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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 17, 2017 Complaint License #1142451
5
Total Violations
1
Critical
2
Major
2
Minor

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

5
Violation #32
MAJOR
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO RECAULK AROUND THE LEFT WASHBOWL IN THE WOMEN'S CUSTOMER TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO SAND OR REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARD WITH THE DEEP, DARK GROOVES AND STAINS IN THE DELI FRONT PREP AREA. MAINTAIN ALL.
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.
Violation #33
MAJOR
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: -STORAGE RACKS IN THE REAR MEAT DEPARTMENT'S WALK IN COOLER AND FRONT PREP AREA IN THE DELI. REMOVE DIRT/DUST AND FOOD BUILD UP. -THE KNIFE RACKS IN ALL PREP AREAS. -THE DIAPER AND SHELVES IN THE FRONT DAIRY DISPLAY CASE. -THE EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE DELI/CHEF'S KITCHEN. REMOVE THICK DIRT, GREASE AND FOOD BUILD UP FROM THE EQUIPMENT.
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: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF ALL FLOOR DRAINS. FLOORS IN ALL CORNERS, IN ALL WALK IN COOLERS/FREEZERS AND UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE DELI/CHEF'S KITCHEN. REMOVE THICK DIRT/DUST, GREASE AND FOOD BUILD UP.
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: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE WALLS AND VENTS IN THE DELI/CHEF'S KITCHEN, IN THE BAKERY PREP AREA AND IN THE MEAT DEPARTMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE ALL OF THE WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE REAR OSCO RECEIVING AND ABOVE THE DAIRY REACH IN COOLER. MAINTAIN ALL.
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 #35
MINOR
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE WALLS AND VENTS IN THE DELI/CHEF'S KITCHEN, IN THE BAKERY PREP AREA AND IN THE MEAT DEPARTMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE ALL OF THE WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE REAR OSCO RECEIVING AND ABOVE THE DAIRY REACH IN COOLER. MAINTAIN ALL.
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.

Health Department Information

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