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JEWEL FOOD STORE #3262 Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Grocery store

JEWEL FOOD STORE #3262 (AKA: JEWEL) 4660 W IRVING PARK RD, CHICAGO 60641 Grocery Store
March 1, 2016 Canvass License #1409
6
Total Violations
2
Critical
1
Major
3
Minor

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

6
Violation #16
CRITICAL
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: OBSERVED OPEN COOLING RACK OF BREAD IN CUSTOMER AREA IN FRONT OF THE BAKERY COUNTER. INSTRUCTED OPERATOR FOOD MUST BE PROTECTED DURING STORAGE AND/OR COOLING. OPERATOR REMOVED RACK FROM THE CUSTOMER AREA DURING INSPECTION. SERIOUS VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 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.
Violation #33
MAJOR
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED FAN COVERS IN CHEF'S KITCHEN WALK IN FREEZER WITH DUST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FAN COVERS IN ALL WALK IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS.
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.
Violation #35
MINOR
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED STAINS ON WALLS AROUND TRASH COMPACTOR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED TORN RUBBER ON EDGES OF DOORS IN BETWEEN DAIRY COOLER AND PREPACKAGED WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED MISSING AND STAINED CEILING TILE IN FRUIT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR 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.
Violation #36
MINOR
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: OBSERVED SEVERAL LIGHTS OUT IN FREEZER BEHIND CHEF'S KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING THROUGHOUT.
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.
Violation #38
CRITICAL
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED VENTILATION IN MEN'S AND WOMEN'S CUSTOMER RESTROOMS IN DISREPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN OBSERVED SLOW DRAINING SINKS IN THE UPSTAIRS EMPLOYEE RESTROOMS AS FOLLOWS: MEN'S RIGHT SINK; WOMEN'S LEFT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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.
Violation #38
CRITICAL
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED VENTILATION IN MEN'S AND WOMEN'S CUSTOMER RESTROOMS IN DISREPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN OBSERVED SLOW DRAINING SINKS IN THE UPSTAIRS EMPLOYEE RESTROOMS AS FOLLOWS: MEN'S RIGHT SINK; WOMEN'S LEFT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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.

Health Department Information

Department Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division Food Protection Program
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