FAIL
Risk 2 (Medium)
WINFAR FOODS, INC. Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Wholesale
April 13, 2011
Complaint Re-Inspection
License #1619051
4
Total Violations
1
Critical
1
Major
2
Minor
Inspection Summary
This wholesale was inspected by the Chicago Department of Public Health on April 13, 2011. The inspection type was "Complaint Re-Inspection" and resulted in a Fail outcome.
This establishment is classified as Risk 2 (Medium), 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 #13
CRITICAL
Violation Details
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT INFESTATION, NO BIRDS, TURTLES OR OTHER ANIMALS - Comments: DOORS NOT RODENT PROOF, GAPS AT BOTTOM OF DOORS. SEAL SAME AND HAVE DOORS TIGHT-FITTING AND NO DAYLIGHT TO BE SEEN. NO MICE ACTIVITY NOTED. ANDERSON PEST CONTROL SERVICE 4/11, 4/12, & 4/13.
Why This Matters
Pests carry numerous pathogens including Salmonella, E. coli, and Hantavirus, contaminating food and surfaces.
Food Code Requirement
Facility must be free of pest infestation.
Specific Requirements
No live pests; No pest droppings, gnaw marks, or nesting; Effective pest control program; Regular monitoring; Professional treatment when needed.
CDPH Food Code: Section 6-501.111
Violation #33
MAJOR
Violation Details
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: ALL FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT THRU-OUT NOT CLEAN, DEBRIS BUILD-UP. INSTD TO CLEAN ALL PRODUCTION EQUIPMENT, SHELVES, SINKS, AND ALL ATTACHED PIPING AND HARDWARE THRU-OUT, FREE OF DEBRIS/DUST, ETC. AND MAINTAIN
Why This Matters
Dirty equipment harbors bacteria and attracts pests.
Food Code Requirement
All equipment and utensils must be clean and properly maintained.
Specific Requirements
Equipment clean to sight and touch; Free of food debris and grease; Maintained in good repair; Stored properly when clean.
CDPH Food Code: Section 4-601.11
Violation #34
MINOR
Violation Details
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOOR THRU-OUT PREMISES ALONG WALLBASE AND UNDER PRODUCTION LINE NOT CLEAN. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. PROVIDE FLOOR DRAIN COVERS FOR ALL DRAINS. ALL FLOOR DRAINS THRU-OUT NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME. FLOOR THRU-OUT NEEDS TO BE CLEAN AND DRY.
Why This Matters
Damaged floors harbor bacteria and create safety hazards.
Food Code Requirement
Floors must be smooth, cleanable, and maintained.
Specific Requirements
Smooth, non-porous in food areas; Properly sloped to drains; Coving at wall junctures; Kept clean; Good repair.
CDPH Food Code: Section 6-201.13
Violation #34
MINOR
Violation Details
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOOR THRU-OUT PREMISES ALONG WALLBASE AND UNDER PRODUCTION LINE NOT CLEAN. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. PROVIDE FLOOR DRAIN COVERS FOR ALL DRAINS. ALL FLOOR DRAINS THRU-OUT NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME. FLOOR THRU-OUT NEEDS TO BE CLEAN AND DRY.
Why This Matters
Damaged floors harbor bacteria and create safety hazards.
Food Code Requirement
Floors must be smooth, cleanable, and maintained.
Specific Requirements
Smooth, non-porous in food areas; Properly sloped to drains; Coving at wall junctures; Kept clean; Good repair.
CDPH Food Code: Section 6-201.13
Health Department Information
Department
Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division
Food Protection Program
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