La Sierra Mexican Restaurant and Bar
Last inspected: Mar 9, 2026
61
Score
The health department has logged 10 inspections at La Sierra Mexican Restaurant and Bar, the earliest from 2023. The most recent report on file is from Mar 9, 2026. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near eight violations per visit.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “food-contact surface soiled with food debris”, showing up three times.
La Sierra Mexican Restaurant and Bar's latest score of 61 falls below the Naples average of 81. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
10
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 9, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing on splitter added to mop sink faucet.
29-42-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled with food debris.
22-02-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling vents soiled with mold like substance near cook line.
36-34-5
Basic - Clean equipment/utensils not stored at least 6 inches above the floor. Clean container stored on floor near cook line.
24-26-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable at prep area.
14-09-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee bag stored over oil container. Operator removed employee bag. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
61
Nov 6, 2025
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Operator is saving tags but they are not properly marked with the last day sold. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-06: Operator unable to provide Clam/mussel/oyster tags with the last day sold. **Time Extended**
01C-03-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-06: Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. **Time Extended**
53B-13-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-06: Operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. **Time Extended**
53B-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin in the main kitchen area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-06: Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin in the main kitchen area. **Time Extended**
22-20-5
70
Oct 27, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 5 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm) **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
22-41-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed one pack of thawed tilapia in reduced oxygen package in the reach in cooler across from cook top. Provided operator with thawing vacuumed packed fish DBPR handout. **Warning**
01B-13-4
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-13-5
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Operator is saving tags but they are not properly marked with the last day sold. **Warning**
01C-03-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. The handwashing sink in the bar area is being used to hold clean and dirty dishes. **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. **Warning**
53B-09-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled spray bottles in the bar area below three compartment sink. **Warning**
41-17-4
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed one pack of thawed tilapia in reduced oxygen package in the reach in cooler across from cook top. Provided operator with thawing vacuumed packed fish DBPR handout. **Warning**
06-09-1
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin in the main kitchen area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-20-5
41
Apr 3, 2025
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Interior of hood soiled with grease. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-03: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-03: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dumpster rusted out on bottom with cracks. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-03: **Time Extended**
33-12-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Grease on the ground and pad around grease receptacle. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-03: **Time Extended**
33-20-4
82
Mar 25, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In reach-in cooler at cook line; raw beef stored over cooked beef. Operator removed cooked beef to proper storage. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine 00ppm sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Operator discontinued use of dishmachine for sanitizing and started setting up triple sink until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. **Warning**
22-41-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun soiled with food debris at bar. **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Handwashing sink used to stored dirty jars. Operator removed the jars. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-11-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - Dumpster rusted out on bottom with cracks. **Warning**
33-12-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Oil containers stored on floor at dry storage. **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Grease on the ground and pad around grease receptacle. **Warning**
33-20-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees by kitchen entrance. Provided operator handwashing sign. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Interior of hood soiled with grease. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry at prep area. **Warning**
42-01-4
41
Nov 6, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 6 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm) Operator adjusted chemicals. Second Test Dishwasher (Chlorine 50ppm) **Corrected On-Site**
22-41-4
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment.
01C-05-4
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
01C-03-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener has accumulated debris
22-02-4
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed three kitchen employees and two servers handling food with no Certified Food Manager present Ruben Hernandez 10-14-21 Serv Safe **Corrected On-Site**
53A-05-6
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed several portions of soup in Walk in cooler without date marking.
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. At the front server area
41-17-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine at bar has accumulated mold like substance
22-20-5
Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Near Three compartment sink, observed cheesecloth hanging to dry after washing.
25-32-4
43
Feb 22, 2024
Routine - Food
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Basic - Twenty (20) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in handwashing, warewashing, or equipment and utensil storage areas. At mop sink and storage area.
38-02-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Front entrance door, not self closing.
35B-03-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters have accumulated grease and debris
23-03-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. At pickup window, ceiling missing paint with exposed drywall
36-37-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and walk-in freezer.
14-69-4
78
Sep 25, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Cooked beef, enchilada sauce and red pepper sauce marked 9-8-23. See stop sale
01B-24-5
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Cooked beef, enchilada sauce and red pepper sauce marked 9-8-23. See stop sale
02C-01-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. In walk-in cooler, portions of vegetable soup made three days ago, per operator. Operator date marked items **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Basic - Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Unsealed wood ceiling above pickup window and server area
14-06-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Tilapia being thawed without running water, operator dicarded water and put tilapia in walk in cooler **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 75ppm) operator added more water to dilute solution **Corrective Action Taken**
21-07-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Near walk in cooler.
36-17-5
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer, door is unable to open.
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Dishwashing racks have soiled outer areas.
23-03-4
Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Cheesecloth near triple sink being reused
25-32-4
Basic - Shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. At triple sink storage area.
14-17-4
45
Mar 2, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 16 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. diced chicken (52 F - Cold Holding). Per operator chicken was diced three hours prior. Operator placed on ice to rabidly cool. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand washing sink was blocked with a pas of rice. Operator removed the pan. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. 3 cooks and two servers are working and no certified food manager is present.
53A-05-6
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. At bar hand sink
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Soup made 24 hours prior not day labeled.
02C-02-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Mold like substance inside ice machine across from freezer.
22-20-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl used as scoop inside pinto beans. Operator removed bowl.
14-01-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. CO 2 tank not secured at back bar
51-11-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tiles have food debris and dust build up.
36-34-5
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee bread inside reach in cooler on cooks line. Operator removed employees food. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-49-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets torn on reach in cooler on cooks line.
14-11-5
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Tiles damaged inside walk in cooler and through out kitchen area.
36-17-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Multiple contains of food on floor of walk in cooler
08B-38-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At bar hand sink
31B-04-4
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Hand sink drain line broken in cooks line and draining into base of cabinet.
29-08-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Grease running down form hood exhaust on wall at cooks line.
36-27-5
33
Jan 12, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed
FL-27
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
45
Frequently Asked Questions
When was La Sierra Mexican Restaurant and Bar last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at La Sierra Mexican Restaurant and Bar on file is from Mar 9, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at La Sierra Mexican Restaurant and Bar?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at La Sierra Mexican Restaurant and Bar.
How does La Sierra Mexican Restaurant and Bar compare to other restaurants in Naples?
La Sierra Mexican Restaurant and Bar most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Naples average of 81.
Has La Sierra Mexican Restaurant and Bar's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at La Sierra Mexican Restaurant and Bar have averaged around eight violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at La Sierra Mexican Restaurant and Bar means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is La Sierra Mexican Restaurant and Bar inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, La Sierra Mexican Restaurant and Bar is inspected around three times per year on average.
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