FAIL Risk 1 (High)

CHICAGO MEAT AUTHORITY Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Wholesale

CHICAGO MEAT AUTHORITY 1145 W 47TH PL, CHICAGO 60609 Wholesale
September 17, 2010 License License #2037268
4
Total Violations
1
Critical
1
Major
2
Minor

Inspection Summary

This wholesale was inspected by the Chicago Department of Public Health on September 17, 2010. The inspection type was "License" and resulted in a Fail outcome.

This establishment is classified as Risk 1 (High), which determines the inspection frequency and focus areas.

The inspector documented 4 violations during this inspection, including 1 critical violation that required immediate attention.

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

4
Violation #32
MAJOR
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: RUSTY STORAGE RACKS IN STORAGE AREA NEED PAINTING OR REPLACING.
Unapproved processes may lack critical safety controls.
Variance required before conducting specialized food processes.
Submit application to CDPH; Include HACCP plan; Await approval before starting; Maintain all required records.
Violation #34
MINOR
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: ALL FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE BUILDING MUST BE WELL CONSTRUCTED, SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. REPLACE MISSING GROUT ON FLOOR TILES IN COMPACTOR ROOM AND RE-PAINT ALL FLOORS THAT HAVE CHIPPED SURFACES. DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS IN LOCKER ROOM AREA.
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: SMOOTH AND RE-PAINT ALL CHIPPED LOWER WALL BASES THROUGHOUT. REMOVE ALL PEELING PAINT FROM WALL PANEL IN PROCESSING ROOM BY 3 COMP. SINK. REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT LOCKER/STORAGE AREAS/BREAK ROOM AREA. ALL WALLS IN FOOD STORAGE AND PROCESSING AREAS MUST CONSIST OF EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES, IF NO LONGER EASILY CLEANABLE, MUST EITHER BE PAINTED OR REPLACED. DOCK DOOR IN COMPACTOR ROOM NEEDS REPAIRING IN LOWER RIGHT CORNER, EXIT DOOR BY WASHROOMS ALSO NEEDS REPAIRING AT BOTTOM(MUST BE TIGHT-FITTING TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY). WALLS & PARTITIONS IN MEN'S WASHROOM NEED CLEANING AND PAINTING. LOCKERS NEED PAINTING.
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 #35
MINOR
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: SMOOTH AND RE-PAINT ALL CHIPPED LOWER WALL BASES THROUGHOUT. REMOVE ALL PEELING PAINT FROM WALL PANEL IN PROCESSING ROOM BY 3 COMP. SINK. REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT LOCKER/STORAGE AREAS/BREAK ROOM AREA. ALL WALLS IN FOOD STORAGE AND PROCESSING AREAS MUST CONSIST OF EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES, IF NO LONGER EASILY CLEANABLE, MUST EITHER BE PAINTED OR REPLACED. DOCK DOOR IN COMPACTOR ROOM NEEDS REPAIRING IN LOWER RIGHT CORNER, EXIT DOOR BY WASHROOMS ALSO NEEDS REPAIRING AT BOTTOM(MUST BE TIGHT-FITTING TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY). WALLS & PARTITIONS IN MEN'S WASHROOM NEED CLEANING AND PAINTING. LOCKERS NEED PAINTING.
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.

Health Department Information

Department Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division Food Protection Program
Report Issues Call 311 or File Online
More Information CDPH Food Protection
Data sourced from Chicago Open Data Portal - Chicago Department of Public Health inspections