JEWEL FOOD STORE #0901 Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Grocery store

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: FOUND EVIDENCE OF RAT DROPPINGS ON THE GROUND AROUND THE OUTSIDE DUMPSTER OVER 85 TOTAL. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE AREA AND REMOVE THE DROPPINGS. ALSO THE BOTH FRONT ENTRANCE DOORS WITH OVER 1/3 OF AN INCH GAP ON THE BOTTOM OF THE DOORS. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT/INSECTS PROOFED THE DOORS. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS 7-38-020

Unprotected openings allow pest entry, leading to contamination of food and surfaces.

Building openings must be protected against pest entry.

Doors tight-fitting and self-closing; Windows screened; Openings sealed; Pest control log maintained; Regular monitoring; Professional service when needed.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: CAULKING AROUND THE SPLASH GUARD OF THE 2 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE CHEF KITCHEN AND BUTCHER PREP AREA, WORN OUT. INSTRUCTED TO RE CAULK AND MAINTAIN. MUST DEFROST THE FANNIE MAY(CHOCOLATE) CASE,(WITH HEAVY ICE ACCUMULATED)AND MAINTAIN.

Unapproved processes may lack critical safety controls.

Variance required before conducting specialized food processes.

Submit application to CDPH; Include HACCP plan; Await approval before starting; Maintain all required records.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE FOLLOWING: ALL INTERIOR OF THE 3 MICROWAVE IN THE EMPLOYEES LUNCH ROOM, ALL THE CABINET UNDER THE PREP TABLES IN THE BAKERY DEPT, INSIDE THE DRAWER WITH COFFEE IN THE EMPLOYEES LUNCH ROOM AND ALL THE FLAT CARTS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER IN THE CHEF KITCHEN AND MAINTAIN.

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.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN IN DETAIL AND DRY THE FLOOR IN THE MEAT MARKET COLD HOLDING AREA (WITH FRESH MEAT BLOOD AND WATER ON THE FLOOR). FLOOR IN THE BAKERY WALK IN COOLER, FLOOR IN THE WALK IN FREEZER IN THE DELI DEPT(WITH DEBRIS AND SYRUP ON THE FLOOR) AND WALK IN COOLER IN THE DELI DEPT. AND WALK IN COOLER IN THE PRODUCE DEPT AND MAINTAIN.

Damaged floors harbor bacteria and create safety hazards.

Floors must be smooth, cleanable, and maintained.

Smooth, non-porous in food areas; Properly sloped to drains; Coving at wall junctures; Kept clean; Good repair.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: WALLS BEHIND THE 2 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE DELI MAIN KITCHEN, NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING. FILTER ON THE HOOD BY THE BAKERY DEPT,WITH DUST BUILD-UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. ALL THE VENTS INSIDE THE FOUR WASHROOM IST FLOOR AND 2ND FLOOR WITH ACCUMULATED DUST. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Damaged surfaces cannot be properly cleaned and may harbor pests.

Walls and ceilings must be smooth, cleanable, and in good repair.

Smooth, washable surfaces in food areas; Light colored; No holes or cracks; Clean and maintained.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: WALLS BEHIND THE 2 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE DELI MAIN KITCHEN, NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING. FILTER ON THE HOOD BY THE BAKERY DEPT,WITH DUST BUILD-UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. ALL THE VENTS INSIDE THE FOUR WASHROOM IST FLOOR AND 2ND FLOOR WITH ACCUMULATED DUST. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Damaged surfaces cannot be properly cleaned and may harbor pests.

Walls and ceilings must be smooth, cleanable, and in good repair.

Smooth, washable surfaces in food areas; Light colored; No holes or cracks; Clean and maintained.