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: NOTED 30 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR NEXT TO WALL AT REAR DRY STORAGE AREA (AT WEST SIDE)WHERE PACKAGED WALNUTS ARE LOCATED. 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.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NOTED DIAPER MATERIAL IN MIKK COOLER.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REMOVE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ONLY SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE MATERIALS MAY BE USED.

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.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: DRY NEED CLEANING UNDER DISPLAY AISLE SHELVING,AT DRY STORAGE AREA NEXT TO WALL THROUGH OUT,INSIDE PRODUCE COOLER AT FLOOR AND WALL,AND BAKERY AREA UNDER POT RACK.

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 CEILING PANELS IN PRODUCE PREP AREA HANGING FROM CEILING.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROPERLY AFFIX CEILING PANEL. NOTED SMOKED AND STAINED CEILIG PANELS IN BAKERY AREA.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPLACE OR REPAIR PANELS.

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: NOTED FAUCET LEAKING AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AT PRODUCE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR.

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: NOTED FAUCET LEAKING AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AT PRODUCE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR.

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.