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

NO DISCHARGE FROM EYES, NOSE, AND MOUTH - Comments: MALE EMPLOYEE BLOWING AND DIGGING IN HIS NOSE IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA OF THE MEAT DEPARTMENT. INSTRUCTED TO BLOW NOSE IN THE TOILET ROOM AND PROPERLY WASH HANDS WHEN DONE. MAINTAIN MINIMIZING CROSS CONTAMINATION AND GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES.

Inadequate sanitization allows pathogens to survive and multiply, causing cross-contamination and foodborne illness.

Food contact surfaces must be properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized.

Clean and sanitize: After each use with different raw foods; Between raw and ready-to-eat foods; Every 4 hours for continuous use; When contaminated; Using approved methods and concentrations.

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IN BAKERY NOT ADEQUATELY SANITING. FINAL RINSE TEMPERATURE WAS 154F. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE UNIT SERVICED SO AS TO PROPERLY SANITIZE AT 180F OR HIGHER. UNIT WAS TAGGED AND CAN NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY A CDPH INSPECTOR. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED

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.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: THE INTERIOR/EXTERIOR SURFACE OF THE FRYERS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA WITH GREASE AND DIRT BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: THE FOLLOWING ISSUES EXIST AND NEEDS TO BE CORRECTED AND MAINTAINED: -A LEAK AT THE BASE OF THE RIGHT FAUCET OF THE REAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE DELI SECTION. -THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK NEEDS TO BE SEALED SO THE WATER DOES NOT DRAIN OUT WHEN CLOSED IN THE DELI DEPARTMENT. -THE HAND SINK BY THE STORAGE RACK IN THE REAR PREP OF THE DELI SLOWLY DRAINS.

Backflow can contaminate entire water supply with sewage or chemicals.

Plumbing must be properly installed with backflow prevention.

Air gaps at fixtures; Backflow preventers on connections; No cross-connections; Annual testing of devices; Proper drainage.

This violation was corrected during the inspection.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FLOORS IN THE MEAT AND DELI DEPARTMENT NEEDS TO BE REGROUTED. INSTRUCTED TO REGROUT FLOORS 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: FLOORS IN THE MEAT AND DELI DEPARTMENT NEEDS TO BE REGROUTED. INSTRUCTED TO REGROUT FLOORS 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.