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SIERRA & SONS Y SU SABOR LATINO

3808-3810 W NORTH AVE · Chicago, IL 60647

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Inspection ID
2554685

Location recorded for this inspection · SIERRA & SONS Y SU SABOR LATINO · 3808-3810 W NORTH AVE

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Pass
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Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2456306

Location recorded for this inspection · SIERRA & SONS Y SU SABOR LATINO · 3808-3810 W NORTH AVE

Recorded violations

  • 36

    THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER INSIDE DRINK COOLER LOCATED BEHIND CHECKOUT COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARD IN PREP AREA COVERED IN DEEP GROOVES AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH, CLEANABLE SURFACES.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED TORN AND BROKEN GASKETS ON PREP COOLER LOCATED IN PREP AREA ACROSS FROM STOVE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED LEAK COMING FROM INSIDE PREP COOLER LOCATED ACROSS FROM STOVE IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED UNUSED LARGE 2 DOOR COOLER IN REAR OF BAKERY SECTION AND UNUSED STOVE IN FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO EITHER REPAIR ITEMS SO THAT THEY ARE FUNCTIONAL OR REMOVE FROM PREMISES.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED MULTIPLE CEILING PANELS IN BAKERY PREP AREA DAMAGED, BROKEN, AND CAVING IN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH, CLEANABLE SURFACES. Thursday, October 29, 2020

ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
11
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2453983

Location recorded for this inspection · SIERRA & SONS Y SU SABOR LATINO · 3808-3810 W NORTH AVE

Recorded violations

  • 36

    THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER INSIDE DRINK COOLER LOCATED BEHIND CHECKOUT COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED 4 RODENT DROPPINGS IN DINING ROOM, APPROXIMATELY 100 RODENT DROPPINGS IN UNUSED STOVE IN PREP AREA, AND AN ADDITIONAL 2 RODENT DROPPINGS NEAR BROKEN BASEBOARD BEHIND CABINET IN DINING ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO RECEIVE ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE, REMOVE DROPPINGS, AND MAINTAIN PREMISES FREE OF PESTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED TORN AND BROKEN GASKETS ON PREP COOLER LOCATED IN PREP AREA ACROSS FROM STOVE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED LEAK COMING FROM INSIDE PREP COOLER LOCATED ACROSS FROM STOVE IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARD IN PREP AREA COVERED IN DEEP GROOVES AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH, CLEANABLE SURFACES.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED WATER BACKING UP FROM ONE COMPARTMENT TO ANOTHER IN UNUSED 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN UNUSED BAKERY SECTION OF FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED GREEN SLIME BUILD UP ON DRAIN STOPPER LOCATED IN UNUSED 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN UNUSED BAKERY DEPARTMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN FREE OF SLIME.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED SLIGHT LEAK AT WATER PIPE CONNECTED TO WALL IN REAR BAKERY PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED UNUSED LARGE 2 DOOR COOLER IN REAR OF BAKERY SECTION AND UNUSED STOVE IN FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO EITHER REPAIR ITEMS SO THAT THEY ARE FUNCTIONAL OR REMOVE FROM PREMISES.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED MULTIPLE CEILING PANELS IN BAKERY PREP AREA DAMAGED, BROKEN, AND CAVING IN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH, CLEANABLE SURFACES.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 1/4 INCH DEEP PUDDLE OF STANDING WATER ON FLOOR IN BAKERY PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN FACILITY FREE OF STANDING WATER.

Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2365833

Location recorded for this inspection · SIERRA & SONS Y SU SABOR LATINO · 3808-3810 W NORTH AVE

Recorded violations

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: 6-501.14 CLEAN THE GREASE FROM THE VENTILATION HOOD IN THE MIDDLE PREP AREA.

Complaint Re-InspectionFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2365684

Location recorded for this inspection · SIERRA & SONS Y SU SABOR LATINO · 3808-3810 W NORTH AVE

Recorded violations

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: 5-205.15 REPAIR THE DRAIN LINE WATER LEAK AT THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN THE FRONT PREP AREA.

  • 53

    TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: 5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLES PROVIDED IN THE UNISEX WASHROOMS. MUST PROVIDE A COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN ALL WOMEN'S WASHROOMS.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.11 OBSERVED CHIPPED PAINT ON THE WALLS, CEILING AND CONDENSER UNIT OF THE BAKERY WALK-IN COOLER. MUST SCRAPE AND REPAINT THE CHIPPED PAINT.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: 6-501.14 CLEAN THE GREASE FROM THE VENTILATION HOOD IN THE MIDDLE PREP AREA.

  • 59

    PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2363040 ON 2/27/20 NOT CORRECTED: 25 - OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE ON THE MENU FOR RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DESCRIBE THAT THE ASTERISKED FOODS CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED AT THE FOOTNOTE OF THE MENU BEFORE THE REMINDER STATEMENT. 59 - OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2286076 ON 5/1/19: 49 - MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON STEAM TABLE, FRYER CABINETS,GRILL TABLE, WHEEL BASES, LEGS OF ALL EQUIPMENT,PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,STOVE,OVEN,REACH IN COOLER,PREP COOLERS,CAMBROS,ROLLING CARTS,STORAGE SHELVES,EXTERIOR OF FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS,1- EYE STOVE,GRINDER,FLOOR MIXERS,WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS. 51 - MUST PROVIDE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES ON MOPSINKS. 55 - MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISES INCLUDING WALK IN COOLER IN BAKERY AREA. 55 - MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED AND MISSING FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT INCLUDING BAKERY AREA. PRIORITY 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
9
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2363040

Location recorded for this inspection · SIERRA & SONS Y SU SABOR LATINO · 3808-3810 W NORTH AVE

Recorded violations

  • 21

    PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED WRAPPED TAMALES STORED IN A CONTAINER ON TOP OF A PREP TABLE AT 65-109F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 5# OF FOOD WORTH $20. PRIORITY 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

  • 22

    PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED AMERICAN CHEESE SLICES STORED IN THE PREP COOLER AT 52.7F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 1# OF FOOD WORTH $4. PRIORITY 7-38-005. SEE VIOLATION #21 ABOVE FOR CITATION.

  • 25

    CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU FOR RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DISCLOSE AND DESCRIBE WHICH FOODS CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED AND LINK THOSE ITEMS TO A REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY AND INSECT ACTIVITY ON THE PREMISES. OBSERVED 10 RAT DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR IN THE DINING ROOM AND BAKERY PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL RODENT DROPPINGS FROM THE PREMISES. ALSO OBSERVED 20 LIVE SMALL FLIES AND 5 LIVE HOUSE FLIES FLYING AROUND AND ON THE WALLS OF THE BAKERY PREP AREA AND WASHROOM. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE ALL PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: REPAIR THE DRAIN LINE WATER LEAK AT THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN THE FRONT PREP AREA.

  • 53

    TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLES PROVIDED IN THE WOMEN'S AND UNISEX WASHROOMS. MUST PROVIDE A COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN ALL WOMEN'S WASHROOMS.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED CHIPPED PAINT ON THE WALLS, CEILING AND CONDENSER UNIT OF THE BAKERY WALK-IN COOLER. MUST SCRAPE AND REPAINT THE CHIPPED PAINT.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: CLEAN THE GREASE FROM THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS IN THE MIDDLE PREP AREA.

  • 60

    PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2286076 ON 5/1/19: 38 - OBSERVED AN APPROX. 1/2-3/4" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF REAR BAKERY DOOR, REAR PREP AREA DOOR AND DOOR LOCK ON REAR BAKERY DOORS. MUST MAKE DOORS TIGHT FITTING. 49 - MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON STEAM TABLE, FRYER CABINETS,GRILL TABLE, WHEEL BASES, LEGS OF ALL EQUIPMENT,PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,STOVE,OVEN,REACH IN COOLER,PREP COOLERS,CAMBROS,ROLLING CARTS,STORAGE SHELVES,EXTERIOR OF FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS,1- EYE STOVE,GRINDER,FLOOR MIXERS,WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS. 51 - MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY FAUCET AT 3 COMP SINK IN BAKERY AREA . 51 - MUST PROVIDE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES ON MOPSINKS. 55 - MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISES INCLUDING WALK IN COOLER IN BAKERY AREA. 55 - MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED AND MISSING FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT INCLUDING BAKERY AREA. STAINED CEILING TILES AND DAMAGED CEILING IN BAKERY AND THROUGHOUT, TOILET ROOMS, MISSING AND DAMAGED WALL TILES. 56 - MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE LIGHT FIXTURE IN REAR PREP AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
20
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2286076

Location recorded for this inspection · SIERRA & SONS Y SU SABOR LATINO · 3808-3810 W NORTH AVE

The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.

Recorded violations

  • 3

    MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: Violation Codes: 2-102.14(N) Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICY PROCEDURE .MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: Violation Codes: 2-501.11 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE AND ITEMS FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED

  • 23

    PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: Violation Codes: 3-501.17 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO DATE MARKINGS ON TCS READY TO EAT FOODS HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS INSIDE OF COOLERS .MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED

  • 25

    CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: Violation Codes: 3-603.11 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY POSTED OF THE RISK OF CONSUMING RAW AND UNDERCOOKED FOODS ON THE MENU.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)

  • 36

    THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: Violation Codes: 4-204.112(B) Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER FOR TABLE TOP HOT HOLDING UNIT IN FRONT PREP AREA AND INSIDE OF GLASS REACH IN COOLER IN SAME AREA

  • 37

    FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: Violation Codes: 3-302.12 Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: Violation Codes: 6-202.15 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED AN APPX. "1/2-3/4" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF REAR BAKERY DOOR,REAR PREP AREA DOOR AND DOOR LOCK ON REAR BAKERY DOORS.MUST MAKE DOORS TIGHT FITTING

  • 45

    SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED - Comments: Violation Codes: 4-903.11(A;C) Inspector Comments: MUST STORE PLASTIC WEAR WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSITION

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: Violation Codes: 4-601.11(C) Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON STEAM TABLE,FRYER CABINETS,GRILL TABLE,WHEEL BASES,LEGS OF ALL EQUIPMENT,PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,STOVE,OVEN,REACH IN COOLER,PREP COOLERS,CAMBROS,ROLLING CARTS,STORAGE SHELVES,EXTERIOR OF FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS,1- EYE STOVE,GRINDER,FLOOR MIXERS,WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: Violation Codes: 5-205.15 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY FAUCET AT 3 COMP SINK IN BAKERY AREA .

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: Violation Codes: 5-204.12 Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE BACKFLOW DEVICES ON MOPSINKS

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: Violation Codes: 6-501.13 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISES INCLUDING WALK IN COOLER IN BAKERY AREA

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: Violation Codes: 6-201.13 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED AND MISSING FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT INCLUDING BAKERY AREA.STAINED CEILING TILES AND DAMAGED CEILING IN BAKERY AND THROUGHOUT , TOILET ROOMS,MISSING AND DAMAGED WALL TILES

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: Violation Codes: 6-201.11 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM WALLS THROUGHOUT

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: Violation Codes: 6-202.11 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE LIGHT FIXTURE IN REAR PREP AREA

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: Violation Codes: 6-304.11 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOUD NOISE COMING FROM COMPRESSOR UNIT IN WALK IN COOLER

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: Violation Codes: 6-501.14 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FILTERS AND HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: Violation Codes: 6-202.12 Inspector Comments: MUST REPLACE MISSSING VENTILATION VENT COVER IN CEILING IN PREP AREA

  • 57

    ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: Violation Codes: 2-102.13 Inspector Comments: IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS ARE NOT MET FOR EMPLOYEES.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: Violation Codes: 2-102.13 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATES POSTED TO VIEW FOR FOOD MANAGERS.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
25
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2285730

Location recorded for this inspection · SIERRA & SONS Y SU SABOR LATINO · 3808-3810 W NORTH AVE

Recorded violations

  • 3

    MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICY PROCEDURE .MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE AND ITEMS FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)

  • 21

    PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 10LBS. ROASTED PORK AT 127.4.F ON STEAM TABLE.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE HOT HOLDING FOODS AT 135.0F OR ABOVE.COS.10LBS.$13.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)

  • 22

    PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF 1LB. SHREDDED LETTUCE 62.1F,4LBS. BLOOD SAUSAGE 53.4F.INSIDE OF 2- DOOR PREP COOLER.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW.5LBS.$9.COS.CONSOLIDATED VIOLATION(PRIORITY 7-38-005)

  • 23

    PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: OBSERVED NO DATE MARKINGS ON TCS READY TO EAT FOODS HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS INSIDE OF COOLERS .MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)

  • 25

    CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY POSTED OF THE RISK OF CONSUMING RAW AND UNDERCOOKED FOODS ON THE MENU.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)

  • 33

    PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 2- DOOR PREP COOLER AT 56.8F WITH TCS READY TO EAT FOODS STORED INSIDE.A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON UNIT.ONCE REPAIRED FAX OR EMAIL LETTER WHEN READY.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING UNIT AT 41.0F OR BELOW.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)

  • 36

    THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER FOR TABLE TOP HOT HOLDING UNIT IN FRONT PREP AREA AND INSIDE OF GLASS REACH IN COOLER IN SAME AREA.

  • 37

    FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX.30 OR MORE LIVE ROACHES CRAWLING IN DOOR GASKET OF 2- DOOR PREP COOLER,ON FLOOR UNDER SAME,ON WHEEL BASES OF 2- DOOR REACH IN COOLER,IN THE MIDDLE OF FLOOR IN REAR PREP AREA.ALSO.APPX.40 OR MORE RODENT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR INSIDE OF UNUSED WALK IN COOLER,ON FLOOR UNDER DISH STORAGE RACK,IN FURNANCE ROOM AND HOT WATER ROOM.BAKERY AREA- ON FLOOR BEHIND FLOOR MIXER,PREP TABLES,OVEN & 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM UNDER HAND SINK.APPX.6-8 LIVE SMALL FLIES IN REAR PREP AREA .MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS,CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 4/24/19(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED AN APPX. "1/2-3/4" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF REAR BAKERY DOOR,REAR PREP AREA DOOR AND FRONT DINING AREA DOOR AND DOOR LOCK ON REAR DOORS.MUST MAKE DOORS TIGHT FITTING.

  • 45

    SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED - Comments: MUST STORE PLASTIC WEAR WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSITION.

  • 48

    WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: OBSERVED 3- COMPARTMENT SINK BACKING UP IN THE FAR RIGHT AND LEFT COMPARTMENT SINK BASIN AND A FOUL SMELL WHEN WATER IS TURNED ON IN MIDDLE BASIN AND DRAINING SLOW IN BAKERY AREA.MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN(PRIORITY FOUNDATION( 7-38-025)

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON STEAM TABLE,FRYER CABINETS,GRILL TABLE,WHEEL BASES,LEGS OF ALL EQUIPMENT,PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,STOVE,OVEN,REACH IN COOLER,PREP COOLERS,CAMBROS,ROLLING CARTS,STORAGE SHELVES,EXTERIOR OF FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS,1- EYE STOVE,GRINDER,FLOOR MIXERS,WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY FAUCET AT 3 COMP SINK IN BAKERY AREA AND INSIDE OF WALL IN SAME AREA.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: MUST PROVIDE BACKFLOW DEVICES ON MOPSINKS.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISES INCLUDING WALK IN COOLER IN BAKERY AREA.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED AND MISSING FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT INCLUDING BAKERY AREA.STAINED CEILING TILES AND DAMAGED CEILING IN BAKERY AND THROUGHOUT , TOILET ROOMS,MISSING AND DAMAGED WALL TILES.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM WALLS THROUGHOUT

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOUD NOISE COMING FROM COMPRESSOR UNIT IN WALK IN COOLER.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FILTERS AND HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: MUST REPLACE MISSSING VENTILATION VENT COVER IN CEILING IN PREP AREA.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE LIGHT FIXTURE IN REAR PREP AREA.

  • 57

    ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS ARE NOT MET FOR EMPLOYEES.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATES POSTED TO VIEW FOR FOOD MANAGERS.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN.

Short Form ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Short Form Complaint
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2059758

Location recorded for this inspection · SIERRA & SONS Y SU SABOR LATINO · 3808-3810 W NORTH AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Caulk around 3 compartment sink, and exposed hand sink in kitchen prep area in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced. Cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: Reach in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices). Prep tables lower shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Floors in rear kitchen prep area under shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners). floors under heavy equipment not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners)

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: Walls ceiling in walk in cooler had peeling paint/ gaps, shall be repaired/sealed.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Exhaust fan in men's bathroom in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2015342

Location recorded for this inspection · SIERRA & SONS Y SU SABOR LATINO · 3808-3810 W NORTH AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Caulk around 3 compartment sink, and exposed hand sink in kitchen prep area in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced. Cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: Reach in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices). Prep tables lower shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Floors in rear kitchen prep area under shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners). floors under heavy equipment not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: Walls ceiling in walk in cooler had peeling paint/ gaps, shall be repaired/sealed.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Exhaust fan in men's bathroom in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced.

Short Form ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Short Form Complaint
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1937661

Location recorded for this inspection · SIERRA & SONS Y SU SABOR LATINO · 3808-3810 W NORTH AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NOTED LEAKING FAUCETS AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT AND 2 COMPARTMENT SINKS AT THE PREP AREAS...ALSO NOTED LEAKING PIPPING AT THE BOTTOM OF BOTH SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.MUST REPAIR AND INCREASE WATER PRESSURE AT THE FAUCET OF HOT WATER AT THE FRONT HAND WASH SINK.

Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1770280

Location recorded for this inspection · SIERRA & SONS Y SU SABOR LATINO · 3808-3810 W NORTH AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NOTED LEAKING FAUCETS AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT AND 2 COMPARTMENT SINKS AT THE PREP AREAS...ALSO NOTED LEAKING PIPPING AT THE BOTTOM OF BOTH SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.MUST REPAIR AND INCREASE WATER PRESSURE AT THE FAUCET OF HOT WATER AT THE FRONT HAND WASH SINK.

Local context · Chicago

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575 of 763 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.

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