CHICAGO LIVE POULTRY Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Live poultry

SOURCE SOUND CONDITION, NO SPOILAGE, FOODS PROPERLY LABELED, SHELLFISH TAGS IN PLACE - Comments: OBSERVED LIVE POULTRY THAT APPEARS UNHEALTHY. POULTRY HAD EYES SWOLLEN SHUT AND A LIQUID OOZING FROM THEM. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNHEALTHY CHICKEN FROM CAGE FOR PROPER DISPOSAL. CRITICAL VIOLATION: 7-40-135p.

Without knowledgeable supervision, critical food safety practices may be overlooked, significantly increasing risk of foodborne illness outbreaks affecting multiple customers.

The person in charge must be present during all hours of operation, hold valid certification, and demonstrate food safety knowledge.

Person in charge must: Be present during all operating hours; Hold valid City of Chicago Food Service Sanitation Certificate; Demonstrate knowledge of foodborne disease prevention, HACCP principles, and Code requirements; Ensure employee compliance with food safety practices.

HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA - Comments: FOUND EXPOSED HAND SINKS IN BOTH PREPARATION ROOMS WITHOUT HAND DRYING DEVICES NOR PAPER TOWELS. PAPER TOWELS WERE PROVIDED UPON OUR(SUPERVISOR AND MYSELF) REQUEST. INFORMATION GIVEN ON PROPER HAND WASHING. CRITICAL VIOLATION: 7-38-030.

Missing supplies prevent proper handwashing, forcing inadequate cleaning that spreads pathogens.

All handwashing sinks must have soap and hand drying provisions.

Soap in dispensers at each sink; Paper towels in dispensers or air dryers; Supplies maintained during all hours; Waste receptacles if paper towels used.

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OUTER OPENINGS NOT PROTECTED. OBSERVED WALL FAN VENTS OPENED AND NO SCREEN IN PLACE. FRONT AND REAR DOORS NOT RODENT/INSECT PROOF. HALF INCH GAP AT BOTTOM OF DOORS. OBSERVED TWO OUTDOOR TYPE ELECTRIC INSECT KILLER UNITS, HANGING FROM CEILING, FRONT AND REAR AREAS; ON HALLWAY HANGING FROM CEILING WAS A GLUE STICK WITH FLIES ON. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ELECTRIC ZAPPER UNITS AND GLUE STICK, PROVIDE A 16 MESH TO THE INCH SCREEN TO WINDOW FANS/VENTS AND RODENT/INSECT PROOF DOORS. SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-38-020. CONTACT LICENSED PEST CONTROL COMPANY FOR FOOD SERVICE APPROVED UNITS FOR INSECT CONTROL.

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: REMOVE PEELING PLASTIC LINERS FROM INSIDE THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS.

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: DETAIL CLEAN LIVE ANIMAL CAGES AND CRATES, REMOVE ENCRUSTED FECES AND EXCESS FEATHERS. CLEAN DAILY.

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: PROVIDE MISSING FLOOR TILES FROM INSIDE THE FURNACE ROOM, STANDING WATER. RE-GROUT AND RE-SEAL LOSE FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES AND REPAIR PITTED CONCRETE FLOOR IN PROCESSING ROOM, SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL. MUST CLEAN ACCUMULATED DEBRIS FROM UNDER UNUSED METAL TUB (FORMERLY USED FOR FISH).

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: NOTED ACCUMULATION OF CONDENSATION ON CEILING IN PREPARATION ROOM, DRIPPING. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE CONDENSATION.

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.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: NOTED ACCUMULATION OF CONDENSATION ON CEILING IN PREPARATION ROOM, DRIPPING. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE CONDENSATION.

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.