Los Altos De La Sierra
Last inspected: Mar 13, 2025
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Los Altos De La Sierra appears in inspection records five times, starting in 2022. On Mar 13, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around four violations each.
When inspectors have written things up, “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.
Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Los Altos De La Sierra is doing better than most peers. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
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Inspection History
Mar 13, 2025
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD SPLATTERS INSIDE OF MICROWAVE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WATER DRIPPING FROM PIPE BELOW 3-COMPARTMENT SINK WHEN WATER IS RUNNING (RIGHT COMPARTMENT). MUST REPAIR.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MINOR DUST BUILD UP AT VENTILATION HOOD. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Apr 1, 2024
Routine
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NOTED NO PAPER TOWELS AT HAND WASH SINKS OF THE DISHWASHING AREA AND EMPLOYEE BATHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED. CONSOLIDATED WITH ABOVE CITATION.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NOTED NO SOAP AT HAND WASH SINK AT THE FRON COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: NOTED NO SPLASHGUARD BETWEEN DISHWASHIN/PREP EXPOSED HAND SINK AND PREP TABLE. MUST INSTALL A WASHABLE SPLASHGUARD.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: NOTED SERVING PLATES ON SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING PLATES TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE COOLERS AND REFRIGERATION UNITS FOOD STORED INSIDE GROCERY BAGS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS INSIDE APPROVED FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: NOTED A LARGE POTS UNABLE TO FIT INSIDE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FOR PROPER WASHING, RINSING AND SANITIZING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE FOR PROPER WASHING AND SANITIZING OF EQUIPMENT OR REMOVE EQUIPMENT.(LARGE POTS AND PANS).
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Jan 18, 2023
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS ON TOP OF THE PREP LINE COOLERS IN MAIN KITCHEN COOKING PREP AREA COVERED IN DEEP GROOVES AND DARK STAINS.INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING GROUT BETWEEN LOOSE FLOOR TILES UNDERNEATH THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED AT REAR SIDE PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE.INSTRUCTED TO SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES.
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May 10, 2022
Reinspection
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICIES FOR ALL FOOD SERVICE EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL CLEAN UP KIT ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE CLEAN UP KIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED REAR EXIT DOOR OFF OF MAIN COOKING AREA IN NEED WEATHER STRIPPING AROUND DOOR TO CLOSE ANY ENTRYWAY FOR INSECTS. INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SPLASH GUARD NEEDED ON LEFT SIDE OF HAND SINK IN MAIN COOKING AREA INBETWEEN HAND SINK AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Sewage & waste water properly disposed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO GREASE TRAP AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN MAIN COOKING AREA. MUST INSTALL A GREASE TRAP AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: ALL CERTIFED FOOD MANAGERS NEED TO SHOW PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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May 9, 2022
License
3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY REMINDER STATEMENT ON MENUS. CONSUMER ADVISORY IS NEEDED ON MENUS AND ALL FOOD SERVED "COOKED TO ORDER" AND OR UNDERCOOKED NEEDS TO BE DISCLOSED (*). PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICIES FOR ALL FOOD SERVICE EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VOMIT AND DIARREAL CLEAN UP KIT ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE CLEAN UP KIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED REAR EXIT DOOR OFF OF MAIN COOKING AREA IN NEED WEATHER STRIPPING AROUND DOOR TO CLOSE ANY ENTRYWAY FOR INSECTS. INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SPLASH GUARD NEEDED ON LEFT SIDE OF HAND SINK IN MAIN COOKING AREA INBETWEEN HAND SINK AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO AIR GAP AT DISHCHARGE PIPE LEADING FROM GREASE TRAP TO FLOOR DRAIN AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN DISHWASHING AREA. CREATE AIR GAP FOR DISHCHARGE PIPE AT FLOOR DRAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SINK STOPPERS NEEDED AT ALL 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS IN ORDER TO PROPERLY WASH RINSE AND SANITIZE ALL DISHES AND UTENSILS. PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Sewage & waste water properly disposed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO GREASE TRAP AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN MAIN COOKING AREA. MUST INSTALL A GREASE TRAP AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: ALL CERTIFED FOOD MANAGERS NEED TO SHOW PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Los Altos De La Sierra last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Los Altos De La Sierra on file is from Mar 13, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Los Altos De La Sierra?
Across the inspection record, “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Los Altos De La Sierra.
Has Los Altos De La Sierra's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Los Altos De La Sierra have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Los Altos De La Sierra means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Los Altos De La Sierra inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Los Altos De La Sierra is inspected around two times per year on average.
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