PASS W/ CONDITIONS
Risk 1 (High)
JEWEL FOOD STORE #2502 Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Grocery store
May 4, 2022
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License #2293797
5
Total Violations
4
Critical
1
Major
Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector
5
Violation #14
CRITICAL
Violation Details
REQUIRED RECORDS AVAILABLE: SHELLSTOCK TAGS, PARASITE DESTRUCTION - Comments: OBSERVED SHELLFISH OYSTERS(17 EACH) AND CHERRYSTONE CLAMS(10 EACH) COMMINGLED INSIDE A BROWN BOX STORED INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO ARRANGE EACH TYPE OF FOOD IN SEPARATE CONTAINERS/EQUIPMENT SO THAT CROSS-CONTAMINATION OF ONE TYPE WITH ANOTHER IS PREVENTED. FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION: 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
Why This Matters
Uncorrected violations continue posing health risks and often worsen over time.
Food Code Requirement
Previous critical violations must be corrected.
Specific Requirements
All previous violations corrected within required timeframes; Critical violations corrected immediately; Documentation of corrections maintained.
CDPH Food Code: Section 8-401.10
Violation #22
CRITICAL
Violation Details
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE. FOUND SEVEN EACH WHOLE COOKED CHICKEN IN BAGS STORED INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AT TEMP OF 44.4F TO 46.7F, IN PROCESS TO BE DEBONED FOR OTHER USE: SALADS ETC. COLD FOOD MUST MAINTAIN A TEMP OF 41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION:7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED.
Why This Matters
Temperatures below 135°F allow bacteria to multiply, especially spore-formers that survive cooking.
Food Code Requirement
Hot foods must be held at 135°F or above.
Specific Requirements
Maintain 135°F or above; Check temperatures regularly; Proper hot holding equipment; Cannot reheat in hot holding units.
CDPH Food Code: Section 3-501.16(A)(1)
Violation #38
CRITICAL
Violation Details
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: ROLLED-UP DOORS AT DELIVERY ARE WITH A GAP OF 1/4 TO 1/2" AT THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR. REPAIR ISSUE.
Why This Matters
Pests spread numerous diseases through contamination.
Food Code Requirement
No pests or animals allowed in facility.
Specific Requirements
No evidence of pests; No live animals except service animals; Effective pest control program.
CDPH Food Code: Section 6-501.111
Violation #51
CRITICAL
Violation Details
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: HANDWASHING SINK AT FRESH JUICE AREA SLOWLY DRAINING.REPAIR ISSUE
Why This Matters
Backflow can contaminate entire water supply with sewage or chemicals.
Food Code Requirement
Plumbing must be properly installed with backflow prevention.
Specific Requirements
Air gaps at fixtures; Backflow preventers on connections; No cross-connections; Annual testing of devices; Proper drainage.
CDPH Food Code: Section 5-202.13
Violation #51
CRITICAL
Violation Details
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: HANDWASHING SINK AT FRESH JUICE AREA SLOWLY DRAINING.REPAIR ISSUE
Why This Matters
Backflow can contaminate entire water supply with sewage or chemicals.
Food Code Requirement
Plumbing must be properly installed with backflow prevention.
Specific Requirements
Air gaps at fixtures; Backflow preventers on connections; No cross-connections; Annual testing of devices; Proper drainage.
CDPH Food Code: Section 5-202.13
Health Department Information
Department
Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division
Food Protection Program
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