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JEWEL FOOD STORE #3344 Passes Health Inspection - Chicago Grocery store

JEWEL FOOD STORE #3344 1220 S ASHLAND AVE, CHICAGO 60608 Grocery Store
February 16, 2010 Complaint License #1192905
5
Total Violations
1
Critical
2
Major
2
Minor

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

5
Violation #32
MAJOR
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. INSTRUCTED TO SCRAPE BAKERY RACKS WITH BUILD-UP AND OR REPLACE SAME. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE BUILD-UP FROM WALK-IN COOLER IN BAKERY 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 #34
MINOR
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN UNDER AROUND DISH MACHINE IN BAKERY AREA, STORAGE CLOSETS, WALL BASE UNDER PALLETS IN WAREHOUSE AREA, WALK-IN PRODUCE COOLER, AND AROUND BALERS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE BUILD-UP FROM WALK IN FREEZER IN WAREHOUSE AREA.
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: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR CRACKED WALL BASE TILE INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AT CHEF'S KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL OPENINGS AROUND PIPING AND CONDUITS AT PRODUCE AREA AND AT WALLS IN WAREHOUSE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO RE GROUT WALL BASE NEXT TO TWO COMPARTMENT SINK IN CHEF'S KITCHEN, AROUND UTILITY SINK, AND SEAL RAW WOOD WALL BASE SECTION AT WAREHOUSE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN WALLS UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS.
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: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKS UNDER HAND SINK IN BUTCHER AREA AND AT FAUCET CONNECTION AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK PRODUCE PREP 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.
Violation #38
CRITICAL
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKS UNDER HAND SINK IN BUTCHER AREA AND AT FAUCET CONNECTION AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK PRODUCE PREP 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.

Health Department Information

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