JEWEL FOOD STORE Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Grocery store

FOOD SEPARATED AND PROTECTED - Comments: SOURCE OF CONTAMINATION. WE OBSERVED LEAKING WATER FROM CONDENSER UNIT ONTO RAW MEAT(4 POUNDS OF BREAST CHICKEN,AND 15 POUNDS OF PORK CHOPS) STORED INSIDE DISPALY SERVING COOLER IN THE BUTCHER'S AREA. FOOD HELD IN UNSANITARY CONDITION WAS DISCARDED AND DENATURED BY THE MANAGER POUNDS 19,VALUE 86. PRIORITY VIOLATION:7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED

Improper storage allows contamination from dripping, pests, and cross-contamination between foods.

Food must be protected from contamination during storage and display.

Store 6 inches off floor; Cover all food; Separate raw from ready-to-eat; Proper storage order; Protect from overhead contamination; Use sneeze guards.

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: BEGINNING OF BLACK SUBSTANCE AT INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE BIN OF THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN UNIT.

Dirty equipment harbors and spreads pathogens, causing cross-contamination and illness.

All food contact surfaces must be properly cleaned and sanitized.

Wash, rinse, sanitize after each use; Clean between different raw foods; Every 4 hours for continuous use; When contaminated; Proper procedures and chemicals.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OUTER OPENING NOT PROTECTED.HOLE AT BOTTOM OF THE ROLL UP DOOR AT REAR DELIVERY AREA.SEAL AND MAINTAIN TO MINIMIZE PEST ENTRY

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.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: LEAKING CONDENSER UNIT INSIDE THE MEAT DISPLAY COOLER IN BUTCHER'S AREA. REPAIR ISSUE.

Poor design creates areas that harbor bacteria.

All surfaces must be designed to be easily cleanable.

Smooth, non-porous surfaces; Free of cracks and crevices; Easily disassembled; Accessible for cleaning.

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICE/SENSOR FOR THE SANITIZING CYCLE AT HIGH TEMP DISH MACHINE NOT INDICATING ADEQUATELY THE FINAL TEMPERATURE OF WAREWASHING MACHINE. PRESENTLY SHOWED FINAL TEMP OF 180F TO 200F, HOWEVER SANITARIAN AN IRREVERSIBLE THERMOMETER SHOWED TEMPERATURE OF 99F TO 132.4F,AFTER SEVERAL ATTEMPS. MUST REPAIR MEASURING DEVICE/SENSOR AT WAREWASHING UNIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION: 7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED -

Cannot verify sanitization without test strips, risking contaminated equipment.

Warewashing facilities must be properly equipped and supplied.

3-compartment sink or dishwasher; Test strips for sanitizer; Thermometers for water temperature; Adequate drainboards; Proper detergents.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD ON UTILITY CONNECTIONS AND EQUIPMENT SURFACES BEHIND COOKING LINE/DEEP FRYER.MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DISCHARGE DRAIN HOSES ATTACHED TO CONDENSER UNIT INSIDE THE MEAT DISPLAY IN BUTCHER'S AREA WITH A BUILD-UP OF BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Accumulated soil attracts pests and harbors bacteria.

All surfaces must be kept clean.

Clean equipment interiors and exteriors; Walls, ceilings, floors clean; Remove grease and debris; Clean as often as necessary.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: LEAKING FAUCET AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AT BAKERY AREA,REPAIR ISSUES.

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.

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: ALL BLACK SMALL RECEPTACLE CONTAINERS INSIDE THE STALL IN WOMEN'S WASHROOM OF STAFF AND CUSTOMER'S MUST HAVE A LIDS.

Inadequate facilities lead to poor hygiene and contamination.

Toilet rooms must be properly equipped and maintained.

Self-closing doors; Toilet paper; Covered waste receptacles; Handwashing supplies; Cleaned regularly; Proper ventilation.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED EXPANDING SPRAY FOAM USED AS A SEALANT FOR OPENINGS AROUND CEILING PIPES BEHIND STOVE AND ABOVE THE HIGH TEMP DISHMACHINE. MUST REMOVE. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.

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 EXPANDING SPRAY FOAM USED AS A SEALANT FOR OPENINGS AROUND CEILING PIPES BEHIND STOVE AND ABOVE THE HIGH TEMP DISHMACHINE. MUST REMOVE. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.

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.