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5852 W DIVERSEY AVE · Chicago, IL 60639
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Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass for LOS SAUCES GROCERY on .
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Location recorded for this inspection · LOS SAUCES GROCERY · 5852 W DIVERSEY AVE
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DEAD INSECTS FROM FLOOR IN MAIN PREP AND IN BASEMENT, DETAIL CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN.
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Location recorded for this inspection · LOS SAUCES GROCERY · 5852 W DIVERSEY AVE
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: UPON ARRIVAL, I OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE, WHILE OPEN AND OPERATING. INSTRUCTED A CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE, WHILE OPEN AND OPERATING. CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ARRIVED ON SITE BEFORE THE CONCLUSION OF THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012, CITATION ISSUED
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED DEAD BUGS ON THE FLOOR IN THE REAR DISHWASHING/ FOOD PREP AREA AND NEAR THE WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: OBSERVED TWO CUTTING BOARDS AND FORKS IMPROPERLY STORED. CUTTING BOARDS STORED BEHIND FAUCET HEAD OF THE REAR HANDWASHING SINK AND FORKS NOT INVERTED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: OBSERVED MISSING ONE SINK STOPPER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE REAR DISHWASHING/ FOOD PREP AREA WITH CLUTTER THROUGHOUT MENTIONED AREA. FOOD PREP TABLES, THE LOWER SHELVES UNDER THE FOOD PREP TABLE AND ON THE FLOORS. INSTRUCTED TO DECLUTTER AND MAINTAIN.
Location recorded for this inspection · LOS SAUCES GROCERY · 5852 W DIVERSEY AVE
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED TCS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURES IN THE FRONT PREP COLD HOLDING UNIT, SUCH AS 15LBS OF BEEF AT 47.4FRANGING FROM 51.F-56F. MANAGER DISCARDED AND DENATURED A TOTAL 9LBS AT $100. ALL COLD TCS FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 41F OR BELOW . PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARD IN MEAT AREA COVERED WITH DEEP GROOVES AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH, CLEANABLE SURFACES.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: NOTED SOME USE OF MILK CRATES FOR ELEVATION AT THE KITCHEN AREA, DISHWASHING AREA, AND DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE MILK CRATES FOR ELEVATION TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST. MUST PROVIDE APPROPRIATE SHELVING FOR STORAGE. ALL FOOD ITEMS MUST ALSO BE STORED 6" AWAY FROM THE WALL
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS, SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED SOILED MOP HEADS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HANG MOP HEADS TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
Location recorded for this inspection · LOS SAUCES GROCERY · 5852 W DIVERSEY AVE
The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.
Location recorded for this inspection · LOS SAUCES GROCERY · 5852 W DIVERSEY AVE
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED NO LID ON TRASH CAN IN TOILET ROOM. MUST PROVIDE.
Local context · Chicago
335 of 428 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.
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Chicago Department of Public Health via the City of Chicago Data Portal. Reference license 2911600.
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