Los Sauces Grocery

July 24, 2017 · Fail
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  • official resultFail
  • resultFail
  • inspection typeComplaint
  • failed findings7
  • 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: 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)
    code 18
  • Outside Garbage Waste Grease And Storage Area; Clean, Rodent Proof, All Containers Covered
    Inspector note: 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)
    code 19
  • Food In Original Container, Properly Labeled: Customer Advisory Posted As Needed
    Inspector note: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
    code 30
  • Food And Non-Food Contact Surfaces Properly Designed, Constructed And Maintained
    Inspector note: 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.
    code 32
  • thermometers missing
    Official wording: Lighting: Required Minimum Foot-Candles Of Light Provided, Fixtures Shielded
    Inspector note: MUST REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN REAR PREP AREA.
    code 36
  • pests in the house
    Official wording: Ventilation: Rooms And Equipment Vented As Required: Plumbing: Installed And Maintained
    Inspector note: MUST PROVIDE A EXTENSION TO DRAIN LINE ON FURNANCE TO OPEN SITE FLOOR DRAIN.
    code 38
  • Food Handler Requirements Met
    Inspector note: IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET.MUST ENROLL AND MAINATIN.
    code 45

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on December 12, 2016: 6 findings appeared for the first time. 1 finding recurred. 1 previous finding did not recur.

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