PASS
Risk 1 (High)
JEWEL FOOD STORE #1296 Passes Health Inspection - Chicago Grocery store
September 30, 2015
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License #1392
5
Total Violations
2
Major
3
Minor
Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector
5
Violation #33
MAJOR
Violation Details
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: GASKETS ON DELI COOLER, INTERIOR OF COOLERS IN DELI, FAN COVERS IN BUTCHER, DELI WALK-IN COOLERS, PREP TABLES AND STORAGE SHELVES IN DELI NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FOOD CONTACT SURFACES.
Why This Matters
Dirty equipment harbors bacteria and attracts pests.
Food Code Requirement
All equipment and utensils must be clean and properly maintained.
Specific Requirements
Equipment clean to sight and touch; Free of food debris and grease; Maintained in good repair; Stored properly when clean.
CDPH Food Code: Section 4-601.11
Violation #34
MINOR
Violation Details
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOOR IN DELI BETWEEN AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT, INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER, IN STORAGE ROOM ALONG WALLBASE NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN DAILY.
Why This Matters
Damaged floors harbor bacteria and create safety hazards.
Food Code Requirement
Floors must be smooth, cleanable, and maintained.
Specific Requirements
Smooth, non-porous in food areas; Properly sloped to drains; Coving at wall junctures; Kept clean; Good repair.
CDPH Food Code: Section 6-201.13
Violation #36
MINOR
Violation Details
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: LIGHT BULB INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER BAKERY NOT SHIELDED. INSTRUCTED TO SHIELD ALL BULBS.
Why This Matters
Inadequate lighting prevents detection of contamination and pests.
Food Code Requirement
Adequate protected lighting required in all areas.
Specific Requirements
50 foot-candles at prep surfaces; 20 foot-candles at 30 inches in storage; Shielded bulbs over exposed food; Clean fixtures.
CDPH Food Code: Section 6-303.11
Violation #40
MINOR
Violation Details
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: THERMOMETER NOT PROVIDED IN DELI PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER CONSIPCUOUSLY INSIDE ALL COOLERS.
Why This Matters
Poor personal hygiene transfers contaminants to food.
Food Code Requirement
Food handlers must maintain personal cleanliness.
Specific Requirements
Clean outer clothing; Hair restraints; Short, clean fingernails; No jewelry except plain ring; Clean hands and arms.
CDPH Food Code: Section 2-303.11
Violation #40
MINOR
Violation Details
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: THERMOMETER NOT PROVIDED IN DELI PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER CONSIPCUOUSLY INSIDE ALL COOLERS.
Why This Matters
Poor personal hygiene transfers contaminants to food.
Food Code Requirement
Food handlers must maintain personal cleanliness.
Specific Requirements
Clean outer clothing; Hair restraints; Short, clean fingernails; No jewelry except plain ring; Clean hands and arms.
CDPH Food Code: Section 2-303.11
Health Department Information
Department
Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division
Food Protection Program
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CDPH Food Protection