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FERMIN'S POULTRY INC

5932 S PULASKI RD, CHICAGO, IL 60629 · Restaurant (LIVE POULTRY)

Inspection summary

FERMIN'S POULTRY INC has been inspected 8 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since April 14, 2014. The most recent inspection, on January 14, 2021, recorded 4 infractions.

2 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, Cleaning and sanitizing and Food source, labelling and allergens.

Recent inspections have recorded more infractions than earlier ones, so it is worth reading the latest reports closely.

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 5 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on January 14, 2021. For example: ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

  • Cleaning and sanitizingHigher risk

    Anything that touches food, such as cutting boards, dishes and utensils, must be washed, rinsed and sanitized. Inspectors check dishwasher temperatures, sanitizer strength and how wiping cloths are stored. Poor sanitizing lets bacteria survive from one use to the next.

    Recorded once on May 23, 2019. For example: NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

  • Food source, labelling and allergensHigher risk

    Food must come from approved suppliers, stay in labelled containers and be thrown out when it is spoiled or damaged, such as dented or swollen cans. Labelling matters for allergies: an unlabelled container can hide an allergen.

    Recorded once on October 28, 2015. For example: FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

  • 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 April 14, 2014. For example: NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

  • 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 9 times across 5 separate inspections, most recently on January 14, 2021. For example: TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

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. Complaint

    4 infractions

    • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
      • FOUND HAND SINK IN REAR PROCESSING ROOM WITH SMALL LEAK AT P-TRAP. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
    • 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
      • TOILET ROOM GARBAGE CAN MUST HAVE A LID INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • COVING NEEDED IN STORAGE ROOM #1 MUST BE 6 INCHES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
    • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
      • OBSERVED LIGHT SHIELD IN PROCESSING ROOM IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
  2. Complaint Re-Inspection

    0 infractions

  3. Short Form Complaint

    6 infractions

    • 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
      • NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO IMPLEMENT A POLICY WHERE FOOD/CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEES ACKNOWLEDGES THEIR RESPONSIBILITIES IN REPORTING ANY ILLNESSES INCURRED AND THAT'S TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED
    • 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
      • NO PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO IMPLEMENT A PROCEDURE AND PROVIDE ALL SUPPLIES FOR HANDLING THESE EVENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
    • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
      • SEE VIOLATION #60.
    • 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
      • SEE VIOLATION #60.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • SEE VIOLATION #60.
    • 60. PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
      • FOUND THE PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2015575 DATED MAY 23, 2019 NOT CORRECTED AND OR MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT/MAINTAIN: -10. NO HANDWASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS AT THE HAND SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SIGNS OR POSTERS. -53. MUST PROVIDE A TRASH RECEPTACLE WITH A COVER/LID TO THE TOILET ROOM. MAINTAIN SAME -55. FOUND THE FLOORS IN THE CORNERS, AROUND THE COOLERS AND STORAGE SHELVES IN THE FRONT AND REAR WITH DIRT, FEATHERS AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. -WALLS AROUND THE SINKS AND STORAGE RACKS WITH DIRT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED
  4. Complaint

    6 infractions

    • 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
      • NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO IMPLEMENT A POLICY WHERE FOOD/CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEES ACKNOWLEDGES THEIR RESPONSIBILITIES IN REPORTING ANY ILLNESSES INCURRED AND THAT'S TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED
    • 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
      • NO PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO IMPLEMENT A PROCEDURE AND PROVIDE ALL SUPPLIES FOR HANDLING THESE EVENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
    • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
      • NO HANDWASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS AT THE HAND SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SIGNS OR POSTERS.
    • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
      • INTERIOR OF THE FRONT REACH IN ICE CREAM FREEZER WITH THICK ICE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE BUILD UP AND CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE FREEZER.
    • 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
      • MUST PROVIDE A TRASH RECEPTACLE WITH A COVER/LID TO THE TOILET ROOM. MAINTAIN SAME.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • FOUND THE FLOORS IN THE CORNERS, AROUND THE COOLERS AND STORAGE SHELVES IN THE FRONT AND REAR WITH DIRT, FEATHERS AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. -WALLS AROUND THE SINKS AND STORAGE RACKS WITH DIRT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
  5. Complaint

    1 infraction

    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • MUST REMOVE ALL STANDING WATER IN PROCESSING ROOM. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
  6. Canvass

    3 infractions

    • 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
      • OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING PRE-PACKAGED ITEMS BEANS, CORN HUSK,SEEDS, NOT PROPERLY LABELED, INSTRUCTED ON PROPER LABELING.
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • OBSERVED REAR ANIMALS CAGES NOT MAINTAINED, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE FRONT 2 DOOR COOLER, AND THE UPRIGHT FREEZER NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
  7. License Re-Inspection

    0 infractions

  8. License

    5 infractions

    • 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
      • THE GARAGE DOOR HAS A ONE INCH GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR, THE FRONT DOOR HAS A 1/4 INCH GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR. VIOLATION 7-38-020. MUST MAKE THE DOORS TIGHT FITTING AND RODENT PROOFED.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • THE FLOORS IN THE PREP AREA ARE UNEVEN,BROKEN AND ARE PITTED. MUST REPAIR THE FLOORS IN THE PREP AREA.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • FOUND UNFINISHED WALLS IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA. MUST FINISHED THEM. MUST PROVIDE 6" COVE (WALL BASE) TO THE WALLS IN THE PREP AREA
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • MUST PROVIED A DRAINBOARD TO THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE A UTILITY /MOP SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE AND PROVIDE A BACK FLOW PROVENTER TO THE FAUCET. MUST PROVIDE BACKFLOW FLOW PROVENTER TO EACH OF THE HOSE BIBS.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • FOUND LARGE AMOUNT OF CLUTTER/UNUSED CAGES,UNUSED EQUIPMENT ECT. MUST REMOVE THE CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND CLEAN AND ORGNIZE SO NO INSECT OR RODENT HARBORAGE.

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