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

A & D LIVE CHICKEN POULTRY, INC 2601 S RIDGEWAY AVE, CHICAGO 60623 Grocery Store
October 29, 2024 Complaint Re-Inspection License #2363067
9
Total Violations
1
Major
8
Minor

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

9
Violation #40
MINOR
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: OBSERVED HANDLERS WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL HANDLERS MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT.
Poor personal hygiene transfers contaminants to food.
Food handlers must maintain personal cleanliness.
Clean outer clothing; Hair restraints; Short, clean fingernails; No jewelry except plain ring; Clean hands and arms.
Violation #47
MINOR
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED EXPOSED BRICK USED AS STABILIZER FOR PREP TABLES AND EQUIPMENT THOURGHOUT FACILITY, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE BRICKS AND REPAIR EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.
Poor design creates areas that harbor bacteria.
All surfaces must be designed to be easily cleanable.
Smooth, non-porous surfaces; Free of cracks and crevices; Easily disassembled; Accessible for cleaning.
Violation #53
MAJOR
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: NOTED TOILET ROOM DOOR DOES NOT CLOSE, INSTRUCTED TO REPIAR AND MIANTAIN.
Inadequate facilities lead to poor hygiene and contamination.
Toilet rooms must be properly equipped and maintained.
Self-closing doors; Toilet paper; Covered waste receptacles; Handwashing supplies; Cleaned regularly; Proper ventilation.
Violation #55
MINOR
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED STAIRS LEADING TO BASEMENT BROKEN, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.
Building must be maintained in good condition.
No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.
Violation #55
MINOR
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DEBRIS BEHIND THE EQUIPMENT AND ACCUMULATED FEATHERS ON THE CEILING IN THE CHICKEN COOP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.
Building must be maintained in good condition.
No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.
Violation #55
MINOR
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED CRACKED, BROKEN AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN THE FRONT AND REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO CREATE A SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE AND WATERTIGHT SURFACE. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.
Building must be maintained in good condition.
No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.
Violation #55
MINOR
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED BASEMENT WALLS BROKEN WITH LARGE HOLES, NOTED WALL THROUGHOUT BASMENT WITH BLACK MOLD-LIKE SUBSTANCE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR WALLS, HOLES AND MAINTAIN ALL.
Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.
Building must be maintained in good condition.
No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.
Violation #56
MINOR
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED A MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN THE CEILING LIGHT WITH WIRES EXPOSED, WHERE LIVE PULTRY IS HELD, PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
Poor ventilation causes condensation and grease buildup; inadequate lighting hides contamination.
Proper ventilation and lighting required throughout.
Ventilation prevents condensation; Adequate lighting for operations; Fixtures shielded; Hoods over cooking equipment.
Violation #56
MINOR
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED A MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN THE CEILING LIGHT WITH WIRES EXPOSED, WHERE LIVE PULTRY IS HELD, PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
Poor ventilation causes condensation and grease buildup; inadequate lighting hides contamination.
Proper ventilation and lighting required throughout.
Ventilation prevents condensation; Adequate lighting for operations; Fixtures shielded; Hoods over cooking equipment.

Health Department Information

Department Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division Food Protection Program
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