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 EAST EXIT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED WITH A 1 INCH GAP ON THE FAR RIGHT SIDE OF SAID DOOR AT THE BOTTOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAKE SAID DOOR RODENT PROOFED AND MAINTAIN. 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.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED SOME MINOR FOOD AND DIRT DEBRIS LOCATED BY THE DELI AND HOT FOODS AREA. ALSO OBSERVED STANDING WATER UNDER THE JUICING MACHINE IN THE PREPARE FRUITS FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN 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.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED A BLACK SUBSTANCE ON THE WALL OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN THE MEAT CUTTING FOOD PREP AREA. OBSERVED DUST ON THE FANS LOCATED IN THE DAIRY AND RAW MEATS WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL SAID AREAS 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.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED A BLACK SUBSTANCE ON THE WALL OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN THE MEAT CUTTING FOOD PREP AREA. OBSERVED DUST ON THE FANS LOCATED IN THE DAIRY AND RAW MEATS WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL SAID AREAS 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.