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

JEWEL FOOD STORE #3344 1220 S ASHLAND AVE, CHICAGO 60608 Grocery Store
May 14, 2024 Complaint License #1192905
4
Total Violations
1
Critical
3
Minor

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

4
Violation #21
CRITICAL
PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: 3-501.16(A:1) OBSERVED ABOUT 10 LBS OF COOKED CHICKEN AT INADEQUATE HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 115F-120F LOCATED IN A HOT HOLDING UNIT IN THE PREPARED FOODS PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND DENATURE SAID TCS FOODS AND ALWAYS MAINTAIN ALL HOT TCS FOODS AT 135F OR ABOVE AT ALL TIMES. ABOUT $32 WORTH OF PRODUCT DISCARDED. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
Temperatures above 41°F allow rapid bacterial multiplication, doubling every 20 minutes.
Cold foods must be held at 41°F or below.
Maintain 41°F or below; Check temperatures regularly; Properly functioning refrigeration; Thermometers in all units; Keep doors closed.
Violation #49
MINOR
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-601.11(C) OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST DEBRIS ON THE VENT ABOVE THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK THAT IS LOCATED IN THE PREPARED FOODS PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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.
Violation #55
MINOR
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.12 OBSERVED MINOR DIRT DEBRIS ON THE FLOORS IN THE PRODUCE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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.
Violation #55
MINOR
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.12 OBSERVED MINOR DIRT DEBRIS ON THE FLOORS IN THE PRODUCE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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.

Health Department Information

Department Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division Food Protection Program
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