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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
April 18, 2016 Canvass License #1353385
5
Total Violations
2
Major
3
Minor

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

5
Violation #32
MAJOR
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED THE CABINET DOOR BROKEN AT THE FRONT PAPA NICHOLAS COFFEE STATION, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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: OBSERVED THE HOT FOOD HOLDING UNIT NOT CLEAN UNDER THE FOOD TRAYS, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE WATER TRAYS AND CLEAN. ALSO CLEAN INTERIOR OF OVENS,PROOFER, DELI COOLER DOOR TRACK, AND FRYER DOORS.CLEAN INTERIOR OF ALL CABINETS OPEN STORAGE TABLES, AND BULK ICEING CONTAINERS.
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: OBSERVED STANDING WATER ON THE FLOOR IN THE LADIES RESTROOM. OBSERVED MISSING AND BROKEN WALL COVING IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS MEAT ROOM, BAKERY FREEZER, AND PRODUCE COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE.
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: OBSERVED MOVED CEILING TILES IN HALLWAY BETWEEN THE REST ROOMS, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE/PLACE IN PLACE.ALSO CLEAN ALL LIGHT SHIELDS IN MEAT AREA.
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: OBSERVED MOVED CEILING TILES IN HALLWAY BETWEEN THE REST ROOMS, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE/PLACE IN PLACE.ALSO CLEAN ALL LIGHT SHIELDS IN MEAT AREA.
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