JEWEL FOOD STORE Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Grocery store

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HOT WATER WAS AVAILABLE AT THE HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED ON REAR WEST SIDE OF BAKERY PREP AREA. WATER TEMPERATURE WAS 85.2F AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR HOT WATER WITH THE MINIUM TEMPERATURE OF 100.0F. PREMISES HAS ANOTHER SINK WITHIN CLOSE PROXIMITY TO PREP BAKERY AREA FOR EMPLOYEES TO WASH THEIR HANDS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-03(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.

Blocked or unsupplied sinks force employees to skip handwashing, spreading fecal bacteria and viruses to food.

Handwashing sinks must be accessible, properly supplied, and used only for handwashing.

Each sink needs: Warm water (100°F minimum); Soap in dispensers; Paper towels or air dryers; Waste receptacles; Signage; Clear access; Used only for handwashing.

PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED HOT TCS FOOD AT IMPROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE. JERK CHICKEN (18LBS) AT 99.8F AND FRIED CHICKEN(15LBS) AT 128.3F MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISCARD ALL FOOD. APPROXIMATELY 33LBS OF FOOD VALUE OF $165 ALL HOT FOOD HOLDING MUST BE HELD AT 135F OR ABOVE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Temperatures above 41°F allow rapid bacterial multiplication, doubling every 20 minutes.

Cold foods must be held at 41°F or below.

Maintain 41°F or below; Check temperatures regularly; Properly functioning refrigeration; Thermometers in all units; Keep doors closed.

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: MUST PROVIDE A VISIBLE AND WORKING THERMOMETER INSIDE MEAT WALK-IN COOLER AND DAIRY REACH-IN 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.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET BASE AT THE 2-COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED BEHIND DELI MEAT CASE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Backflow can contaminate entire water supply with sewage or chemicals.

Plumbing must be properly installed with backflow prevention.

Air gaps at fixtures; Backflow preventers on connections; No cross-connections; Annual testing of devices; Proper drainage.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION ON FLOOR DRAINS IN REAR MEAT DEPARTMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.

Building must be maintained in good condition.

No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED DIRT AND DUST BUILD UP ON LIGHT SHIELD COVERS ABOVE CUTTING TABLES IN MEATH DEPARTMENT.

Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.

Building must be maintained in good condition.

No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED A FEW BROKEN FLOOR TILES BEHIND DELI MEAT COUNTER/COOKING PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.

Building must be maintained in good condition.

No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH PALLETS IN REAR STORAGE AREAS. ALSO OBSERVED GREASE AND DIRT BUILD UP UNDERNEATH AND BEEHIND DEEP FRYERS. MUST CLEAN AD MAINTAIN FLOOR CLEAN AND DRY AT ALL TIMES TO PREVENT PEST BREEDING.

Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.

Building must be maintained in good condition.

No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH PALLETS IN REAR STORAGE AREAS. ALSO OBSERVED GREASE AND DIRT BUILD UP UNDERNEATH AND BEEHIND DEEP FRYERS. MUST CLEAN AD MAINTAIN FLOOR CLEAN AND DRY AT ALL TIMES TO PREVENT PEST BREEDING.

Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.

Building must be maintained in good condition.

No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.