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

Chicago, 60632 Illinois, United States

Report date: Jun 24, 2026
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.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: 6-501. 12: 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: 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.

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. Priority violation 7-42-090.

Source: chicago.gov