JEWEL FOOD STORE #3030 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: SOME OUTER OPENINGS NOT PROTECTED. ENTRY/EXIT DOOR TO OSCO NOT CLOSING PROPERLY, MUST HAVE DOOR ADJUSTED TO CLOSE PROPERLY. NORTH ENTRY DOOR AT PRODUCE DISPLAY AREA HAS OPENING AT CENTER GREATER THAN 1/4 INCH WIDE, MUST REPLACE SWEEPER. ALL DOORS MUST BE TIGHT-FITTING WITH GAPS LESS THAN 1/4 INCH TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY. 15 MICE DROPPINGS OBSERVED ON SALES FLOOR IN AISLE WHERE RICE CAKES ARE DISPLAYED ON SHELF AND ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH, 30 FOUND SCATTERED ALONG THE BASE OF THE WALLS IN REAR STORAGE AREA AND BY DESK/PLATFORM AREA BY DOOR LEADING INTO PRODUCE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS, AND SEAL UP ANY OPENINGS FOUND IN WALLS, FLOORS etc. 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.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: CONTINUE TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG ALL WALL BASES, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN STORAGE ROOMS(FOOD AND NON-FOOD), MECHANICAL ROOM(S), AND IN FOOD PREP 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: SEAL CRACKS ALONG THE TOP OF WALL COVE ALONG WALL IN FISH DISPLAY/PREP AREA. CLEAN ALL LIGHT SHIELDS IN FOOD PREP AREAS AND IN WALK-IN COOLERS THAT HAVE DIRT AND DEBRIS. CLEAN WALLS IN PRODUCE PREP AREA. REPAIR MAIN ENTRY DOORS.

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.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: SEAL CRACKS ALONG THE TOP OF WALL COVE ALONG WALL IN FISH DISPLAY/PREP AREA. CLEAN ALL LIGHT SHIELDS IN FOOD PREP AREAS AND IN WALK-IN COOLERS THAT HAVE DIRT AND DEBRIS. CLEAN WALLS IN PRODUCE PREP AREA. REPAIR MAIN ENTRY DOORS.

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.