Halsted Packing House

Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

Inspector’s note: Observed live cockroach crawling in bodily fluid spill kit which is stored in rear prep area. Noted approximately 7 small live flies in front prep area on wall and prep table and display case, 5 large black live flies in toiletroom, hallway and rear prep area. Recommended to contact pest control for service. Must eliminate pest activity on premise. Priority foundation violation. #7-38-020 (a). Citation issued.

Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

Inspector’s note: Observed duct tape on display cooler in front prep. Instructed to remove, clean and sanitize surfaces and maintain in good condition.

Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.

Inspector’s note: Observed no 3 compartment sink on premise during time of inspection.instructed to provide and maintain for manually washing, rinsing, and sanitizing equipment and utensils used for operation.priority foundation violation. #7-38-025. Citation issued.

Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.

Inspector’s note: Observed no chemical test strip kit on premise for testing sanitizer strength which is required for wash, rinsing, and sanitizing of utensils on premise. Instructed to provide and maintain. Priority foundation violation. #7-38-005. Citation issued.

Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed unisex toiletroom garbage receptacle without covering. Instructed to provide.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed black wall basing in disrepair in front prep area surrounding prep tables as well as lockeroom toiletroom wall base. Instructed to replace, repair and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed peeling/chipping paint of ceiling surface in hallway where exposed handsink is located as well in front prep area near butcher equipment. Instructed to provide smooth and easily cleanable surfaces as required.