Los Sauces Grocery

• official resultFail
• resultFail
• inspection typeComplaint
• failed findings4
• critical findings0

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Failed findings

• ☠️toxic items stored near food
  Official wording: No Evidence Of Rodent Or Insect Outer Openings Protected/Rodent Proofed, A Written Log Shall Be Maintained Available To The Inspectors
  Inspector note: 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
  code 18
• 🌡️thermometers missing
  Official wording: Lighting: Required Minimum Foot-Candles Of Light Provided, Fixtures Shielded
  Inspector note: 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.
  code 36
• 🪳pests in the house
  Official wording: Ventilation: Rooms And Equipment Vented As Required: Plumbing: Installed And Maintained
  Inspector note: 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.
  code 38
• 🧻grimy wiping cloths
  Official wording: Premises Maintained Free Of Litter, Unnecessary Articles, Cleaning Equipment Properly Stored
  Inspector note: 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.
  code 41

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Compared with Pass on July 22, 2010: 4 findings appeared for the first time.

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