Tierra Mar
Last inspected: Jun 13, 2017
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Score
Across the available record, Tierra Mar has 10 inspections on file, the first dated 2014. The latest inspection on file is from Jun 13, 2017. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical. Public records show no inspections at Tierra Mar since Jun 13, 2017, so this file may not reflect current conditions.
Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around seven violations compared to roughly nine violations earlier on.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed”, showing up 10 times.
Compared to other Chicago restaurants (averaging 81), there's room to close the gap. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
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Inspection History
Jun 13, 2017
Reinspection
6 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: RUSTY SURFACES ON EXTERIOR OF CHEST FREEEZERS IN BASEMENT. INSTD TO REMOVE RUST. INTERIOR PANEL OF CHEST FREEZER IN POOR REPAIR, EXPOSED INSULATION AND BUCKLING SURFACE. INSTD TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR IN BASEMENT PREP AREA IN POOR REPAIR, RAW CONCRETE WITH UNEVEN SURFACES CAUSING STANDING WATER. INSTD TO REPAIR FLOOR SO AS TO BE A SMOOTH, EVEN, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CEILING IN BASEMENT PREP AREA IN POOR REPAIR, HOLES. SECTION OF WALL INBETWEEN HOT TANK AND PREP AREA IN POOR REPAIR MISSING DRYWALL. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME AND HAVE ALL SECTIONS OF WALLS AND CEILING A SMOOTH, EVEN, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. WALLBASE IN WOMENS TOILET ROOM MISSING, LARGE GAP BETWEEN WALL AND FLOOR. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: LIGHTSHIELDS MISSING ON LIGHTS IN FRONT PREP AREA AND BASEMENT PREP AREA. INSTD TO PROVIDE SAME.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: VENTILATION SYSTEM ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN BASEMENT IN POOR REPAIR. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. INSTD TO PROVIDE MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS.
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Jun 2, 2017
Reinspection
6 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: RUSTY SURFACES ON EXTERIOR OF CHEST FREEEZERS IN BASEMENT. INSTD TO REMOVE RUST. INTERIOR PANEL OF CHEST FREEZER IN POOR REPAIR, EXPOSED INSULATION AND BUCKLING SURFACE. INSTD TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR IN BASEMENT PREP AREA IN POOR REPAIR, RAW CONCRETE WITH UNEVEN SURFACES CAUSING STANDING WATER. INSTD TO REPAIR FLOOR SO AS TO BE A SMOOTH, EVEN, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CEILING IN BASEMENT PREP AREA IN POOR REPAIR, HOLES. SECTION OF WALL INBETWEEN HOT TANK AND PREP AREA IN POOR REPAIR MISSING DRYWALL. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME AND HAVE ALL SECTIONS OF WALLS AND CEILING A SMOOTH, EVEN, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. WALLBASE IN WOMENS TOILET ROOM MISSING, LARGE GAP BETWEEN WALL AND FLOOR. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: LIGHTSHIELDS MISSING ON LIGHTS IN FRONT PREP AREA AND BASEMENT PREP AREA. INSTD TO PROVIDE SAME.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: VENTILATION SYSTEM ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN BASEMENT IN POOR REPAIR. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. INSTD TO PROVIDE MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS.
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May 26, 2017
Reinspection
9 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: WALK IN COOLER IN POOR REPAIR, UNABLE TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE, INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF 50.2F . EXCESSIVE ICE ACCUMULATED ON CONDENSOR. UNIT TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION AT THIS TIME. INSTD TO UTILIZE OTHER REFRIGERATION ON SITE TO PROPERLY STORE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS. VIOLATION CRITICAL 7-38-005A.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICED MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE HANDLING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS(FISH, RICE, ETC). NOR VALID CERTIFICATE AVAILABLE. INSTD TO HAVE ON DUTY AT ALL TIMES. VIOLATION 7-38-012A SERIOUS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: RUSTY SURFACES ON EXTERIOR OF CHEST FREEEZERS IN BASEMENT. INSTD TO REMOVE RUST. INTERIOR PANEL OF CHEST FREEZER IN POOR REPAIR, EXPOSED INSULATION AND BUCKLING SURFACE. INSTD TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR IN BASEMENT PREP AREA IN POOR REPAIR, RAW CONCRETE WITH UNEVEN SURFACES CAUSING STANDING WATER. INSTD TO REPAIR FLOOR SO AS TO BE A SMOOTH, EVEN, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CEILING IN BASEMENT PREP AREA IN POOR REPAIR, HOLES. SECTION OF WALL INBETWEEN HOT TANK AND PREP AREA IN POOR REPAIR MISSING DRYWALL. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME AND HAVE ALL SECTIONS OF WALLS AND CEILING A SMOOTH, EVEN, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. WALLBASE IN WOMENS TOILET ROOM MISSING, LARGE GAP BETWEEN WALL AND FLOOR. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: LIGHTSHIELDS MISSING ON LIGHTS IN FRONT PREP AREA AND BASEMENT PREP AREA. INSTD TO PROVIDE SAME.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: VENTILATION SYSTEM IN BASEMENT IN POOR REPAIR. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: METAL STEM THERMOMETERS MISSING FOR FOOD HANDLERS. INSTD TO PROVIDE SAME
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. INSTD TO PROVIDE MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS.
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May 19, 2017
Routine
11 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES DURING STORAGE: 3 LARGE CONTAINERS OF CEVICHE IN WALK IN COOLER AT 48.9F-59.8F, LARGE CONTAINER OF CEVICHE IN 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA AT 48.9F (DATED SUNDAY 5/14). ALL PRODUCT DISCARDED AND DENATURED. APPROX 30 LBS $100 VALUE. VIOLATION 7-38-005A CRITICAL.
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Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: NO EXPOSED HANDSINK AT ADDITIONAL PREP AREA ADDED IN REAR. PRIOR APPROVAL NOT OBTAINED FROM HEALTH DEPT FOR ADDITIONAL PREP AREA. CEVICHE PREPARED, PLATED, AND LIMES CUT IN THIS PREP AREA. INSTD TO PROVIDE EXPOSED HANDSINK WITH HOT/COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE IN SAME AREA. EXPOSED HANDSINK IN FRONT PREP AREA NOT ACCESSIBLE, CONTAINER OF VEGETABLES IN SINK. INSTD TO HAVE SINK ACCESSIBLE AND HAVE BASIN CLEAR AT ALL TIMES. NO SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICE IN MENS TOILET ROOM. INSTD TO PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. VIOLATION 7-38-030 CRITICAL.
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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: LICENSED PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK/PROOF OF SERVICE NOT AVAILABLE. INSTD TO PROVIDE SAME. VIOLATION 7-38-020 SERIOUS.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE HANDLING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (RICE, FISH). INSTD TO HAVE ON DUTY AT ALL TIMES. VIOLATION 7-38-012A SERIOUS.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM 3/31/16 REPORT 1735165 NOT CORRECTED: 33 THE FOLLOWING IN NEED OF CLEANING: ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALL PREP TABLES AND CONTACT SURFACES TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP OF FOOD AND GREASE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. 34 : FLOORS IN 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING, TILES IN NEED OF REPAIR OR REPLACING WHERE BROKEN. ALL STANDING WATER MUST BE REMOVED FROM 1ST AND BASEMENT AREAS. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN. ALL FOOD MUST BE OFF THE FLOOR IN THE WALK IN COOLER. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN. 35 WALLS IN 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPLATTER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS IN BASEMENT AREA MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN. 38 LEAK IN BASEMENT WATER PIPE IN NEED OF REPAIR. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN. HAND SINK NEEDED IN BASEMENT AREA WHERE PREP TABLE, COOKING EQUIPMENT, HOOD SYSTEM AND REACH IN FREEZERS ARE LOCATED. MUST INSTALL SINK OR REMOVE PREP ITEMS 41 ALL CLUTTER IN BASEMENT AREA IN NEED OF REMOVAL AND OR ORGANIZATION. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN. VIOLATION 7-42-090 SERIOUS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: RUSTY SURFACES ON EXTERIOR OF CHEST FREEEZERS IN BASEMENT. INSTD TO REMOVE RUST. INTERIOR PANEL OF CHEST FREEZER IN POOR REPAIR, EXPOSED INSULATION AND BUCKLING SURFACE. INSTD TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR IN BASEMENT PREP AREA IN POOR REPAIR, RAW CONCRETE WITH UNEVEN SURFACES CAUSING STANDING WATER. INSTD TO REPAIR FLOOR SO AS TO BE A SMOOTH, EVEN, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CEILING IN BASEMENT PREP AREA IN POOR REPAIR, HOLES. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME. WALLBASE IN WOMENS TOILET ROOM MISSING, LARGE GAP BETWEEN WALL AND FLOOR. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: LIGHTSHIELDS MISSING ON LIGHTS IN FRONT PREP AREA AND BASEMENT PREP AREA. INSTD TO PROVIDE SAME. NO LIGHT IN BASEMENT FRONT STORAGE AREA. INSTD TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: METAL STEM THERMOMETERS MISSING FOR FOOD HANDLERS. INSTD TO PROVIDE SAME.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. INSTD TO PROVIDE MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS.
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Apr 8, 2016
Reinspection
7 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: CUTTING BOARDS IN NEED OF REPLACING AT PREP AREA. CUTTING BOARDS ARE WORN, DISCOLORED WITH DEEP CUTS. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING IN NEED OF CLEANING: ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALL PREP TABLES AND CONTACT SURFACES TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP OF FOOD AND GREASE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: : FLOORS IN 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING, TILES IN NEED OF REPAIR OR REPLACING WHERE BROKEN. ALL STANDING WATER MUST BE REMOVED FROM 1ST AND BASEMENT AREAS. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN. ALL FOOD MUST BE OFF THE FLOOR KIN THE WALK IN COOLER. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALLS IN 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPLATTER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS IN BASEMENT AREA MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: LIGHTS IN THE FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DUST BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: LEAK IN BASEMENT WATER PIPE IN NEED OF REPAIR. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN. HAND SINK NEEDED IN BASEMENT AREA WHERE PREP TABLE AND REACH IN FREEZERS ARE LOCATED. MUST INSTALL SINK OR REMOVE PREP ITEMS
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ALL CLUTTER IN BASEMENT AREA IN NEED OF REMOVAL AND OR ORGANIZATION. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Mar 31, 2016
Routine
10 minor violations.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ALL CLUTTER IN BASEMENT AREA IN NEED OF REMOVAL AND OR ORGANIZATION. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED OR PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE WHILE HANDLING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS. IE...SHRIMP, FISH AND STEAK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE PERSON AND CERTIFICATE AT ALL TIMES WHILE HANDLING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012
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Dish machines: provided with accurate thermometers, chemical test kits and suitable gauge cock
Inspector notes: NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION TO PROPERLY TEST SANITATIZING WATER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE TEST STRIPS AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 8-29-16 INSP #372 #33 OBSERVED THE HOOD AND FILTERS OVER 1ST.FLOOR NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. ALSO CLEAN STOVE TOPS. #34OBSERVED THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. #45 OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. GIVEN COPY OF IDPH'S FOOD HANDLER INFO, AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES FOR ALL STAFF. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: CUTTING BOARDS IN NEED OF REPLACING AT PREP AREA. CUTTING BOARDS ARE WORN, DISCOLORED WITH DEEP CUTS. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING IN NEED OF CLEANING: ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALL PREP TABLES AND CONTACT SURFACES TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP OF FOOD AND GREASE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS IN 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING, TILES IN NEED OF REPAIR OR REPLACING WHERE BROKEN. ALL STANDING WATER MUST BE REMOVED FROM 1ST AND BASEMENT AREAS. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN. ALL FOOD MUST BE OFF THE FLOOR KIN THE WALK IN COOLER. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALLS IN 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPLATTER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS IN BASEMENT AREA MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: LIGHTS IN THE FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DUST BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: LEAK IN BASEMENT WATER PIPE IN NEED OF REPAIR. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN. HAND SINK NEEDED IN BASEMENT AREA WHERE PREP TABLE AND REACH IN FREEZERS ARE LOCATED. MUST INSTALL SINK OR REMOVE PREP ITEMS.
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Aug 28, 2015
Routine
6 minor violations.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED OR MANAGER ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD IS BEING SERVED AND PREPARED RICE 143.6*F , CEVICHE 39*F AT THIS TIME.SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012a.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE HOOD AND FILTERS OVER 1ST.FLOOR NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. ALSO CLEAN STOVE TOPS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE WALLS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TWO LIGHTS OUT ABOVE THE 1ST FLOOR CONDIMENT COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. GIVEN COPY OF IDPH'S FOOD HANDLER INFO, AT THIS TIME.
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Sep 4, 2014
Reinspection
6 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXTERIOR OF WALK IN DOOR WITH PEELING PAINT. RESTORE SURFACE TO A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE AND MAINTAIN.OBSERVED NO SPLASH GUARDS ON EXPOSED HANDSINK IN KITCHEN. SPLASHGUARDS NEED TO BE INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED ON EACH SIDE OF HANDWASH SINK.OBSERVED ICE ACCUMULATION AND DRIPPING OF CONDENSER WITHIN WALK IN COOLER. ABATE DRIPPING AND ICE ACCUMLATION.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: FOUND SMALL REACH IN FREEZER IN THE BASEMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE EXCESSIVE ICE BUILD UP, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FREEZER. OBSERVED IN BETWEEN TABLES AT SERVICE STATION WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND STICKY SUBSTANCES. CLEAN INBETWEEN TABLES.OBSERVED INTERIOR OF REACH IN FREEZERS UNCLEAN. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF ALL REACH IN COOLERS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST AND DEBRIS UNDER AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT ON FLOOR OF WAITRESS SERVICE AREA. ALL FLOORS NEED TO BE ABLE TO BE CLEANED AND MAINTAINED.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PLUMBING LEAK UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN PLUMBING UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOUTH SIDE OF BASEMENT CRAWLSPACE WITH CLUTTER AND OTHER UNUSABLE EQUIPMENT. ALL UNUSABLE EQUIPMENT MUST BE REMOVED AREA MUST BE KEPT CLEAN AND ORGANIZED IN ORDER TO PREVENT INSECT AND RODENT HARBORAGE.OBSERVED OUTDOOR SIDE AREA ON WEST SIDE OF BUILDING WITH OLD SINKS AND OLD COOKING EQUIPMENT. ALL CLUTTER AND DEBRIS MUST BE REMOVED FROM SIDE YARD.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE SCOOP STORED WITHIN ICE. STORE ALL SCOOPS IN A CLEAN DRY CONTAINER OUTSIED OF ICE TO MINIMIZE HAND CONTACT WITH HANDLE OF ICE AND ICE.
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Aug 26, 2014
Complaint
11 minor violations.
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Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE TRAP IN BASEMENT OVERFLOWING WHEN 1 COMPARTMENT OF 3 COMPARTMENT IS RELEASED. ABATE LEAKING CONDITION AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXTERIOR OF WALK IN DOOR WITH PEELING PAINT. RESTORE SURFACE TO A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SPLASH GUARDS ON EXPOSED HANDSINK IN KITCHEN. SPLASHGUARDS NEED TO BE INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED ON EACH SIDE OF HANDWASH SINK.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE ACCUMULATION AND DRIPPING OF CONDENSER WITHIN WALK IN COOLER. ABATE DRIPPING AND ICE ACCUMLATION.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IN BETWEEN TABLES AT SERVICE STATION WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND STICKY SUBSTANCES. CLEAN INBETWEEN TABLES.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INTERIOR OF REACH IN FREEZERS UNCLEAN. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF ALL REACH IN COOLERS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST AND DEBRIS UNDER AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT ON FLOOR OF WAITRESS SERVICE AREA. ALL FLOORS NEED TO BE ABLE TO BE CLEANED AND MAINTAINED.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PLUMBING LEAK UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN PLUMBING UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OUTDOOR SIDE AREA ON WEST SIDE OF BUILDING WITH OLD SINKS AND OLD COOKING EQUIPMENT. ALL CLUTTER AND DEBRIS MUST BE REMOVED FROM SIDE YARD.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOUTH SIDE OF BASEMENT CRAWLSPACE WITH CLUTTER AND OTHER UNUSABLE EQUIPMENT. ALL UNUSABLE EQUIPMENT MUST BE REMOVED AREA MUST BE KEPT CLEAN AND ORGANIZED IN ORDER TO PREVENT INSECT AND RODENT HARBORAGE.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE SCOOP STORED WITHIN ICE. STORE ALL SCOOPS IN A CLEAN DRY CONTAINER OUTSIED OF ICE TO MINIMIZE HAND CONTACT WITH HANDLE OF ICE AND ICE.
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May 1, 2014
License
1 minor violation.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: FOUND SMALL REACH IN FREEZER IN THE BASEMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE EXCESSIVE ICE BUILD UP, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FREEZER.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Tierra Mar last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Tierra Mar on file is from Jun 13, 2017. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Tierra Mar?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited 10 times, more than any other issue at Tierra Mar.
Has Tierra Mar's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Tierra Mar have averaged around seven violations per visit, down from roughly nine earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Tierra Mar 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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