Food Safety Report: Winfar Foods, Inc, 3800 W 45th St, Chicago, Il, USA.

Chicago, 60632 Illinois, United States

Report date: Jun 10, 2026
9. No bare hand contact with rte food or a pre-approved alternative procedure properly allowed
- comments: observed food handler touch ready to eat food (cooked fortune cookies) with bare hand. Food employees may not contact exposed, ready-to-eat food with their bare hands and shall use suitable utensils such as deli tissue, spatulas, tongs, single-use gloves, or dispensing equipment. Priority violation #7-38-010. Citation issued.

10. Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
- comments: observed front area handsink in disrepair, missing hot and cold knobs. Instructed person in charge to repair handsink for use and maintain at all times. Priority foundation violation #7-38-030(c). Citation issued.

16. Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
- comments: observed ice machine in disrepair with duct tape being used for repair. Instructed person in charge to repair and maintain with prioper cleanable materials.

38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
- comments: observed mouse and rat droppings in the following areas of facility; in storage room where tools are stored on shelving, in rear storage area where pallets with cardboard are located, along walls in storage areas. Instructed person in charge to remove all rodent droppings, sanitize areas, and inform pest control of activity. Observed live fruit flies in cabbage preparation room, on interior of large preparation equipment. Instructed person in charge to abate activity and maintain. Observed live roach activity in cabinet under sink in employee breakroom. Instructed person in charge to abate live activity, sanitize area, and inform pest control of need for additional service. Priority foundation #7-38-020(a). Citation issued.

38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
- comments: observed exterior rear overhead door near pallets of cardboard with 1/4 gap at bottom. Instructed person in charge to repair door to be tight fitting and maintain.

47. Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
- comments: observed parts of machinery on production line replaced with pourous foam components. Instructed person in charge to properly repair equipment with cleanable non-pourous material that is also smooth and easily cleanable.

49. Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
- comments: obserfved pipes connected to food machinery encrusted with food build up. Instructed person in charge to clean and maintain.

49. Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
- comments: observed all cooking equipment and assembly belts throughout facility encrusted with food debris and residue. Instructed person in charge to clean and maintain.

53. Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
- comments: observed women's restroom with no covered receptacle. Instructed person in charge to provide covered receptacle and maintain.

54. Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
- comments: observed outside dumpster with lids not closed due to trash overflowing. Instructed to correct and maintain to ensure tight fitting lids. Priority foundation violation #7-38-020(b). Citation issued.

54. Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
- comments: observed no waste receptacle at handwashing sinks where disposable paper towels are provided. Instructed to provide at waste receptacle for proper disposal.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: observed items (boxes, tools, containers) stored on floor throughout facility. Instructed person in charge to organize and maintain all items at least six inches from floor at all times for the prevention of pest harborage.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: observed build up of food grimes and grease on floors and in drains throughout prep area. Instructed person in charge to clean and maintain.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: observed smoke and severly water damaged tiles in restrooms, prep rooms. Instructed person in charge to replace damaged ceiling tiles and maintain.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: observed drywall in rear storage area near cabbage prep room with holes and severe damage. Instructed person in charge to repair and maintain.

Source: chicago.gov