Mi Tierra
Last inspected: Apr 21, 2017
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Score
Going back to 2010, Mi Tierra has seven inspections in the public record. Inspectors last stopped by on Apr 21, 2017. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings. No fresh inspection data is available: the latest entry for Mi Tierra dates to Apr 21, 2017.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near three violations per visit across recent inspections.
Looking across the full record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” is the recurring theme, flagged four times.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Chicago restaurant scores 81. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
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Inspection History
Apr 21, 2017
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: OBSERVED BOWLS AND CUPS BEING USED TO DISPENSE BULK INGREDIENTS FROM DRY STORAGE. MUST PROVIDE A SCOOP WITH A HANDLE.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD OR SHATTER PROOF BULB IN THE 2 DOOR UPRIGHT COOLER.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST STORE ALL MOPS AND BROOMS INVERTED OR AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.
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May 10, 2016
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: ALL BULK SPICE CONTAINERS IE: SUGAR, ETC. MUST BE LABELED.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING COOKING EQUIPMENT NEED CLEANING, FOOD AND GREASE REMOVED.EXTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE, COOKS LINE FOOD CART,SHELVING UNDER FLAT TOP GRILL. MUST CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR UNDER GRILL WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE. METAL CAN BEING USED AS A PROP FOR GRILL WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE. MUST PROVIDE PROPER, CLEANABLE LEGS FOR GRILL.
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Mar 11, 2015
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A TORN GASKET AT THE 2 DOOR COOLER IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND TO MAINTAIN.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: OUT OF COMPLIANCE. INFORMATION PROVIDED.
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Jan 17, 2014
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL AND DATE ALL PREPARED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNITS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAILO CLEAN VENTILATION FANS INSIDE COOLERS IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR OF COOLERS IN 2ND FLOOR.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS AT 2-DOOR REFRIGERATOR IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET AT REAR PREP SINK.
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Feb 13, 2013
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND WALLS AND CEILING INSIDE WALK IN COOLER NOT CLEAN. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND NO SPLASHGUARD BETWEEN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND EXPOSED HAND SINK. 1ST FLOOR.
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Sep 27, 2012
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST PROPERLY STORE FOOD NOT IN ORGINAL CONTAINERS IN FOOD GRADE BAGS AT ALL TIMES.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE UNDER GRILLS TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS. MUST DEFROST ICE BOX FREEZER IN THE REAR OF THE KITCHEN. MUST CLEAN ALL VENTS LOCATED IN THE FRONT MAIN BAR AND RESTROOMS TO REMOVE EXCESS DUST BUILD-UP.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FLOOR DRAINS AT THE FRONT BAR AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS AT 3COMP SINK IN REAR LITCHEN AREA AND AT 3COMP SINK AT BAR ON THE 2ND FLOOR PARTY. MUST TIGHTEN FAUCET VALVE AT 1COMP SINK IN THE KITCHEN.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS AT ALL COOLERS AND REFRIGERATORS AT THE FRONT BAR AND REAR KITCHEN.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOPER IN AN ICE RECEPTACLE AT ALL TIMES.
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Jun 9, 2010
Routine
3 minor violations.
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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. DETAIL CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE STAINLESS STEEL SHELF ABOVE THE GRILL AND THE VENTILATION HOOD FILTERS.
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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. DETAIL CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE WALL AROUND THE GRILL AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: DRAIN LINE TUBING MISSING FROM SEVERAL SODA GUN HOLDERS AT THE 1ST AND 2ND FLOOR BARS. MUST PROVIDE.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Mi Tierra last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Mi Tierra on file is from Apr 21, 2017. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Mi Tierra?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Mi Tierra.
Has Mi Tierra's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Mi Tierra have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Mi Tierra 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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