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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
July 22, 2016 Complaint Re-Inspection License #1392
5
Total Violations
2
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 CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: BAKERY PREP AREA-INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF 3 COMPARTMENT AND EXPOSED HAND SINK, DISH MACHINE, STORAGE AND PREP SHELVES. DELI/KITCHEN AREA- INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, PREP AND STORAGE SHELVES, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, STORAGE, PREP SHELVES AND DISPLAY CASE. INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE IN REAR.
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: : INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: FLOORS THROUGHOUT BAKERY, BAKERY WALK-IN COOLER, DELI/KITCHEN AREA, INSIDE DELI WALK-IN COOLER WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE AND DRIED FOOD ACCUMULATION, FLOOR DRAIN UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN DELI/KITCHEN AREA, MEAT/SEAFOOD, PRODUCE PREP AREA WITH WATER POOLING, INSIDE DAIRY WALK-IN COOLER, REAR DRY STORAGE AREA, ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS, FLOORS THROUGHOUT EMPLOYEE MEN AND WOMEN WASHROOM. NOTED WATER POOLING ALONG THE WALLS UNDERNEATH ICE MACHINE, 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PRODUCE PREP AREA TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. FLOORS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT EMPLOYEE LUNCHROOM AND INSIDE WASHROOM FLOORS AND FLOOR THROUGHOUT ELECTRICAL ROOM IN BASEMENT.
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 WALLS WITH FOOD SPILLAGE BY 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR BAKERY/DISH WASHING AREA.-------MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CONDENSER FAN COVER WITH HEAVY DUST BUILD-UP INSIDE DELI AND PRODUCE WALK-IN COOLER.-----MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD AND FILTERS IN BAKERY PREP AND IN DELI/KITCHEN PREP AREA.
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 MISSING (2)LIGHT BULBS INSIDE BAKERY WALK-IN FREEZER AND BURNT LIGHT BULBS IN OPEN DAIRY DISPLAY COOLER ACROSS DAIRY WALK-IN/DISPLAY 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 MISSING (2)LIGHT BULBS INSIDE BAKERY WALK-IN FREEZER AND BURNT LIGHT BULBS IN OPEN DAIRY DISPLAY COOLER ACROSS DAIRY WALK-IN/DISPLAY 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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