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JEWEL FOOD STORE #3282 Passes Health Inspection - Chicago Grocery store

JEWEL FOOD STORE #3282 (AKA: JEWEL FOOD STORE) 4729 N CENTRAL AVE, CHICAGO 60630 Grocery Store
January 17, 2014 Canvass License #1337
5
Total Violations
2
Major
3
Minor

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

5
Violation #33
MAJOR
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: PERFORM ROUTINE CLEANING OF PREP SINK IN MEAT PREP AREA, EXHAUST HOODS IN DELI, SHELVING AND GRATES IN ALL COOLERS THROUGHOUT STORE, AND ON TOP OF DISH MACHINE IN BAKERY.
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 #34
MINOR
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOOR NOT CLEAN UNDER EQUIPMENT IN DELI AND DELI WALK IN COOLER, BAKERY AND BAKERY WALK IN COOLER, AND CORNERS IN DELI, MEAT, AND BAKERY DEPARTMENTS. MUST CLEAN WALK IN COOLER IN MEAT DEPARTMENT REGULARLY TO PREVENT POOLING WATER.
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.
Violation #35
MINOR
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: PERFORM ROUTINE CLEANING OF WALLS IN ALL WALK IN COOLERS. PERFORM ROUTINE CLEANING OF WALLS IN BAKERY DEPARTMENT AND BY 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN DELI.
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: REPLACE NON WORKING LIGHTS IN PRODUCE COOLER. ENSURE ALL LIGHTS IN PRODUCE COOLER HAVE SHIELDS.
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 #36
MINOR
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: REPLACE NON WORKING LIGHTS IN PRODUCE COOLER. ENSURE ALL LIGHTS IN PRODUCE COOLER HAVE SHIELDS.
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.

Health Department Information

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