JEWEL FOOD STORE #3241 Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Grocery store

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: FOUND REACH IN SERVICE DELI COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 49.1 DEGREES AIR TEMPERATURE. COOLER IS BEING HELD FOR INSPECTION AT THIS TIME. UNIT MAY NOT BE USED. CRITICAL VIOALATION 7-38-005(A)

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.

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: FOUND THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS ITEMS IN SERVICE DELI CASE AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE: GRAMMY'S POTATO SALAD 4.5 POUNDS 49.3 DEGREES, HONEY CHICKEN SALAD 5.5 POUNDS 53.7 DEGREES, BLUE CHEESE POTATO SALAD 7.7 POUNDS 52.1 DEGREES, TUNA SALAD 6.9 POUNDS 48.4 DEGREES, GREEK PASTA SALAD 6.5 POUNDS 49.4DEGREES AND MANY OTHER SALADS. ALL ITEMS WERE DISCARDED AT THIS TIME. TOTAL VALUE $911.22 189.4 POUNDS CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)

Ill food workers cause 70% of foodborne outbreaks. Proper reporting prevents transmission of Norovirus, Hepatitis A, Salmonella, and other serious diseases.

All food employees must understand and follow health reporting requirements and food safety responsibilities.

Employees must: Report illness symptoms and exposures; Be excluded/restricted when ill; Understand their role in preventing foodborne illness; Follow proper hygiene practices; Have signed health policy on file.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: COMPOST GARBAGE BINS IN ALL SERIVE DEPARTMENTS MUST BE CLEANED TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPLATTER AND BUILD UP. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

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: INTERIOR OF DAIRY COOLER, SERVICE DELI CASE,ALL PREP TABLES IN PRODUCE AND BAKERY CASES IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

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.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOORS THROUGH OUT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

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: WALLS WITH FOOD SPLATTER IN SERVICE DEPARTMENTS. DUST AT ALL AIR VENTS IN SERVICE DEPARTMENTS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

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.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: WALLS WITH FOOD SPLATTER IN SERVICE DEPARTMENTS. DUST AT ALL AIR VENTS IN SERVICE DEPARTMENTS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

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.