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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
July 29, 2013 Complaint License #1192905
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: NEED TO CLEAN FRONT 3 DOOR COOLER AND FREEZER IN DELI AREA. ALSO FRONT SANDWICH PREP AREA CLEAN LOWER COOLER DOOR TRACKS.CLEAN AND SANITIZE DELI CUTTING BOARDS. CLEAN CHICKEN COOLER STORAGE RACKS.
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: NEED TO CLEAN FLOOR AROUND BAKERY PROOFER/OVEN, AND DISH MACHINE.
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: NEED TO CLEAN DUSTY CEILING VENTS IN FRONT RESTROOMS MENS/WOMENS. MISSING CEILING TILES IN SEA FOOD AREA OVER 3 COMP. SINK.NEED TO REPLACE. ALSO CHANGE WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES ABOVE LAMB, AND TURKEY STORAGE MEAT CASES REAR WALL. ALSO WILD HARVEST AISLE.
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: NEED TO CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS IN DELI COOLER, DELI PREP, FRONT RESTROOM HALL WAY,SEAFOOD LIGHT SHIELD MISSING NEED TO REPLACE.
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: NEED TO CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS IN DELI COOLER, DELI PREP, FRONT RESTROOM HALL WAY,SEAFOOD LIGHT SHIELD MISSING NEED TO REPLACE.
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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