CHICAGO, IL - LOS SAUCES GROCERY received citations for health code violations during an inspection on 04/12/2023.
Located at 5852 W DIVERSEY AVE in the Belmont Cragin area, the establishment serves the local community. The Belmont Cragin neighborhood maintains numerous food service establishments that undergo regular health monitoring.
The inspection identified 4 distinct violations requiring correction. Health inspectors document such issues to ensure establishments take corrective action promptly.
The first violation involved food storage practices. Inspectors documented: Food Properly Labeled. Chemical contamination from improper storage can cause acute poisoning.
The second violation involved food storage. Inspectors documented: Original Container - Comments: Observed Numerous of Packaged Items on Shelves for Customer Self Service Without a Label (tamales, Grocery Goods, Peanuts, Etc). Instructed to Provide a Label with the Name of Food, Business Name & Address, Net Quantity, List of Ingredients If 2 or More, Major Allergens.. Chemical contamination from improper storage can cause acute poisoning.
The third violation concerned food safety requirements. Inspectors documented: Plumbing Installed. Non-compliance with safety standards may create conditions that compromise food safety.
The fourth violation concerned hand sanitation. Inspectors documented: Proper Backflow Devices - Comments: Instructed to Tighten Loose Faucet Head at 3-compartment Sink.. According to FDA guidelines, proper handwashing with soap and warm water for at least 20 seconds is the single most effective way to prevent foodborne illness transmission. For more information, see FDA handwashing requirements. The CDC identifies poor hand hygiene as a leading contributor to foodborne illness outbreaks.
Establishments receiving violations must submit correction plans and may face additional inspections. Failure to address violations can result in fines, permit suspension, or closure.
This inspection data is provided by Chicago Department of Public Health. The establishment had violations identified during the 04/12/2023 inspection. Conditions may have changed since this inspection. For current compliance status, consult the Chicago Department of Public Health. For more information about restaurant inspection regulations in this area, visit the Chicago Food Service Sanitation Rules. Learn more about food safety at FDA.gov and CDC.gov.
This inspection was conducted on August 21, 2025.
Chicago Department of Public Health
The following violations were documented: 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: 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; 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.; 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.; FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED NUMEROUS OF PACKAGED ITEMS ON SHELVES FOR CUSTOMER SELF SERVICE WITHOUT A LABEL (TAMALES, GROCERY GOODS, PEANUTS, ETC). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A LABEL WITH THE NAME OF FOOD, BUSINESS NAME & ADDRESS, NET QUANTITY, LIST OF INGREDIENTS IF 2 OR MORE, MAJOR ALLERGENS.; PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO TIGHTEN LOOSE FAUCET HEAD AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK..
Chemical contamination from improper storage can cause acute poisoning. Chemical contamination from improper storage can cause acute poisoning. The CDC identifies poor hand hygiene as a leading contributor to foodborne illness outbreaks.
This inspection data is sourced directly from Chicago Department of Public Health. For the most current information, please visit the official health department website.
Federal Guidelines: Our reporting follows standards established by the FDA Food Code, CDC Food Safety Guidelines, and USDA Food Safety Standards.
📖 Food Safety Codes: Reference the specific regulations that govern this establishment: Chicago Food Code, FDA Food Code 2022
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