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JEWEL FOOD STORE #3349 Passes Health Inspection - Chicago Grocery store

JEWEL FOOD STORE #3349 (AKA: JEWEL) 2520 N NARRAGANSETT AVE, CHICAGO 60639 Grocery Store
May 12, 2010 Canvass License #1353385
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: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. NOTED RAW MEAT/CHICKEN CARTS IN DELI SECTION NOT CLEAN WITH RUST BUILD-UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REPAINT.
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: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. FOLLOWING IN NEED OF CLEANING AND MAINTAINING: INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE IN MEAT SECTION, MILK STORAGE RACKS IN DAIRY DISPLAY COOLER, STORAGE RACKS IN FREEZER DISPLAY UNIT (MUST REMOVE DRIED FOOD DEBRIS AND REPLACE LINER), INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF MOP SINK IN REAR AREA, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL MOP BUCKETS, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF CABINET/COUNTER IN EMPLOYEE BREAK ROOM.
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 shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN BAKERY PREP AREA, DELI PREP AREA BY WALK-IN COOLER AND UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT, UNDER STORAGE SHELVES/RACKS IN PRODUCE PREP AREA, FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND COMPACTOR AND BAILER IN REAR, FLOORS THROUGHOUT DAIRY WALK-IN COOLER.
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 walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN CONDENSER FAN COVER WITH DUST BUILD-UP IN DAIRY DISPLAY COOLER. ---- MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN VENT COVER IN ALL WASHROOMS (4).
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 walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN CONDENSER FAN COVER WITH DUST BUILD-UP IN DAIRY DISPLAY COOLER. ---- MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN VENT COVER IN ALL WASHROOMS (4).
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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