JEWEL FOOD STORE # 3345 Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Grocery store

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: FOUND LIVE SMALL FLIES ON THE PREMISES. 60 IN THE CHEF'S KITCHEN, 75 IN THE PRODUCE PREP AREA (2ND FL), 9 IN BAKERY AND 5 IN THE MEAT DEPARTMENT. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMIMATE ALL SMALL FLIES, CLEAN AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR ASSISTANCE. 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.

ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED AND INSTALLED - Comments: FOUND NO HOT WATER (59.1F)AT THE MEN'S RIGHT WASH BOWL, LEFT WASHBOWL WAS INOPERABLE-TOP OF THE FAUCET WAS MISSING AND NO HOT WATER AT THE LEFT WASHBOWL (TOTAL OF 2) IN THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND MAINTAIN WASHBOWLS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030

Poor ventilation causes condensation that can drip contaminants into food.

Adequate ventilation required in all areas.

Mechanical ventilation where needed; Hoods over cooking equipment; Filters cleaned regularly; Air flows from clean to less clean areas.

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: FOUND PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED AND/OR MAINTAINED FROM REPORT #1114913 DATED JULY 08, 2013: 32-MUST SAND OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS IN CHEF'S KITCHEN PREP AREA WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES. 33-MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR OF COOLERS, CABINETS AND EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT IN CHEF'S KITCHEN. 34-MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF ALL FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT. FLOORS IN THE CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN STOCK AND PREP AREAS. 38-MUST INCREASE THE HOT WATER PRESSURE AT THE EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK IN THE 2ND FL MEAT PREP AREA. 40-MUST PROVIDE AND CONSPICOUSLY PLACE INTERNAL THERMOMETERS INSIDE OF THE COOLERS IN CHEF'S KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN ALL.

Specialized processes without proper controls can create deadly toxins like botulism.

Special processes require approved HACCP plans or variances.

Written HACCP plan for: Vacuum packaging; Sous vide; Smoking for preservation; Curing; Using additives. Plan must be approved by CDPH.

This violation was corrected during the inspection.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN STORAGE RACKS AND INTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE CHEF'S KITCHEN AND STORAGE RACKS IN THE BAKERY AND MEAT DEPARTMENT.

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.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST REGROUT FLOORS IN FRONT OF PREP REACH IN COOLERS (COOLERS ARE BEING USED FOR DRY STORAGE)AND COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE CHEF'S KITCHEN PREP AREA.

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: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE VENTS, WALLS AND CEILING IN CHEF'S KITCHEN, BAKERY AND MEAT PREP 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.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST FIX AND MAINTAIN THE LEAK AT THE SANITIZING COMPARTMENT ON THE 3-COMP. SINK, THE P-TRAP ON THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN THE CHEF'S KITCHEN PREP AREA AND AT THE MIXING VALVE AT THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN THE 2ND FL MEAT PREP AREA.

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: MUST FIX AND MAINTAIN THE LEAK AT THE SANITIZING COMPARTMENT ON THE 3-COMP. SINK, THE P-TRAP ON THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN THE CHEF'S KITCHEN PREP AREA AND AT THE MIXING VALVE AT THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN THE 2ND FL MEAT PREP AREA.

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.