PASS
Risk 2 (Medium)
CHICAGO LIVE POULTRY Passes Health Inspection - Chicago Live poultry
October 13, 2020
Short Form Complaint
License #82227
9
Total Violations
1
Critical
1
Major
7
Minor
Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector
9
Violation #38
CRITICAL
Violation Details
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED LIVE UNCAGED TURKEYS IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED ALL LIVE POULTRY ON THE PREMISES SHALL BE KEPT AT ALL TIMES IN CAGES OR CRATES.
Why This Matters
Pests spread numerous diseases through contamination.
Food Code Requirement
No pests or animals allowed in facility.
Specific Requirements
No evidence of pests; No live animals except service animals; Effective pest control program.
CDPH Food Code: Section 6-501.111
Violation #45
MINOR
Violation Details
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED - Comments: NOTED CRATES AND CAGES NOT PROPERLY STORED ONE FOOT ABOVE THE FLOOR LEVEL AND TWO FEET FROM THE WALLS OF THE BUILDING. MUST PROPERLY STORE ALL CRATES/CAGES.
Why This Matters
Contaminated single-use items transfer pathogens to food and customers.
Food Code Requirement
Single-use items must be protected from contamination.
Specific Requirements
Store in original packaging; Protect from contamination; Handle by non-contact surfaces; Cannot reuse.
CDPH Food Code: Section 4-903.11
Violation #47
MINOR
Violation Details
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CLEAN INTERIOR OF FOOD STORAGE COOLING UNITS
Why This Matters
Poor design creates areas that harbor bacteria.
Food Code Requirement
All surfaces must be designed to be easily cleanable.
Specific Requirements
Smooth, non-porous surfaces; Free of cracks and crevices; Easily disassembled; Accessible for cleaning.
CDPH Food Code: Section 4-101.11
Violation #49
MINOR
Violation Details
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED DIRTY, BLOOD SPLATTERED PLASTIC CURTAINS AT ENTRANCE TO THE LIVE POULTRY STORAGE AND SLAUGHTERING ROOMS. MUST CLEAN DAILY AND MAINTAIN.
Why This Matters
Accumulated soil attracts pests and harbors bacteria.
Food Code Requirement
All surfaces must be kept clean.
Specific Requirements
Clean equipment interiors and exteriors; Walls, ceilings, floors clean; Remove grease and debris; Clean as often as necessary.
CDPH Food Code: Section 4-601.11, 4-602.13
Violation #49
MINOR
Violation Details
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED EXTREMELY DIRTY LIVE CHICKEN, RABBIT AND PIGEON STORAGE CAGES. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
Why This Matters
Accumulated soil attracts pests and harbors bacteria.
Food Code Requirement
All surfaces must be kept clean.
Specific Requirements
Clean equipment interiors and exteriors; Walls, ceilings, floors clean; Remove grease and debris; Clean as often as necessary.
CDPH Food Code: Section 4-601.11, 4-602.13
Violation #53
MAJOR
Violation Details
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: NOTED DIRTY TOILET AND HAND SINK IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
Why This Matters
Inadequate facilities lead to poor hygiene and contamination.
Food Code Requirement
Toilet rooms must be properly equipped and maintained.
Specific Requirements
Self-closing doors; Toilet paper; Covered waste receptacles; Handwashing supplies; Cleaned regularly; Proper ventilation.
CDPH Food Code: Section 6-302.11
Violation #55
MINOR
Violation Details
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: NOTED EXTREMELY DIRTY FLOORS WITH EXCESSIVE BIRD DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT THE POULTRY STORAGE ROOM, REAR EMPTY CAGE STORAGE HALLWAY AND REAR STORAGE/WASHROOM AREA. DIRTY FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE FRONT CASHIER STATION AND CUSTOMER WAITING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL. DIRTY WALL FAN IN THE SLAUGHTERING ROOM. EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATED WASTE SPLATTER ON THE WALLS AND CEILING THROUGHOUT THE SLAUGHTERING ROOM. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN DAILY.
Why This Matters
Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.
Food Code Requirement
Building must be maintained in good condition.
Specific Requirements
No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.
CDPH Food Code: Section 6-501.11
Violation #55
MINOR
Violation Details
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: NOTED DAMAGED BASEBOARD COVING SEPARATING FROM WALLS AND ACCUMULATING ANIMAL DEBRIS IN THE SLAUGHTERING AND DEFEATHERING ROOMS. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE TO BE A TIGHT SEAL TO BASEBOARD.
Why This Matters
Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.
Food Code Requirement
Building must be maintained in good condition.
Specific Requirements
No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.
CDPH Food Code: Section 6-501.11
Violation #55
MINOR
Violation Details
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: NOTED DAMAGED BASEBOARD COVING SEPARATING FROM WALLS AND ACCUMULATING ANIMAL DEBRIS IN THE SLAUGHTERING AND DEFEATHERING ROOMS. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE TO BE A TIGHT SEAL TO BASEBOARD.
Why This Matters
Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.
Food Code Requirement
Building must be maintained in good condition.
Specific Requirements
No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.
CDPH Food Code: Section 6-501.11
Health Department Information
Department
Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division
Food Protection Program
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