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

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: FACILITIES DO NOT MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE. OBSERVED THE DELI DISPLAY COOLER WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 48F. THE COOLER WAS USED TO STORE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS SUCH AS POTATO SALAD AND CHICKEN. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE COOLER BELOW 40F. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.

Lack of certification indicates potential gaps in food safety knowledge, increasing risk of improper food handling and foodborne illness.

Valid City of Chicago Food Service Sanitation Certificate required and must be posted.

Certificate must be: Current and valid; Posted conspicuously in public view; Held by person in charge during all operating hours; Renewed before expiration date.

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE OF THE DELI DISPLAY COOLER. OBSERVED POTATO SALAD AT 48.2F, BAKED POTATOES AT 46.2F, CHICKEN AT 44.1F, CRAB SALAD AT 51.8F, BANANA PUDDING AT 53.4F, SALSA AT 47.1F, PASTA SALAD AT 48.1F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 100# OF FOOD WORTH $500. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.

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.

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OBSERVED LIVE FRUIT FLIES AND HOUSE FLIES IN THE PRODUCE AREA AND DELI PREP AREA. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 100 LIVE FRUIT FLIES AND 10 HOUSE FLIES IN THESE AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. ALSO, OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 15 MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR ALONG THE WALLS IN THE OSCO STORAGE AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL RODENT DROPPINGS. 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.

OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED - Comments: THE OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA IS NOT MAINTAINED CLEAN. THERE IS FOOD DEBRIS LEAKING FROM THE GARBAGE COMPACTOR UNIT AND SOLID FOOD DEBRIS AND GRIME ON THE GROUND SURROUNDING THE COMPACTOR AND LEAKAGE ALL THE WAY DOWN THE DOCK RAMP AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO ADDRESS THE LEAKS FROM THE GARBAGE COMPACTOR AND CLEAN THE OUTSIDE AREA. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

Poor waste management attracts pests and creates breeding grounds for disease vectors.

Exterior waste areas must be clean and pest-proof.

Dumpsters on cleanable pad; Tight-fitting lids; Area kept clean; Grease containers covered; Regular pickup; No overflow.

DISH MACHINES: PROVIDED WITH ACCURATE THERMOMETERS, CHEMICAL TEST KITS AND SUITABLE GAUGE COCK - Comments: OBSERVED AN INACCURATE THERMOMETER GAUGE ON THE WASH CYCLE OF THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE THE GAUGE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.

Temperatures below 135°F allow bacteria to multiply, especially spore-formers that survive cooking.

Hot foods must be held at 135°F or above.

Maintain 135°F or above; Check temperatures regularly; Proper hot holding equipment; Cannot reheat in hot holding units.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REPAIR THE CRACKED COUNTERTOP OF THE HOT FOODS STATION SO THAT IT IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

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: CLEAN THE FLOOR OF THE BAKERY PREP AREA ESPECIALLY UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND DISHMACHINE. CLEAN THE FLOOR OF THE BAKERY WALK-IN FREEZER. CLEAN THE FLOOR DRAINS IN THE DELI PREP AREA. REPLACE THE BUCKLED AND LOOSE FLOOR TILES AROUND THE HOT FOODS STATION.

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 CHIPPED PAINT ON THE OUTSIDE WALL OF THE DELI WALK-IN COOLER NEXT TO THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST SCRAPE AND REPAINT WALL. OBSERVED DUST ON THE CEILING TILES SURROUNDING THE SUPPLY VENTS IN THE DELI PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN. CLEAN AND SANITIZE WALLS WITH FOOD DEBRIS IN THE DELI PREP AREA. SEAL THE WALLS WITH OPENINGS IN THE OSCO STORAGE AREA.

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.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE BAKERY WALK-IN FREEZER, MEAT WALK-IN COOLER, GROCERY WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER. REPLACE CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD IN THE PRODUCE PREP AREA.

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.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED THE EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK LEAKING FROM THE DRAIN LINE IN THE MEAT/SEAFOOD FRONT PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR.

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: OBSERVED THE EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK LEAKING FROM THE DRAIN LINE IN THE MEAT/SEAFOOD FRONT PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR.

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.