JEWEL FOOD STORE #3092 Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Grocery store

SOURCE SOUND CONDITION, NO SPOILAGE, FOODS PROPERLY LABELED, SHELLFISH TAGS IN PLACE - Comments: OBSERVED APPROX 3-LBS OF MOLLUSCAN SHELLFISH,( MUSSELS) INSIDE DISPLAY COOLER WITH NO SHELLFISH TAGS IN PLACE FOR SALE TO PUBLIC. INSTRUCTED THAT SHELLFISH TAGS MUST STAY WITH SHELLFISH UNTIL GONE. MUSSELS WAS REMOVED AND DISCARDED BY MANAGER-CDI. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005B-2.

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.

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS INSIDE DELI COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. APPROX 9-LBS OF CRAB SALAD AT 45.8F, 4- COOKED TURKEY BREAST,( 13.0-LBS) AT IMPROPER COLD TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 51.6F TO 55.1F. MUST MAINTAIN COLD FOODS AT 40.0F OR BELOW. FOODS REMOVED AND DISCARDED AT COST APPROX $180.00, CDI. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.

Ill food workers cause 70% of foodborne outbreaks. Proper reporting prevents transmission of Norovirus, Hepatitis A, Salmonella, and other serious diseases.

All food employees must understand and follow health reporting requirements and food safety responsibilities.

Employees must: Report illness symptoms and exposures; Be excluded/restricted when ill; Understand their role in preventing foodborne illness; Follow proper hygiene practices; Have signed health policy on file.

SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME - Comments: 3- COMPARTMENT SINK NOT SET UP IN PRODUCE PREP AREA FOR USE TO PROPERLY CLEAN FOOD EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS. OBSERVED EMPLOYEE CLEANING FOOD EQUIPMENT,( BOWL AND FOOD EQUIPMENT AT 1ST COMPARTMENT OF 3- COMPARTMENT SINK WITHOUT WASHING, RINSING AND SANITIZING. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS MUST BE PROPERLY WASHED,RINSED AND SANITIZED WITH PROPER CONCENTRATION, CDI. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.

Improper sanitization fails to kill pathogens, allowing contaminated equipment to spread illness throughout facility.

Sanitizing solutions and rinse water must meet specific requirements for effectiveness.

Chemical sanitizers: Chlorine 50-100 ppm, Quaternary ammonium 200-400 ppm, Iodine 12.5-25 ppm; Hot water: 171°F for 30 seconds or 180°F at dish surface; Test strips required; Proper contact time.

ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED HOT WATER AT EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN FRESH PREP AREA IN POOR REPAIR, IE VERY LOW WATER PRESSURE. MUST REPAIR HOT WATER PRESSURE FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030

Inadequate facilities lead to poor hygiene practices and potential fecal contamination.

Sufficient, properly maintained toilet facilities required.

Adequate number for staff; Convenient location; Self-closing doors; Toilet paper; Covered waste receptacles; Maintained clean; Proper ventilation.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED FLOOR AREAS AROUND STORAGE PALLETS IN PRODUCE PREP AREA NOT CLEAN AND IN REAR DUMPSTER AREA INSIDE BACK STORAGE AND MEAT STORAGE AREA.MUST CLEAN AND KEEP FLOOR AREAS DRY.

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: WALLS NOT CLEAN AT MOP SINK AREA.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN. ALSO HOLE IN WALL AT SAME AREA.MUST SEAL.

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: WALLS NOT CLEAN AT MOP SINK AREA.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN. ALSO HOLE IN WALL AT SAME AREA.MUST SEAL.

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.