Complaint Re-Inspection
Jun 29, 2026
Pass
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jun 29, 2026 · Original Source
Wholesale · Chicago, IL
Winfar Foods, Inc
3800 W 45th St
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4 inspectionsComplaint Re-Inspection
Jun 24, 2026
Fail
3 recorded violations
notedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
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.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsnotedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
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.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsnotedCode 59Other
Official wording
PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED
Inspector’s notes
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.
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An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jun 24, 2026 · Original Source
Complaint Re-Inspection
Jun 17, 2026
Fail
8 recorded violations
notedCode 16Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
Inspector’s notes
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 PRIOPER CLEANABLE MATERIALS.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsnotedCode 38Pests
Official wording
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
Inspector’s notes
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.
In plain English
The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.
More about signs of rodents or insectsnotedCode 47Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
Inspector’s notes
4-101.19: 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.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsnotedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
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.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsnotedCode 53Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
Inspector’s notes
5-501.17: OBSERVED WOMEN'S RESTROOM WITH NO COVERED RECEPTACLE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLE AND MAINTAIN.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsnotedCode 54Facility maintenance
Official wording
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
Inspector’s notes
5-501.16: OBSERVED NO WASTE RECEPTACLE AT HANDWASHING SINKS WHERE DISPOSABLE PAPER TOWELS ARE PROVIDED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT WASTE RECEPTACLE FOR PROPER DISPOSAL.
In plain English
Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.
More about building upkeep issuesnotedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
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.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsnotedCode 59Other
Official wording
PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED
Inspector’s notes
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.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jun 17, 2026 · Original Source
Complaint
Jun 10, 2026
Fail
9 recorded violations
notedCode 53Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED WOMEN'S RESTROOM WITH NO COVERED RECEPTACLE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLE AND MAINTAIN.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsnotedCode 9Employee health and hygiene
Official wording
NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH RTE FOOD OR A PRE-APPROVED ALTERNATIVE PROCEDURE PROPERLY ALLOWED
Inspector’s notes
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.
In plain English
This covers things like hair restraints, jewelry, clean clothing, eating or drinking in food prep areas, touching ready-to-eat food with bare hands, or not having a sick-employee policy.
More about employee hygiene or health policy issuesnotedCode 10Handwashing
Official wording
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Inspector’s notes
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.
In plain English
Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.
More about handwashing problemsnotedCode 16Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED ICE MACHINE IN DISREPAIR WITH DUCT TAPE BEING USED FOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN WITH PRIOPER CLEANABLE MATERIALS.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsnotedCode 38Pests
Official wording
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
Inspector’s notes
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.
In plain English
The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.
More about signs of rodents or insectsnotedCode 47Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
Inspector’s notes
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.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsnotedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
OBSERFVED PIPES CONNECTED TO FOOD MACHINERY ENCRUSTED WITH FOOD BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsnotedCode 54Facility maintenance
Official wording
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
Inspector’s notes
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.
In plain English
Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.
More about building upkeep issuesnotedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
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.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jun 10, 2026 · Original Source