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

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES ON THE SELF SERVE HOT HOLDING UNIT IN SELLING AREA: BEEF CHILI 102F-109F, BEEF STEW 127F-129F. HOT FOOD AT HOT HOLDING UNIT MUST MAINTAIN 140F AND ABOVE.WATER TEMPERATURE OF THE UNIT WAS 150F.FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE WAS DISCARDED AND DENATURED. POUNDS24,VALUE 60. 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.

HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS. - Comments: POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES.OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WITH FOOD GLOVES ON, CLEANING/WIPING PREP TABLE, MOVING BOXES AND TOUCHING FOOD SCALE, THAN REMOVED GLOVES AND WITHOUT WASHING HANDS PUT ON A NEW PAIR GLOVES AND HANDLED READY TO EAT PRODUCT: MIXING SALAD(LETTUCE, ONIONS, TOMATOES, ETC).INSTRUCTED MANAGER AND EMPLOYEE OF PROPER HYGIENIC PRACTICES ON HAND WASHING.FOOD DISCARDED .POUNDS 3,VALUE 18. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-010(A)

Hands are #1 vehicle for pathogen transfer. Bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods causes majority of foodborne outbreaks.

Proper handwashing and no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.

Wash hands for 20 seconds with soap and warm water; Use utensils, deli tissue, or gloves for ready-to-eat foods; Wash hands after restroom, handling raw foods, touching face/hair, and between tasks.

SEWAGE AND WASTE WATER DISPOSAL, NO BACK SIPHONAGE, CROSS CONNECTION AND/OR BACK FLOW - Comments: OBSERVED WASTE WATER BACKING UP FROM FLOOR DRAIN, UNDER THE 1 COMP SINK WHEN WATER IS RELEASED FROM ONE COMPARTMENT SINK,INSIDE THE BUTCHER PREP /CHICKEN PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED MANAGER NOT TO USE ONE COMPARTMENT SINK UNTIL FLOOR DRAIN IS REPAIRED,CLEANED AND SANITIZED . MANAGER CONTACT PLUMBER. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-030

Blocked or unsupplied sinks force employees to skip handwashing, spreading fecal bacteria and viruses to food.

Handwashing sinks must be accessible, properly supplied, and used only for handwashing.

Each sink needs: Warm water (100°F minimum); Soap in dispensers; Paper towels or air dryers; Waste receptacles; Signage; Clear access; Used only for handwashing.

ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND SINK IN BAKERY BY THE 3 COMP SINK NOT WORKING,COMPLETELY CLOGGED.OBSERVED EMPLOYEES' WERE WASHING THEIR HANDS IN THE 3 COMP SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR SINK, AND HAVE EMPLOYEES USE THE OTHER EXPOSED HAND SINK LOCATED IN THE BAKERY. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-030

Inadequate facilities lead to poor hygiene practices and potential fecal contamination.

Sufficient, properly maintained toilet facilities required.

Adequate number for staff; Convenient location; Self-closing doors; Toilet paper; Covered waste receptacles; Maintained clean; Proper ventilation.

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 40 MICE DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT THE REAR RECEIVING AREA, IN BAKERY AREA:15 DROPPINGS UNDER 3 COMP SINK,20 DROPPINGS UNDER PREP TABLE ON THE NORTH WALL AND 5 DROPPINGS BY THE DISH MACHINE . ALSO IN DELI ON FLOOR 20 DROPPINGS BETWEEN ROTISSERIE AND PREP TABLE (WEST WALL).20 DROPPINGS BY THE DOOR OF REAR RECEIVING AREA. NOT AN INFESTATION,CERTAIN MENTIONED AREAS ITEMS ARE STORED ON FLOOR. RECOMMENDED TO MANAGER TO ELEVATE ITEMS SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-020

Unprotected openings allow pest entry, leading to contamination of food and surfaces.

Building openings must be protected against pest entry.

Doors tight-fitting and self-closing; Windows screened; Openings sealed; Pest control log maintained; Regular monitoring; Professional service when needed.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NO SPLASH GUARD PROVIDE BETWEEN THE PREP TABLE(WEST WALL) AND SINK IN DELI DEPARTMENT,INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SPLASH GUARD ON EXPOSED HAND SINK SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE.

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.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE FRYER IN THE DELI AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

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: OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON WALLS THROUGHOUT THE STORE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN, SANITIZE 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.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: PARTIALLY CLOGGED EXPOSED HAND SINK BY THE NORTH WALL AND PREP TABLE IN BAKERY AREA

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.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: PARTIALLY CLOGGED EXPOSED HAND SINK BY THE NORTH WALL AND PREP TABLE IN BAKERY AREA

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.