Siena by Maria
Last inspected: Aug 15, 2013
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Inspectors have visited Siena by Maria six times, with records going back to 2010. On Aug 15, 2013, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well. No fresh inspection data is available: the latest entry for Siena by Maria dates to Aug 15, 2013.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near three violations per visit.
The pattern that stands out is “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean”, which has been cited four times.
That falls roughly in the middle of the pack for Chicago restaurants. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
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Inspection History
Aug 15, 2013
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST SEAL OPENINGS INTO CEILING AROUND PIPES IN BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE AREA.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: LIGHT SHIELD MISSING INSIDE REFRIGERATOR LOCATED IN BASEMENT FOOD AREA. MUST PROVIDE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: ADDITIONAL WATER PRESSURE IS NEEDED AT FRONT PREP EXPOSED HANDSINK MUST REPAIR.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: REMOVE CLUTTER AN UNNECESSARY ARTICLES FROM BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE AREA TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE.
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Nov 21, 2012
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE SHELVES AND CABINETS OF THE FOOD PREP AREA.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS INSIDE OF ALL REFRIGERATORS.
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Nov 16, 2012
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION DURING STORAGE INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE. OBSERVED A SLIMY SUBSTANCE AND DISCOLORATION ON INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES 0F THE ICE MACHINE. THE ICE MACHINE WAS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. DO NOT USE UNTIL THE HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG HAS BEEN REMOVED. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL INTERIOR SURFACES 0F THE ICE MACHINE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE SHELVES AND CABINETS OF THE FOOD PREP AREA.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS INSIDE OF ALL REFRIGERATORS.
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Aug 10, 2010
Complaint
2 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. ALL PRE-PACKAGED BROWNIES FOR SALE MUST HAVE BUSINESS NAME AND ADDRESS AND LIST OF INGREDIENTS.
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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. INTERIOR ICE MACHINE MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
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Apr 2, 2010
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Mar 22, 2010
License
6 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.ALL SHELVING THROUGHOUT FRONT MILK STAND AND FOOD PREP, ALL COFFEE BIN DRAWERS NEED DETAIL CLEANING. BROKEN RUBBER GASKETS INSIDE BOTH PREP COOLERS MUST REPLACE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING NEEDS CLEANING AND SANITIZING: INTERIOR BOTH PREP COOLERS, INTERIOR ICE MACHINE WATER RESERVOIR,INTERIOR BASEMENT FREEZER.
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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.FLOOR UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, IN CLOSET MUST CLEAN.
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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. WALLS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS MUST SEAL ALL HOLES, OPEN CRACKS, CREVICES. BEHIND COFFEE GRINDERS, IN WASHROOM, AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND HALLWAY OF WASHROOM/SINK AREA, BACK SPLASH AT WASHROOM SINK. WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN WASHROOM AND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK MUST REPLACE.
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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.LIGHT SHIELDS IN WASHROOM AND AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AREA MUST CLEAN.
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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. MUST PROVIDE PROPER STOPPERS FOR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REMOVE THREADED NOZZLE FROM BASEMENT UTILITY MOP SINK OR PROVIDE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Siena by Maria last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Siena by Maria on file is from Aug 15, 2013. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Siena by Maria?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Siena by Maria.
Has Siena by Maria's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Siena by Maria have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Siena by Maria 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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