JEWEL FOOD STORE #3181 Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Grocery store

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF IMPROPER PEST CONTROL ON PREMISES. 14-RODENT MICE DROPPING ON PREMISES NEAR RECEIVING STORAGE NEAR DOORS,OVER 46 DROPPINGS IN OSCO STORAGE SHELVING ROOM,ELECTRICAL STORAGE,AND 11 DROPPINGS IN OSCO REAR STORAGE AREA ALONG WALLS .MUST CLEAN/SANITIZE ALL AREAS.SERIOUS VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-020.

Unprotected openings allow pest entry, leading to contamination of food and surfaces.

Building openings must be protected against pest entry.

Doors tight-fitting and self-closing; Windows screened; Openings sealed; Pest control log maintained; Regular monitoring; Professional service when needed.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: WASHROOM TISSUE DEVICE IN POOR REPAIR,MISSING COVER IN CUSTOMER LADIES WASHROOM,AND EMPLOYEES MEN/WONEN.MUST REPLACE.

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.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOORS NOT CLEAN IN STORAGE ROOM ON 2ND FLOOR,DELI PREP.MUST CLEAN MAINTAIN.ELEVATE STORAGE OFF FLOORS ON SHELVING IN ALL STORAGE ROOMS.ALSO FLOOR DRAIN NOT CLEAN IN WASHROOM ON 2ND FL.MUST CLEAN.PEELING PAINT UNDER 3-COMP IN MEAT PREP ROOM.MUST REPAIR.

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.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OPENING IN LOWER WALL IN OSCO REAR STORAGE,LIGHT SHIELDS NOT CLEAN,CEILING AND VENT IN MEAT PROCESSING ROO.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.

Damaged surfaces cannot be properly cleaned and may harbor pests.

Walls and ceilings must be smooth, cleanable, and in good repair.

Smooth, washable surfaces in food areas; Light colored; No holes or cracks; Clean and maintained.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: COLD WATER HADLES IN POOR REAPAIR AT 2-COMP SINK IN MEAT PREP ROOM.MUST REPAIR.

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.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: COLD WATER HADLES IN POOR REAPAIR AT 2-COMP SINK IN MEAT PREP ROOM.MUST REPAIR.

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.