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Restaurant: Los Sauces Grocery
Address: 5852 W Diversey Ave, Chicago, IL 60639
Type: Grocery Store
Total inspections: 6
Last inspection: Apr 16, 2012

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100

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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
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.
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: 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.
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.
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.

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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
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.
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: 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.

VIOLATION HAS BEEN CORRECTED.
VIOLATION HAS BEEN CORRECTED.
VIOLATION HAS BEEN CORRECTED.
VIOLATION HAS BEEN CORRECTED.

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA.
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.
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS.
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.
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.
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIGHTSHIELDS/COVER ABOVE POTS AND PANS STORAGE SHELVES INSIDE REAR STORAGE ROOM OR PROVIDE SHATTERPROOFED LIGHTBULB.

Plumbers puddy inside exposed hand sink. Instructed to remove puddy from inside of sink.
Walls not maintained throug-out premises. Instructed to seal all openings in wall.
Floor under display shelves not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily.

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