JEWEL FOOD STORE #3344 Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Grocery store

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING COLD FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE'S: TUNA SALAD AT 51.6F, TAMALES AT 46.9F, POT PIE AT 53F, CHICKEN CAESAR SALAD AT 48F, AND CHICKEN SALAD AT 51.4. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED ALL ITEMS IN COOLER WEIGHING APROXIMATELY 193 POUNDS AND VALUED AT $1,200. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED.

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.

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: OBSERVED A REACH IN COOLER IN DELI WITH AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF 53.6F IN DELI DEPARTMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SO THAT COOLER MAINTAINS A TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR LESS. COOLER IS TAGGED AND BEING HELD FOR INSPECTION. NEED TO CONTACT CDPH BY FAX AT 312-746-4240 OR EMAIL CDPHFOOD@CIYOFCHICAGO.ORG FOR RE-INSPECTION BEFORE USING. PRIORITY VIOLATION CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.

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.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF GREASE ON WHEELS OF FRYERS IN DELI DEPARTMENT AND STANDING WATER BEHIND THE FRYERS AND CHICKEN ROTISSERIE OVEN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA.

Accumulated soil attracts pests and harbors bacteria.

All surfaces must be kept clean.

Clean equipment interiors and exteriors; Walls, ceilings, floors clean; Remove grease and debris; Clean as often as necessary.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF DIRT AND DEBRIS UNDERNEATH BAKERY DISPLAY TABLE NEAR ENTRANCE, IN BAKERY OVENS AND PROOF BOX, CORNER NEAR CHEESECAKE REACH IN COOLER, AND DIAPERS IN JUICE SECTION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF WATER AND DIRT IN FLOOR DRAINS IN SEAFOOD DEPARTMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DRAIN, CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN.

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: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF WATER AND DIRT IN FLOOR DRAINS IN SEAFOOD DEPARTMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DRAIN, CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN.

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.