Chicago Live Poultry

April 22, 2020 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeComplaint
failed findings12
critical findings1

Failed findings

handwashing sink blocked or barecritical

Official wording: Adequate Handwashing Sinks Properly Supplied And Accessible
Inspector note: A SIGN OR POSTER THAT NOTIFIES FOOD EMPLOYEES TO WASH THEIR HANDS NOT PROVIDED ON EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINKS.SIGNS SHALL BE PROVIDED AT ALL HANDSHAKING SINKS USED BY FOOD EMPLOYEES
code 10Priority
cold food not cold enough

Official wording: Proper Cold Holding Temperatures
Inspector note: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF POULTRY MEAT AT 80.5 F STORED ON ROOM TEMPERATURE IN PREP AREA.PRODUCT WAS NOT DISCARDED BY MANAGER IT WAS GIVEN TO CUSTOMER AFTER FACILITY NOTIFIED OF IMPROPER HOLDING TEMPERATURE. MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0 F OR BELOW.(PRIORITY 7-38-005) NO CITATION ISSUED
code 22
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Proper Cooling Methods Used; Adequate Equipment For Temperature Control
Inspector note: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE SLAUGHTERED CHICKEN OF 80.5 F STORED ON ROOM TEMPERATURE. OBSERVED THAT FACILITY DOESNT HAVE ANY COOLING UNIT TO KEEP SLAUGHTERED ANIMALS REFRIGERATED AFTER SLAUGHTERING PROCESS TILL THEY ARE PICKED UP BUY CUSTOMERS.PRIORITY 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
code 33
thermometers missing

Official wording: Thermometers Provided & Accurate
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO PROBE THERMOMETER FOR TAKING FOOD TEMPERATURES.MUST PROVIDE.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED) 7-38-005
code 36
pests in the house

Official wording: Insects, Rodents, & Animals Not Present
Inspector note: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 2 INCH BY 1/2 INCH OPENING UNDER REAR EXIT DOOR.MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING. • NOTED OVER 15-20 MICE DROPPING ON FLOORS AT REAR STORAGE AREA AND. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO CONSULT WITH PEST CONTROL COMPANY. MUST ALSO ELIMINATE THE FLYING INSECT PROBLEM AND PEST CONTROL UPON BEING RE-INSPECTED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-020(A).
code 38
surfaces / setup not up to code

Official wording: Food & Non-Food Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed & Used
Inspector note: CUTTING BOARDS WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. MUST REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS • MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF REACH OVER FREEZER
code 47
plumbing acting up

Official wording: Non-Food/Food Contact Surfaces Clean
Inspector note: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CLEAN INTERIOR OF REFRIGERATOR EGGS STORAGE UNIT • MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CLEAN SHELVING AND LIVE CHICKEN STORAGE
code 49
bathroom / plumbing issues

Official wording: Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices
Inspector note: MUST REPAIR LEAK FROM HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED IN BACK ROOM
code 51
Sewage & Waste Water Properly Disposed

Inspector note: OBSERVED THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN SLAUGHTER AREA IN DISREPAIR NOT DRAINING PROPERLY AND LEAKING FROM GREASE TRAP UNDER NEATH OF SINK. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE OF REQUIREMENTS AND MUST REPAIR SINK AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) NO CITATION ISSUED.
code 52
floors, walls, or ceilings grimy

Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
Inspector note: OBSERVED THAT FLOORS IN MAIN MEAT PREP ROOM IS NOT SMOOTH EASY CLEANABLE. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN • MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR ALONG THE WALL BASE,ALL CORNER THRU-OUT THE ESTABLISHMENT AND MAINTAIN. WALLS AND DOORS, IN THE PREP AREA AND REAR AREA WITH DUST,CHICKEN FEATHERS AND BLOOD STAINED. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN ,SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. CEILING VENT COVER THRU-OUT WITH DUST BUILD-UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
code 55
Adequate Ventilation & Lighting; Designated Areas Used

Inspector note: OBSERVED THAT VENTILATION SYSTEM DUCKS AND OPENINGS ARE COVERED WITH DUST MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CLEAN .ALL VENTILATION SYSTEM
code 56
All Food Employees Have Food Handler Training

Inspector note: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER'S TRAINING CERTIFICATION FROM EMPLOYEE. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL EMPLOYEE'S MUST COMPLY WITH FOOD HANDLER'S TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FOOD HANDLING REGULATION ENFORCEMENT ACT.
code 57

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on January 3, 2020: 7 findings appeared for the first time. 5 findings recurred. 2 previous findings did not recur.

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