Sol Mar Y Tierra,Inc. — Mar Y Tierra Restaurant
Last inspected: Jul 9, 2012
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Score
Going back to 2010, Sol Mar Y Tierra,Inc. — Mar Y Tierra Restaurant has five inspections in the public record. Inspectors last stopped by on Jul 9, 2012. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe. The most recent inspection at Sol Mar Y Tierra,Inc. — Mar Y Tierra Restaurant is from Jul 9, 2012, and nothing newer appears in the public record.
Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around six violations per visit lately, up from roughly three violations before.
“Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” comes up most often, recorded four times in the inspection record.
By comparison, the average Chicago facility scores 81, putting Sol Mar Y Tierra,Inc. — Mar Y Tierra Restaurant on the weaker side. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
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Inspection History
Jul 9, 2012
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: LABEL AND DATE THE FOOD IN THE REACHIN FREEZER.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND RUSTY RACKS IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE RUST AND PAINT THEM.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE FILTERS IN THE FRONT AREA HAS SOME GREASE BUILDUP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT ALONG THE WALLS AND IN THE CORNERS HAS DUST AND DIRT ON THEM.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: CLEAN ALL VENTS THROUGHOUT PREMISES HAS DUST BUILDUP.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: FOUND LARGE AMOUNT OF CLUTTER IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND ORGNIZE SO NO INSECT OR RODENT HARBORAGE.
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Jul 7, 2012
Consultation
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: REFER TO INSPECTION 09/13/2011
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: REFER TO INSPECTION 09/13/2011
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REFER TO INSPECTION 09/13/2011
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Sep 13, 2011
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR OF MICROWAVE NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: BASEMENT FLOOR NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: VENT COVERS AND SURROUNDING CEILING TILES NOT CLEAN, DUST ACCUMULATION. CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN. WALLS IN PREP AREA AND TOILET ROOM DOORS NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN.
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Sep 13, 2010
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Sep 8, 2010
License
10 minor violations.
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Sewage and waste water disposal, no back siphonage, cross connection and/or back flow
Inspector notes: In food establishments, there shall be adequate sewage and waste water disposal facilities that comply with all the requirements of the plumbing section of the Municipal Code of Chicago.OBSERVED WASTE WATER BACKING UP AT FLOOR DRAIN OF 3- COMPARTMENT SINK WHEN WATER IS RELEASED.MUST REPAIR & MAINTAIN.
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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, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines.OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF LIVE FRUIT FLY ACTIVITY MORE THAN 15 FLYING AROUND PREMISES ALSO REAR GARAGE DOOR & MAN DOOR NOT TIGHT FITTING ALONG BOTTOM.NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON SITE TO VIEW.MUST PROVIDE A PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK,DOORS NEEDS TO BE TIGHT FITTING,HAVE PEST CONTROL SERVICE PREMISES FOR FLY ACTIVITY.
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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.MUST LABEL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.
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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.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS. MUST APPLY SEALANT OR PAINT RAW WOOD SHELF AT CASHIER AREA. MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS FOR 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.
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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.MUST CLEAN GRILL TABLES,FILTERS,HOOD VENTS,EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP.
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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.MUST CLEAN FLOOR ALONG WALL BASE. MUST SEAL HOLE IN FLOOR UNDER SHELVING UNIT IN DINING AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILE 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: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.MUST CLEAN WALL IN FRONT PREP AREA.MUST SEAL SEVERAL HOLES IN WALL AT FRONT PREP AREA,STAINED CEILING TILE IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM.
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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.CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD IN DINING AREA.
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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 VENTILATION AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,OVER HEAD METAL DRAIN BOARD AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.
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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.MUST REMOVE & ORGANIZE ARTCLES OFF OF FLOOR IN REAR GARAGE STORAGE AREA AND REAR YARD EQUIPMENT.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Sol Mar Y Tierra,Inc. — Mar Y Tierra Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Sol Mar Y Tierra,Inc. — Mar Y Tierra Restaurant on file is from Jul 9, 2012. The public record contains five inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Sol Mar Y Tierra,Inc. — Mar Y Tierra Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Sol Mar Y Tierra,Inc. — Mar Y Tierra Restaurant.
Has Sol Mar Y Tierra,Inc. — Mar Y Tierra Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Sol Mar Y Tierra,Inc. — Mar Y Tierra Restaurant have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Sol Mar Y Tierra,Inc. — Mar Y Tierra Restaurant means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
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