A & D LIVE CHICKEN POULTRY, INC Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Grocery store

ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED THE ONLY EXPOSED HANDSINK NOT MAINTAIN LOCATED IN THE BUTCHER AREA. AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION HOT AND COLD WATER FROM HANDSINK WAS NOT COMING OUT OF THE FAUCET. WHEN THE KNOBS WERE ACTIVATED WATER WAS COMING OUT OF THE P TRAP OF THE EXPOSED HAND SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.

Inadequate facilities lead to poor hygiene practices and potential fecal contamination.

Sufficient, properly maintained toilet facilities required.

Adequate number for staff; Convenient location; Self-closing doors; Toilet paper; Covered waste receptacles; Maintained clean; Proper ventilation.

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OBSERVED 30 RAT DROPPINGS IN THE BACK STORAGE ROOM ALONG THE WALL AND IN THE CORNERS. RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE SAID AREA. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

Unprotected openings allow pest entry, leading to contamination of food and surfaces.

Building openings must be protected against pest entry.

Doors tight-fitting and self-closing; Windows screened; Openings sealed; Pest control log maintained; Regular monitoring; Professional service when needed.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED SOAP DISPENSOR ABOVE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.

Unapproved processes may lack critical safety controls.

Variance required before conducting specialized food processes.

Submit application to CDPH; Include HACCP plan; Await approval before starting; Maintain all required records.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DIRT DEBRIS ON THE GREASE TRAP LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Dirty equipment harbors bacteria and attracts pests.

All equipment and utensils must be clean and properly maintained.

Equipment clean to sight and touch; Free of food debris and grease; Maintained in good repair; Stored properly when clean.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED FLOOR THRU OUT UNEVEN. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE FLOORS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. OBSERVED FLOORS IN BASEMENT ARE IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Damaged floors harbor bacteria and create safety hazards.

Floors must be smooth, cleanable, and maintained.

Smooth, non-porous in food areas; Properly sloped to drains; Coving at wall junctures; Kept clean; Good repair.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED VENTS THRU OUT THE REAR HALLWAY ARE IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ACCUMULATED DUST DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Damaged surfaces cannot be properly cleaned and may harbor pests.

Walls and ceilings must be smooth, cleanable, and in good repair.

Smooth, washable surfaces in food areas; Light colored; No holes or cracks; Clean and maintained.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: OBSERVED NO ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN BASEMENT AND BACK DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Inadequate lighting prevents detection of contamination and pests.

Adequate protected lighting required in all areas.

50 foot-candles at prep surfaces; 20 foot-candles at 30 inches in storage; Shielded bulbs over exposed food; Clean fixtures.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED LOOSE VENT IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION ON THE HOSE BIB LOCATED IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Pests spread numerous diseases through contamination.

No pests or animals allowed in facility.

No evidence of pests; No live animals except service animals; Effective pest control program.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED LOOSE VENT IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION ON THE HOSE BIB LOCATED IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Pests spread numerous diseases through contamination.

No pests or animals allowed in facility.

No evidence of pests; No live animals except service animals; Effective pest control program.