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

JEWEL FOOD STORE #3282 (AKA: JEWEL FOOD STORE) 4729 N CENTRAL AVE, CHICAGO 60630 Grocery Store
October 23, 2014 Canvass License #1337
6
Total Violations
2
Critical
1
Major
3
Minor
1
Corrected On Site

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

6
Violation #29
CORRECTED CRITICAL
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #1408206 DATED ON 01/17/14 NOT CORRECTED-# 34 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 REGULARILY TO PREVENT POOLING WATER, #35 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. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THE ABOVE PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS MUST BE CORRECTED BY DATE OF REINSPECTION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 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.
Violation #33
MAJOR
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE DELI PREP AREA DISPLAY COOLERS SLIDING DOOR RAILS ALSO OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON REAR OF WALK IN COOLER CONDENSER AT DELI PREP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN RAILS AND CONDENSER.
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: OBSERVED FOOD BUILD UP/DIRT BUILD UP INSIDE PREP AREAS FLOOR DRAINS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF FLOOR DRAINS.
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: OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING TILES/CEILING VENT ABOVE BAKERY AND ON WALLS AT LOWER LEVEL FLORAL ROOM. MUST CLEAN CEILING TILES/CEILING VENT AND WALLS AT FLORAL.
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 #38
CRITICAL
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: EXPOSED HANDWASH BOWL AT BAKERY (ADJACENT TO 3-COMPARTMENT SINK) PIPE DRAINING SLOWLY ALSO BREAK ROOM HANDWASH BOWL COLD WATER HANDLE STRIPPED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINKS.
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: EXPOSED HANDWASH BOWL AT BAKERY (ADJACENT TO 3-COMPARTMENT SINK) PIPE DRAINING SLOWLY ALSO BREAK ROOM HANDWASH BOWL COLD WATER HANDLE STRIPPED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINKS.
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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