LOS SAUCES GROCERY

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED NUMEROUS OF PACKAGED ITEMS ON SHELVES FOR CUSTOMER SELF SERVICE WITHOUT A LABEL (TAMALES, GROCERY GOODS, PEANUTS, ETC). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A LABEL WITH THE NAME OF FOOD, BUSINESS NAME & ADDRESS, NET QUANTITY, LIST OF INGREDIENTS IF 2 OR MORE, MAJOR ALLERGENS.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO TIGHTEN LOOSE FAUCET HEAD AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED THE FRONT AND REAR PREP HANDWASHING SINKS BLOCKED WITH UTENSILS, TO-GO BAGS, AND DISHES INSIDE OF THE SINK BASIN DURING THE INSPECTION. ALSO NOTED A LARGE TABLE IN FRONT OF THE REAR PREP HANDWASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT HANDWASHING SINKS MUST BE ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES TO ALLOW FOR PROPER HANDWASHING. ITEMS REMOVED FROM INSIDE AND IN FRONT OF SINKS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT THE REAR PREP/DISH AREA HANDWASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS MUST BE EQUIPPED WITH A HAND DRYING PROVISION AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED. CONSOLIDATED WITH ABOVE CITATION.

PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: FOUND HOT TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES; FOUND A LARGE CONTAINER OF GREEN PORK TAMALES ON A PREP TABLE AT 120F, AND A LARGE CONTAINER OF BLOOD PORK SAUSAGES NEAR THE OVEN AT 109F. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL HOT HOLDING FOODS MUST BE AT 135F OR ABOVE AT ALL TIMES. FOOD DISCARDED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: FOUND OVER 20 DEAD INSECTS THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS ON THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL DEAD INSECTS FROM PREMISES AND MAINTAIN.

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE PREPARING FOOD WITHOUT A HAIR RESTRAINT. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT WHILE PREPARING FOOD.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED FROZEN FOOD (TAMALES AND MEAT) STORED DIRECTLY INSIDE PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS INSIDE A FREEZER IN THE STORAGE GARAGE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE ONLY APPROVED FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS OR CONTAINERS.

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: OBSERVED POTS TOO LARGE TO BE SUBMERGED IN THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO EITHER REMOVE LARGE POTS THAT ARE TOO LARGE TO BE SUBMERGED IN THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, INSTALL A LARGER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK THAT IS ABLE TO PROPERLY WASH RINSE AND SANITIZE THE LARGEST PIECE OF EQUIPMENT, OR PROVIDE A WRITTEN PROCEDURE THAT STATES HOW THE FACILITY WILL WASH RINSE AND SANITIZE LARGE EQUIPMENT.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FOUND DIRT AND DEBRIS ON THE FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE GARAGE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS AND MAINTAIN.

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: OBSERVED PREPARED TCS FOODS (COOKED PORK TAMALES, COOKED LAMB) HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS IN THE DISPLAY COOLER WITHOUT DISCARD DATES (OR "CONSUME BY" DATES). INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE DISCARD DATES FOR ANY PREPARED TCS FOODS HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED. FOOD DISCARDED.

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: MUST LABEL THE PREPACKAGED TAMALES WITH NAME AND ADDRESS OF MANUFACTURER, INGREDIENTS, NET CONTENTS, ETC. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL PREPACKAGED FOODS.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING USED AS SHELF LINER INSIDE THE COOLERS LOCATED IN THE GARAGE AND INSIDE THE COOLER LOCATED IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CARDBOARD FROM THE COOLERS TO PROVIDE NON-ABSORBENT AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: FOUND HEAVY ICE BUILD UP INSIDE ONE OF THE CHEST FREEZERS IN THE FRONT GROCERY AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE BUILD UP, CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN.

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW A VALID PROOF OF TRAINING.

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

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: OBSERVED EMPLOYEES IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA PREPARING FOOD WITHOUT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT. MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINT AT ALL TIMES FOOD IS PREPARED AND SERVED.

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORE ON TOP OF PREP TABLES AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: OBSERVED COOKING POTS THAT ARE TOO LARGE TO WASH RINSE AND SANITIZE IN 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE REMOVED EQUIPMENT. MUST INSTALL LARGER SINK TO FULLY SUBMERGE OR PROVIDE AN APPROVED ALTERNATIVE PROCEDURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-025. NO CITATION ISSUED.

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN THE UNISEX WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON VENTILATION VENT INSIDE UNISEX WASHROOM. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: 2-501.11 OBSERVED SOME SUPPLIES MISSING FROM THE VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP PROCEDURE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALL ITEMS LISTED ON THE PROCEDURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: 3-602.11 MUST LABEL THE PREPACKAGED TAMALES AND OTHER FOODS WITH NAME AND ADDRESS OF MANUFACTURER, INGREDIENTS, NET CONTENTS, ETC. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL PREPACKAGED FOODS.

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: 2-501.11 OBSERVED SOME SUPPLIES MISSING FROM THE VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP PROCEDURE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALL ITEMS LISTED ON THE PROCEDURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: 3-602.11 MUST LABEL THE PREPACKAGED TAMALES AND OTHER FOODS WITH NAME AND ADDRESS OF MANUFACTURER, INGREDIENTS, NET CONTENTS, ETC. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL PREPACKAGED FOODS.

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE OR SUPPLIES ON THE PREMISES TO RESPOND TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BOTH. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO METAL STEM PROBE THERMOMETER ON THE PREMISES TO TAKE THE TEMPERATURES OF HOT AND COLD FOODS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: MUST LABEL THE PREPACKAGED TAMALES AND OTHER FOODS WITH NAME AND ADDRESS OF MANUFACTURER, INGREDIENTS, NET CONTENTS, ETC. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL PREPACKAGED FOODS.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: REMOVE THE MOUSE FROM THE FLOOR OF THE GARAGE AND DEAD INSECTS FROM THE BASEMENT FLOOR.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 30 MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR OF THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS AND 10 MOUSE DROPPINGS UNDERNEATH THE NON-WORKING COOLER IN THE GARAGE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL RODENT DROPPINGS FROM THESE AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS USED TO STORE FROZEN FOODS IN THE FREEZER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE ONLY FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS. OBSERVED USED ALUMINUM FOIL PANS STORED ON THE STORAGE SHELVES IN THE DRY STORAGE ROOM. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED NOT TO REUSE ALUMINUM FOIL PANS AND COVERS.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE 3 DOOR COOLER IN THE GARAGE.

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE WAS PROVIDED IN THE WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: THE VENTILATION FAN IN THE WASHROOM IS NOT OPERATIONAL. MUST REPLACE THE FAN.

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: OBSERVED INDIVIDUAL BAGGED SEEDS NOT LABLED.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROPERLY LABLE PRODUCT FOR INDIVIDUAL SALE

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED TINFOIL LINERS ON SHEVING IN DELI BUTCHER COOLER.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REMOVE TIN FOIL LINERS AND THAT ONLY SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES MAY BE USED.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED CONDENSER UNIT GUARD AT DELI COOLER DIRTY.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED CLUTTER AT FRONT DISPLAY WINDOW NEEDS TO BE REMOVED AND REORGANIZED TO PREVENT A PEST HARBORAGE.

PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2071290 7/24/17 NOT CORRECTED #18-STILL FINDING GARAGE DOOR WITH A N APPX. "6-8" GAP ALONG BOTTOM,FREEZERS AND COOLERS ARE CTORED IN GARAGE THAT HAS FOOD STORED INSIDE.MANAGER HAS A REPAIR PERSON ON SITE DURING INSPECTION TO REPAIR DOOR.MUST HAVE DOORS TIGHT FITTINF AT ALL TIMES.(CRITICAL 7-42-090)

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE LARGE OVERSIZED POTS THAT ARE NOT ABLE TO SUBMERGE INTO 3- COMP SINK.MUST PROVIDE SHELVING UNITS IN WALK IN FREEZER.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 2- DOOR GLASS REACH IN COOLER.

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: Inspector Comments: IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN.

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 60 OR MORE RODENT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR NEXT TO WALK IN FREEZER,ON DISH STORAGE SHELVING UNITS IN REAR AREA,ON FLOOR UNDER STAIRCASE IN BASEMENT,ON FLOOR UNDER PAPER STORAGE SHELVING UNITS,ON FLOOR UNDER UNUSED COOLER IN REAR GARAGE FOOD STORAGE AREA.4- LIVE INDIAN MEAL MOTHS FLYING AROUND IN BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE AREA.ALSO REAR ATTACHED STORAGE SHED HAS APPX. "1-2" GAPS ON DOORS,WALLS AND CEILINGS,FRONT DOOR ALONG TOP AND GARAGE DOOR.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS,CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS.RODENT PROOF SHED,GARAGE DOOR AND FRONT DOOR.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 7/24/17.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)

OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED - Comments: OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT MAINTAINED .OBSERVED SEVERAL CARDBOARD BOXES ON GROUND BEHIND GARBAGE DUMPSTER IN ALLEY AND TALL WEEDS.MUST REMOVE BOXES,CUT DOWN TALL WEEDS AND MAINTAIN.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REMOVE CARD BAORD FROM LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLE IN REAR PREP AREA,LARGE OVERSIZED POTS THAT ARE NOT ABLE TO SUBMERGE INTO 3- COMP SINK.MUST PROVIDE SHELVING UNITS IN WALK IN FREEZER.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 2- DOOR GLASS REACH IN COOLER.MUST DEFROST BOTH GLASS CHEST FREEZERS.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: MUST REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN REAR PREP AREA.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE A EXTENSION TO DRAIN LINE ON FURNANCE TO OPEN SITE FLOOR DRAIN.

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET.MUST ENROLL AND MAINATIN.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED THE CUTTING BOARDS IN BUTCHER AREA NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN REAR PREP AREA,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.