JEWEL FOOD STORE #3262 Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Grocery store

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS (CHICKEN, DELI MEATS, MEAT CUTTING, ETC.) ARE BEING PREPPED. INSTRUCTED MUST HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHEN TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPPED, COOKED AND/OR SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

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.

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED NO LABELS ON MOCHI ICE CREAM PACKAGED ON SITE, IN THE COOLER ON SALES FLOOR. FOOD PACKAGED IN A FOOD ESTABLISHMENT, SHALL BE LABELED AS SPECIFIED BY LAW. LABELS MUST INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING: THE COMMON NAME OF FOOD; A LIST OF INGREDIENTS; AN ACCURATE NET QUANTITY; THE NAME AND PLACE OF BUSINESS OF THE MANUFACTURER OR PACKER AND A SELL BY DATE. MUST ALSO LIST ANY ALLERGENS. MUST CORRECTLY LABEL ALL PREPACKAGED ITEMS ON SALES FLOOR.

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.

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED 1.5 LBS OF WHOLE SHELLED OYSTERS WITHOUT PROPER IDENTIFICATION TAG INSIDE DISPLAY COOLER AT SEAFOOD COUNTER. INSTRUCTED ALL SHELLED SEAFOOD MUST HAVE PROPER IDENTIFICATION TAG WITH STOCK AT ALL TIMES. OPERATOR DISCARDED 1.5LBS OF UNTAGGED SHELLFISH DURING INSPECTION. OPERATOR ESTIMATES VALUE TO BE $12. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

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.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 12 LIVE, SMALL, BLACK FLIES ON WALLS, CEILING AND FLYING AROUND IN FRUIT CUTTING PREP AREA. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 6 LARGE, BLACK FLIES FLYING AROUND AND ON CEILING IN TRASH COMPACTOR AREA (NEAR FRUIT CUTTING PREP AREA). INSTRUCTED MUST ELIMINATE PEST ISSUED. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 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.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE WATER POOLING AND DEBRIS BUILD UP IN SPACES BETWEEN TILES OF FLOORS IN FRONT OF HAND SINK AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN DELI AREA. MUST GROUT THE SPACES IN BETWEEN TILES TO MAKE FLOOR SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MUST MAINTAIN SAME. OBSERVED CLEAR WATER POOLING ON FLOORS ALONG WALL (ON SIDE WITH SINKS) IN FRUIT CUTTING PREP AREA. MUST KEEP FLOORS CLEAN AND DRY AT ALL TIMES TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. MUST MAINTAIN SAME.

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: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE WATER POOLING AND DEBRIS BUILD UP IN SPACES BETWEEN TILES OF FLOORS IN FRONT OF HAND SINK AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN DELI AREA. MUST GROUT THE SPACES IN BETWEEN TILES TO MAKE FLOOR SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MUST MAINTAIN SAME. OBSERVED CLEAR WATER POOLING ON FLOORS ALONG WALL (ON SIDE WITH SINKS) IN FRUIT CUTTING PREP AREA. MUST KEEP FLOORS CLEAN AND DRY AT ALL TIMES TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. MUST MAINTAIN SAME.

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.