LA SIERRA MEXICAN RESTAURANT AND BAR
5555 GOLDEN GATE PKWY UNIT 121, Naples FL 34116 · 239-692-1970
Last inspected Jul 24, 2026 · 10 visits since September 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between B and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
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
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Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
Jul 24, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair in the back bar area.
Jul 16, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
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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)
Raw animal food stored in same container as ready-to-eat food. In the reach in cooler across from cook top, observed ready to eat slices of cheese in the same container with raw pork chorizo.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Raw animal food stored in same container as ready-to-eat food. In the reach in cooler across from cook top, observed ready to eat slices of cheese in the same container with raw pork chorizo.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In the reach in cooler across from cook top, cooked pork (58F - Cold Holding). Operator stated food is moved from walk in cooler about an hour prior to inspection. Operator reduced the amount of food to the fill line.
Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed food handler wash hands at three compartment sink. Discussed with operator hand washing should be done only at hand sinks.
Handwash sink located at the cook line and front server prep area used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand sink are used as dump sinks and ware washing.
oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair in the back bar area.
Food stored on floor in the walk in cooler, observed buckets of raw pork and beef stored on the floor.
Mar 9, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing on splitter added to mop sink faucet.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled with food debris.
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.
Clean equipment/utensils not stored at least 6 inches above the floor. Clean container stored on floor near cook line.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable at prep area.
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.
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Nov 6, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
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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.
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.
Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin in the main kitchen area.
Oct 27, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority5 Intermediate2 Basic
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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)
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.
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.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. The handwashing sink in the bar area is being used to hold clean and dirty dishes.
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.
Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled spray bottles in the bar area below three compartment sink.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin in the main kitchen area.
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.
Apr 3, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Dumpster rusted out on bottom with cracks.
Grease on the ground and pad around grease receptacle.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Interior of hood soiled with grease.
Mar 25, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 12 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate8 Basic
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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.
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.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun soiled with food debris at bar.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Handwashing sink used to stored dirty jars. Operator removed the jars.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Dumpster rusted out on bottom with cracks.
Food stored on floor. Oil containers stored on floor at dry storage.
Grease on the ground and pad around grease receptacle.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees by kitchen entrance. Provided operator handwashing sign.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Interior of hood soiled with grease.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry at prep area.
Nov 6, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority6 Intermediate2 Basic
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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)
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment.
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener has accumulated debris
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
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.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. At the front server area
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine at bar has accumulated mold like substance
Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Near Three compartment sink, observed cheesecloth hanging to dry after washing.
Feb 22, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. At pickup window, ceiling missing paint with exposed drywall
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and walk-in freezer.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters have accumulated grease and debris
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Front entrance door, not self closing.
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.
Sep 25, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate8 Basic
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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
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
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
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Near walk in cooler.
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer, door is unable to open.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Dishwashing racks have soiled outer areas.
Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Cheesecloth near triple sink being reused
Shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. At triple sink storage area.
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
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 75ppm) operator added more water to dilute solution
Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Unsealed wood ceiling above pickup window and server area
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.