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

JEWEL FOOD STORE # 3345 (AKA: JEWEL) 1224 S WABASH AVE, CHICAGO 60605 Grocery Store
January 14, 2014 Short Form Complaint License #1142451
5
Total Violations
1
Critical
2
Major
2
Minor

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

5
Violation #33
MAJOR
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.
Violation #34
MINOR
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.
Violation #35
MINOR
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.
Violation #38
CRITICAL
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.
Violation #38
CRITICAL
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.

Health Department Information

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