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CHICAGO LIVE POULTRY Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Live poultry

CHICAGO LIVE POULTRY 6421 N WESTERN AVE, CHICAGO 60645 LIVE POULTRY
May 5, 2016 Complaint Re-Inspection License #82227
5
Total Violations
2
Major
3
Minor

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

5
Violation #33
MAJOR
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.
Violation #34
MINOR
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.
Violation #35
MINOR
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.
Violation #42
MAJOR
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.
Violation #42
MAJOR
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.

Health Department Information

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