Western Poultry
2003 S Western Ave, Chicago, IL 60608
Live Poultry ZIP 60608 Risk 2 (Medium)
Passed · as of Oct 9, 2025
Western Poultry was last inspected on October 9, 2025 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 4 violations, 1 of them critical, including signs of pests.
Latest inspection
October 9, 2025 · Complaint
Result: Pass
1 critical3 general-
CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: No handwashing signage at the hand washing sinks. Instructed to provide signage to sinks and maintain.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: Fly strips hanging in the food prep area. Instructed to remove and not hang fly strips in the food prep areas. Maintain same.
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Cutting boards with deep grooves and stains. Instructed to sand or replace cutting boards to maintain a smooth and easily cleanable surface.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: The floors in the corners, under the sinks and storage racks and the interior of the floor drains with dirt and debris. Instructed to clean and maintain the interior of the floor drains and floors throughout.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspection history
15 inspections on record
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Pass
Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass
No violations
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Fail
Complaint · Fail
2 critical3 general Show violations
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: 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.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: 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.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: 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
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: 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
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.
Inspector’s note: Found no commercial garbage receptacle on site. All licensed retail food establishments shall have at least one commercial dumpster with commercial refuse removal.instructed to provide. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-020(b). Citation issued.
Official wording (code 54)
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
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Pass
Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass
3 general Show violations
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GeneralFood handling
Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.
Inspector’s note: No wiping cloths stored in sanitizing solution on site. Instructed to provide and maintain
Official wording (code 41)
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed both toilet rooms with uncovered receptacles. Instructed to provide and maintain
Official wording (code 53)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Bserved base board tiles missing from the processing area, a hole in the wall of the toilet room, missing vent cover in the slaughter room. Instructed to repair and maintain observed the walls, floors and ceilings throughout the facility not clean and all the vents with an accumulation of dust. Instructed to clean and maintain
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Fail
Complaint Re-Inspection · Fail
1 critical3 general Show violations
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CriticalRepeat violation
A previously cited serious violation still wasn’t fixed.
Inspector’s note: Observed previous priority foundation violation #36 observed no food temperature measuring device on premises instructed to provide metal stem thermometer for taking food temperatures not corrected for inspection performed on 6-24-21 (2521926). Priority foundations not corrected by the date specified on the previous inspection are classified as a priority violation 7-42-090. Instructed to provide and maintain
Official wording (code 59)
Previous priority foundation violation corrected
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GeneralFood handling
Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.
Inspector’s note: No wiping cloths stored in sanitizing solution on site. Instructed to provide and maintain
Official wording (code 41)
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed both toilet rooms with uncovered receptacles. Instructed to provide and maintain
Official wording (code 53)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed base board tiles missing from the processing area, a hole in the wall of the toilet room, missing vent cover in the slaughter room. Instructed to repair and maintain observed the walls, floors and ceilings throughout the facility not clean and all the vents with an accumulation of dust. Instructed to clean and maintain
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Fail
Complaint Re-Inspection · Fail
1 critical5 general Show violations
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CriticalManagement & training
Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.
Inspector’s note: No employee health policy on site at the time of inspection. Instructed to obtain and maintain. Priority foundation #7-38-010
Official wording (code 3)
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
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GeneralFood temperature
Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.
Inspector’s note: Observed no food temperature measuring device on premises instructed to provide metal stem thermometer for taking food temperatures.priority foundation 7-38-005
Official wording (code 36)
Thermometers provided & accurate
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: BSERVED APPROXIMATELY 30 SMALL AND LARGE BLACK FLIES(DISH WASHING AREA, TOILET ROOMS, REAR EXIT AREA, HOLDING AREA, SLAUGHTER AREA) AND 50 MICE DROPPINGS(HOT WATER TANK AREA, FURNACE ROOM, GAS METER ROOM). PREMISES SHALL BE MAINTAINED FREE OF PESTS AND RODENTS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(a)
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralFood handling
Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.
Inspector’s note: No wiping cloths stored in sanitizing solution on site. Instructed to provide and maintain
Official wording (code 41)
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed both toilet rooms with uncovered receptacles. Instructed to provide and maintain
Official wording (code 53)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed base board tiles missing from the processing area, a hole in the wall of the toilet room, missing vent cover in the slaughter room. Instructed to repair and maintain observed the walls, floors and ceilings throughout the facility not clean and all the vents with an accumulation of dust. Instructed to clean and maintain
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Fail
Complaint · Fail
3 critical9 general Show violations
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CriticalManagement & training
Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.
Inspector’s note: No employee health policy on site at the time of inspection. Instructed to obtain and maintain. Priority foundation #7-38-010
Official wording (code 3)
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: NO DRYING PROVISIONS AT THE HAND WASHING SINK IN THE DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(c)
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: NO HOT WATER AT THE HAND WASHING SINKS IN BOTH TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE WATER TEMPERATURE OF A MINIMUM OF 100F AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(c)
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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GeneralFood temperature
Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.
Inspector’s note: Observed no food temperature measuring device on premises instructed to provide metal stem thermometer for taking food temperatures.priority foundation 7-38-005
Official wording (code 36)
Thermometers provided & accurate
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: Observed an approximate 3 inch gap at the bottom of the exit screen door and torn screen on the rear exit screen door. Instructed to provide a tight fitting seal to prevent pests and rodents and repair torn screen.
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 30 SMALL AND LARGE BLACK FLIES(DISH WASHING AREA, TOILET ROOMS, REAR EXIT AREA, HOLDING AREA, SLAUGHTER AREA) AND 50 MICE DROPPINGS(HOT WATER TANK AREA, FURNACE ROOM, GAS METER ROOM). PREMISES SHALL BE MAINTAINED FREE OF PESTS AND RODENTS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(a)
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralFood handling
Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.
Inspector’s note: No wiping cloths stored in sanitizing solution on site. Instructed to provide and maintain
Official wording (code 41)
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: 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
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed both toilet rooms with uncovered receptacles. Instructed to provide and maintain
Official wording (code 53)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed food debris on the ground surrounding the outdoor receptacles. Instructed to clean and maintain
Official wording (code 54)
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed base board tiles missing from the processing area, a hole in the wall of the toilet room, missing vent cover in the slaughter room. Instructed to repair and maintain
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed the walls, floors and ceilings throughout the facility not clean and all the vents with an accumulation of dust. Instructed to clean and maintain
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Conditional
Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions
2 critical3 general1 paperwork Show violations
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CriticalManagement & training
Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.
Inspector’s note: Observed no employee health policy, on premises at this time, instructed to provide. Priority foundation 7-38-010, no citation issued.
Official wording (code 3)
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
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CriticalManagement & training
No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.
Inspector’s note: Observed no procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events, instructed to provide. Priority foundation 7-38-005, no citation issued.
Official wording (code 5)
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
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GeneralFood temperature
Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.
Inspector’s note: Observed no food temperature measuring device on premises instructed to provide metal stem thermometer for taking food temperatures.priority foundation 7-38-005, no citation issued.
Official wording (code 36)
Thermometers provided & accurate
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed ceiling, walls not clean in processing room, instructed to clean. Also remove standing water from floor in processing area.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed missing floor tiles in processing area, instructed to replace all missing floor tiles.replace all missing floor drain covers.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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PaperworkManagement & training
Not all food employees had food-handler training.
Inspector’s note: Observed no food handler certificates on premises at this time, instructed to provide for all employees.
Official wording (code 57)
All food employees have food handler training
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
2 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector’s note: Clean floors throughout especially in the storage room.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector’s note: Clean the walls and ceiling of the processing room and chicken cage area. Seal the opening in the corner of the frp board in the chicken cage area.
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Conditional
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions
5 general Show violations
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GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)
* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector’s note: No certified manager on duty or certificate posted. A certified manager must be on site at all times potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served. Serious violation 7-38-012
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Clean interior and exterior of ice machine, prep tables, and sinks.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector’s note: Grout loose floor tiles in all areas. Replace missing and damaged floor tiles in all areas. Clean floors under all equipment, along walls and in all corners in prep and storage areas.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector’s note: Clean ventilation fans in washroom(dust buildup).clean all walls and ceilings in prep, storage, sales and washroom areas(spiderwebs) replace damaged tiles along walls in all areas. Clean light shield in break room.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector’s note: Remove all unused equipment and articles in storage areas to prevent pest harborage.
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
5 general Show violations
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GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector’s note: Observed approximately 40 mice droppings on floor near water heater, under table, sink, and crates in employee breakroom, 30 mice droppings on floor along walls and corners in furnace room, 20 mice droppings scattered on floor along walls in electrical closet. Observed several flying insects in prep, sales, and storage areas. Instructed manager to call an exterminator for service, clean and sanitize all areas. Serious violation 7-38-020
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Clean interior and exterior of ice machine, prep tables, and sinks.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector’s note: Grout loose floor tiles in all areas. Replace missing and damaged floor tiles in all areas. Clean floors under all equipment, along walls and in all corners in prep and storage areas.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector’s note: Clean ventilation fans in washroom(dust buildup).clean all walls and ceilings in prep, storage, sales and washroom areas(spiderwebs) replace damaged tiles along walls in all areas. Clean light shield in break room.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector’s note: Remove all unused equipment and articles in storage areas to prevent pest harborage.
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
2 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector’s note: Need to remove standing water in prep room. Need to clean floor holding cage area.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector’s note: Need to repair hole in ceiling in kill room. Also clean ceiling light shield.
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Pass
Short Form Complaint · Pass
No violations
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Pass
License Re-Inspection · Pass
No violations
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Fail
License · Fail
5 general Show violations
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GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)
Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector’s note: 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.
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GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)
Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector’s note: 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.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector’s note: 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.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector’s note: Provide light shields for lights outside of walk-in cooler.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector’s note: Provide self-closing devices for both washroom doors.
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