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FARMERS ZABIHA HALAL MEAT INC.

2643 W DEVON AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60659 · Grocery Store

Inspection summary

FARMERS ZABIHA HALAL MEAT INC. has been inspected 8 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since January 25, 2010. The most recent inspection, on November 5, 2019, found no infractions.

1 of 8 inspections on record found no infractions at all. No inspections are on record from the past 12 months. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Handwashing and staff hygiene and Pests.

The number of infractions per inspection has stayed roughly the same over time.

What these findings mean

Health authorities word their violations differently, so we group them by what they mean for food safety. Higher-risk findings are the ones inspectors treat as critical, because they can directly make someone sick.

  • Handwashing and staff hygieneHigher risk

    Hands are the main way germs like norovirus move from people to food. Inspectors look for stocked, accessible handwashing sinks, staff washing hands when required, hair restraints, and sick employees being kept away from food. Gaps here can spread illness quickly.

    Recorded once on March 6, 2014. For example: APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

  • PestsHigher risk

    Signs of mice, rats, cockroaches or flies, or gaps and clutter that let them get in or hide. Pests carry bacteria and can contaminate food and surfaces, so evidence of activity is treated seriously and usually triggers a follow-up visit.

    Recorded once on March 22, 2011. For example: NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

  • Equipment and utensilsLower risk

    Equipment has to be built from cleanable materials, kept in good repair and stored properly. These findings are mostly about upkeep, like a cracked shelf, a worn gasket or utensils stored the wrong way. They are generally lower risk but show how well the kitchen is maintained.

    Recorded 20 times across 7 separate inspections, most recently on May 15, 2017. For example: FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

  • Building, plumbing and upkeepLower risk

    Floors, walls and ceilings must be smooth and clean, with working lighting, ventilation, plumbing, hot and cold water, and washrooms. These are rarely an immediate food-safety risk on their own, but persistent problems can lead to pest or sanitation issues.

    Recorded 7 times across 6 separate inspections, most recently on May 15, 2017. For example: FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

  • Food safety training and certificationLower risk

    Most jurisdictions require a certified food handler or manager on site, and some require allergen or food-worker training. These findings mean the paperwork or the trained person was missing at the time. They do not by themselves mean food was handled unsafely.

    Recorded once on October 22, 2015. For example: FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

About this data

These results come from Chicago Department of Public Health, which inspects food premises and other public facilities in this area. We republish the authority's public disclosure data and refresh it regularly; the official record is the final word.

8 inspections

  1. Canvass

    0 infractions

  2. Complaint

    4 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • NOTED RUSTY SHELVES INSIDE WALK IN COOLER, NOTED SHELVES LINED WITH CARD BOARD BOXES, NOTED DEEP CUTS AND STAINS ON ALL CUTTING BOARDS AT THE MEAT CUTTING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REPAINT SHELVES WITH NON TOXIC FOOD GRADE PAINT AND/OR REPLACE; REMOVE CARDBOARD BOXES FROM SHELVES, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN;MUST DETAIL CLEAN CUTTING BOARDS, SMOOTHEN ALL SURFACES AND MAINTAIN AND/OR REPLACE.NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKET AT DOOR OF BASEMENT WALK IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN OR REPLACE.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FOLLOWING:- INSIDE DISPLAY MEAT COOLER, BREAK DOWN AND DETAIL CLEAN MEAT SLICER AND ALSO DETAIL CLEAN THE SLIGHT DISCOLORATION INSIDE THE INNER TUBING OF ICE MACHINE. ICE USED ONLY FOR MEAT COOLING. NOTED HEAVY ICE BUILD UP INSIDE BASEMENT WALK IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • NOTED CRACKS ON FLOOR OF MEAT PREP AREA AND WET FLOORS AT THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE CRACKS ON FLOOR, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS AT THE BASEMENT AND MAINTAIN DRY AT ALL TIMES.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • NOTED MULTIPLE HOLES ALONG PIPING, STAINED CEILING TILES AT THE THROUGH OUT THE PREP, REAR, DISPLAY AREA AND BASEMENT DRY STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR, REPLACE MISSING TILES AND MAINTAIN. MUST ALSO CLEAN ALL CEILING VENTILATIONS THROUGH OUT.
  3. Canvass

    5 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • Caulk around 3 compartment sink in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced. Cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • Non food contact surfaces of ice machine not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices). Meat cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices), display cooler shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • Floors under 3 compartment sink, rear kitchen area not clean need detailed cleaning(corners), floors in bsmt storage areas under shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • 3 Compartment sink faucet leaking at neck, shall be repaired/replaced.
    • 45. FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
      • Must provide food handlers list for next routine inspection.
  4. Canvass

    5 infractions

    • 31. CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
      • MUST CLEAN INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE TO REMOVE GRIME BUILD-UP. UNPLUGGED AND NOT WORKING AT THIS TIME THE ICE MACHINE IS LOCATED ACROSS FROM THE 3-COMP SINK IN THE BACK AREA.
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • MUST REPAIR SECOND REAR EXIT DOOR SO AS TO BE WELL MAINTAINED FOR SUMMER USE. THERE ARE TWO REAR EXIT DOORS ONE BEHIND ANOTHER. THE REAR STAINLESS STEEL DOOR IS WELL MAINTAINED AND RODENT PROOFED. THE SCREEN DOOR MUST BE REPAIR FOR SUMMER USE.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • MUST PAINT OR SEAL RAW WOODEN PANEL UNDER HADN SINK SO AS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. ALSO ALL OTHER WALLS MUST BE SMOOTHED DOWN SO AS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE AT ALL TIMES.
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD OR SHATTER PROOF BULB FOR THE FRONT DISPLAY CASE HOLDING DRY NUTS AND DRIED FRUIT. MUST ALWAYS PROVIDE.
    • 42. APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
      • OBSERVED BUTCHER WITH A BEARD NOT WEARING A BEARD RESTRAINT(HAIR RESTRAINT) WHILE CUTTING MEAT. MUST ALWAYS WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT (BEARD RESTRAINT) WHILE PREPARING FOODS.
  5. Canvass Re-Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • Caulking worn out with black substance all over the caulking, on the splashguard of the 3 compt sink. Must re caulk and maintain.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • Damaged walls behind the washbowl sink and beside the toilet bowl in the washroom. Must repair and maintain.
  6. Canvass

    6 infractions

    • 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
      • FOUND EVIDENCE OF MICE DROPPINGS IN THE BASEMENT ALONG THE WALL BASE AND CORNER OVER 80 TOTAL. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE THE DROPPINGS, SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREA AND INFORM THE PEST CONTROL TECHNICIAN. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS.
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • CAULKING WORN OUT WITH BLACK SUBSTANCE ALL OVER THE CAULKING ON THE SPLASH GUARD OF THE 3 COMPT SINK. MUST RE CAULK AND MAINTAIN.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • DAMAGED FLOOR BY THE STAIR GOING TO THE BASEMENT. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. MUST PROVIDE DRAIN COVER IN THE FLOOR DRAIN IN THE BASEMENT. MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE FLOOR INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER( WATER ALL OVER THE FLOOR)AND FLOOR MUST BE DRY ALL THE TIMES.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • MUST SEAL ALL THE HOLES ON THE CEILING AND REPAIR MISSING CEILING ON THE BASEMENT.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • DAMAGED WALLS BEHIND THE WASHBOWL SINK IN THE WASHROOM AND WALLS BESIDE THE TOILET BOWL. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE REPAIR PREP AREA AND IN THE STORE . MUST REPLACE CEILING TILES.
    • 37. TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
      • SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON THE DOOR OF THE WASHROOM BROKEN. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
  7. Short Form Complaint

    4 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • MUST COMPLY WITH VIOLATIONS NOTED ON INSPECTION #72246 DATED 1.25.10.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • MUST COMPLY WITH VIOLATIONS NOTED ON INSPECTION #72246 DATED 1.25.10.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • MUST COMPLY WITH VIOLATIONS NOTED ON INSPECTION #72246 DATED 1.25.10.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • MUST COMPLY WITH VIOLATIONS NOTED ON INSPECTION #72246 DATED 1.25.10.
  8. Complaint

    4 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. REPLACE DAMAGED CUTTING BOARDS AS NEEDED.
    • 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. WATER ON FLOOR LEFT OF OFFICE DOOR IN BASEMENT. MUST DETERMINE THE SOURCE, REPAIR AND MAINTAIN DRY FLOOR.
    • 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. MUST REPLACE PARTIALLY PAINTED WOODEN SHELVING IN WALK IN FREEZER IN BASEMENT WITH METAL SHELVES.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • 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. NO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR MOP SINK IN REAR AND FOR HOSE IN BASEMENT. MUST PROVIDE. NO VENTILATION IN WAWSHROOM. MUST INSTALL.

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