PASS W/ CONDITIONS
Risk 1 (High)
JEWEL FOOD STORE #3092 Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Grocery store
April 27, 2022
Complaint
License #1411
4
Total Violations
2
Critical
1
Major
1
Minor
Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector
4
Violation #8
CRITICAL
Violation Details
HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHED - Comments: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE USE TOILET ROOM AND EXIT WITHOUT WASHING HANDS. INFORMED MANAGER. MANAGER INSTRUCTED EMPLOYEE TO WASH HANDS AFTER USING THE TOILET ROOM. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.
Why This Matters
Improper sanitization fails to kill pathogens, allowing contaminated equipment to spread illness throughout facility.
Food Code Requirement
Sanitizing solutions and rinse water must meet specific requirements for effectiveness.
Specific Requirements
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.
CDPH Food Code: Section 4-501.114, 4-702.11
Violation #14
CRITICAL
Violation Details
REQUIRED RECORDS AVAILABLE: SHELLSTOCK TAGS, PARASITE DESTRUCTION - Comments: OBSERVED RAW MUSSELS IN SEAFOOD SECTION WITH NO COORESPONDING SHELLSTOCK TAGS AVAILABLE; MOST RECENT TAG WAS FROM 2021. MANAGER DISCARDED MUSSELS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE DATE ON ALL SHELLSTOCK TAGS WHEN THE LAST SHELLSTOCK FROM THE CONTAINER IS SOLD OR SERVED; AND STORE ALL SHELLFISH TAGS IN CHRONOLOGICAL ORDER FOR AT LEAST 90 DAYS FROM THE SALE DATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
Why This Matters
Uncorrected violations continue posing health risks and often worsen over time.
Food Code Requirement
Previous critical violations must be corrected.
Specific Requirements
All previous violations corrected within required timeframes; Critical violations corrected immediately; Documentation of corrections maintained.
CDPH Food Code: Section 8-401.10
Violation #54
MAJOR
Violation Details
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED COMPILATION OF CLUTTER OUTSIDE NEAR DUMPSTER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE FURNITURE AND OTHER UNNECESSARY ITEMS FROM PREMISES.
Why This Matters
Poor waste management attracts pests and creates contamination sources.
Food Code Requirement
Refuse must be properly contained and removed.
Specific Requirements
Leak-proof, pest-proof containers; Tight-fitting lids; Clean storage areas; Frequent removal; Containers cleaned.
CDPH Food Code: Section 5-501.111
Violation #54
MAJOR
Violation Details
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED COMPILATION OF CLUTTER OUTSIDE NEAR DUMPSTER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE FURNITURE AND OTHER UNNECESSARY ITEMS FROM PREMISES.
Why This Matters
Poor waste management attracts pests and creates contamination sources.
Food Code Requirement
Refuse must be properly contained and removed.
Specific Requirements
Leak-proof, pest-proof containers; Tight-fitting lids; Clean storage areas; Frequent removal; Containers cleaned.
CDPH Food Code: Section 5-501.111
Health Department Information
Department
Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division
Food Protection Program
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