JEWEL FOOD STORE #3114 Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Grocery store

SOURCE SOUND CONDITION, NO SPOILAGE, FOODS PROPERLY LABELED, SHELLFISH TAGS IN PLACE - Comments: OBSERVED CO-MINGLING OF MUSSELS AND OYSTERS ON BED OF ICE IN SAME CONTAINER IN DISPLAY CASE AND OFFERED FOR SALE. INSTD TO STORE SHELLFISH PROPERLY (SHARING OF ICE, CONTAINERS IS PROHIBITED). VIOLATION 7-38-005B2 CRITICAL. APPROX 3LBS $30 VALUE VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED.

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.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: CONDENSER LINE LEAKING IN MEAT WALK IN COOLER, REAR ICE CREAM FREEZER CONDENSOR LEAKING CAUSING EXCESSIVE ICE ACCUMULATION ON WALL AND FLOOR. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. WORN CAULKING WITH BLACK SUBSTANCE NOTED AT WALL AND TOP OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN MEAT PREP AREA. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Unapproved processes may lack critical safety controls.

Variance required before conducting specialized food processes.

Submit application to CDPH; Include HACCP plan; Await approval before starting; Maintain all required records.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: WALL UNDERNEATH TRASH COMPACTOR DOOR NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE DEBRIS. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. EXTERIOR OF WOMEN STAFF TOILET ROOM DOOR NOT CLEAN. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: LIGHT OUT IN DELI AREA NEAR HOT HOLDING UNIT. INSTD TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

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.

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: INTERNAL/EXTERNAL THERMOMETERS MISSING FOR DELI WALK IN COOLER AND CUSTOMER CHICKEN HOT HOLDING UNIT. INSTD TO PROVIDE.

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.

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: INTERNAL/EXTERNAL THERMOMETERS MISSING FOR DELI WALK IN COOLER AND CUSTOMER CHICKEN HOT HOLDING UNIT. INSTD TO PROVIDE.

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.