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: OUTER OPENINGS NOT PROTECTED. BOTH ENTRY DOORS TO STORE IN NEED OF REPAIR. NORTH AUTOMATIC ENTRY DOOR NOT TIGHT-FITTING WHEN CLOSED, A GAP GREATER THAN 1 INCH OBSERVED, SOUTH ENTRY DOOR HAS A GAP GREATER THAN 1/4 INCH AT THE BOTTOM. BOTH DOORS NEED REPAIRING TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY. 10 MICE DROPPINGS OBSERVED IN PRODUCE PREP AREA ON LEDGE INSIDE ACCESS AREA ON WALL BY 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, 5 FLIES ALSO NOTED IN SAME AREA AROUND GARBAGE DISPOSAL AND AROUND SINKS. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS, AND SEAL UP ALL OPENINGS FOUND IN FLOORS, WALLS AND CEILINGS. 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 THE FOLLOWING: INTERIORS AND EXTERIORS OF THE REFRIGERATOR, MICROWAVE OVEN AND CABINETS IN EMPLOYEE BREAK ROOM , SHELVES UNDERNEATH PREP TABLE WHERE CLEAN MULTI-USE EQUIPMENT IS STORED. CLEAN GREASY BUILD-UP FROM INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF DEEP FRYER(S).

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: CLEAN ALL DIRT, DEBRIS AND SPILLS FROM FLOORS ALONG ALL WALL BASES, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN ALL STORAGE ROOMS(FOOD AND NON-FOOD), MECHANICAL ROOM(S), AND IN FOOD PREP AREAS. CLEAN GREASY BUILD-UP FROM FLOOR BEHIND AND UNDERNEATH COOKING EQUIPMENT IN DELI PREP AREA.

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 DEAD INSECTS FROM LIGHT SHIELDS IN FISH PREP AREA AND THROUGHOUT WHERE PRESENT. CLEAN SPILLS AND STAINS FROM WALLS AND CEILING TILES IN PRODUCE PREP AREA. CLEAN AND/OR PAINT DOORS TO EMPLOYEE WASHROOMS IN BREAK ROOM AREA. SEAL LOOSE BASE BOARDS IN PRODUCE AND FISH PREP AREAS. CLEAN GREASY BUILD-UP FROM ALL PIPES AND EQUIPMENT ATTACHED TO WALLS BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT IN 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 LEAKY FAUCET AT 3 COMPARTMENT 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 LEAKY FAUCET AT 3 COMPARTMENT 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.