JEWEL FOOD STORE #3176 Passes Health Inspection - Chicago Grocery store

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED WATER CONDENSATION BUILD UP ON WALL INSIDE BAKERY WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED ICE BUILD UP UNDER THE FAN INSIDE DAIRY WALK-IN COOLER INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE, CLEAN 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.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE ON REACH-IN COOLER DOORS AND SAME REACH-IN COOLER DOOR TRACKS IN BAKERY DEPARTMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE FLOUR STORAGE CABINET IN BAKERY DEPARTMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Dirty equipment harbors bacteria and attracts pests.

All equipment and utensils must be clean and properly maintained.

Equipment clean to sight and touch; Free of food debris and grease; Maintained in good repair; Stored properly when clean.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED BLACK DEBRIS BUILD UP ON FLOOR UNDER THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK, UNDER 2-COMPARTMENT SINK AND AT CORNER NEAR THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN BAKERY DEPARTMENT. ALSO, FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER THE SHELVES INSIDE BAKERY, DAIRY WALK-IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DUST AND BLACK DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER THE STAIRS IN BACK STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Damaged floors harbor bacteria and create safety hazards.

Floors must be smooth, cleanable, and maintained.

Smooth, non-porous in food areas; Properly sloped to drains; Coving at wall junctures; Kept clean; Good repair.

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: OBSERVED MISSING THERMOMETERS INSIDE REACH-IN COOLERS, HOT HOLDING UNITS IN BAKERY DEPARTMENT AND A BROKEN THERMOMETER FROM CHEST FREEZER LOCATED NEAR BY MEAT DEPARTMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE WORKING THERMOMETERS IN HOT AND COLD HOLDING UNITS.

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: OBSERVED MISSING THERMOMETERS INSIDE REACH-IN COOLERS, HOT HOLDING UNITS IN BAKERY DEPARTMENT AND A BROKEN THERMOMETER FROM CHEST FREEZER LOCATED NEAR BY MEAT DEPARTMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE WORKING THERMOMETERS IN HOT AND COLD HOLDING UNITS.

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.