WENTWORTH MEAT & PRODUCE in CHICAGO, IL Failed Its Health Inspection on 04/10/23

CHICAGO, IL - WENTWORTH MEAT & PRODUCE received citations for health code violations during an inspection on 04/10/2023.

Located at 10701 S WENTWORTH AVE in the Roseland area, the establishment serves the local community. The Roseland neighborhood maintains numerous food service establishments that undergo regular health monitoring.

The inspection identified 4 distinct violations requiring correction. These findings represent specific conditions observed during the inspection that must be addressed to meet health code requirements.

The first violation related to handwashing procedures. Inspectors documented: Food-contact Surfaces: Cleaned & Sanitized - Comments: Observed No Sanitizer for the Three-compartment Sink on Site for Sanitizing Dishware (deli Meat Slicer and Coffee Pots). Instructed the Facility to Provide and Maintain a Food Grade Appropriate Sanitizer Solution to Properly Wash, Rinse, and Sanitize Dishware, Utensils, and Food-contact Surfaces. Priority Violation 7-38-005, No Citation Issued.. According to FDA guidelines, proper handwashing with soap and warm water for at least 20 seconds is the single most effective way to prevent foodborne illness transmission. For more information, see FDA handwashing requirements. The CDC identifies poor hand hygiene as a leading contributor to foodborne illness outbreaks.

The second violation concerned food safety requirements. Inspectors documented: Proper Cooling Methods Used. Regulatory standards exist to minimize health risks to consumers.

The third violation concerned food temperatures. Inspectors documented: Adequate Equipment for Temperature Control - Comments: Observed an Improper Temperature of a Refrigerator at the Front Display Area. the Temperature of the Refrigerator Was 58.1f. Instructed Must Have Cold Holding Units at 41.0f or Below at All Times. Priority 7-38-005, No Citation Issued. The FDA Food Code requires cold foods to be held at 41°F or below and hot foods at 135°F or above to prevent bacterial growth in the "danger zone." For more information, see FDA guidelines on temperature control. Pathogens like Staphylococcus aureus can produce toxins in improperly stored food that are not destroyed by reheating.

The fourth violation concerned food temperatures. Inspectors documented: Insects, Rodents, & Animals Not Present - Comments: Observed Approximately 30-50 Live Ants on the Floor Near the Handwahsing Sink Next to the Three-compartment Sink and on the Floor and Coffee Equipment in the Hot Water Tank Closet. Instructed to Eliminate the Live Ant Actvitiy and Recommended C. The FDA Food Code requires cold foods to be held at 41°F or below and hot foods at 135°F or above to prevent bacterial growth in the "danger zone." For more information, see FDA guidelines on temperature control. Improper temperature control can lead to bacterial growth including Salmonella, E. coli, and Listeria.

Health code violations require prompt correction to maintain operating permits. The health department typically conducts re-inspections to verify that identified issues have been properly addressed.

This inspection data is provided by Chicago Department of Public Health. The establishment had violations identified during the 04/10/2023 inspection. Conditions may have changed since this inspection. For current compliance status, consult the Chicago Department of Public Health. For more information about restaurant inspection regulations in this area, visit the Chicago Food Service Sanitation Rules. Learn more about food safety at FDA.gov and CDC.gov.