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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
May 19, 2017 Complaint License #1142451
5
Total Violations
3
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: FOUND THE DETERGENT AND SANITIZER HOSES AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE 2ND FL. PRODUCE FOOD PREPARATION TOO LONG. INSTRUCTED TO SHORTEN THE HOSES SO THAT THEY DO NOT REST IN THE WATER WHEN COMPARTMENTS ARE FILLED. MAINTAIN SAME.
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: THE SHELVES IN THE CABINET NEXT TO THE PAN WASHER IN THE BAKERY FOOD PREPARATION AREA HAS FOOD AND DIRT DEBRIS. THE REAR EXTERIOR AND THE INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS IN THE CHEF KITCHEN PREPARATION AREA HAS THICK GREASE, FOOD AND DIRT BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN BOTH.
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: THE FLOORS IN THE CORNERS, UNDER/AROUND THE PAN WASHER, PREP TABLES, COOKING EQUIPMENT AND DISPLAY CASE IN THE BAKERY AND CHEF'S KITCHEN HAS THICK GREASE, FOOD AND DIRT BUILD UP. ALSO, THE INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF ALL THE FLOOR DRAINS NEEDS TO BE CLEANED. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. -THE FLOORS IN FRONT OF THE PAN WASHER, 3-COMPARTMENT AND HAND WASHING SINK IN THE BAKERY FOOD PREPARATION AREA NEEDS TO BE REGROUTED. INSTRUCTED TO REGROUT AND MAINTAIN.
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: THE LOWER WALLS AROUND THE PREP TABLE NEXT TO THE PAN WASHER IN THE BAKERY ALONG WITH THE WALLS AROUND THE SINKS AND DEEP FRYERS IN THE CHEF'S KITCHEN HAS FOOD, DIRT AND GREASE SPLATTERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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: THE LOWER WALLS AROUND THE PREP TABLE NEXT TO THE PAN WASHER IN THE BAKERY ALONG WITH THE WALLS AROUND THE SINKS AND DEEP FRYERS IN THE CHEF'S KITCHEN HAS FOOD, DIRT AND GREASE SPLATTERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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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More Information CDPH Food Protection
Data sourced from Chicago Open Data Portal - Chicago Department of Public Health inspections