LA SIERRA CORPORATION.

Chicago Health Dept

1637 W MONTROSE AVE · LAKEVIEW, CHICAGO

Last inspected 2015.

7 inspections on record since 2010 · Last inspected Feb 2015.

Last inspected Feb 2015. Records may not reflect current conditions.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
7
VIOLATIONS
22
total on record
LAST INSPECTED
FEB 2015

INSPECTION HISTORY

FEB 5
2015
PASS 2 violations
Minor Other
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

METAL STEM THERMOMETERS NOT CALIBRATED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALIBRATE METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR FOOD HANDLERS.

Minor Documentation & Training
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

FOOD HANLDERS CERTIFICATES NOT ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST BE CERTIFIED WITH CERTICATES OF NAMES OF EMPLOYEES ON PREMISES.

JAN 29
2015
FAIL 3 violations
Serious Other
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION FROM REPORT #1497137 DATED ON 09/25/14 NOT CORRECTED-#36 OBSERVED MISSING END CAPS ON THE LIGHT FIXTURE/LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE THE COOKLINE. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL END CAPS TO THE LIGHT SHIELD FOR A FUNCTIONAL SHIELD. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THE PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION MUST BE CORRECTED BY DATE OF REINSPECTION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.

Minor Other
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

METAL STEM THERMOMETERS NOT CALIBRATED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALIBRATE METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR FOOD HANDLERS.

Minor Documentation & Training
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

FOOD HANLDERS CERTIFICATES NOT ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST BE CERTIFIED WITH CERTICATES OF NAMES OF EMPLOYEES ON PREMISES.

SEP 25
2014
PASS 5 violations 1 CRITICAL
Minor Food Storage & Handling
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

FOUND GROCERY BAGS USED TO STORE MEAT IN THE DEEP FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO USE FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS TO PROPERLY STORE MEAT.

Critical Pest Activity
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

OBSERVED 4 DEAD ROACHES ALONG THE WALL ON THE BASEMENT FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Facility Condition
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

OBSERVED MISSING END CAPS ON THE LIGHT FIXTURE/LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE THE COOKING LINE. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL END CAPS TO THE LIGHT SHIELD FOR A FUNCTIONAL SHIELD.

Minor Facility Condition
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

PROVIDE THERMOMETER FOR THE REFRIGERATOR ON THE NORTH WALL.

Minor Sanitation
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

FOUND CONSTRUCTION DEBIRS AND CLUTTER IN THE CORNER NEAR THE TOP OF THE STAIRCASE THAT LEADS TO THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD UNECCESSARY ITEMS AND RE-ORGANIZE.

JUN 5
2014
PASS 3 violations
Minor Sanitation
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

INVERT SINGLE SERVICE CUPS TO PROTECT FOOD CONTACT SURFACE.

Minor Facility Condition
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

FOUND MISSING END CAPS ON THE LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING END CAPS.

Minor Sanitation
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CEILING FAN IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM TO REMOVE DUST DEBRIS BUILDUP.

FEB 25
2013
PASS 3 violations
Minor Sanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

RUSTY SHELVING INSIDE FRONT REFRIGERATOR WHERE HOT SAUCES ARE STORED. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE.

Minor Other
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

THERMOMETERS MISSING IN ALL COOLERS, MUST PROVIDE

Minor Sanitation
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

WIPING CLOTHES STORED ON 3-C0MPARMENT SINK, MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHES WHEN NOT IN USE IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION.

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OCT 26
2012
PASS 2 violations
Minor Sanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

1ST FLOOR BOX FREEZER LID IN POOR REPAIR AND REPAIRED WITH DUCT TAPE. MUST REPLACE OR REPAIR WITH SMOOTH, CLEANABLE MATERIAL. NOT DUCT TAPE.

Minor Plumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

LEAK UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK INTO BUCKET. MUST REPAIR.

FEB 22
2010
PASS 4 violations
Minor Sanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. REMOVE CARDBOARDS (USED FOR LINERS)FROM INSIDE OVEN, SHELVES ETC.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.PROVIDE FOOD CONTAINERS TO STORE FOOD IN IT. DO NOT USE CUT PLASTIC CONTAINERS. USE UTENSILS WITH HANDLES TO REMOVE FOOD FROM CONTAINERS, IN COOLERS.OUTSIDE GARBAGE CONTAINER IN POOR REPAIR, BOTTOM OF CONTAINER HAS RUST AND OPENING ON SEAMS, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE.LINER OF CHEST FREEZER NEXT TO WALK-IN COOLER,IN POOR REPAIR(BROKEN AND EXCESS OF TAPE), NEED TO REPLACE IT.

Minor Sanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.REPAIR BROKEN WALL UNDER 2 COMPARTMENT SINK IN DINING AREA, SOUTH WALL NEXT TO GREASE TRAP

Minor Facility Condition
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD WITH END CAPS AT LIGHT IN REAR PREP AREA.

Minor Plumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

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.PROVIDE STOPPERS FOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, KEEP STOPPERS IN THE SINK.

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