WESTERN POULTRY Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Live poultry

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: MUST PROVIDE A COUNTER IN FRONT SERVING AREA TO PREVENT CUSTOMERS FROM ENTERING INTO PREP AREA. ALSO PROVIDE A DOOR TO SEAL OFF LIVE POULTRY AREA FROM CUSTOMERS.

Dirty equipment harbors and spreads pathogens, causing cross-contamination and illness.

All food contact surfaces must be properly cleaned and sanitized.

Wash, rinse, sanitize after each use; Clean between different raw foods; Every 4 hours for continuous use; When contaminated; Proper procedures and chemicals.

DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED - Comments: WATER SLIGHTLY BACKING UP IN FIRST COMPARTMENT OF THREE COMP SINK UPON RELEASE OF WATER IN THE OTHER COMPARTMENT. ALSO A SLIGHT ODOR NOTED FROM GREASE RECEPTOR AT THREE COMP SINK; REPAIR BOTH. REMOVE THREADS FROM EXPOSED HANDSINK FAUCET IN PROCESSING AREA. ATTACH TRAY TO END/BOTTOM OF BLOOD DRAIN UNIT.

Inadequate facilities prevent proper cleaning and sanitization of equipment.

Warewashing facilities must meet design and operational requirements.

3-compartment sink with drainboards; Mechanical dishwasher with proper temperatures; Test strips; Thermometers; Adequate size.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: SEAL AREA OF WALL PANEL WHERE OPEN IN HOT WATER TANK ROOM BY PROCESSING AREA. PROVIDE A DOOR OR WALL TO SEAL OFF TWO SIDE WASHROOMS FROM CUSTOMERS. PROVIDE A SCREEN FOR WINDOW FAN AT REAR SIDE WINDOW.

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.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS FOR LIGHTS OUTSIDE OF WALK-IN COOLER.

Inadequate lighting prevents detection of contamination and pests.

Adequate protected lighting required in all areas.

50 foot-candles at prep surfaces; 20 foot-candles at 30 inches in storage; Shielded bulbs over exposed food; Clean fixtures.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS FOR LIGHTS OUTSIDE OF WALK-IN COOLER.

Inadequate lighting prevents detection of contamination and pests.

Adequate protected lighting required in all areas.

50 foot-candles at prep surfaces; 20 foot-candles at 30 inches in storage; Shielded bulbs over exposed food; Clean fixtures.