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

Chicago, 60632 Illinois, United States

Report date: Jun 17, 2026
16. Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
- comments: 4-602. 11(b-e): observed ice machine in disrepair with duct tape being used for repair. Instructed person in charge to repair and maintain with proper cleanable materials.

38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
- comments: 6-202. 15: 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: 4-101. 19: observed parts of machinery on production line replaced with porous foam components. Instructed person in charge to properly repair equipment with cleanable non-porous material that is also smooth and easily cleanable.

49. Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
- comments: 4-601. 11(b): observed all cooking equipment and assembly belts throughout facility encrusted with food debris and residue. Instructed person in charge to clean and maintain.

49. Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
- comments: 4-602. 13: observed pipes connected to food machinery encrusted with food build up. Instructed person in charge to clean and maintain.

53. Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
- comments: 5-501. 17: 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: 5-501. 16: observed no waste receptacle at handwashing sinks where disposable paper towels are provided. Instructed to provide a waste receptacle for proper disposal.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: 6-501. 114: 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: 6-501. 12: observed build up of food grime 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: 6-201. 11: observed smoke and severely water damaged tiles in restrooms, prep rooms, and employee break rooms. Instructed person in charge to replace damaged ceiling tiles and maintain.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: 6-201. 16: observed drywall in rear storage area near cabbage prep room with holes and severe damage. Instructed person in charge to repair and maintain.

59. Previous priority foundation violation corrected
- comments: 8-404. 13 (b:3) observed previous priority foundation violations from inspection report 2638307 dated 06/10/2026 not corrected. Instructed to come into compliance. At time of reinspection, observed: 38-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. 54-observed outside dumpster with lids not closed due to trash overflowing. Priority violation 7-42-090. Citation issued.