JEWEL FOOD STORE #2502 Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Grocery store

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: OBSERVED COOKED CHICKEN ON THE TRAY ON TOP OF EACH OTHER TRAY WITHOUT COVER. INSTRUCTED TO COVER THE COOKED CHICKEN TO PROTECT FROM ANY DUST OR ELEMENTS FOR ANY CONTAMINATION. ALSO FOUND BAKED PASTRIES AND BAKERY ITEMS NOT PROTECTED FROM ANY DUST AND ELEMENTS ON DISPLAY SHELVE WITHOUT COVER, INSTRUCTED TO COVER ALL BAKED GOODS AND BAKED ITEMS TO PROTECT FROM ANY CONTAMINATION. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS 7-38-005(A). MANAGER COVERED ALL THE COOKED CHICKEN AND ALL THE BAKED PASTRIES AND BAKED ITEMS DURING INSPECTION.

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.

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: FOUND OVERHEAD DOOR,DELIVERY DOOR AND FRONT DOOR NOT RODENT INSECTS PROOFED WITH OVER 1/4 OF AN INCH GAP ON THE LEFT SIDE OF THE DOOR FOR THE FRONT DOOR, OVERHEAD AND DELIVERY DDOR WITH OVER 1/4 OF AN INCH GAP ON THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR . INSTRUCTED TO RODENT/INSECTS PROOFED THE DOORS. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS 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: MUST REPLACE RIPPED OFF RUBBER GASKET ALONG THE DOOR OF THE WALK IN FREEZER IN THE BAKERY DEPT.

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: MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE FOLLOWING: EXPOSED HAND SINK AND ONE COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE DELI SECTION,INSIDE THE REACH IN COOLER IN THE DELI SECTION,AND INSIDE COOLERS IN THE STARBUCKS SECTION 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: MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE FLOOR IN THE 2ND FLOOR WATER HEATER CLOSET. MISSING FLOOR TILES IN THE OSCO STORAGE ROOM . MUST REPLACE. MUST CLEAN THE FLOOR THRU-OUT BAKERY SECTION, MUST PROVIDE FLOOR DRAIN COVER ON THE FLOOR DRAIN IN FRONT OF THE WALK IN FREEZER IN BAKERY SECTION.

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.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE FLOOR IN THE 2ND FLOOR WATER HEATER CLOSET. MISSING FLOOR TILES IN THE OSCO STORAGE ROOM . MUST REPLACE. MUST CLEAN THE FLOOR THRU-OUT BAKERY SECTION, MUST PROVIDE FLOOR DRAIN COVER ON THE FLOOR DRAIN IN FRONT OF THE WALK IN FREEZER IN BAKERY SECTION.

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.