Chicago Live Poultry

July 17, 2017 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeComplaint
failed findings11
critical findings1

Failed findings

food received at unsafe tempscritical

Official wording: Hand Washing Facilities: With Soap And Sanitary Hand Drying Devices, Convenient And Accessible To Food Prep Area
Inspector note: No paper towels provided at exposed hand sink at prep area. Exposed hand sink not accessible, sink filled 1/2 way with water, blood, black bags and a lot of chicken feathers. Employee cleaned the said sink and paper provided upon my request. Exposed hand sink must be accessible at all time for hand washing. Critical Violation:7-38-030
code 12Priority
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: Found rear main door with gaps of 1/4" to 1/2" at top and north side between the door and frame. Observed 20 mice droppings inside the furnace area across the mop sink, and at last shelf of front counter at selling area. Observed glue stick for flies hanging in different places of the premises included prep area. Instructed to remove droppings, rodent/insect proof door and remove fly glue sticks from prep area. Provide food service approved insect light traps if needed. Serious Violation:7-38-020
code 18
hot/cold holding temps off

Official wording: * Certified Food Manager On Site When Potentially Hazardous Foods Are Prepared And Served
Inspector note: No original city sanitation certificate posted on site nor a certified food manager present. Instructed to enroll to sanitation class and have manager present when handling potentially hazardous foods. Serious Violation:7-38-012(a)
code 21
Dish Washing Facilities: Properly Designed, Constructed, Maintained, Installed, Located And Operated

Inspector note: Grease trap under three compartment sink in poor repair, rusty and water overflowing from the lid of the unit when faucet at three compartment is turned on, or when water is released from compartment sink. Instructed to repair or replace said unit. Serious Violation:7-38-030
code 24
Food And Non-Food Contact Surfaces Properly Designed, Constructed And Maintained

Inspector note: Washroom door broken at bottom need to replace/repair with a smooth, cleanable and non-absorbent surface
code 32
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Food And Non-Food Contact Equipment Utensils Clean, Free Of Abrasive Detergents
Inspector note: Cages at rear area with animal feces and debris must be cleaned and maintain.
code 33
Floors: Constructed Per Code, Cleaned, Good Repair, Coving Installed, Dust-Less Cleaning Methods Used

Inspector note: Floors throughout need detail clean, remove animal feces, chicken feathers, remove excess pooling water from floor throughout, included washroom.
code 34
Walls, Ceilings, Attached Equipment Constructed Per Code: Good Repair, Surfaces Clean And Dust-Less Cleaning Methods

Inspector note: ceiling walls inside the staff washroom with mold, instructed to replace. Wall broken above and by the plastic coving/baseboard wall throughout, front, preps and rear area, need to seal and maintain, surface must be smooth cleanable and non absorbent surface
code 35
pests in the house

Official wording: Ventilation: Rooms And Equipment Vented As Required: Plumbing: Installed And Maintained
Inspector note: No back flow prevention device at mop sink faucet. Must provide and maintain.
code 38
grimy wiping cloths

Official wording: Premises Maintained Free Of Litter, Unnecessary Articles, Cleaning Equipment Properly Stored
Inspector note: Broken and unused fans and equipment at rear door area of premises. Must remove items.
code 41
Food Handler Requirements Met

Inspector note: No proof of food handler training on site. Information given.
code 45

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on June 16, 2016: 8 findings appeared for the first time. 3 findings recurred. 2 previous findings did not recur.

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