LOS SAUCES GROCERY

SOURCE SOUND CONDITION, NO SPOILAGE, FOODS PROPERLY LABELED, SHELLFISH TAGS IN PLACE - Comments: OBSERVED 60LBS. OF CHEESE/CREAMA NOT LABELED, UNKNOWN SOURCE, UNKNOWN INVOICE, COPY ATTACHED, VALUE $1,172.00. INSTRUCTED TO DENATURE AND DISPOSE OF.CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(b).

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARD IN POOR REPAIR IN MEAT AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE. OBSERVED CARDBOARD ON REAR STORAGE SHELF, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE. ALSO OBSERVED FOOD STORED IN GROCERY BAGS,INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER FOOD GRADE CONTAINER/BAGGIE/ZIP-LOC.

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: FOUND CHEESE INSIDE COOLERS WITH NO LABELS. MUST LABEL.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: FOUND REAR PATIO AREAS NOT CLEAN. MUST SWEEP AND CLEAN.

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: Found some food items not properly dated in walk in freezer, and in cooler, must properly date food items in walk in freezer, and cooler.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: non food contact surfaces of cooler shelving/racks not clean, need cleaning.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment, and rear/bsmt storage areas not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: damaged/stained ceiling tiles by front prep area shall be replaced/repaired.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE RAISED SHELVINGS TO STORE STOCKS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER 6" OFF THE FLOOR. CRACKED BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN THE FRONT OF THE 3 DOOR REACH IN COOLER. MUST REPLACE.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: FAN GUARD INSIDE THE 3 DOOR REACH IN COOLER IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. FILTER ON THE HOOD WITH GREASE BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #679990, DATED 4/16/12. #35-Walls not maintained throug-out premises. Instructed to seal all openings in wall. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS 7-42-090.

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: FOUND FOODS DISPLAYED FOR SALE ON DISPLAY REACH IN COOLER WITHOUT LABEL.INSTRUCTED TO LABEL, PROVIDE NAME OF THE COMPANY, ADDRESS, ZIP CODE, INGREDIENTS, NET CONTENTS OF THE PACKAGE,LIST OF ANY ARTIFICIAL COLOR,FLAVOR OR PRESERVATIVE.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: CAULKING AROUND THE SPLASHGAURD OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITH MOLDY LIKE SUBSTANCE AND WORN OUT. INSTRUCTED TO RE CAULK AND MAINTAIN. RUSTED LID OF THE GREASE TRAP BOX UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST AND MAINATIN.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE CHOPPING BOARD, INTERIOR OF THE TWO CHEST FREEZER IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA. AND MAINTAIN.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST REMOVE THE CARDBOARD ON THE FLOOR OF THE WALK IN FREEZER. MUST PROVIDE RAISED SHELVINGS TO STORE STOCKS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER 6" OFF THE FLOOR. CRACKED BROKEN FLOOR TILES BEHIND THE FRONT COUNTER. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE FLOOR TILES.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: FAN GUARD INSIDE THE 3 DOOR REACH IN COOLER IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA AND 2 DOOR REACH IN COOLER IN THE FRONT AND VENT INSIDE THE WASHROOM WITH HEAVY DUST BUILD-UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. FILTER ON THE HOOD WITH GREASE BUILD-UP.MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: MUST PROVIDE MISSING THERMOMETER INSIDE THE REACH IN COOLER.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Floor under display shelves not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: Walls not maintained throug-out premises. Instructed to seal all openings in wall.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Plumbers puddy inside exposed hand sink. Instructed to remove puddy from inside of sink.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NOTED MANAGEMENT USING MILK CRATES AS STORAGE SHELF. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE. MUST PROVIDE PROPER RAISED SHELVINGS 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIGHTSHIELDS/COVER ABOVE POTS AND PANS STORAGE SHELVES INSIDE REAR STORAGE ROOM OR PROVIDE SHATTERPROOFED LIGHTBULB.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE WORKING DRAIN STOPPERS AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.-----NOTED FAUCET WITH ATTACHED HOSE IN REAR OUTSIDE AREA (BY EXIT DOOR). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE OR VACUUM BREAKER.

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND CLUTTER STORED IN THE BASEMENT AND IN REAR OUTSIDE STORAGE/GARAGE.---------MUST REMOVE WEEDS AND LITTER AROUND GARBAGE DUMPSTER IN REAR OUTSIDE AREA AND MAINTAIN.

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. FOUND OVER 50 RAT DROPPINGS IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA ON FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN CORNERS AND OVER 20 RAT DROPPINGS IN REAR OUTSIDE GARAGE/STORAGE AREA ALONG THE WALLS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMEND TO CALL LICENSED PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. ALSO MUST RODENT PROOFED BOTTOM OF FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR. NOTED 1/4 INCH GAP/OPENING. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE DEAD LIGHT BULBS INSIDE 3 DOOR REACH-IN FREEZER IN REAR AREA. LIGHT BULB MUST BE SHIELDED OR PROVIDE SHATTER PROOFED LIGHT BULB.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: 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. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR STRIPPED COLD FAUCET HANDLE AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.-------MUST FIX SLOW DRAINING EXPOSED HAND SINK BEHIND MEAT PREP AREA.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED ON TOP OF 3 DOOR REACH-IN FREEZER IN REAR AREA TO PREVENT RODENT AND INSECT HARBORAGE.

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. FOUND OVER 30 RAT DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS, UNDER COOLERS AND FREEZERS IN REAR (GARAGE) STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREA. RECOMMEND TO CALL LICENSED PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. ALSO MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY AND UNUSED EQUIPMENT STORED AND MUST SEAL HOLES AROUND GARAGE. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND RE CAULK OLD, WORN OUT CAULKING WITH BLACK MOLD LIKE BUILD-UP AROUND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE KITCHEN.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CEILING VENT COVER WITH HEAVY DUST BUILD-UP IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: 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. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET NECK AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE KITCHEN.

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED AROUND REAR OUTSIDE (GARAGE) AREA.