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

JEWEL FOOD STORE #2502 (AKA: JEWEL) 2550 N CLYBOURN AVE, CHICAGO 60614 Grocery Store
September 7, 2017 Canvass Re-Inspection License #2293797
7
Total Violations
1
Critical
3
Major
3
Minor

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

7
Violation #32
MAJOR
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED RAW WOOD PANELING ATTACHED TO WALL IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL SAID AREA AND ENSURE ALL SURFACES ARE SMOOTH AND EASLIY CLEANABLE. OBSERVED GASKETS IN POOR REPAIR AT BOTH DAIRY COOLERS IN STABUCKS PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SAID AREA, AT ALL TIMES. ALSO OBSERVED AIR CURTAINS IN POOR REPAIR IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: DELI REAR WALK IN COOLER AND PRODUCE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SAID AREA, AT ALL TIMES.
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.
Violation #33
MAJOR
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING SURFACES, WITH FOOD AND DEBRIS: EXTERIOR SURFACE OF SELF SERVICE OLIVE BAR, STORAGE DISPLAY SHELVING IN BAKERY AREA, INTERIOR SURFACE OF MICROWAVE OVEN, IN BAKERY AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF WALK IN OVENS, IN BAKERY AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAID AREAS, AT ALL TIMES. ALSO OBSERVED INTERIOR SURFACE OF ICE MACHINE IN PRODUCE BACK ROOM WITH SLIGHT BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED MANGER TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN, AT ALL TIMES. OBSERVED 3 DOOR TRAULLESEN, REACH IN FREEZER WITH FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR SURFACE. EXTERIOR OF LUCKS OVENS WITH BUILD UP. MEAT WRAPPER WITH EXCESSIVE DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN, SAID AREAS, AT ALL TIMES.
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.
Violation #34
MINOR
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD, WATER AND DEBRIS ON FLOORS IN THE FOLLWOING AREA: BAKERY PREP AREA ON BOTH SIDES OF DISHMACHNE, MEAT CUTTING ROOM AND REAR STORAGE MEAT ROOM. INSTRUCTRED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAID AREAS, AT ALL TIMES. DETAIL CLEAN DEBRIS FROM FLOOR DRAIN AND FLOOR IN FEMALE CUSTOMER TOILET
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.
Violation #35
MINOR
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON FAN COVERS IN MEAT CUTTING ROOM, AS WELL AS PRODUCE CUTTING ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN, AT ALL TIMES. OBSERVED WALLS THROUGHOUT DELI WITH FOOD AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN, AT ALL TIMES. HOODS/FILTERS IN DELI HAVE EXCESSIVE DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. WALL DAMAGED AT CORNER LEADING TO REAR WALK IN COOLER IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN, AT ALL TIMES. ALSO, OBSERVED CEILING IN BAKERY WITH DUSTY. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN, AT ALL TIMES. STAINED CEILING TILE IN STAFF BREAK ROOM AND WOMENS TOILET. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN, AT ALL TIMES.
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.
Violation #36
MINOR
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: OBSERVED LIGHT OUT ABOVE HAND SINK, IN STARBUCKS PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN, AT ALL TIMES.
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.
Violation #38
CRITICAL
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED SMALL LEAK LOCATED AT HOT HANDLE GASKET ON HAND SINK IN BAKE SHOP PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN, AT ALL TIMES
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.
Violation #38
CRITICAL
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED SMALL LEAK LOCATED AT HOT HANDLE GASKET ON HAND SINK IN BAKE SHOP PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN, AT ALL TIMES
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.

Health Department Information

Department Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division Food Protection Program
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