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JEWEL FOOD STORE #3030 Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Grocery store

JEWEL FOOD STORE #3030 7530 S STONY ISLAND AVE, CHICAGO 60649 Grocery Store
November 12, 2013 Complaint License #1000572
4
Total Violations
3
Critical
1
Major

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

4
Violation #1
CRITICAL
SOURCE SOUND CONDITION, NO SPOILAGE, FOODS PROPERLY LABELED, SHELLFISH TAGS IN PLACE - Comments: FOUND FRESH SHELLFISH,IE OYSTERS(4.81LBS),CLAMS,(55LBS),MUSSELS,(2LBS),INSIDE OF DISPLAY UNIT IN FISH DEPT WITH NO SHELLFISH TAGS IN PLACE.APPROX 62LBS,COST APPROX $190.00 WAS REMOVED AND DISCARDED BY MANAGER.-CDI.INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN SHELL FISH TAGS WITH SHELL FISH UNTIL SEAFOOD IS GONE,THEN KEEP TAG ON PREMISES FOR 90 DAYS.CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED.
Without knowledgeable supervision, critical food safety practices may be overlooked, significantly increasing risk of foodborne illness outbreaks affecting multiple customers.
The person in charge must be present during all hours of operation, hold valid certification, and demonstrate food safety knowledge.
Person in charge must: Be present during all operating hours; Hold valid City of Chicago Food Service Sanitation Certificate; Demonstrate knowledge of foodborne disease prevention, HACCP principles, and Code requirements; Ensure employee compliance with food safety practices.
Violation #1
CRITICAL
SOURCE SOUND CONDITION, NO SPOILAGE, FOODS PROPERLY LABELED, SHELLFISH TAGS IN PLACE - Comments: OBSERVED 4 BAGS OF GLOBAL TEDDY BEAR COOKIES AND PAMPA 2 BAGGED EGG NOODLES ON DISPLAY DOLLAR DAY SHELVES EATEN INTO,ADULTERATED WITH RODENT FECAL DROPPINGS.FOOD NOT IN SOUND CONDITION FOR HUMAN COMSUMPTION.FOOD WAS REMOVED FROM DISPLAY SHELVES AND DISGARDED.CRITICAL CITATION
Without knowledgeable supervision, critical food safety practices may be overlooked, significantly increasing risk of foodborne illness outbreaks affecting multiple customers.
The person in charge must be present during all hours of operation, hold valid certification, and demonstrate food safety knowledge.
Person in charge must: Be present during all operating hours; Hold valid City of Chicago Food Service Sanitation Certificate; Demonstrate knowledge of foodborne disease prevention, HACCP principles, and Code requirements; Ensure employee compliance with food safety practices.
Violation #18
CRITICAL
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF IMPROPER PEST CONTROL ON PREMISES.OBSERVED MORE THAN 150 RODENT MICE DROPPINGS ON DOLLAR DAY DISPLAY STORAGE SHELVES OF PACKAGED TEDDY COOKIES,EGG NOODLES,AND ,CANDY,ETC .ALSO MORE THAN 70 DROPPINGS BEHIND SHELVES OF PHOTO DEPT,INSIDE CABINETS OF FLOWER PREP AREA,REAR STORAGE AREA BEHIND PAMPERS,7 UP POP,DELI LOWER STORAGE TABLE,BEER STORAGE CABINET IN REAR,ON FLOOR BETWEEN TABLE AND DISH WASHER IN BAKERY,2ND FL CHEMICAL STORAGE ROOM FLOORS.MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL CO FOR SERVICE.OBSERVED 3-DOORS NOT RODENT PROOFED AT BOTTOM AREAS APPROX 1/4 INCH:2ND FLOOR EMERGENCY DOOR IN ELECTRICAL ROOM,1ST FLOOR PRODUCE AREA DOOR AND EXIT ENTRANCE DOOR. MUST REPAIR ALL DOORS. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED
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.
Violation #18
CRITICAL
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF IMPROPER PEST CONTROL ON PREMISES.OBSERVED MORE THAN 150 RODENT MICE DROPPINGS ON DOLLAR DAY DISPLAY STORAGE SHELVES OF PACKAGED TEDDY COOKIES,EGG NOODLES,AND ,CANDY,ETC .ALSO MORE THAN 70 DROPPINGS BEHIND SHELVES OF PHOTO DEPT,INSIDE CABINETS OF FLOWER PREP AREA,REAR STORAGE AREA BEHIND PAMPERS,7 UP POP,DELI LOWER STORAGE TABLE,BEER STORAGE CABINET IN REAR,ON FLOOR BETWEEN TABLE AND DISH WASHER IN BAKERY,2ND FL CHEMICAL STORAGE ROOM FLOORS.MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL CO FOR SERVICE.OBSERVED 3-DOORS NOT RODENT PROOFED AT BOTTOM AREAS APPROX 1/4 INCH:2ND FLOOR EMERGENCY DOOR IN ELECTRICAL ROOM,1ST FLOOR PRODUCE AREA DOOR AND EXIT ENTRANCE DOOR. MUST REPAIR ALL DOORS. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED
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.

Health Department Information

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