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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
January 22, 2016 Complaint License #1192905
6
Total Violations
1
Critical
3
Major
2
Minor

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

6
Violation #32
MAJOR
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED SINK STOPPER ATTACHED TO THE MIDDLE AND LEFT COMPARTMENT ON THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IS IN POOR REPAIR LOCATED IN THE PREPARED FOODS SECTION. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE OF THE 3 DOOR PREP COOLER LOCATED IN THE PREPARED FOODS SECTION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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 FLOORS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS ARE IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE DIRT DEBRIS; ALONG THE WALLS, IN ALL CORNERS, UNDER THE 2 AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS AND THE WALK IN COOLER ALL LOCATED IN THE PREPARED FOODS PREP AREA. OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FLOORS ALONG THE WALL, IN ALL CORNERS AND UNDER PAN HIGH TEMP DISH MACHINE ALL LOCATED IN THE BAKERY PREP AREA. OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ALONG THE WALLS OF THE PRODUCE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AREAS 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.
Violation #35
MINOR
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED A WALL IN POOR REPAIR LOCATED IN THE PRODUCE REAR PREP AREA NEXT TO THE EXPOSED HAND SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE DEBRIS ON THE WALL BEHIND THE OVENS AND FRYERS IN THE PREPARED FOODS PREP AREA. OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST ON VENT OF THE BAKERY ABOVE PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL 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.
Violation #38
CRITICAL
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED ONE SINK IN POOR REPAIR IN THE LADIES EMPLOYEE WASHROOM LOCATED ON THE SECOND FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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: OBSERVED ONE SINK IN POOR REPAIR IN THE LADIES EMPLOYEE WASHROOM LOCATED ON THE SECOND FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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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