 MUST DETAIL CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND DUST ACCUMULATION FORM HOOD & FILTERS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN. 6.303.11 MUST REPLACE BURNED OUT LIGHT IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAIATAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: ALLERGEN TRAINING IS REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION LICENSE, INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ONSITE.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: 4.602.11(E)(4) MUST DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE, PANEL A LITTLE DIRTY. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Dec 6, 2017
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Nov 14, 2017
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #1981772 1/20/17 NOT CORRECTED #34- MISSING FLOOR REAR FIRST FLOOR STORAGE, SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REPAIR.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS FROM FRYER CABINETS,INTERIOR OF OVEN,EXTERIOR GREASE CONTAINER IN BASEMENT,WHEEL BASES OF EQUIPMENT,FRYER CABINET,GARBAGE CANS,INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE,WALK IN COOLER FAN GUARD COVERS AND COMPRESSOR UNIT
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING FLOOR TILE IN REAR PREP AREA.MUST CLEAN FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT IN FRONT PREP AREA
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS FROM FILTERS AT HOOD,MOLD ON WALLS AT DISH MACHINE.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE WALL BASES IN REAR PREP AREA
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Nov 7, 2017
Complaint
13 minor violations.
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Source sound condition, no spoilage, foods properly labeled, shellfish tags in place
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO 90- DAY SHELLFISH TAG WITH 1LB. MUSSELS AND 1LB.CLAMS IN A CONTAINER INSIDE OF WALK IN COOLER.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST KEEP 90- DAY SHELLFISH TAG WITH PRODUCT UNTIL FINISHED.APPX.2LBS. $11.(CRITICAL 7-38-005 B 2)
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Hands washed and cleaned, good hygienic practices; no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DISH WASHER HANDLING DIRTY DISHES AND THEN REMOVING CLEAN DISHES AT DISH MACHINE WITHOUT WASHING HANDS.INSTRUCTED TO WASH HANDS AFTER EVERY POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.(CRITICAL 7-38-010A)
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 25 OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLIES ON WALLS AND CEILINGS IN DISH WASHING AREA ,BAR AREA AND REAR PREP AREA.ALSO,APPX.30 OR MORE RODENT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR AND LEDGE NEAR FURNANCE,IN REAR PREP AREA ON DOLLIE UNDER FOOD STORAGE SHELF,ON LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLE AND 1- COMP SINK,ON FLOOR IN REAR PREP AREA NEXT TO PREP TABLE,ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT IN LIQUOR AND SODA STORAGE AREA,ON WOOD LEDGE AND PALLETS IN BASEMENT.ALSO APPX."1/2-3/4" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF FRONT AND SIDE DOORS.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS,CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS,RODENT PROOF DOORS.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 11/7/17.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (SLOPPY JOE,POOLED EGGS,COLLARD GREENS,FISH,ETC)MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES .MANAGER ARRIVED ON SITE AT 2:30 P.M.(SERIOUS 7-38-012)
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #1981772 1/20/17 NOT CORRECTED #34-FLOOR NOT CLEAN AND MISSING FLOOR REAR FIRST FLOOR STORAGE, SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE, AND BASEMENT AREA FLOOR SURFACES NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REPAIR.#35- LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGH OUT FRONT PREP AREA NOT CLEAN, DEBRIS. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.#41- CLUTTER THROUGHOUT BASEMENT AREA, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND BETTER ORGANIZE.MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.(SERIOUS 7-42-090)
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: MUST INVERT MULTIUSE UTENSILS ON LOWER SHELVES OF PREP TABLES IN REAR PREP AREA.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLE IN FRONT PREP AREA,RUSTY GREASE TRAP AT 3- COMP SINK,RUSTY SHELVING UNITS IN 1- DOOR REFRIGERATOR IN REAR PREP AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE OVEN DOOR TIED UP BY STRING IN FRONT PREP AREA.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS FROM FRYER CABINETS,INTERIOR OF OVEN,EXTERIOR GREASE CONTAINER IN BASEMENT,WHEEL BASES OF EQUIPMENT,FRYER CABINET,GARBAGE CANS,INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE,WALK IN COOLER FAN GUARD COVERS AND COMPRESSOR UNIT.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING FLOOR TILE AND FLOOR DRAIN COVERS IN REAR PREP AREA AND FRONT PREP AREA.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS FROM FILTERS AT HOOD,MOLD ON WALLS AT DISH MACHINE.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE WALL BASES IN REAR PREP AREA
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD IN FRONT PREP AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY BACKFLOW DEVICE ON CAPPUCINIO MACHINE IN BAR AREA.
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Jan 20, 2017
Reinspection
6 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NO SPLASH GUARD AT FRONT PREP AREA EXPOSED HAND SINK, WHERE FOOD CART IS LOCATED, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE, CHIPPING/RUSTY WIRE SHELVES REAR PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO RESEAL OR REPLACE,
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR NOT CLEAN AND MISSING FLOOR REAR FIRST FLOOR STORAGE, SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE, AND BASEMENT AREA FLOOR SURFACES NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REPAIR,
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGH OUT FRONT PREP AREA NOT CLEAN, DEBRIS. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: EMPLOYEES BELONGINGS NOT STORED NICE AND NEATLY IN BASEMENT AREA, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BETTER STORAGE SPACE FOR EMPLOYEES BELONGINGS,
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: CLUTTER THROUGHOUT BASEMENT AREA, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND BETTER ORGANIZE,
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: SOME EMPLOYEES WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER TRAINING IN ILLINOIS CERTIFICATES AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION, MUST PROVIDE FOR ALL EMPLOYEES WHO'S REQUIRED TO HAVE IT,
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Jan 11, 2017
Routine
8 minor violations.
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Dish machines: provided with accurate thermometers, chemical test kits and suitable gauge cock
Inspector notes: NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPES PROVIDE FOR TESTING SANITIZING SOLUTION, AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CHEMICAL SANITIZING STRIPS UPON NEXT INSPECTION, SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-030
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Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: DISH WASHING FACILITY IN POOR REPAIR, WHEN WATER IS DRAINED FROM THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, WASTE WATER OVER FLOWS ON TO FLOOR, NOT DRAINING INTO SEWER LINE, NOT PROPERLY BEING MAINTAINED, AND OFFENSIVE ODORS NOTED, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR, SERIOUS CITATION: 7-38-030
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NO SPLASH GUARD AT FRONT PREP AREA EXPOSED HAND SINK, WHERE FOOD CART IS LOCATED, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE, CHIPPING/RUSTY WIRE SHELVES REAR PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO RESEAL OR REPLACE,
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR NOT CLEAN AND MISSING FLOOR REAR FIRST FLOOR STORAGE, SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE, AND BASEMENT AREA FLOOR SURFACES NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REPAIR,
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGH OUT FRONT PREP AREA NOT CLEAN, DEBRIS. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: EMPLOYEES BELONGINGS NOT STORED NICE AND NEATLY IN BASEMENT AREA, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BETTER STORAGE SPACE FOR EMPLOYEES BELONGINGS,
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: CLUTTER THROUGHOUT BASEMENT AREA, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND BETTER ORGANIZE,
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: SOME EMPLOYEES WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER TRAINING IN ILLINOIS CERTIFICATES AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION, MUST PROVIDE FOR ALL EMPLOYEES WHO'S REQUIRED TO HAVE IT,
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Jun 16, 2016
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: EXTERIOR OF GREASE CONTAINER, AND WHEELS OF FRYERS NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMULATION. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: LIGHTSHIELDS THROUGH OUT PREP AREA NOT CLEAN, DEBRIS. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: LEAK AT PIPE UNDERNEATH 3RD BASIN OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
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Jun 9, 2016
Routine
6 minor violations.
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: MICE DROPPINGS (OVER 30) SCATTERED ON FLOOR SURROUNDING FURNACE IN REAR. DEAD DECAYING MOUSE NOTED IN SAME AREA. OVER 50 MICE DROPPINGS NOTED SCATTERED ON FLOOR AND ALONG WALLBASE IN BASEEMENT STORAGE AREA. INSTD TO REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. INSTD TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020 SERIOUS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP WITH RUSTY SURFACES. INSTD TO REMOVE RUST AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK, EXTERIOR OF GREASE CONTAINER, AND WHEELS OF FRYERS NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMULATION. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR UNDER COOKING LINE WITH EXCESSIVE DEBRIS/GREASE ACCUMULATION. INSTD TO CLEAN FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: LIGHTSHIELDS THROUGH OUT PREP AREA NOT CLEAN, DEBRIS. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: LEAK UNDER EXPOSED HANDSINK IN PREP AREA AND AT PIPE UNDERNEATH 3RD BASIN OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Jun 19, 2015
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIORS OF BOTH REACH-IN FREEZERS IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: : DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT BOTH FOOD PREP AREAS ALONG THE BASES OF THE WALLS, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT(FOOD SPLATTERS, AND DEBRIS, STAINS NOTICED.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REPLACE DARK TINTED LIGHT SHIELDS IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA, THIS AREA MUST BE BRIGHT AND WELL LIT. CLEAN ALL PANELLED WALLS AND CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT ALL FOOD PREP AND STORAGE AREAS WHERE DIRT AND STAINS ARE PRESENT.
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Jun 17, 2015
Routine
7 minor violations.
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Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: NO RESIDUAL FOR CHLORINE SANITIZER CONCENTRATION IN DISH MACHINE UPON INSPECTION. CHEMICAL SANITIZER FOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK ALSO YEILDING NO READING WHEN CHECKED(NO DISHES BEING WASHED AT THIS TIME, SERVICE TECHNICIAN ARRIVED DURING INVESTIGATION AND MADE NECESSARY ADJUSTMENTS) CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-038-030-NO CITATION ISSUED.
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: IMPROPER PEST CONTROL NOTED DURING INVESTIGATION. 30 MICE DROPPINGS OBSERVED SCATTERED THROUGHOUT BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS ON THE FLOORS UNDERNEATH AND ON TOP OF UNUSED EQUIPMENT, ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH ARTICLES STORED ON METAL RACKS, AND ALONG THE BASES OF THE WALLS. ALSO OBSERVED 8 ON FLOOR BEHIND WALK-IN COOLER IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA ON FIRST FLOOR. FRONT DOORS NOT ADEQUATELY RODENT PROOF. OPENINGS GREATER THAN 1/4 NOTICED AT THE LOWER RIGHT SIDE CORNER OF THE MAIN ENTRY DOOR AND AT THE LEFT LOWER BOTTOM SIDE OF THE NORTH ENTRY DOOR. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS, SEAL UP ALL OPENINGS FOUND IN FLOORS, WALLS AND CEILINGS, AND REPAIR BOTH FRONT DOORS MAKING THEM TIGHT-FITTING TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIORS OF BOTH REACH-IN FREEZERS IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT BOTH FOOD PREP AREAS ALONG THE BASES OF THE WALLS, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT(FOOD SPLATTERS, AND DEBRIS, STAINS NOTICED.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REPLACE DARK TINTED LIGHT SHIELDS IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA, THIS AREA MUST BE BRIGHT AND WELL LIT. CLEAN ALL PANELLED WALLS AND CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT ALL FOOD PREP AND STORAGE AREAS WHERE DIRT AND STAINS ARE PRESENT.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST ELIMINATE ALL CLUTTERED AREAS THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT. MUST REMOVE AND/OR RE-ORGANIZE ALL ARTICLES AND ITEMS BY ELEVATING EVERYTHING 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR AND AWAY FROM THE WALLS WHERE SPACE PERMITS.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: ALL EMPLOYEES HANDLING OPEN FOODS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINT AND/O BEARD RESTRAINTS.
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Oct 7, 2014
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Sep 8, 2014
Routine
7 minor violations.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: FOUND A SLIMMY YELLOWISH AND PINK COLOR BUILD UP AT THE ICE SHOOT AND FRONT PANEL OF BOTH ICE MACHINES. MACHINES MUST BE CLEANED AND SANITIZED BEFORE USE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A) CITATION ISSUED FOOD NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE.
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: MICE ACTIVITY IN BASEMENT ALL ALONG WALL BASES, FOUND MOUSE DROPPINGS ON SHOE RACK, DROPPINGS IN SHOE, SHOE WITH A LARGE HOLE. APPROXIMATELY 30-34 DROPPINGS NOTED IN BASEMENT AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. SIDE EXIT DOOR AND BASEMENT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED. INSTRUCTED TO ENCLOSE OPENING AT BOTTOM OF THE DOOR. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 CITATION ISSUED. EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY.
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Inside containers or receptacles: adequate number, properly covered and insect/rodent proof
Inspector notes: GREASE RECEPTICLE IS KEPT IN BASEMENT DURING STORAGE. CONTAINER IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILD UP AT TOP OF CONTAINER AT THE FRONT OF THE CONTAINER AND ON THE FLOOR. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CLEAN. FREE FROM ANY RODENT HARBORAGE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 CITATION ISSUED. GREASE CONTAINER NOT MAINTAINED.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP AND DEBRIS. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. ALL PRODUCT MUST BE UP OFF THE FLOOR.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: AIR VENTS IN WALK IN COOLER IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DUST BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: BASEMENT HAS LARGE AMOUNTS OF CLUTTER IN BASEMENT. MUST CLEAN AND ORGANIZE AND REMOVE ALL ARTICLES. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: ICE UTENSILS MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN SANITIZED CONTAINER, NOT IN ICE. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Sep 30, 2013
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR LEAKY PIPES IN BASEMENT AT THE HOT WATER TANK.
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Sep 23, 2013
Routine
6 minor violations.
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: NOTED EVIDENCE OF RODENTS ON SITE. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 20 MICE DROPPINGS IN REAR PREP AREA BEHIND REACH IN COOLERS AND 35-40 RODENT DROPPINGS IN BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE AREA SCATTERED ALONG WALLS. ALSO NOTED SEVERAL OPENINGS ALONG THE FLOOR BASE THROUGHOUT BASEMENT. MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS,SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND HAVE THE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE AREAS. MUST ALSO SEAL ALL NOTED OPENINGS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST SEAL OR PAINT RAW WOOD SHELVES IN LIQUOR STORAGE AREAS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR TOP PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE IN REAR HALLWAY.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS IN BASEMENT,BEHIND COOLERS IN REAR PREP AREA,UNDER SINKS,BEHIND COOKLINE AND THROUGHOUT WHERE NEEDED.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR LEAKY PIPES IN THE REAR WALK IN COOLER,UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND IN BASEMENT AT THE HOT WATER TANK.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A SANITARY CONTAINER TO PROPERLY STORE ICE DISPENSING UTENSILS AT ICE CHEST BEHIND BAR.
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Sep 19, 2011
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: THE KITCHEN AND STORAGE ROOM TABLES AND SHELVES ARE DIRTYWASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE ALL OF THE FOOD DISPENSING UTENSILS AND EQUIPMENT UNTIL IT IS CLEAN, SANITARY AND MAINTAINED ON A DAILY BASIS.,
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DEBRIS ON THE FLOORS WAS REMOVED BUT THE FLOORS ARE STILL DIRTY, CLEAN THE FLOORS IN THE REAR STORAGE AREAS FROM CORNER TO CORNER.
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Sep 12, 2011
Routine
4 minor violations.
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments. Over 50 mouse droppings and two dead mice were found around and under shelving and baseboards throughout the bsement and rear storage room. The front door has a 1/2" gap at the bottom, repair the door so it is pest proof. Install a screen door if you intend to laeve the front and rear doors open. Remove all evidence of pest activity and clean up all areas of possible harborage.
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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. THE KITCHEN AND STORAGE ROOM TABLES AND SHELVES ARE DIRTYWASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE ALL OF THE FOOD DISPENSING UTENSILS AND EQUIPMENT UNTIL IT IS CLEAN, SANITARY AND MAINTAINED ON A DAILY BASIS.,
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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. THE KITCHEN EQUIPMENT AND HOOD CROSSBARS ARE DIRTY; WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE ALL OF THE FOOD DISPENSING UTENSILS AND EQUIPMENT UNTIL IT IS CLEAN, SANITARY AND MAINTAINED ON A DAILY BASIS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. THE FLOORS ARE DIRTY AND FULL OF DEBRIS; CLEAN THE FLOORS AND REMOVE OR REORGANIZE THE CLUTTER.
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Oct 7, 2010
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use.
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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. Scrub out the insides of the ladels in the clean utensil area.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. Make the basement easily accessible for inspection.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: The cook needs to wear a hat during food preparation.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was La Sirena Clandestina last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at La Sirena Clandestina on file is from Nov 13, 2019. The public record contains 18 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at La Sirena Clandestina?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited nine times, more than any other issue at La Sirena Clandestina.
Has La Sirena Clandestina's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at La Sirena Clandestina have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at La Sirena Clandestina 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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