JEWEL FOOD STORE Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Grocery store

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE AT THE SELF SERVICE HOT BAR. NOTED FOUR DIFFERENT TYPES OF SOUP (20 LBS/$100) RANGING FROM 48-101 DEGREES BEING REHEATED IMPROPERLY IN THE HOT SOUP WARMER WELLS. OPERATOR VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED THE SOUP. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN HOT POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT 140 DEGREES OR ABOVE DURING STORAGE AND SERVICE. ALSO INSTRUCTED ON PROPER REHEATING PROCEDURES. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-005(A).

Ill food workers cause 70% of foodborne outbreaks. Proper reporting prevents transmission of Norovirus, Hepatitis A, Salmonella, and other serious diseases.

All food employees must understand and follow health reporting requirements and food safety responsibilities.

Employees must: Report illness symptoms and exposures; Be excluded/restricted when ill; Understand their role in preventing foodborne illness; Follow proper hygiene practices; Have signed health policy on file.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NOTED ICE BUILDING UP ON THE CEILING IN THE WALK IN GROCERY FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE THE ICE BUILD UP. NOTED MISSING HANDLES ON THE SELF SERVICE SOUP LIDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER HANDLES.

Unapproved processes may lack critical safety controls.

Variance required before conducting specialized food processes.

Submit application to CDPH; Include HACCP plan; Await approval before starting; Maintain all required records.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED WHITISH AND GRAYISH RESIDUE ON THE EXTERIOR OF THE CONDENSATION DRAIN LINES INSIDE THE MEAT DISPLAY COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN MANUAL CAN OPENER WITH HOUSING ATTACHED AT THE DELI PREP TABLE,FAN COVERS AND SHELVINGS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLERS,STORAGE SHELVINGS ABOVE THE DISHWASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AREA AT THE PRODUCE PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN.

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: NOTED THE DRAINS IN THE FRONT JUICE PREP AREA WITH BUILD UP OF REDDISH, FROTHY SUBSTANCE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE DRAINS AND MAINTAIN.

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: NOTED HEAVY DUST ACCUMULATION ON THE FAN COVERS IN THE FOLLOWING UNITS: THE WALK IN BAKERY COOLER, THE WALK IN MEAT STORAGE COOLER, THE WALK IN FRUIT COOLER, AND THE WALK IN DAIRY COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FAN GUARDS AND MAINTAIN.

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: OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE WASTE PIPING ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE DELI PREP ROOM 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE LEAK.

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: OBSERVED A SMALL WATER LEAK AT BASE OF FAUCET AT THE 2 COMPARTMENT SINK AT THE SEAFOOD DEPT.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING LEAK AND MAINTAIN.

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.

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER INSIDE THE 3 DOOR COOLER AT THE DELI PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN VISIBLE THERMOMETERSIN COOLERS.

Poor personal hygiene transfers contaminants to food.

Food handlers must maintain personal cleanliness.

Clean outer clothing; Hair restraints; Short, clean fingernails; No jewelry except plain ring; Clean hands and arms.

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER INSIDE THE 3 DOOR COOLER AT THE DELI PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN VISIBLE THERMOMETERSIN COOLERS.

Poor personal hygiene transfers contaminants to food.

Food handlers must maintain personal cleanliness.

Clean outer clothing; Hair restraints; Short, clean fingernails; No jewelry except plain ring; Clean hands and arms.