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

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE NOT USING GOOD PERSONAL HYGIENE PRACTICES, WHILE MANUALLY CAPPING JUICE WITHOUT GLOVES, AS STATED IN APPROVAL LETTER, MUST WEAR DISPOSABLE PLASTIC GLOVES, SERIOUS CITATION: 7-38-005(A)

Dirty equipment harbors and spreads pathogens, causing cross-contamination and illness.

All food contact surfaces must be properly cleaned and sanitized.

Wash, rinse, sanitize after each use; Clean between different raw foods; Every 4 hours for continuous use; When contaminated; Proper procedures and chemicals.

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: CONTINUED NON COMPLIANCE ON PREVIOUS ORDER ISSUED, DATED 06/29/2015, INSPECTION REPORT # 1559658, FOR VIOLATIONS LISTED BELOW: 34 INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN REAR STORAGE AREA, MEAT PREP AREA, UNDERNEATH DISH MACHINE WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS IN BAKERY SECTION, MEAT AND SEAFOOD PREP AND DISPLAY AREA, UNDER AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT/FRYERS WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS IN DELI/COOKING AREA. FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISES, INSIDE COOLERS AND FREEZERS, UNDER AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT, INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND REPAIR ALL CHIPPING FLOOR SURFACES AREAS, FLOOR SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE, SERIOUS CITATION: 7-42-090

Specialized processes without proper controls can create deadly toxins like botulism.

Special processes require approved HACCP plans or variances.

Written HACCP plan for: Vacuum packaging; Sous vide; Smoking for preservation; Curing; Using additives. Plan must be approved by CDPH.

This violation was corrected during the inspection.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: ICE BUILD-UP INSIDE DOOR OF WALK-IN ICE CREAM FREEZER, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE,

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.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: FAN GUARDS INSIDE WALK-IN PRODUCE COOLER, AND INSIDE MEAT MARKET AREA, NOT CLEAN, COOKING EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN IN DELI/COOKING AREA, GREASE BUILD-UP, AND TALL FOOD STORAGE RACKS IN BAKERY AREA NOT CLEAN, AND INTERIOR OF WALK-IN COOLER WALLS NOT CLEAN, ALL SURFACES NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING,

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.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: LEAKING FAUCET AT EXPOSED HAND SINK AND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN DELI AREA, AND STOPPED UP HAND SINK IN LADIES EMPLOYEES BATHROOM, INSTRUCTED TO 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: LEAKING FAUCET AT EXPOSED HAND SINK AND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN DELI AREA, AND STOPPED UP HAND SINK IN LADIES EMPLOYEES BATHROOM, INSTRUCTED TO 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.