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

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED NO POLICY IN PLACE FOR EMPLOYEE HEALTH. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED. GIVEN 90 DAYS TO COMPLY.

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.

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: OBSERVED NO PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEA EVENTS. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED. GIVEN 90 DAYS TO COMPLY.

Vomit and diarrhea contain millions of viral particles. One incident can contaminate entire facility and cause outbreak affecting dozens.

Written procedures required for cleaning bodily fluid events to prevent disease transmission.

Written procedure must address: Isolating contaminated area; Removing and discarding affected food; Using proper PPE; Cleaning and sanitizing with appropriate concentration; Proper disposal of contaminated materials.

FOOD IN GOOD CONDITION, SAFE, & UNADULTERATED - Comments: 3-101.11 OBSERVED VARIOUS FOOD ITEMS CHIPS/POPCORN IN VESTIBULE DISPLAY AREA GNAWED INTO BY RODENTS, AS WELL AS, BOXES/BAGS OF BEANS, RICE, CEREAL AND PET FOOD. NOTED PACKAGING WITH HOLES AND FOOD SPILLED ONTO FLOORS. MUST REMOVE CONTAMINATED FOOD AND PACKAGING. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005.

Pests carry numerous pathogens including Salmonella, E. coli, and Hantavirus, contaminating food and surfaces.

Facility must be free of pest infestation.

No live pests; No pest droppings, gnaw marks, or nesting; Effective pest control program; Regular monitoring; Professional treatment when needed.

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: 4-602.11(E)MUST DETAIL CLEAN/SANITIZE ALL PREP TABLES, COUNTER TOPS AND MEAT SLICERS OF FOOD DEBRIS.

Dirty equipment harbors and spreads pathogens, causing cross-contamination and illness.

All food contact surfaces must be properly cleaned and sanitized.

Wash, rinse, sanitize after each use; Clean between different raw foods; Every 4 hours for continuous use; When contaminated; Proper procedures and chemicals.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED INFESTATION OF RODENT ACTIVITY ON PREMISES IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: OBSERVED A LIVE MOUSE ON CUSTOMER DISPLAY FLOOR RUNNING FROM WATERMELON DISPLAY CASE TO HOT HOLDING STATION. ALSO NOTED SIX BABY MICE NESTING ON FLOOR BEHIND LARGE CHIP DISPLAY IN VESTIBULE AREA WITH 200 PLUS MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR, WALL LEDGE AND DISPLAY SHELVING OF SAME AREA. NOTED OVER 100 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR AND PALLETS OF VARIOUS PRODUCE DISPLAYS. NOTED OVER 500 PLUS DROPPINGS ON FOOD DISPLAY SHELVES AND FLOOR. OBSERVED 15 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR IN CORNER OF HOT AREA NEXT TO WALK-IN DELI COOLER WITH OVER 30 MICE DROPPINGS IN CORNER OF SAME DELI WALK-IN COOLER. OBSERVED OVER 30 FRUIT FLIES ON WALL OF BAKERY AREA WITH 7 LARGE HOUSE FLIES ON WALL AND BOXES IN SAME AREA. ALSO NOTED OVER 20 FRUIT FLIES IN WOMEN'S/MEN WASHROOM ON 1ST FLOOR and 10 ON WALL OF UTILITY CLOSET BETWEEN WASHROOMS. MUST REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS AND FRUIT FLIES, CLEAN/SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL COMPANY FOR ADDITIONAL SERVICE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-020(A).

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.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.13 MUST REPAIR/REPLACE ALL MISSING DAMAGED COVING IN WALK-IN COOLERS/FREEZERS OR WHERE EVER NECESSARY TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE AND BREEDING AREAS.

Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.

Building must be maintained in good condition.

No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.12 MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS IN ALL WALK-IN COOLERS/FREEZERS UNDER SHELVING OF FOOD SPILLS AND DEBRIS. MUST ALSO CLEAN FLOOR IN DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA AT BACK OF THE HOUSE BETWEEN/AROUND STORAGE RACKS.

Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.

Building must be maintained in good condition.

No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR AND REMOVE GREASE BUILD-UP BEHIND DEEP FRYERS IN PREP AREA.

Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.

Building must be maintained in good condition.

No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR AND REMOVE GREASE BUILD-UP BEHIND DEEP FRYERS IN PREP AREA.

Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.

Building must be maintained in good condition.

No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.