Alliance Poultry Farm Mkt Inc

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: 4-601.11(c) : must clean excessive feces and debris build up from poultry cages and carts,interior and exterior of all coolers,equipment,sinks, shelving units.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: 6-201.13 : must clean excessive debris and feces from floor throughout premises.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed evidence of appx. 100 or more rat droppings on floor and cardboard in 1st fl. Storage closet, on wall base concrete ledge next to large file cabinet, underneath a table outside of walk in cooler, in basement scattered throughout the floor under, around, along wall bases of equipment, steps leading to basement & underneath staircase. Must remove droppings, clean and sanitize areas. Must have a pest control operator to service premises on or after 5/1/25.(priority foundation 7-38-020(a)(citation issued)

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

Inspector’s note: Observed all doors wide open and rear door to alley not tight fitting must make doors tight fitting to prevent insect entry.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Must clean excessive feces and debris build up from poultry cages and carts,interior and exterior of all coolers,equipment,sinks, shelving units.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Observed over head pipes in basement leaking heavily into a bucket on floor in basement must repair and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed toilet room door not closing tightly must repair and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Must clean excessive debris and feces from floor throughout premises.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed front and rear doors propped open without screening. All doors and openings shall be properly and adequately screened to eliminate flies and prevent their entry.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed accumulated dirt/debris on floor along corners and walls throughout prep area, garage and animal storage rooms. Must detail clean floor throughout and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed accumulated dirt/debris on floor along corners and walls throughout prep area, garage and animal storage rooms. Must detail clean floor throughout and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed 20 live house flies and small flies at front counter and prep area. Instructed manager must remove all insect activity by date of reinspection. Advised to call pest control operator for service. Priority foundation 7-38-020(a).

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed accumulated dirt/debris on floor along corners and walls throughout prep area, garage and animal storage rooms. Must detail clean floor throughout and maintain.

Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

Inspector’s note: Must provide visible and working thermometer at the front display eggs cooler.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed dirt and debris on the exterior and interior surfaces of all coolers, sinks, shelving units and poultry cages. Must clean and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: All parts of the food establishment and property used in connection with the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. Instructed person in charge to maintain inside and outside areas.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed clutter and unnecessary items at the front counter area. Must remove clean and organize area to prevent rodent harborage.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed dust build up on light shield covers above front counter and throughout rear of premises. Must clean and maintain.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: No back flow preventing device not located at several water outlets where hoses are attached, must install

Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

Inspector’s note: Observed no thermometer measuring device inside front display egg cooler. Instructed to provide and maintain.

Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed wiping cloths stored on top of prep table in prep room. Must properly store wiping cloths in a sanitizing solution when not in use.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed no chemical test kit on site at this time of inspection. Instructed to provide chemical test kit to determine proper solution concentration of sanitizing. Pic provided test kit at the end of inspection. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005 citation issued.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed dirt and debris on the exterior and interior surfaces of all coolers, sinks, shelving units and poultry cages. Must clean and maintain.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Backflow preventer device not located at the ice machine in rear of premises. Must install a backflow preventer device so that can be located to be service and maintain.

Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed outside garbage area not maintained. Observed outside garbage dumpster overflowing preventing lid form closing properly. Also noted garbage,trash and plastic garbage bags on ground surrounding dumpster. This is harborage and a food source for rodents and other pest. Garbage company pick up garbage and pic clean surrounding area. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020. Citation issued.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: All parts of the food establishment and property used in connection with the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. Instructed person in charge to maintain inside and outside areas.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed floor throughout premises in poor repair. Must repair floor and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed a few water damaged ceiling tiles in front selling area also observed crack ceiling tiles in rear prep rooms. Must repair replace tiles and must maintain. Observed dirt and debris on ceiling throughout rear prep rooms and storage rooms. Must clean and maintain at all times.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed dirt and debris on floor under all equipment, along walls and in all corners in rear prep rooms, rear storage rooms and front selling area.must clean and maintain floor at all times. Observed excess water off floor in basement. Must maintain floor dry at all times and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed dirt and debris on light shiels covers throughout premises. Must clean and maintain.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed dust accumulated on ceiling ventilation vents inside employee washroom. Must clean and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Must detail clean all cages where chicken are stored and all unused storage coolers to remove dust and debris.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Must detail clean all floors, wall and ceiling to remove dust and debris.

* inspection report summary displayed and visible to all customers

Inspector’s note: Previous inspection report summary from 10/5/17 not posted. Management was given a copy of today's inspection report summary and was instructed to post it in view of all customers. Serious violation 7-42-010b.

Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

Inspector’s note: Observed quail eggs stored in a plastic grocery bag in the cooler. Management instructed that eggs must be properly labeled and packaged.

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

Inspector’s note: Clean all animal cages inside and out and interior of all coolers. Clean the fan grates on the walk-in cooler.

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

Inspector’s note: Clean the floor of the premises throughout, including the basement and garage areas.

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

Inspector’s note: Clean the walls of the food prep area and walk-in cooler.

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

Inspector’s note: Must provide adequate lighting in the rear area where birds are stored.

Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

Inspector’s note: Must provide thermometers inside of all coolers.

Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation

Inspector’s note: Food not protected from contamination during inspection. Observed a live cat in the basement during the inspection. Management removed the cat during the inspection and was instructed that no live cats are permitted in the establishment. Serious violation 7-38-005a.

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 live pests in the food prep area. Observed over 100 small live flies on the walls and equipment throughout the facility, and approximately 25 live house flies on walls and equipment throughout. Also, observed 2 live cockroaches on the wall above the 3 compartment sink. Additional pest control service is needed to minimize or eliminate the pest activity. Serious violation 7-38-020.

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

Inspector’s note: Clean all animal cages inside and out and interior of all coolers. Clean the fan grates on the walk-in cooler.

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

Inspector’s note: Clean the floor of the premises throughout, including the basement and garage areas.

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

Inspector’s note: Clean the walls of the food prep area. And walk-in cooler.

Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

Inspector’s note: Must provide thermometers inside of all coolers.

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

Inspector’s note: Inadequate lighting in walk-in cooler. Light bulb does not stay illuminated when switched on. Must repair or replace fixture to operate properly and shield bulb.

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

Inspector’s note: Three stoppers are needed at three compartment sink.

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

Inspector’s note: Must have a city of Chicago certified manager present while prepping potentially hazardous foods (chickens). Must have a valid city of Chicago certificate posted and manager present. Must maintain. Serious violation 7-38-012.

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

Inspector’s note: Found orange slimy, mold like substance on left side of interior of ice machine. Must remove, clean and sanitize machine. Found rust on lip of ice machine opening. Must remove, seal or paint. Must maintain. Display and storage shelving dirty and stained, unclean. Must clean and maintain (replace or refinish) same

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

Inspector’s note: Floors dirty and in poor repair, uneven, cracks and worn. Must repair and clean/maintain floors

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

Inspector’s note: Must provide shatter proof bulbs, end caps or light shields above fish display case in front customer area and in prep area (behind customer area), and in the walk in cooler. Must provide adequate lighting in basement area (and throughout facility).

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

Inspector’s note: No back flow prevention devices at any water hose connections in facility's prep room, or basement areas. Must provide back flow prevention devices at all water sources for hoses. Must maintain same. Found pooling water under ice machine. Must extend drain line (from ice machine) to floor drain (with air gap). Must maintain same.

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

Inspector’s note: Live poultry roaming free, not kept in crates or cages. Must keep all live poultry in crates or cages. Found empty crates in gang way (outside) in rear of building. Must keep all crates and/or cages inside facility. Found unused equipment in basement (stove, etc). Must remove unused equipment to prevent pest harborage. Must maintain all

Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

Inspector’s note: Found ice scoop improperly stored on top of ice machine. Must properly store ice scoop in a separate clean container. Must maintain same.

Only authorized personnel in the food-prep area

Inspector’s note: Observed unauthorized personnel (children) in food prep area. Only authorized personnel (employees) are permitted in the food prep area.

No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors

Inspector’s note: Found over 100 live, small, black flies in the following areas of facility: Rear storage room, front storage room, and in prep area. Must remove all flies, detail clean and sanitize areas. Recommended to call pest control for service. Found 3 hanging fly strips (with dead flies attached). Must remove all fly strips from facility. Recommended to contact pest control for approved treatment. Found rear ventilation (above rear door) without insect proof screen. Must provide to prevent insect entry. Serious violation 7-38-020.

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

Inspector’s note: Must have a city of Chicago certified manager present while prepping potentially hazardous foods (chickens). Must have a valid city of Chicago certificate posted and manager present. Must maintain. Serious violation 7-38-012.

Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated

Inspector’s note: Found 2 compartment sink in poor repair. Plumbing under sink not properly installed and water draining directly on to floor. Improperly maintained 2 compartment sink must be replaced with a proper 3 compartment sink, attached metal drain board and grease trap. Serious violation 7-38-030.

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

Inspector’s note: Found orange slimy, mold like substance on left side of interior of ice machine. Must remove, clean and sanitize machine. Found rust on lip of ice machine opening. Must remove, seal or paint. Must maintain. Display and storage shelving dirty and stained, unclean. Must clean and maintain (replace or refinish) same.

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

Inspector’s note: Floors dirty and in poor repair, uneven, cracks and worn. Must repair and clean/maintain floors.

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

Inspector’s note: Must provide shatter proof bulbs, end caps or light shields above fish display case in front customer area and in prep area (behind customer area), and in the walk in cooler. Must provide adequate lighting in basement area (and throughout facility).

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

Inspector’s note: No back flow prevention devices at any water hose connections in facility's prep room, or basement areas. Must provide back flow prevention devices at all water sources for hoses. Must maintain same. Found pooling water under ice machine. Must extend drain line (from ice machine) to floor drain (with air gap). Must maintain same.

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

Inspector’s note: Live poultry roaming free, not kept in crates or cages. Must keep all live poultry in crates or cages. Found empty crates in gang way (outside) in rear of building. Must keep all crates and/or cages inside facility. Found unused equipment in basement (stove, etc). Must remove unused equipment to prevent pest harborage. Must maintain all.

Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

Inspector’s note: Found ice scoop improperly stored on top of ice machine. Must properly store ice scoop in a separate clean container. Must maintain same.

Only authorized personnel in the food-prep area

Inspector’s note: Observed unauthorized personnel (children) in food prep area. Only authorized personnel (employees) are permitted in the food prep area.

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

Inspector’s note: Replace broken glass on display cooler door.

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

Inspector’s note: Clean interior and exterior of all coolers, sinks, shelving units, and poultry cages.

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

Inspector’s note: Clean floors under all equipment, along walls and in all corners in prep, storage, and sales area. Remove excess water off floor in basement.

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

Inspector’s note: Replace stained ceiling tiles in areas. Clean and maintain walls in all areas.

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

Inspector’s note: Provide light shields above display cooler.

Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

Inspector’s note: Provide thermometers in all coolers.

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

Inspector’s note: All parts of the food establishment and property used in connection with the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. Instructed manager to maintain inside and outside areas.

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

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

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 several flying insects in prep, storage, and sales area near display cooler, sinks, chicken cages, trash can, etc. Instructed manager to call an exterminator for service, clean and sanitize all areas. Serious violation 7-38-020 citation issued.

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

Inspector’s note: Replace broken glass on display cooler door.

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

Inspector’s note: Clean interior and exterior of all coolers, sinks, shelving units, and poultry cages.

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

Inspector’s note: Clean floors under all equipment, along walls and in all corners in prep, storage, and sales area. Remove excess water off floor in basement.

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

Inspector’s note: Replace stained ceiling tiles in areas. Clean and maintain walls in all areas.

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

Inspector’s note: Provide light shields above display cooler.

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

Inspector’s note: Repair ventilation in washroom.

Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

Inspector’s note: Provide thermometers in all coolers.

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

Inspector’s note: All parts of the food establishment and property used in connection with the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. Instructed manager to maintain inside and outside areas.

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

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