JEWEL FOOD STORE #3082 Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Grocery store

PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USE - Comments: OBSERVED 2 SODA BOLTTLES BEING STORED IN THE DELI MEAT COUNTER. INSTRUCTED NOT TO STORE ANY PRODUCTS THAT COULD CAUSE CONTAMINATION IN COUNTER AT ANY TIME. MANAGER DISGARDED BOTTLES.

Hands are #1 vehicle for pathogen transfer. Bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods causes majority of foodborne outbreaks.

Proper handwashing and no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.

Wash hands for 20 seconds with soap and warm water; Use utensils, deli tissue, or gloves for ready-to-eat foods; Wash hands after restroom, handling raw foods, touching face/hair, and between tasks.

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: DISHMACHINE IN DELI AREA IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Dirty equipment harbors and spreads pathogens, causing cross-contamination and illness.

All food contact surfaces must be properly cleaned and sanitized.

Wash, rinse, sanitize after each use; Clean between different raw foods; Every 4 hours for continuous use; When contaminated; Proper procedures and chemicals.

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: OBSERVED WALK IN COOLER THERMOMETERS IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND PROVIDE INTERNAL THERMOMETERS AS A PRECAUTION.

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.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED 5-7 HOUSE FLIES IN DECORATING CORNER OF BAKERY. OPEN PRODUCT LEFT UNATTENDED WITH A FLY ON CAKE. MANAGER QUICKLY DISCARDED CAKE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREA, CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE TO ELIMINATE ALL FLY ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED

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.

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST USE HAIR RESTRAINTS TO CONTAIN LONG HAIR. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Poor personal hygiene transfers contaminants to food.

Food handlers must maintain personal cleanliness.

Clean outer clothing; Hair restraints; Short, clean fingernails; No jewelry except plain ring; Clean hands and arms.

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: ALL WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN CLEAN SANITIZING SOLUTION INSTRUCTED TO ADD SANITIZING BUCKETS AT ALL STATIONS.

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 THE DELI IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILD UP. ALL PREP TABLES IN BOTH DELI AND BAKERY IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS AND BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN 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.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED STORAGE SHELVES IN BAKERY AND DELI IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL SPILLS AND BUILD UP. TABLE AND EQUIPMENT WHEEL IN NEED OF CLEANING INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN ALL AREAS 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.

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: FRONT TOILET AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Inadequate facilities lead to poor hygiene and contamination.

Toilet rooms must be properly equipped and maintained.

Self-closing doors; Toilet paper; Covered waste receptacles; Handwashing supplies; Cleaned regularly; Proper ventilation.

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: FRONT TOILET AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Inadequate facilities lead to poor hygiene and contamination.

Toilet rooms must be properly equipped and maintained.

Self-closing doors; Toilet paper; Covered waste receptacles; Handwashing supplies; Cleaned regularly; Proper ventilation.