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JERUSALEM DISCOUNT PLUS INC. Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Grocery store

JERUSALEM DISCOUNT PLUS INC. (AKA: EL MERACDO BARATO) 5206 W DIVERSEY AVE, CHICAGO 60639 Grocery Store
June 30, 2020 Canvass License #2528419
5
Total Violations
3
Critical
1
Major
1
Minor

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

5
Violation #5
CRITICAL
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: OBSERVED NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP KIT/PROCEDURE ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE WRITTEN PROCEDURE FOR THE CLEAN UP OF VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS, AND CORRESPONDING EQUIPMENT OUTLINE IN PROCEDURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
Vomit and diarrhea contain millions of viral particles. One incident can contaminate entire facility and cause outbreak affecting dozens.
Written procedures required for cleaning bodily fluid events to prevent disease transmission.
Written procedure must address: Isolating contaminated area; Removing and discarding affected food; Using proper PPE; Cleaning and sanitizing with appropriate concentration; Proper disposal of contaminated materials.
Violation #22
CRITICAL
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE THE 14 DOOR COOLER. FOUND CHEESES, MILK, EGGS AND JUICES RANGING IN TEMPERATURES FROM 44.4F- 52.3F. INSTRUCTED MUST KEEP ALL TCS FOODS @ 41F OR LESS AT ALL TIMES. OPERATOR VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED DENATURED FOODS DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
Temperatures below 135°F allow bacteria to multiply, especially spore-formers that survive cooking.
Hot foods must be held at 135°F or above.
Maintain 135°F or above; Check temperatures regularly; Proper hot holding equipment; Cannot reheat in hot holding units.
Violation #33
MAJOR
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: OBSERVED REFRIGERATION UNABLE TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE. OBSERVED AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF 50.1F IN 14 DOOR COOLER. INSTRUCTED ALL REFRIGERATION MUST BE 41F OR LESS AT ALL TIMES. ALL TCS FOODS REMOVED FROM COOLER AND DISCARDED. COOLER TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
Dirty equipment harbors bacteria and attracts pests.
All equipment and utensils must be clean and properly maintained.
Equipment clean to sight and touch; Free of food debris and grease; Maintained in good repair; Stored properly when clean.
Violation #36
MINOR
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE LARGE COOLER. MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS IN A CONSPICUOUS SPOT IN ALL REFRIGERATION.
Inadequate lighting prevents detection of contamination and pests.
Adequate protected lighting required in all areas.
50 foot-candles at prep surfaces; 20 foot-candles at 30 inches in storage; Shielded bulbs over exposed food; Clean fixtures.
Violation #36
MINOR
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE LARGE COOLER. MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS IN A CONSPICUOUS SPOT IN ALL REFRIGERATION.
Inadequate lighting prevents detection of contamination and pests.
Adequate protected lighting required in all areas.
50 foot-candles at prep surfaces; 20 foot-candles at 30 inches in storage; Shielded bulbs over exposed food; Clean fixtures.

Health Department Information

Department Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division Food Protection Program
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