Halsted Packing House

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

Inspector’s note: 6-501.111 out pf 10/20/2026 6-501.111 out pf 10/20/2026 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 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.

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

Sewage or wastewater wasn’t disposed of properly.

Inspector’s note: Person in charge unable to locate grease trap on premise. Instructed to provide and maintain.

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.

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: 4-302.14 out pf 10/20/2026 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.

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

Sewage or wastewater wasn’t disposed of properly.

Inspector’s note: 5-402.12 person in charge unable to locate grease trap on premise. Instructed to provide and maintain.

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: 6-201.13 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.

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

Inspector’s note: Fly traps mounted in food production area, instructed to remove.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Floors need cleaning behind service counter and walk in cooler to remove spills.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector’s note: The exposed hand sink in the hallway outside of the walk-in cooler is slow draining. Instructed to contact a plumber to repair sink to provide adequate drainage and maintain.

* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served

Inspector’s note: No Certified Food Manager on site while handling raw, potentially hazardous foods. Must have a City of Chicago certified manager present at all times, with original certificate posted. Serious violation 7-38-012.

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Facility is using a porous cloth material as a liner under meats in front display counter. Must remove. All surfaces must be smooth and easily cleanable.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: Found damaged coving along front of display case. Instructed to repair or replace. Must maintain.

Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

Inspector’s note: Founds some of the lights in front prep area without end caps. Must provide end caps for all lighting in this area, or provide light shields. Must maintain.

Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

Inspector’s note: Found several wiping cloths stored on counters in walk in cooler. Instructed to properly store all wiping cloths (when not in use) in a clean container with sanitizing solution. Must maintain same.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector’s note: Clean interior and exterior of exposed and 2-compartment sinks.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: Remove excess water on floor in rear prep area. Clean floors in walk-in cooler and rear prep areas. Replace all damaged floor tiles.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector’s note: Seal cracks and crevices along walls in rear washroom.

Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn

Inspector’s note: All food handlers must wear hair restraints.

Toxic items properly stored, labeled and used

Inspector’s note: Toxic item not properly stored, labeled or used. Observed green rodent bait block on floor beside water tank under work boot in employees locker room. Instructed to remove toxic item, must have all pest control measures performed by licensed pest control company and all bait must be contained in locked bait station. Serious citation issued 7-38-030.

Adequate number, convenient, accessible, properly designed and installed

Inspector’s note: Exposed handsink not provided on premises for food handler in front prep area. Instructed to install exposed handsink accessible and convenient to food handler in front prep area.

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Gaskets not maintained on cooler doors display and walk-in cooler doors. Instructed to replace worn gaskets. Wooden butcher blocks not properly sealed. Instructed to replace or cover with cutting boards to properly wash, rinse and sanitize surface.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector’s note: Fan cover in walk-in cooler, storage shelves and equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize daily.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: Floor in rear of live animal storage and rear storage room not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily. Floor not maintained in toilet room. Instructed to repair damaged to floor and reseal.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector’s note: Ventilation covers through-out not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean. Ceiling tile not maintained in areas. Instructed to replace worn ceiling tile.

Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

Inspector’s note: Light bulbs not shielded in walk-in cooler. Instructed to shield bulbs or install shatter proof bulbs. End caps not install on light in front prep area. Instructed to install end caps on all bulbs.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Three compartment sink not provided on premises for proper utensil or equipment washing, rinsing or sanitizing. Instructed to install three compartment sink with drainboards and grease trap.

Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

Inspector’s note: Unnecessary articles stored on floor in walk-in cooler. Instructed to elevate all supplies 6 inches or higher and away from wall.