CHICAGO LIVE POULTRY Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Live poultry

WATER SOURCE: SAFE, HOT & COLD UNDER CITY PRESSURE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HOT WATER AT EXPOSED HAND SINK, WASHBOWL SINK IN WASHROOM AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST MAKE SURE HOT WATER IS SUPPLIED AT ALL TIMES CONTINUOUSLY. HOT WATER WAS RESTORED DURING INSPECTION. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030

Contaminated water spreads waterborne diseases. Insufficient hot water prevents proper sanitization.

Potable water supply must be adequate, protected, and properly heated.

Water from approved public system; Sufficient pressure for all operations; Hot water minimum 120°F at fixtures, 180°F for high-temp dishwashers; Backflow prevention installed; No cross-connections.

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OBSERVED REAR EXIT DOOR NOT RODENTPROOF WITH 1/4 INCH GAP AT BASE OF DOOR. DOOR MUST BE COMPLETLY RODENTPROOF AND MAINTAINED. 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 EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED ALL SHELVES IN FRONT AREA NEED TO BE CLEANED AND SANITIZED.

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 FOORS UNCLEAN IN FRONT REGISTER AREA. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS. OBSERVED FLOOR IN FRONT REGISTER AREA MADE OF RAW WOOD. FLOOR NEEDS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. PAINT OR SEAL RAW WOOD OR REPLACE WITH A NON ABSORBANT SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.

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 CEILING TILES IN FRONT AREA WHERE CUSTOMERS PURCHASE POULTRY WATER DAMANGED AND UNCLEAN. REPLACE ALL DAMAGED CEILING TILES AND CLEAN ALL ATTACHED FANS AND LIGHTS. OBSERVED ALL CEILINGS OF BUTCHER ROOMS AND HALLWAYS UNCLEAN, CLOSETS, HOT WATER HEATER ROOM AND FURNACE ROOM. CLEAN AND MAINTIAN ALL CEILINGS, LIGHT SHEILDS AND FANS. MAINTAIN OBSERVED LIGHT SHIELD IN REAR HALLWAY IN DISREPAIR. REPAIR 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.

APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN - Comments: EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS MUST BE WORN BY ALL STAFF. OBSERVED STAFF MEMBER WITHOUT EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINT.

Unwashed produce can harbor pathogens and chemical residues.

Raw fruits and vegetables must be washed before use.

Wash thoroughly under running water; Before cutting, combining, cooking, or serving; Remove soil and contaminants.

APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN - Comments: EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS MUST BE WORN BY ALL STAFF. OBSERVED STAFF MEMBER WITHOUT EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINT.

Unwashed produce can harbor pathogens and chemical residues.

Raw fruits and vegetables must be washed before use.

Wash thoroughly under running water; Before cutting, combining, cooking, or serving; Remove soil and contaminants.