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JEWEL FOOD STORE #1296 Passes Health Inspection - Chicago Grocery store

JEWEL FOOD STORE #1296 (AKA: JEWEL FOOD STORE) 7342 W FOSTER AVE, CHICAGO 60656 Grocery Store
August 12, 2013 Canvass License #1392
5
Total Violations
1
Critical
1
Major
3
Minor

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

5
Violation #33
MAJOR
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE AND INTERIOR SURFACES OF DISH WASHING MACHINE AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF EXHAUST PIPE ON TOP OF DISH MACHINE IN BAKERY PREP AREA.------MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FOOD CART AND FRYER WHEELS ENCRUSTED WITH GREASE IN DELI/KITCHEN AREA.----------MUST CLEAN PRODUCE DISPLAY COOLER/CASE AND HONEYCOMB WITH MOLDLIKE BUID-UP-------MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF (2) MICROWAVE OVEN WITH DRIED FOOD AND GREASE ACCUMULATION IN EMPLOYEE BREAK ROOM (BASEMENT).
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 #34
MINOR
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: NOTED WATER AND BLOOD POOLING UNDERNEATH STORAGE SHELVES ALONG THE WALLS INSIDE MEAT PREP WALK-IN COOLER ROOM WITH FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN (FLOORS MUST BE KEPT DRY AT ALL TIMES).---------MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS WITH DRIED FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE ACCUMULATION ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS INSIDE DELI WALK-IN COOLER
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.
Violation #35
MINOR
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN KITCHEN HOOD FILTERS ABOVE ROTISSERIE OVEN WITH HEAVY GREASE ACCUMULATION.-------MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS AND CELING WITH DRIED FOOD SPILLAGE AROUND MICROWAVE/HANDSINK AREA IN EMPLOYEE BREAKROOM.
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.
Violation #36
MINOR
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BROKEN (2) LIGHT SHIELD INSIDE MEAT WALK-IN COOLER.
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
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BROKEN (2) LIGHT SHIELD INSIDE MEAT WALK-IN COOLER.
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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