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

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF TCS PREPACKAGED FOODS ON DISPLAY FOR SALE IN SEVERAL OPEN DELI/MEATS COLD HOLDING UNITS SUCH AS HOT HEAD CHEESE 56.1F.SLICED HAM 51.6F-54.3F.CHICKEN BREAST 51.5F.PULLED PORK 54.1F-55.2F.PORK RIBS 51.5F.PULLED CHICKEN 59.7F.MACARONI & CHEESE 53.1F-57.9F.MASHED POTATO 46.8F-49.2F. PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW. APPX.155lbs. $9,223. (PRIORITY 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)

Temperatures below 135°F allow bacteria to multiply, especially spore-formers that survive cooking.

Hot foods must be held at 135°F or above.

Maintain 135°F or above; Check temperatures regularly; Proper hot holding equipment; Cannot reheat in hot holding units.

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: OBSERVED IMPROPER AIR TEMPERATURES OF SEVERAL DELI/MEATS PREPACKAGED COLD HOLDING OPEN DISPLAY CASES ON SALES RANGING FROM 60.0F,51.8F.50.2F WITH TCS FOODS ON DISPLAY FOR SALE.A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG HAS BEEN PLACED ON UNITS. ONCE REPAIRED EMAIL LETTER WHEN READY. MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING UNITS AT 41.0F OR BELOW. (PRIORITY 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)

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.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 100 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR IN PRODUCE WALK IN COOLER-ALONG WALL BASES,UNDER DISPLAY SHELVES,ALONG WALL NEAR DELIVERY DOOR.DAIRY WALK IN COOLER-ON FLOOR NEAR SHELVING UNITS AND IN CORNER UNDERNEATH SHELVING UNITS.POP STORAGE AREA- ALONG WALL BASE LEDGE AND ON FLOOR IN BETWEEN PALLETS.OSCO STORAGE AREA-NEAR ELECTRICAL METER.REAR GROCERY AREA-ALONG WALL BASE LEDGE AND ON FLOOR IN BETWEEN PALLETS.ALSO,APPX. 12 OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLIES ON BOXES,SHELVING UNITS AND FLYING AROUND REAR GROCERY AREA.APPX. 6 OR MORE LIVE LARGE FLIES NEAR SOUP KETTLES AND REAR GROCERY STORAGE AREA. MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS,CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS.PEST CONTROL OPERATORS ARRIVED ON SITE DURING INSPECTION.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED)

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.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED DOUBLE OUTTER ENTRY DOORS NOT ABLE TO CLOSE. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DOORS TO BE 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.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST ELIMINATE CRATES USED FOR FOOD STORAGE IN BAKERY WALK IN COOLER,MEAT WALK IN FREEZER.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BROKEN SHELVING UNIT IN DELI WALK IN COOLER.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM GREASE TRAP IN MEAT PREP AREA.

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: OBSERVED NO TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICE AT THE PLATE FOR HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)

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: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM DELI WALK IN COOLER-FAN GUARD COVERS.DELI PREP AREA-ROLLING CARTS,FRYER CABINETS,PREP TABLES,EXTERIOR OF OVENS.BAKERY WALK IN COOLER-ROLLING CARTS & CART DOLLIES.MEAT PREP AREA WALK IN COOLER-OVERHEAD SHELVING UNITS,FAN GUARD COVERS.PRODUCE PREP AREA-FAN GUARD COVERS.

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.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY FAUCET AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK IN BAKERY/DELI AREA.

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.

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED NO WASTE RECEPTACLES AT HAND WASHING SINKS IN PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE WASTE RECEPTACLES IN ALL AREAS WASTE IS COMMONLY DISCARDED.

Poor waste management attracts pests and creates contamination sources.

Refuse must be properly contained and removed.

Leak-proof, pest-proof containers; Tight-fitting lids; Clean storage areas; Frequent removal; Containers cleaned.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOORING IN DELI/BAKERY DISH WASHING AND PREP AREAS,MEAT/FISH REAP PREP AREA.WALL IN POOR REPAIR IN MEAT WALK IN COOLER AND BEHIND 3- COMPARTMENT SINK

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 SCRAPE AND PAINT CHIPPING PAINT ON CEILING IN MEAT 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 FOOD DEBRIS FROM WALLS IN PRODUCE PREP AREA.MUST CLEAN DUST FROM CEILINGS IN DELI 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 ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AN D AWAY FROM WALLS THROUGHOUT PREMISES AND STORAGE AREAS.

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 FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS,WALK IN COOLERS & FREEZERS,STORAGE AREAS WHERE NEEDED.MUST REMOVE STANDING WATER FROM FLOOR NEAR MOP SINK IN REAR STORAGE AREA AND KEEP DRY.

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: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHTS IN DELI WALK IN COOLER,BAKERY WALK IN COOLER.CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD IN MEAT PREP 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: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHTS IN DELI WALK IN COOLER,BAKERY WALK IN COOLER.CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD IN MEAT PREP 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.