JEWEL FOOD STORE #3224 Passes Health Inspection - Chicago Grocery store

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED DAMAGED HOT PLATE USED FOR WRAPPING PREPPED, READY TO EAT PRODUCE PACKAGES. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DAMAGED GASKETS IN DELI DEPARTMENT REACH IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED PEELING PAINT AND RUST LIKE BUILDUP ON TRANSPORT CARTS, SHELVING UNITS IN BAKERY COOLERS AND WALK IN COOLER NEAR COMPACTOR. ADVISED TO REMOVE, CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED CHIPPED PAINT ON BAKERY DEPARTMENT HOBART MIXER AROUND (ON AND OFF) BUTTONS AND MIXING ARM. INSTRUCTED TO ENSURE THAT SURFACES ARE IN GOOD REPAIR AND SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

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: OBSERVED DIRT BUILDUP IN CORNERS OF COOLERS AND STORAGE AREAS. ADVISED TO CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT ENTIRE FACILITY, CORNER TO CORNER AND WALL TO WALL, AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DIRTY FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT ENTIRE FACILITY. ADVISED TO 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.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON VENTILATION FANS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES IN OSCO FRONT STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED HOLES IN WALL IN REAR OSCO STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DIRT ACCUMULATION ON WALL BEHIND HANDSINK IN DELI AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND 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.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: OBSERVED DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELDS IN DAIRY WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED NON WORKING LIGHTS IN BAKERY WALK IN COOLER NEAR FRONT OF STORE. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

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.

TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN A SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON PHARMACY BATHROOM DOOR.

Missing allergen labeling can cause severe allergic reactions.

All food properly labeled with required information.

Common name; Ingredients; Allergen declarations; Date marking; Manufacturer info; Net quantity.

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: FOUND NO INTERNAL THERMOMETERS IN ANY COOLERS ON PREMISES. ADVISED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN THERMOMETERS IN ALL COOLERS AND REFRIGERATION 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: FOUND NO INTERNAL THERMOMETERS IN ANY COOLERS ON PREMISES. ADVISED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN THERMOMETERS IN ALL COOLERS AND REFRIGERATION 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.