JEWEL FOOD STORE #2502 Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Grocery store

HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS. - Comments: OBSERVED HAND WASHING FACILITIES FOR STAFF NOT ACCESSIBLE.OBSERVED 2 - BOXES OF PINEAPPLES STORED IN FRONT OF HAND SINK IN JUICING PREP AREA WHILE JUICING IS BEING DONE AT THIS TIME.MANAGER HAD EMPLOYEE TO REMOVE AT THIS TIME DURING INSPECTION.MUST HAVE HAND SINK ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES.(CRITICAL 7-38-030)

Hands are #1 vehicle for pathogen transfer. Bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods causes majority of foodborne outbreaks.

Proper handwashing and no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.

Wash hands for 20 seconds with soap and warm water; Use utensils, deli tissue, or gloves for ready-to-eat foods; Wash hands after restroom, handling raw foods, touching face/hair, and between tasks.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON PREP COOLER IN JUICING AREA,DELI PREP AREA-REACH IN FREEZER DOOR GASKETS,MISSING KNOB ON SOUP KETTLES,BAKERY-WALK IN FREEZER DOOR GASKETS,WALK IN FREEZER INTERIOR DOOR PANEL IN POOR REPAIR.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM PRODUCE PREP & WALK IN COOLER-OVERHEAD SHELVING UNITS & RUSTY SHELVING UNITS,MEAT & SEAFOOD PREP-RUSTY PREP TABLES AND OVERHEAD SHELVING UNITS.MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD IN DELI PREP-BETWEEN 1- COMP SINK AND PREP TABLE,MEAT & SEAFOOD FRONT PREP-SPLASH GUARD IN BETWEEN HAND SINK,2 & 3 COMP SINKS.

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 GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM DELI WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS,DELI PRE-PREP TABLES,EXTERIOR OF GARBAGE CANS,,FRYER CABINETS,WHEEL BASES,WRAPPING STATION,PRODUCE PREP-WRAPPING STATION,SHELVING UNITS,FAN GUARD COVERS,VENT COVERS ON DISPLAY CASES,BAKERY PREP-ALL ROLLING CARTS,MICROWAVE,LOWER SHELVES OF DISPLAY UNITS,MEAT & SEAFOOD PREP & WALK IN COOLER WRAPPING STATION,INTERIOR & DOOR JAMS OF COLD HOLDING DISPLAY UNITS,FAN GUARD COVERS,COMPRESSOR UNIT,ROLLING CARTS,DISPLAY CASE VENTS,DAIRY WALK IN COOLER -FAN GUARD COVERS.

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 DEBRI FROM FLOORS AND DRAINS IN ALL PREP AREAS,WALK IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS AND STORAGE AREAS.MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON FLOOR IN MEAT & SEAFOOD REAR PREP AREA.BAKERY-MUST GROUT FLOOR NEAR DISH MACHINE.

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: MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM WALLS AND CEILINGS PANELS ,MOLD BUILD UP ON WALL ABOVE 3- COMP SINK IN DELI PREP,BAKERY -FILTERS AT HOOD,MEAT & SEAFOOD-WALK IN COOLER & REAR PREP AREA DUST BUILD UP ON WALLS & CEILING,DAIRY WALK IN COOLER-DUST ON WALLS & CEILINGS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE REAR DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA HOLES IN WALLS,MISSING WALL BASES IN STABUCKS,BAKERY -UPPER WALL IN PREP AREA NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE,PRODUCE PREP-LOOSE WALL PANEL.

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.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: MUST REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHT IN MEAT & SEAFOOD PREP,DAIRY WALK IN COOLER,DELI WALK IN COOLER CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD.

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.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DELI PREP-LEAKY WATER LINE UNDER HAND SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA & LOOSE HAND SINK IN SAME AREA.

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: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DELI PREP-LEAKY WATER LINE UNDER HAND SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA & LOOSE HAND SINK IN SAME AREA.

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.