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

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE BLACK SLIMY BUILD UP ON EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE IN SEAFOOD PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE ICE,CLEAN AND SANITIZE ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)

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.

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.

Missing allergen labeling can cause severe allergic reactions.

All food properly labeled with required information.

Common name; Ingredients; Allergen declarations; Date marking; Manufacturer info; Net quantity.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 400 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED THROUGHOUT PREMISES SUCH AS ON SHELVING UNITS AT PANCAKE MIX,CEREAL,CHIPS,BAKERY PREP AREA NEAR SHELVING UNITS , LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLE,PLASTIC WRAP & LEDGE OF ROLLING CART.PRODUCE SALES FLOOR-ON PALLET OF WATERMELONS.PRODUCE PREP AREA-ON LOWER SHELF OF ROLLING CART,ON FLOOR UNDER 3- COMP SINK.PRODUCE STORAGE AREA-ALONG WALL BASE OF COMPACTOR AND UNDER SHELVING UNITS.PRODUCE & MEAT WALK IN COOLER-UNDER,AROUND AND ALONG WALL BASES OF SHELVING UNITS.DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA-NEAR DRAIN NEXT TO RTI,ON WALL BASE NEAR SHELVING UNITS, EMPTY U BOATS SIGNAGE,UNDER STAIR CASE,BEHIND AND NEXT TO BAYLOR.OSCO-RED ZONE,RECEIVING DESK & LIQUOR STORAGE. A DEAD MOUSE HALF WAY IN TIN CAT IN PRODUCE STORAGE AREA.CHICKEN PREP AREA- APPX. 5-7 LIVE LARGE FLIES AND APPX. 7-9 LIVE SMALL FLIES IN SAME AREA,DRAIN NEAR RTI UNIT.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 9/8/23.(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.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED A HOLE IN DOOR ON OSCO ENTRY MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.

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.

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT HAND SINK NEXT TO PREP TABLE IN PRODUCE PREP AREA.

Contamination during preparation is a leading cause of foodborne illness.

Prevent contamination during all food handling.

Minimize bare hand contact; Prevent cross-contamination; Use clean equipment; Proper employee hygiene.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST ELIMINATE CRATES USED FOR FOOD STORAGE AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING UNITS IN BAKERY WALK IN COOLER & FREEZER.SEAFOOD WALK IN COOLER.DAIRY WALK IN COOLER.

Poor design creates areas that harbor bacteria.

All surfaces must be designed to be easily cleanable.

Smooth, non-porous surfaces; Free of cracks and crevices; Easily disassembled; Accessible for cleaning.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON DELI & HOT FOOD WALK IN COOLER,CHICKEN WALK IN COOLER,GROCERY WALK IN FREEZER.

Poor design creates areas that harbor bacteria.

All surfaces must be designed to be easily cleanable.

Smooth, non-porous surfaces; Free of cracks and crevices; Easily disassembled; Accessible for cleaning.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPE AT 1- COMPARTMENT SINK IN CHICKEN PREP AREA,OVERHEAD COMPRESSOR UNIT IN PRODUCE PREP AREA.

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 REPAIR OR REPLACE BAKERY WALK IN COOLER-LOWER WALL BASE PANEL.HOT FOOD-WALL TILE MISSING BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT,HOLE IN LOWER WALL BASES IN MEAT WALK IN COOLER AND PRODUCE STORAGE AREA,BEHIND SPICE RACK IN DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA.

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 DEBRIS BUILD UP AND DIRT FROM WALLS AND CEILINGS THROUGHOUT ALL PREP AREAS,WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZERS.

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.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAIRY WALK IN COOLER CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD,BURNTOUT LIGHT IN FISH WALK IN FREEZER.

Poor ventilation causes condensation and grease buildup; inadequate lighting hides contamination.

Proper ventilation and lighting required throughout.

Ventilation prevents condensation; Adequate lighting for operations; Fixtures shielded; Hoods over cooking equipment.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAIRY WALK IN COOLER CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD,BURNTOUT LIGHT IN FISH WALK IN FREEZER.

Poor ventilation causes condensation and grease buildup; inadequate lighting hides contamination.

Proper ventilation and lighting required throughout.

Ventilation prevents condensation; Adequate lighting for operations; Fixtures shielded; Hoods over cooking equipment.