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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 15, 2020 Short Form Complaint License #1142451
6
Total Violations
1
Critical
1
Major
4
Minor

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

6
Violation #49
MINOR
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-602.13 INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF EQUIPMENT IN PREP AREAS WHERE NEEDED AND MAINTAIN IN DELI, BAKERY, BUTCHER, SEAFOOD AND PRODUCE PREP AREAS.
Accumulated soil attracts pests and harbors bacteria.
All surfaces must be kept clean.
Clean equipment interiors and exteriors; Walls, ceilings, floors clean; Remove grease and debris; Clean as often as necessary.
Violation #51
CRITICAL
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: 5-205.15 OBSERVED A LEAK FROM THE PIPE UNDER THE EXPOSED HANDSINK IN THE SEAFOOD AREA; REPAIR LEAK FROM PIPE.
Backflow can contaminate entire water supply with sewage or chemicals.
Plumbing must be properly installed with backflow prevention.
Air gaps at fixtures; Backflow preventers on connections; No cross-connections; Annual testing of devices; Proper drainage.
Violation #53
MAJOR
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN TOILETS, SINKS AND FLOORS WHERE NEEDED IN WASHROOMS AND MAINTAIN.
Inadequate facilities lead to poor hygiene and contamination.
Toilet rooms must be properly equipped and maintained.
Self-closing doors; Toilet paper; Covered waste receptacles; Handwashing supplies; Cleaned regularly; Proper ventilation.
Violation #55
MINOR
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN ALL STORAGE AREAS; REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS TO AVOID CLUTTER.
Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.
Building must be maintained in good condition.
No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.
Violation #55
MINOR
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.12 OBSERVED FLOORS UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND VARIOUS STORE EQUIPMENT IN PREP AREAS AND STORAGE AREAS IN NEED OF CLEANING. ALSO CLEANING OF FLOORS NEEDED IN WALK-IN UNITS AND FREEZERS. SOME FAN COVERS IN THE WALK-IN COOLERS NEED CLEANING TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED ON COVERS; CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED SOME CEILING VENTS ON SELLING FLOOR WITH DUST; CLEAN VENTS WHERE NEEDED.
Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.
Building must be maintained in good condition.
No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.
Violation #55
MINOR
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.12 OBSERVED FLOORS UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND VARIOUS STORE EQUIPMENT IN PREP AREAS AND STORAGE AREAS IN NEED OF CLEANING. ALSO CLEANING OF FLOORS NEEDED IN WALK-IN UNITS AND FREEZERS. SOME FAN COVERS IN THE WALK-IN COOLERS NEED CLEANING TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED ON COVERS; CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED SOME CEILING VENTS ON SELLING FLOOR WITH DUST; CLEAN VENTS WHERE NEEDED.
Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.
Building must be maintained in good condition.
No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.

Health Department Information

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