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

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER FOR CHICKEN HOT HOLDING UNIT.

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.

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: MUST PROVIDE FULL BEARD GUARDS FOR MALE EMPLOYEE IN BAKERY AREA.

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.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE GAPS AT SLIDING DOORS ON DELI DISPLAY UNITS & CHICKEN HOT HOLDING DISPLAY UNIT.LOOSE DOOR PANEL IN MEAT 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.

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: MUST PROVIDE HIGH TEMPERATURE TEST STRIPS FOR HIGH TEMP DISH MACHINE IN BAKERY PREP/DISH WASHING AREA.(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.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM HOT FOODS FRYER CABINETS , WHEEL BASES AND ROLLING CARTS.BAKERY , DELI & PRODUCE WALK IN COOLER,MEAT PREP AREA - FAN GUARD COVERS.PHARMACY-HAND SINK BASIN.

Accumulated soil attracts pests and harbors bacteria.

All surfaces must be kept clean.

Clean equipment interiors and exteriors; Walls, ceilings, floors clean; Remove grease and debris; Clean as often as necessary.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DELI- FLOORING IN POOR REPAIR.HOT FOOD PREP AREA- FLOORING IN POOR REPAIR AND WALL TILES BEHIND OVEN.BAKERY- STAINED CEILING TILES.MEAT WALK IN COOLER-DAMAGED WALL PANEL.BAKERY WALK IN FREEZER-FLOORING IN POOR REPAIR.OBSERVED OVERHEAD PIPES ABOVE 2 & 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN PRODUCE PREP AREA APPEARS TO HAVE BEEN LEAKING MUST WRAP OR COVER PIPES TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

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 GREASE BUILD UP FROM FLOOR BEHIND FRYERS.

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 FROM CEILING IN DAIRY WALK IN COOLER.

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 DUST BUILD UP FROM VENTS IN BAKERY AREA.MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP IN LIGHT SHIELDS IN MEAT PREP AREA & DAIRY WALK IN COOLER.

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 DUST BUILD UP FROM VENTS IN BAKERY AREA.MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP IN LIGHT SHIELDS IN MEAT PREP AREA & DAIRY WALK IN COOLER.

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.