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

PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED APPROXIMATLY 10 LBS ASSORTED COOKED CHICKEN IN THE HOT HOLDING DISPLAY CASE AT THE FOLLOWING IMPROPER TEMPERATURES: 126.6, 116.6, 129.5, COOKED POTATOES AT 127.9F. ALL FOODS DISCARDED. ESTIMATED VALUE AT $80.00. HOT HOLDING UNIT MAINTAINING AN INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF 143.8F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

Temperatures above 41°F allow rapid bacterial multiplication, doubling every 20 minutes.

Cold foods must be held at 41°F or below.

Maintain 41°F or below; Check temperatures regularly; Properly functioning refrigeration; Thermometers in all units; Keep doors closed.

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: MUST PROVIDE AN INTERNAL THERMOMETER INSIDE THE HOT HOLDING CHICKEN DISPLAY CASE.

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.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED BREAD BAKING RACKS IN POOR REPAIR WITH CHIPPED METAL AND ENCRUSTED BURNT BREAD RESIDUE. NOTED OTHER BAKING SHEETS, PANS ALSO WITH BURNT ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE ALL DAMAGED BAKING RACKS, REMOVE ALL BURNT ON FOODS FROM BAKING EQUIPMENT OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.-----NOTED ON SEVERAL HAND SINK SPLASH GUARDS RUBBER GUARDS ON THE METAL SIDE SPLASH GUARDS PEELING OFF. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR/SECURE.

Poor design creates areas that harbor bacteria.

All surfaces must be designed to be easily cleanable.

Smooth, non-porous surfaces; Free of cracks and crevices; Easily disassembled; Accessible for cleaning.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS LINER FOR SHELVING IN THE BAKERY AREA. SHELVING MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.

Accumulated soil attracts pests and harbors bacteria.

All surfaces must be kept clean.

Clean equipment interiors and exteriors; Walls, ceilings, floors clean; Remove grease and debris; Clean as often as necessary.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST REPLACE DISPLACED METAL FLOOR DRAIN COVER IN THE BAKERY PREP AREA.

Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.

Building must be maintained in good condition.

No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: BLACKENED, MOLDY WALL CAULKING AT THE MEAT CUTTING ROOM THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPLACE.

Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.

Building must be maintained in good condition.

No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: BLACKENED, MOLDY WALL CAULKING AT THE MEAT CUTTING ROOM THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPLACE.

Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.

Building must be maintained in good condition.

No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.