JEWEL FOOD STORE #3092 Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Grocery store

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012(A); NO CITATION ISSUED.

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.

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: FOUND NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE ON PREMISES FOR EMPLOYEES; MUST PROVIDE A CLEAN UP PROCEDURE FOR EMPLOYEES FOR VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005; NO CITATION ISSUED.

Vomit and diarrhea contain millions of viral particles. One incident can contaminate entire facility and cause outbreak affecting dozens.

Written procedures required for cleaning bodily fluid events to prevent disease transmission.

Written procedure must address: Isolating contaminated area; Removing and discarding affected food; Using proper PPE; Cleaning and sanitizing with appropriate concentration; Proper disposal of contaminated materials.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: FOUND NO HAND SOAP AT THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE PRODUCE PREP AREA; INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) ISSUED.

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.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING; ROLLING STORAGE RACKS IN THE BAKERY AREA NEED CLEANING TO REMOVE BUILD UP, SHELVES INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLERS AND PREP TABLES (TOPS AND BOTTOMS) IN THE DELI AND BAKERY AREAS; 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.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: MUST CORRECT THE FOLLOWING PLUMBING VIOLATIONS: FOUND THE SECOND FAUCET AT THE THREE COMP SINK IN THE PIER LEAKING, FOUND THE FIRST FAUCET AT THE THREE COMP SINK IN THE BUTCHER AREA LEAKING AND THE FIRST FAUCET AT THE THREE COMP SINK IN THE BAKERY AREA LEAKING; MUST REPAIR LEAKING FAUCETS AT SINKS.

Backflow can contaminate entire water supply with sewage or chemicals.

Plumbing must be properly installed with backflow prevention.

Air gaps at fixtures; Backflow preventers on connections; No cross-connections; Annual testing of devices; Proper drainage.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN FAN COVERS IN THE FOLLOWING WALK-IN COOLERS: DELI AND BUTCHER. CLEAN INSIDE OF LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE BAKERY AREA BY THE DISH MACHINE, CLEAN WALL ABOVE OVERHEAD DOORS IN THE PRODUCE COOLER (REAR) AND CLEAN CEILING VENTS IN THE ALL WASHROOMS TO REMOVE DUST.

Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.

Building must be maintained in good condition.

No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN FAN COVERS IN THE FOLLOWING WALK-IN COOLERS: DELI AND BUTCHER. CLEAN INSIDE OF LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE BAKERY AREA BY THE DISH MACHINE, CLEAN WALL ABOVE OVERHEAD DOORS IN THE PRODUCE COOLER (REAR) AND CLEAN CEILING VENTS IN THE ALL WASHROOMS TO REMOVE DUST.

Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.

Building must be maintained in good condition.

No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.