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CHICAGO LIVE POULTRY Passes Health Inspection - Chicago Live poultry

CHICAGO LIVE POULTRY 6421 N WESTERN AVE, CHICAGO 60645 LIVE POULTRY
January 3, 2020 Complaint License #82227
8
Total Violations
2
Critical
1
Major
5
Minor

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

8
Violation #38
CRITICAL
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: BOTTOM OF THE FRONT DOOR WITH ONE INCH GAP. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT/INSECTS PROOFED THE DOOR AND MAINTAIN. ALSO MUST INSTALLED A MESH WIRE ON THE FAN LOCATED ON THE WALLS ABOVE THE WIRE RACK OF LIVE CHICKEN.
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.
Violation #40
MINOR
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: OBSERVED ALL MALE WORKING ON SITE WITH SOILED LAB COAT. INSTRUCTED TO CHANGE THE LAB COAT WHEN IT IS ALREADY SOILED WITH BLODD OF THE CHICKEN.
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 #41
MAJOR
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: WIPING CLOTH FOR WIPING THE PREP TABLES AND CHOPPING BOARDS MUST BE STORED ON BUCKET WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION IN BETWEEN USES.
Contaminated cloths spread bacteria across multiple surfaces.
Wiping cloths must be properly sanitized and stored.
Store in sanitizer between uses (200ppm quat or 50-100ppm chlorine); Separate cloths for food and non-food surfaces; Test sanitizer concentration.
Violation #47
MINOR
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN UNERNEATH THE FRONT COUNTER AND ORGANIZE 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 #47
MINOR
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST REPLACE GROCERY BAG BEING USED TO STORED FROZEN CHICKEN WITH FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAG.
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 #49
MINOR
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOLERS AND MAINTAIN.
Accumulated soil attracts pests and harbors bacteria.
All surfaces must be kept clean.
Clean equipment interiors and exteriors; Walls, ceilings, floors clean; Remove grease and debris; Clean as often as necessary.
Violation #51
CRITICAL
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: HEAVY LEAK ON THE PIPE UNDERNEATH THE HAND SINK IN THE PREP AREA..INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO STOP THE LEAK.
Backflow can contaminate entire water supply with sewage or chemicals.
Plumbing must be properly installed with backflow prevention.
Air gaps at fixtures; Backflow preventers on connections; No cross-connections; Annual testing of devices; Proper drainage.
Violation #51
CRITICAL
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: HEAVY LEAK ON THE PIPE UNDERNEATH THE HAND SINK IN THE PREP AREA..INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO STOP THE LEAK.
Backflow can contaminate entire water supply with sewage or chemicals.
Plumbing must be properly installed with backflow prevention.
Air gaps at fixtures; Backflow preventers on connections; No cross-connections; Annual testing of devices; Proper drainage.

Health Department Information

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