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WESTERN POULTRY Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Live poultry

WESTERN POULTRY 2003 S WESTERN AVE, CHICAGO 60608 LIVE POULTRY
November 13, 2023 Complaint License #2164139
5
Total Violations
3
Critical
1
Major
1
Minor
1
Corrected On Site

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

5
Violation #10
CORRECTED CRITICAL
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING PROVISION AT HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED IN BOTH DIH/ PREP AREA AND TOILET ROOM. ALL HANDWASHING SINKS MUST BE EQUIPPED WITH A HAND DRYING PROVISION AT ALL TIMES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.CORRECTED ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-030(C), CITATION ISSUED.
Blocked or unsupplied sinks force employees to skip handwashing, spreading fecal bacteria and viruses to food.
Handwashing sinks must be accessible, properly supplied, and used only for handwashing.
Each sink needs: Warm water (100°F minimum); Soap in dispensers; Paper towels or air dryers; Waste receptacles; Signage; Clear access; Used only for handwashing.
This violation was corrected during the inspection.
Violation #10
CRITICAL
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: FOUND NO RUNNING WATER AT HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED IN EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM WHEN HOT WATER KNOB IS TURNED ON. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE A MINIMUM COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 100F AT ALL TIMES.PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C) . CITATION ISSUED.
Blocked or unsupplied sinks force employees to skip handwashing, spreading fecal bacteria and viruses to food.
Handwashing sinks must be accessible, properly supplied, and used only for handwashing.
Each sink needs: Warm water (100°F minimum); Soap in dispensers; Paper towels or air dryers; Waste receptacles; Signage; Clear access; Used only for handwashing.
Violation #38
CRITICAL
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED ABOUT 20 - 30 MOUSE DROPPINGS LOCATED IN THE OFFICE AND EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. ALSO NOTED 1 HOUSE FLY IN THE OFFICE. THE PREMISES MUST BE MAINTAINED FREE FROM PEST ACTIVITY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE, CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN SAID AREAS. RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED
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 #49
MINOR
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED CRATES STORED OUTSIDE THE BUILDING ENCRUSTED IN FECES AND BIRD FEATHERS WITH SOME BIRD FEED AT THE BOTTOM OF THE CAGE. INSTRUCTED TO 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 #49
MINOR
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED CRATES STORED OUTSIDE THE BUILDING ENCRUSTED IN FECES AND BIRD FEATHERS WITH SOME BIRD FEED AT THE BOTTOM OF THE CAGE. INSTRUCTED TO 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.

Health Department Information

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