JEWEL FOOD STORE 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: FRONT DOORS NOT RODENT PROOFED, 1/2" GAP ON BOTTOM BETWEEN DOUBLE ENTRANCE DOORS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ON DOORS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 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.

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1609360 ON 1-6-16:32-REPLACE DAMAGED GASKET ON DELI CHICKEN PREP FREEZER IN REAR STORAGE AREA. 38-REPAIR LEAKING DRAINPIPE ON DELI EXPOSED SINK. 40-REPLACE INOPERABLE THERMOMETERS IN DELI AND MEAT DISPLAY CASES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090

Specialized processes without proper controls can create deadly toxins like botulism.

Special processes require approved HACCP plans or variances.

Written HACCP plan for: Vacuum packaging; Sous vide; Smoking for preservation; Curing; Using additives. Plan must be approved by CDPH.

This violation was corrected during the inspection.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF COOLERS AND OVEN IN DELI, SHELVING IN BAKERY.

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: CLEAN FLOORS IN CHICKEN WALK-IN COOLER IN DELI AND MILK WALK-IN COOLER(SPILLS), UNDER ALL DISPLAY SHELVES IN SALES AREA, ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN PREP AREAS, UNDER SINK AND NEAR REFRIGERATOR IN BREAK ROOM. CLEAN ALL FLOOR DRAINS IN DELI AND BAKERY AREAS.

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: REPLACE DAMAGED TILES ALONG BASEBOARDS IN DELI. CLEAN ALL CEILING VENTS AND CEILING TILES IN DELI AND BAKERY AREAS. CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS NEAR PAN WASHER IN BAKERY(DUST BUILDUP).

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.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REPAIR LEAKING LEFT FAUCET ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN BUTCHER AREA AND FAUCET ON SINK IN BREAK ROOM. REPAIR LEAKING MIDDLE STOPPER UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN BAKERY.

Pests spread numerous diseases through contamination.

No pests or animals allowed in facility.

No evidence of pests; No live animals except service animals; Effective pest control program.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REPAIR LEAKING LEFT FAUCET ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN BUTCHER AREA AND FAUCET ON SINK IN BREAK ROOM. REPAIR LEAKING MIDDLE STOPPER UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN BAKERY.

Pests spread numerous diseases through contamination.

No pests or animals allowed in facility.

No evidence of pests; No live animals except service animals; Effective pest control program.