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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
August 29, 2017 Canvass License #1337
6
Total Violations
1
Critical
2
Major
3
Minor

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

6
Violation #32
MAJOR
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPAIR LOOSE 2 DOOR REACH-IN FREEZER (RIGHT SIDE) NEXT TO ROTISSERIE OVEN IN DELI PREP/COOKING AREA.
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.
Violation #33
MAJOR
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR SURFACES OF CAKE DISPLAY COOLER WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS, MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES PRODUCE DISPLAY COOLER WITH EXCESSIVE WITH MOLD LIKE ACCUMULATION, SIDES AND WHEELS OF DEEP FRYER WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMULATION IN DELI PREP/COOKING AREA.-----------MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF FREEZER AT EMPLOYEE LUNCH ROOM AREA IN BASEMENT.
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: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR DRAIN WITH BUILD-UP UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN DELI PREP/COOKING AREA.----------MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS UNDERNEATH MILK STORAGE DISPLAY RACKS INSIDE DAIRY WALK-IN COOLER.
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 #36
MINOR
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE DEAD LIGHT BULBS INSIDE PRODUCE WALK-IN COOLER TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL LIGHTING.
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: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR STRIPPED HOT FAUCET HANDLE AT (RIGHT) HAND SINK INSIDE WOMEN'S WASHROOM.
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: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR STRIPPED HOT FAUCET HANDLE AT (RIGHT) HAND SINK INSIDE WOMEN'S WASHROOM.
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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More Information CDPH Food Protection
Data sourced from Chicago Open Data Portal - Chicago Department of Public Health inspections