Chicago Live Poultry
6421 N Western Ave, Chicago 60645
Read the pairs, not the count. A failure is normally followed within days by a re-inspection, and that re-inspection is a second row here. On the timeline below they sit almost on top of each other — one bad day, two marks.
The whole record
- Pass48%
- Conditional19%
- Fail32%
- ConditionalSep 29, 2026ComplaintRisk 2 (Medium)
- 49
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Clean the light shields in the front food prep area.
- 51
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Observed drain line water leaks at the exposed hand washing sink and 3-compartment sink on the front prep area. Management instructed to repair the leaks.
- 60
Previous core violation corrected
Previous core violation #57 from report #2608487 on 12/5/24 not corrected: 57 - no food handlers training certificates on premises. Instructed all food handlers must have valid food handers training certificates. Observed a food handling employee with an expired food handler training certificate. Priority foundation violation 7-42-090. Citation issued.
- 49
- ConditionalDec 5, 2024CanvassRisk 2 (Medium)
- 2
City of Chicago food service sanitation certificate
No valid city of Chicago certified food manager certificate posted on premises, food manager certificates have expired. Instructed must post a valid city of Chicago food manager certificate on premises. Priority foundation 7-38-012.
- 55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Observed broken floor tiles/low grout outside of washroom. Must repair/regrout damaged floor tiles outside of washroom.
- 57
All food employees have food handler training
No food hanlders training certificates on premises. Instructed all food handlers must have valid food handers training certificates.
- 2
- PassOct 17, 2023ComplaintRisk 2 (Medium)
- 55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Observed floors unclean with animal feces and excess water. Observed floor tiles missing in front of directy in front of bathroom door. Must replace floor tiles and restore surfaces of floor to a smooth easily cleanable condition.
- 55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Observed coving missing or in disrepair throughout facility. Instll coving and restore existing coving to ensure wall and floor juncture is smooth and easily cleanable.
- 55
- PassOct 12, 2021Short Form ComplaintRisk 2 (Medium)
- 40
Personal cleanliness
Foodhandler not wearing hair restraint. Must provide.
- 49
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Found following not clean: 3compartment sink, tables at processing areas, and front customer counters. Must wash and sanitize.
- 55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Found floors not clean at chicken processing areas.must clean and sanitize.
- 40
- PassMar 22, 2021ComplaintRisk 2 (Medium)
- 49
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Found unused cages at rear of premises not clean. Must clean and sanitize.
- 55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Found floors not clean at rear of premises by restrooms. Must clean and sanitize.
- 49
- PassOct 13, 2020Short Form ComplaintRisk 2 (Medium)
- 38
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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.
- 45
Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
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.
- 47
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Must clean and maintain clean interior of food storage cooling units
- 49
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Observed dirty, blood splattered plastic curtains at entrance to the live poultry storage and slaughtering rooms. Must clean daily and maintain.
- 49
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Observed extremely dirty live chicken, rabbit and pigeon storage cages. Must clean and maintain.
- 53
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Noted dirty toilet and hand sink in the employee washroom. Must clean and maintain.
- 55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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.
- 55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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.
- 55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Missing floor tiles at the rear utility service sink with accumulating pooling liquid. Must replace tiles/repair.
- 38
- PassAug 13, 2020Short Form ComplaintRisk 2 (Medium)
- 47
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Must clean and maintain clean interior of food storage cooling units
- 47
- PassMay 21, 2020Complaint Re-InspectionRisk 2 (Medium)
- FailMay 15, 2020Complaint Re-InspectionRisk 2 (Medium)
- 38
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Observed three live roaches in rear changing room and rear storage room and several dead roaches on floors through facility.. Recommend contacting pest control and clean and sanitize affected area priority foundation violation. 7-38-020(a).no citation issued.
- 49
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Must clean and maintain clean shelving and live chicken storage
- 55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Must detail clean the floor along the wall base,all corner thru-out the establishment and maintain.
- 38
- FailMay 8, 2020Complaint Re-InspectionRisk 2 (Medium)
- 38
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Observed approximately 2 inch by 1/2 inch opening under rear exit door.make door tight fitting
- 38
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Observed around 10 black small flying insects (3 in front area, 4 in dry storage area 3 in prep area)recommend contacting pest control. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-020(a).no citation issued.
- 47
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Must clean and maintain clean interior and exterior of reach over freezer
- 49
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Must clean and maintain clean shelving and live chicken storage
- 51
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Observed that new grease trap is installed but cover on it is leaking air not properly sealed
- 55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Must detail clean the floor along the wall base,all corner thru-out the establishment and maintain.
- 38
- FailApr 22, 2020ComplaintRisk 2 (Medium)
- 10
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
A sign or poster that notifies food employees to wash their hands not provided on exposed hand washing sinks.signs shall be provided at all handshaking sinks used by food employees
- 22
Proper cold holding temperatures
Observed improper temperatures of poultry meat at 80.5 f stored on room temperature in prep area.product was not discarded by manager it was given to customer after facility notified of improper holding temperature. Must have cold holding foods at 41.0 f or below.(priority 7-38-005) no citation issued
- 33
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Observed improper temperature slaughtered chicken of 80.5 f stored on room temperature. Observed that facility doesnt have any cooling unit to keep slaughtered animals refrigerated after slaughtering process till they are picked up buy customers.priority 7-38-005 no citation issued
- 36
Thermometers provided & accurate
Observed no probe thermometer for taking food temperatures.must provide.(priority foundation-no citation issued) 7-38-005
- 38
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Noted over 15-20 mice dropping on floors at rear storage area and. Instructed to clean and sanitize affected areas. Recommended to consult with pest control company. Must also eliminate the flying insect problem and pest control upon being re-inspected. Priority foundation #7-38-020(a).
- 38
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Observed approximately 2 inch by 1/2 inch opening under rear exit door.make door tight fitting.
- 47
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Cutting boards with open seams and dark stains. Must refinish or replace damaged or stained cutting boards
- 47
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Must clean and maintain clean interior and exterior of reach over freezer
- 49
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Must clean and maintain clean interior of refrigerator eggs storage unit
- 49
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Must clean and maintain clean shelving and live chicken storage
- 51
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Must repair leak from hand washing sink located in back room
- 52
Sewage & waste water properly disposed
Observed three compartment sink in slaughter area in disrepair not draining properly and leaking from grease trap under neath of sink. Informed person in charge of requirements and must repair sink and maintain. Priority violation 7-38-030(c) no citation issued.
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- 10
- PassJan 3, 2020ComplaintRisk 2 (Medium)
- 38
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Bottom of the front door with one inch gap. Instructed to rodent/insects proofed the door and maintain. Also must installed a mesh wire on the fan located on the walls above the wire rack of live chicken.
- 40
Personal cleanliness
Observed all male working on site with soiled lab coat. Instructed to change the lab coat when it is already soiled with blodd of the chicken.
- 41
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Wiping cloth for wiping the prep tables and chopping boards must be stored on bucket with sanitizing solution in between uses.
- 47
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Must detail clean unerneath the front counter and organize and maintain.
- 47
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Must replace grocery bag being used to stored frozen chicken with food grade storage bag.
- 49
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Detail clean and sanitize the interior and exterior surfaces of all coolers and maintain.
- 51
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Heavy leak on the pipe underneath the hand sink in the prep area..instructed to repair to stop the leak.
- 55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Detail clean the floor along the wall base,all corner thru-out the establishment and maintain. Walls and doors, in the prep area and rear area with dust,chicken feathers and blood stained. Instructed to detail clean ,sanitize and maintain. Ceiling vent cover thru-out with dust build-up. Instructed to detail clean and maintain.
- 38
- PassMay 28, 2019Complaint Re-InspectionRisk 2 (Medium)
- 55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Found floors throughout premises not clean. Must clean and sanitize.
- 55
- FailMay 21, 2019ComplaintRisk 2 (Medium)
- 5
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Found no supplies for spill kit. Priority foundation. No citation issued. 7-38-005. Must provide.
- 55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Found walls not clean at rear of premises. Found floors throughout premises not clean. Must clean and sanitize.
- 60
Previous core violation corrected
Found previous core violation not corrected from report dated 11-28-19 inspection # 2240746. Violation 51: observed backflow prevention device must be easily located on all water lines and hoses coming into facility. Be able to locate and maintain back flow prevention devices. Priority foundation. Citation issued. 7-42-090. Must provide.
- 5
- ConditionalNov 28, 2018CanvassRisk 2 (Medium)
- 3
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Found no employee health policy/training on site. Instructed facility to establish appropriate employee health policy/training system and maintain with verifiable documents on site. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012 no citation issued.
- 5
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Observed no procedure /plan for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events on site. Must have a procedure/plan and to maintain any appropriate supplies on site. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005 no citation issued.
- 49
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Observed shelves above mop sink with heavy dust accumulation. Observed heavy dust accumulation on chest freezer in rear of facility.
- 51
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Observed back flow prevention device must be easily located on all water lines and hoses coming into facility. Be able to locate and maintain back flow prevention devices.
- 55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Observed ceiling fan in butcher room and cieling fan in washroom rsuted and not smooth and easily cleanable. Observed ceiling in washroom not smooth and easily cleanable. Must restore ceiling and attached exhaust fans to a smooth easily cleanable condition.
- 55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Observed inoperable chest freezer full of decomposing blood and stomachs of butchered animals. When chest freezer was opened it had a strong odor of decomposition. Observed feathers and refuse material not disinfected or removed from premises daily and container not dissinfected daily. New chest freezer was purchased on site and all waste was transfered to new freezer for freezing prior to disposal. Manager was instructed to clean and sanitize freezer daily. Prioirty foundation violation 7-38-015
- 55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Observed coving in disrepair outside butcher areas leading to hallway. Repair and maintain
- 55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Observed closet to the left of washroom with clutter. Remove all unecessary items and store all remaining items at least 6 inches off floor and 6 inches away from wall.
- 55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Observed the following walls not smooth and easily cleanable washroom: prayer room, storage rooms. Restore walls to a smooth and easily clenable condition and maintain.
- 3
- ConditionalJun 5, 2018ComplaintRisk 2 (Medium)
- 3
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Observed 20 dozen eggs valued at $100 on counter at 64.2 f. All eggs were discarded. Critical violation 7-38-005 (a)
- 11
Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Observed 1 handwashing sink in slaughter room not working with no hot and cold running water available due to broken pipe underneath. Sink was repaired during inspection. Critical violation 7-38-030
- 21
* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Observed no city of Chicago certified food manager on site no original certificate posted. Serious violation 7-38-012
- 32
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Observed raw wood shelves in front service area need to painted or sealed so that they are smooth and easily cleanable.
- 33
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Observed shelves in front service area unclean. Clean and maintain.
- 35
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Observed wall coving in disrepair in rear corner accross from hot water heater room. Repair wall and wall coving.
- 40
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Observed thermometer needed in small refrigerator used for eggs. Install and maintain
- 3
- PassJul 24, 2017Complaint Re-InspectionRisk 2 (Medium)
- 32
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Washroom door broken at bottom need to replace/repair with a smooth, cleanable and non-absorbent surface
- 34
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Floors throughout need detail clean, remove animal feces, chicken feathers, remove excess pooling water from floor throughout, included washroom.
- 35
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Ceiling walls inside the staff washroom with mold, instructed to replace. Wall broken above and by the plastic coving/baseboard wall throughout, front, preps and rear area, need to seal and maintain, surface must be smooth cleanable and non absorbent surface
- 38
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
No back flow prevention device at mop sink faucet. Must provide and maintain.
- 41
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Broken and unused fans and equipment at rear door area of premises. Must remove items.
- 45
Food handler requirements met
No proof of food handler training on site. Information given.
- 32
- FailJul 17, 2017ComplaintRisk 2 (Medium)
- 12
Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
No paper towels provided at exposed hand sink at prep area. Exposed hand sink not accessible, sink filled 1/2 way with water, blood, black bags and a lot of chicken feathers. Employee cleaned the said sink and paper provided upon my request. Exposed hand sink must be accessible at all time for hand washing. Critical violation:7-38-030
- 18
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Found rear main door with gaps of 1/4" to 1/2" at top and north side between the door and frame. Observed 20 mice droppings inside the furnace area across the mop sink, and at last shelf of front counter at selling area. Observed glue stick for flies hanging in different places of the premises included prep area. Instructed to remove droppings, rodent/insect proof door and remove fly glue sticks from prep area. Provide food service approved insect light traps if needed. Serious violation:7-38-020
- 21
* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
No original city sanitation certificate posted on site nor a certified food manager present. Instructed to enroll to sanitation class and have manager present when handling potentially hazardous foods. Serious violation:7-38-012(a)
- 24
Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Grease trap under three compartment sink in poor repair, rusty and water overflowing from the lid of the unit when faucet at three compartment is turned on, or when water is released from compartment sink. Instructed to repair or replace said unit. Serious violation:7-38-030
- 32
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Washroom door broken at bottom need to replace/repair with a smooth, cleanable and non-absorbent surface
- 33
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Cages at rear area with animal feces and debris must be cleaned and maintain.
- 34
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Floors throughout need detail clean, remove animal feces, chicken feathers, remove excess pooling water from floor throughout, included washroom.
- 35
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Ceiling walls inside the staff washroom with mold, instructed to replace. Wall broken above and by the plastic coving/baseboard wall throughout, front, preps and rear area, need to seal and maintain, surface must be smooth cleanable and non absorbent surface
- 38
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
No back flow prevention device at mop sink faucet. Must provide and maintain.
- 41
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Broken and unused fans and equipment at rear door area of premises. Must remove items.
- 45
Food handler requirements met
No proof of food handler training on site. Information given.
- 12
- PassJun 16, 2016ComplaintRisk 2 (Medium)
- 33
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Observed all shelves in front area need to be cleaned and sanitized.
- 34
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Observed foors unclean in front register area. Clean and maintain floors. Observed floor in front register area made of raw wood. Floor needs to be smooth and easily cleanable. Paint or seal raw wood or replace with a non absorbant smooth easily cleanable surface.
- 35
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Observed ceiling tiles in front area where customers purchase poultry water damanged and unclean. Replace all damaged ceiling tiles and clean all attached fans and lights. Observed all ceilings of butcher rooms and hallways unclean, closets, hot water heater room and furnace room. Clean and maintian all ceilings, light sheilds and fans. Maintain observed light shield in rear hallway in disrepair. Repair and maintain.
- 42
Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Effective hair restraints must be worn by all staff. Observed staff member without effective hair restraint
- 43
Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Observed dirty wiping cloths on counter. Must store all wimping cloths in sanitizer solution when not in use.
- 33
- PassMay 10, 2016Recent InspectionRisk 2 (Medium)
- 33
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Observed all shelves in front area need to be cleaned and sanitized.
- 34
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Observed foors unclean in front register area. Clean and maintain floors. Observed floor in front register area made of raw wood. Floor needs to be smooth and easily cleanable. Paint or seal raw wood or replace with a non absorbant smooth easily cleanable surface.
- 35
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Observed ceiling tiles in front area where customers purchase poultry water damanged and unclean. Replace all damaged ceiling tiles and clean all attached fans and lights. Observed all ceilings of butcher rooms and hallways unclean, closets, hot water heater room and furnace room. Clean and maintian all ceilings, light sheilds and fans. Maintain observed light shield in rear hallway in disrepair. Repair and maintain.
- 42
Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Effective hair restraints must be worn by all staff. Observed staff member without effective hair restraint
- 43
Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
: observed dirty wiping cloths on counter. Must store all wimping cloths in sanitizer solution when not in use.
- 33
- ConditionalMay 5, 2016Complaint Re-InspectionRisk 2 (Medium)
- 33
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Observed all shelves in front area need to be cleaned and sanitized.
- 34
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Observed foors unclean in front register area. Clean and maintain floors. Observed floor in front register area made of raw wood. Floor needs to be smooth and easily cleanable. Paint or seal raw wood or replace with a non absorbant smooth easily cleanable surface.
- 35
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Observed ceiling tiles in front area where customers purchase poultry water damanged and unclean. Replace all damaged ceiling tiles and clean all attached fans and lights. Observed all ceilings of butcher rooms and hallways unclean, closets, hot water heater room and furnace room. Clean and maintian all ceilings, light sheilds and fans. Maintain observed light shield in rear hallway in disrepair. Repair and maintain.
- 42
Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Effective hair restraints must be worn by all staff. Observed staff member without effective hair restraint
- 43
Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Observed dirty wiping cloths on counter. Must store all wimping cloths in sanitizer solution when not in use.
- 33
- FailApr 28, 2016ComplaintRisk 2 (Medium)
- 9
Water source: safe, hot & cold under city pressure
Observed no hot water at exposed hand sink, washbowl sink in washroom and 3 compartment sink. Must make sure hot water is supplied at all times continuously. Hot water was restored during inspection. Critical violation 7-38-030
- 18
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Observed rear exit door not rodentproof with 1/4 inch gap at base of door. Door must be completly rodentproof and maintained. Serious violation 7-38-020
- 33
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Observed all shelves in front area need to be cleaned and sanitized.
- 34
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Observed foors unclean in front register area. Clean and maintain floors. Observed floor in front register area made of raw wood. Floor needs to be smooth and easily cleanable. Paint or seal raw wood or replace with a non absorbant smooth easily cleanable surface.
- 35
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Observed ceiling tiles in front area where customers purchase poultry water damanged and unclean. Replace all damaged ceiling tiles and clean all attached fans and lights. Observed all ceilings of butcher rooms and hallways unclean, closets, hot water heater room and furnace room. Clean and maintian all ceilings, light sheilds and fans. Maintain observed light shield in rear hallway in disrepair. Repair and maintain.
- 42
Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Effective hair restraints must be worn by all staff. Observed staff member without effective hair restraint.
- 43
Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Observed dirty wiping cloths on counter. Must store all wimping cloths in sanitizer solution when not in use.
- 9
- ConditionalJun 30, 2014Complaint Re-InspectionRisk 2 (Medium)
- 14
Previous serious violation corrected, 7-42-090
Previous serious violation #18 from 6/23/14,report #1434625, not corrected. At time of inspection still observed about 30 house flies at front of premises at window areas and about 35 house flies at rear by cages. Critical violation. Citaton issued. Manger sprayed areas and killed flies during c.d.i. Inspection.
- 25
Toxic items properly stored, labeled and used
Pesticide not properly used:manager sprayed pesticides to get rid of house flies during thh inspection,however, was not able to verify what kind of pesticide was used. Instructed that pesticides must be applied by a licensed pest control technician.
- 33
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Found sinks at preparation areas not clean. Must clean and sanitize. Found live chicken holding areas and cages not clean. Must clean and sanitize.
- 34
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Found floors not clean at rear of premise behind cage areas. Must clean and sanitize.
- 14
- FailJun 23, 2014ComplaintRisk 2 (Medium)
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Found house fly activity at premises. Observed about 25 house flies at rear of premises and about 15 house flies at front counter areas.
- 33
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Found sinks at preparation areas not clean. Must clean and sanitize. Found live chicken holding areas and cages not clean. Must clean and sanitize.
- 34
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Found floors not clean at rear of premise behind cage areas. Must clean and sanitize.
- 18
- PassNov 16, 2012Complaint Re-InspectionRisk 2 (Medium)
- 34
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Provide missing floor tiles from inside the furnace room, standing water. Re-grout and re-seal lose floor tiles throughout the premises and repair pitted concrete floor in processing room, surface must be smooth, cleanable and non-absorbent material. Must clean accumulated debris from under unused metal tub (formerly used for fish).
- 38
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Provide a back flow prevention device for the faucet above the prep table,at said area.
- 34
- FailNov 5, 2012ComplaintRisk 2 (Medium)
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Source sound condition, no spoilage, foods properly labeled, shellfish tags in place
Observed live poultry that appears unhealthy. Poultry had eyes swollen shut and a liquid oozing from them. Instructed to remove unhealthy chicken from cage for proper disposal. Critical violation: 7-40-135p.
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Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Found exposed hand sinks in both preparation rooms without hand drying devices nor paper towels. Paper towels were provided upon our(supervisor and myself) request. Information given on proper hand washing. Critical violation: 7-38-030.
- 18
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Outer openings not protected. Observed wall fan vents opened and no screen in place. Front and rear doors not rodent/insect proof. Half inch gap at bottom of doors. Observed two outdoor type electric insect killer units, hanging from ceiling, front and rear areas; on hallway hanging from ceiling was a glue stick with flies on. Instructed to remove electric zapper units and glue stick, provide a 16 mesh to the inch screen to window fans/vents and rodent/insect proof doors. Serious violation: 7-38-020. Contact licensed pest control company for food service approved units for insect control.
- 32
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Remove peeling plastic liners from inside the three compartment sinks.
- 33
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Detail clean live animal cages and crates, remove encrusted feces and excess feathers. Clean daily.
- 34
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Provide missing floor tiles from inside the furnace room, standing water. Re-grout and re-seal lose floor tiles throughout the premises and repair pitted concrete floor in processing room, surface must be smooth, cleanable and non-absorbent material. Must clean accumulated debris from under unused metal tub (formerly used for fish).
- 35
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Noted accumulation of condensation on ceiling in preparation room, dripping. Instructed to eliminate condensation.
- 38
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Provide a back flow prevention device for the faucet above the prep table,at said area.
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- PassMar 28, 2011ComplaintRisk 2 (Medium)
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Must clean all the unused coolers in the front area and maintain. Must clean in detail the exterior of the chicken crate with heavy droppings and maintain.
- 34
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Floor must be dry all the times in the rear prep area(water all over the rear area ).must clean in detail the floor drain throughout the establishment .
- 35
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Must replace stained and damaged ceiling tiles in the hallway going to the rear area.
- 36
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Must clean in detail all the ceiling light shield in the prep area and rear area.
- 40
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Must provide thermometer in the chest freezer in the rear prep area, and in the 2 door cooler in the front and must be visible.
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- PassApr 7, 2010Short Form ComplaintRisk 2 (Medium)
- PassFeb 11, 2010Complaint Re-InspectionRisk 2 (Medium)
- FailFeb 9, 2010Complaint Re-InspectionRisk 2 (Medium)
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Previous serious violation corrected, 7-42-090
A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each serious violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority.following violations not corrected at this time of complaint reinspection on 2/09/2010.#18, violation from 1/27/2010 not corrected at this time of complaint reinspection, also no log book, and no pest control service done at above premises.dorrs not rodent proofed(previous serious not corrected).
- 18
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines.not corrected.
- 34
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.not corrected, remove all feces behind the corners of live animals under and around. Needs to have baseboards thru out the premises.
- 35
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. Use dustless cleaning methods.not corrected
- 38
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. Ventilation: all plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the municipal code of Chicago and the rules and regulations of the board of health.not corrected
- 41
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. Cleaning equipment shall be properly stored away from food, utensils, equipment, and clean linens.not corrected
- 41
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
New violation noted remove all feces in the rear area by exit door due to live chicken,and rooster.
- 14
- FailJan 27, 2010ComplaintRisk 2 (Medium)
- 18
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. 15 mouse droppings noted in room in front of live chicken storage area. Also noted over 1/4" gaps under front and rear doors and on the left side of rear door. Instructed to contact pest control, clean and sanitize effected areas and control activity. Also instructed to rodent proof all doors.
- 24
Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
All dishwashing machines must be of a type that complies with all requirements of the plumbing section of the municipal code of Chicago and rules and regulation of the board of health. Waste water backing up from floor drain for 3 compartment sink flowing onto floor. Must maintain drain.
- 34
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. Strong odor throughout premises. Must detail clean all floors with proper sanitizer.
- 35
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. Damaged ceiling tiles in front customer area and damaged ceiling with gaps in rear right of mop sink. Must replace tiles and seal gaps in ceiling. Water seeping from live chicken storage area into storage room through the wall. Must seal floor/wall to prevent seepage.
- 38
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. Ventilation: all plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the municipal code of Chicago and the rules and regulations of the board of health. Clean and cover dusty/damaged ventilation fan in washroom. Leaks from pipes under one compartment sink in prep area, from faucet of 3 compartment sink, under handwashing sink and under large tub behind food prep area. Must repair all leaks.
- 41
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. Area with crates and debris outside, right of rear door must be cleaned.
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Fails sit above the line, passes below. Every inspection the city has published for this licence.
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What it gets cited for
- 5520×
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- 3813×
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
- 3413×
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
- 4911×
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
- 3311×
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
- 3511×
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
- 477×
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
- 416×
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Counted across every inspection on record here. A code that keeps coming back is the more telling signal.
Source
Published by the Chicago Department of Public Health as Food Inspections, updated weekly. This page shows every row the city holds under licence 82227 — a business that changed hands may carry history from its predecessor.