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CHICAGO LIVE POULTRY Passes Health Inspection - Chicago Live poultry

CHICAGO LIVE POULTRY 6421 N WESTERN AVE, CHICAGO 60645 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
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.
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 #45
MINOR
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.
Contaminated single-use items transfer pathogens to food and customers.
Single-use items must be protected from contamination.
Store in original packaging; Protect from contamination; Handle by non-contact surfaces; Cannot reuse.
Violation #47
MINOR
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CLEAN INTERIOR OF FOOD STORAGE COOLING UNITS
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: OBSERVED DIRTY, BLOOD SPLATTERED PLASTIC CURTAINS AT ENTRANCE TO THE LIVE POULTRY STORAGE AND SLAUGHTERING ROOMS. MUST CLEAN DAILY 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 #49
MINOR
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED EXTREMELY DIRTY LIVE CHICKEN, RABBIT AND PIGEON STORAGE CAGES. MUST CLEAN 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 #53
MAJOR
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: NOTED DIRTY TOILET AND HAND SINK IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
Inadequate facilities lead to poor hygiene and contamination.
Toilet rooms must be properly equipped and maintained.
Self-closing doors; Toilet paper; Covered waste receptacles; Handwashing supplies; Cleaned regularly; Proper ventilation.
Violation #55
MINOR
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.
Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.
Building must be maintained in good condition.
No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.
Violation #55
MINOR
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.
Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.
Building must be maintained in good condition.
No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.
Violation #55
MINOR
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.
Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.
Building must be maintained in good condition.
No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.

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Department Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
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