JEWEL FOOD STORE #3176 Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Grocery store

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON DUTY AS REQUIRED. INSTRUCTED THAT A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER MUST BE ON DUTY AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.

Lack of certification indicates potential gaps in food safety knowledge, increasing risk of improper food handling and foodborne illness.

Valid City of Chicago Food Service Sanitation Certificate required and must be posted.

Certificate must be: Current and valid; Posted conspicuously in public view; Held by person in charge during all operating hours; Renewed before expiration date.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOORS IN THE DELI AREA BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT (CORRECTED ON SITE) INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOOR IN THE BAKERY AREA ON THE LEFT SIDE OF THE DISHMACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOOR IN THE MEAT WALK-IN COOLER UNDER AND AROUND SHELVES. OBSERVED SOME CEILING VENTS ON THE SELLING FLOOR WITH DUST; INTRUCTED TO CLEAN WHERE NEEDED. OBSERVED LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOMS WITH INSECTS INSIDE; INTRUCTED TO REMOVE FROM INTERIORS OF LIGHTS WHERE NEEDED.

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.

This violation was corrected during the inspection.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED SOME WATER STAINED CEILING TILE IN THE STORE ON SELLING FLOOR, OFFICE AND WASHROOMS; REPLACE CEILING TILE WHERE NEEDED.

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.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE VENT OVER THE OVEN IN THE DELI AREA.

Poor ventilation causes condensation and grease buildup; inadequate lighting hides contamination.

Proper ventilation and lighting required throughout.

Ventilation prevents condensation; Adequate lighting for operations; Fixtures shielded; Hoods over cooking equipment.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE VENT OVER THE OVEN IN THE DELI AREA.

Poor ventilation causes condensation and grease buildup; inadequate lighting hides contamination.

Proper ventilation and lighting required throughout.

Ventilation prevents condensation; Adequate lighting for operations; Fixtures shielded; Hoods over cooking equipment.