JEWEL FOOD STORE #3030 Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Grocery store

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED HANDSINK IN SEAFOOD/MEAT DEPARTMENT IN POOR REPAIR. P-TRAP IS NOT CONNECTED FOR PROPER WATER DISPOSAL. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND DISCONTINUE SERVICE DEPARTMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030 CITATION ISSUED PLUMBER ARRIVED DURING INSPECTION. SINK HAS BEEN CORRECTED. MAY USE SERVICE AREA.

Blocked or unsupplied sinks force employees to skip handwashing, spreading fecal bacteria and viruses to food.

Handwashing sinks must be accessible, properly supplied, and used only for handwashing.

Each sink needs: Warm water (100°F minimum); Soap in dispensers; Paper towels or air dryers; Waste receptacles; Signage; Clear access; Used only for handwashing.

This violation was corrected during the inspection.

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: REACH IN COOLERS WITH MISSING OR BROKEN THERMOMETERS IN SALES FLOOR MEAT CASES. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

Inadequate lighting prevents detection of contamination and pests.

Adequate protected lighting required in all areas.

50 foot-candles at prep surfaces; 20 foot-candles at 30 inches in storage; Shielded bulbs over exposed food; Clean fixtures.

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: WHEN WIPING CLOTHS ARE NOT BEING USED THEY MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN SANITIZING SOLUTION. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

Contaminated cloths spread bacteria across multiple surfaces.

Wiping cloths must be properly sanitized and stored.

Store in sanitizer between uses (200ppm quat or 50-100ppm chlorine); Separate cloths for food and non-food surfaces; Test sanitizer concentration.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN DELI AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE AND DEBRIS BUILD UP. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

Accumulated soil attracts pests and harbors bacteria.

All surfaces must be kept clean.

Clean equipment interiors and exteriors; Walls, ceilings, floors clean; Remove grease and debris; Clean as often as necessary.

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: AREA AROUND THE OUTDOOR GARBAGE CHUTE IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DEBRI AND SPLATTERS ON WALL. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Poor waste management attracts pests and creates contamination sources.

Refuse must be properly contained and removed.

Leak-proof, pest-proof containers; Tight-fitting lids; Clean storage areas; Frequent removal; Containers cleaned.

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: AREA AROUND THE OUTDOOR GARBAGE CHUTE IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DEBRI AND SPLATTERS ON WALL. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Poor waste management attracts pests and creates contamination sources.

Refuse must be properly contained and removed.

Leak-proof, pest-proof containers; Tight-fitting lids; Clean storage areas; Frequent removal; Containers cleaned.