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

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED 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.

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.

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.