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: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 50 LIVE FRUIT FLIES ON THE WALLS AND CEILING OF THE 2ND FLOOR PRODUCE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL TO MINIMIZE/ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. 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.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED GASKETS TORN ON 2 AND 3 DOOR PREP COOLERS/FREEZERS INSIDE OF THE DELI PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN ALL GASKETS.

Unapproved processes may lack critical safety controls.

Variance required before conducting specialized food processes.

Submit application to CDPH; Include HACCP plan; Await approval before starting; Maintain all required records.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED PREP COOLERS GASKETS WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE OF THE DELI PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL GASKETS.

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: OBSERVED THE FLOOR DRAINS WITH ACCUMULATED BUILD UP IN THE MEAT REFRIGERATED PREP AREA 2 COMPARTMENT SINK AND INSIDE OF THE FLOOR DRAIN OF THE BAKERY 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOOR DRAINS.

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.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED THE LEFT FAUCET BASE LEAKING AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS OF THE BAKERY AND PRODUCE PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING.

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: OBSERVED THE LEFT FAUCET BASE LEAKING AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS OF THE BAKERY AND PRODUCE PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING.

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.