JEWEL FOOD STORE #3170 Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Grocery store

PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USE - Comments: HALF EATEN BAGEL AND OPEN BEVERAGE CONTAINER ON PREP TABLE IN BAKERY AREA. INSTD TO EAT/DRINK IN DESIGNATED AREA

Hands are #1 vehicle for pathogen transfer. Bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods causes majority of foodborne outbreaks.

Proper handwashing and no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.

Wash hands for 20 seconds with soap and warm water; Use utensils, deli tissue, or gloves for ready-to-eat foods; Wash hands after restroom, handling raw foods, touching face/hair, and between tasks.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT HANDWASH SINKS IN EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOMS (MEN AND WOMEN) 2ND FLOOR NEXT TO BREAK ROOM, TEMPERATURE 70.0F-71.2F. INOPERABLE HANDWASH SINK IN DELI AREA. INSTD TO MAINTAIN ALL HANDWASH SINKS AT 100F-120F UNDER CITY PRESSURE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION 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.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: NO HAND SINK IN BAKERY AREA (WITH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK). INSTRUCTED MUST PROVIDE AN EASILY ACCESSIBLE, EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THIS AREA. OBSERVED NO HAND SINK IN DAIRY COOLER THAT HAS A 3 COMPARTMENT SINK INSIDE. INSTRUCTED MUST PROVIDE AN EASILY ACCESSIBLE HAND SINK IN THIS ROOM NEAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. ALL EXPOSED HAND SINKS MUST HAVE HOT/COLD WATER WITH ADEQUATE CITY PRESSURE, SOAP/PAPER TOWELS, AND A HAND WASHING SIGN. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN SAME. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C) CITATION 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.

REQUIRED RECORDS AVAILABLE: SHELLSTOCK TAGS, PARASITE DESTRUCTION - Comments: SHELLFISH TAGS ON SITE MISSING THE DATE WHEN THE LAST SHELLSTOCK FROM THE CONTAINER IS SOLD. INSTD TO RECORD ON THE TAG AND MAINTAIN ON SITE FOR 90 DAYS FROM WHEN THE LAST SHELLSTOCK SOLD. 7-38-005. PRIORITY FOUNDATION.

Uncorrected violations continue posing health risks and often worsen over time.

Previous critical violations must be corrected.

All previous violations corrected within required timeframes; Critical violations corrected immediately; Documentation of corrections maintained.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: DOCK DOORS NOT PROTECTED, APPROX 1/2 INCH GAP AT BOTTOM AND SIDES OF DOOR. INSTD TO REPAIR AND HAVE 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.

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: MISSING IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATOR FOR UTENSIL SURFACE TEMPERATURE FOR HOT WATER MECHANICAL WAREWASHING UNIT. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

Cannot verify sanitization without test strips, risking contaminated equipment.

Warewashing facilities must be properly equipped and supplied.

3-compartment sink or dishwasher; Test strips for sanitizer; Thermometers for water temperature; Adequate drainboards; Proper detergents.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: INOPERABLE 2-COMPARTMENT SINK IN SEAFOOD PREP AREA. INSTD TO REPAIR OR REMOVE.

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.

SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED - Comments: OBSERVED WASTE WATER EXCESSIVELY OVERFLOWING FROM DELI/BAKERY 3-COMPARTMENT SINK GREASE INTERCEPTOR CONTINUOSLY ACCUMULATING ON FLOOR IN PREP/WAREWASHING AREA WHERE EMPLOYEES ARE ACTIVELY WORKING AND HEAVY FOOT TRAFFIC OCCURING. INSTD TO REPAIR PLUMBING ISSUE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL EQUIPMENT, FLOOR, WALLS AND CEILINGS IN SAME AREA. DELI/BAKERY VOLUNTARILY CEASED AND DESISTED UNTIL REPAIRED AND REINSPECTED BY CDPH. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C).

Improper disposal contaminates environment and attracts pests.

All waste water must be properly disposed.

Discharge to approved sewer; No dumping outside; Grease trap maintained; No floor draining to exterior.

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: UNABLE TO VERIFY FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES. INSTD TO HAVE EASILY ACCESSIBLE TRAINING VERIFICATION FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS

Smoking contaminates hands and food with nicotine and tar residues.

Smoking prohibited in food establishments.

No smoking in any part of establishment; Designated areas away from food; Proper signage posted.

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: UNABLE TO VERIFY FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES. INSTD TO HAVE EASILY ACCESSIBLE TRAINING VERIFICATION FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS

Smoking contaminates hands and food with nicotine and tar residues.

Smoking prohibited in food establishments.

No smoking in any part of establishment; Designated areas away from food; Proper signage posted.