JEWEL FOOD STORE #2602 Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Grocery store

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OBSERVED OVER 20 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR AND PALLETS ALONG WALLS NEAR MOPS AND PHOTO FRAMES, 10 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON ROLLING CARTS IN STORAGE AREA NEAR WASHROOMS BEHIND PHARMACT, 20 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS BEHIND DAMAGED BEER ROLLING CART, 15 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS NEAR UTILITY SINK AND WATER HEATER IN OSCO DAMAGE AREA, OVER 80 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS AND ON SHELVING UNITS IN SECOND FLOOR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 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 EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL PALLETS, SHELVES, AND ROLLING CARTS IN FIRST AND SECOND FLOOR STORAGE AREAS, BOTTOM OF PREP TABLES IN BAKERY, PRODUCE DISPLAY COOLERS IN SALES AREA.

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: FLOORS NEED CLEANING UNDER ALL PALLETS, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN FIRST AND SECOND FLOOR STORAGE AREAS.

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: CLEAN ALL CEILING VENTS AND LIGHT SHIELDS IN BAKERY AND DELI PREP AREA.

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.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REPAIR MINOR LEAK UNDER EXPOSED SINK IN PRODUCE PREP 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: REPAIR MINOR LEAK UNDER EXPOSED SINK IN PRODUCE PREP 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.