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LA SIERRA MEXICAN RESTAURANT AND BAR

LA SIERRA MEXICAN RESTAURANT AND BAR maintains a 2.2/5 food safety rating based on 7 health department inspections in NAPLES. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.

5555 GOLDEN GATE PKWY UNIT 121

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★☆☆☆ (2.2/5)
Based on 7 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 11/6/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13561251

  • 22-20-5: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**
  • 01C-03-4: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**
  • 53B-13-5: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-09-4: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**

Inspection Date: 10/27/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10933011

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin in the main kitchen area. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 06-09-1: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
  • 22-41-4: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
  • 01B-13-4: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
  • 01C-03-4: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
  • 31A-11-4: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
  • 53B-13-5: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-09-4:Intermediate - Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. Warning
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled spray bottles in the bar area below three compartment sink. Warning

Inspection Date: 4/3/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10806137

  • 14-09-4: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**
  • 33-12-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dumpster rusted out on bottom with cracks. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-03: **Time Extended**
  • 33-20-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Grease on the ground and pad around grease receptacle. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-03: **Time Extended**
  • 23-03-4: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**

Inspection Date: 3/25/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10714522

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. Warning
  • 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Warning
  • 33-12-4:Basic - Dumpster rusted out on bottom with cracks. Warning
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Oil containers stored on floor at dry storage. Warning
  • 33-20-4:Basic - Grease on the ground and pad around grease receptacle. Warning
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees by kitchen entrance. Provided operator handwashing sign. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Interior of hood soiled with grease. Warning
  • 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry at prep area. Warning
  • 22-41-4: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
  • 08A-05-6: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
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun soiled with food debris at bar. Warning
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Handwashing sink used to stored dirty jars. Operator removed the jars. Corrected On-Site Warning

Inspection Date: 11/6/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8778985

  • 22-20-5: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
  • 25-32-4:Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Near Three compartment sink, observed cheesecloth hanging to dry after washing.
  • 22-41-4: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
  • 01C-05-4:Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment.
  • 01C-03-4:Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener has accumulated debris
  • 53A-05-6: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
  • 02C-02-5: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.
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. At the front server area

Inspection Date: 2/22/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8508346

  • 36-37-5: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
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and walk-in freezer.
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters have accumulated grease and debris
  • 35B-03-4:Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Front entrance door, not self closing.
  • 38-02-4: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.

Inspection Date: 9/25/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8377690

  • 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Near walk in cooler.
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer, door is unable to open.
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Dishwashing racks have soiled outer areas.
  • 25-32-4:Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Cheesecloth near triple sink being reused
  • 14-17-4:Basic - Shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. At triple sink storage area.
  • 06-01-5: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
  • 21-07-4: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**
  • 14-06-4:Basic - Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Unsealed wood ceiling above pickup window and server area
  • 02C-01-5: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
  • 01B-24-5: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
  • 02C-02-5: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