JEWEL FOOD STORE #3368 Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Grocery store

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: OBSERVED SEAFOOD AND MEAT NOT PROTECTED INSIDE DISPLAY COOLERS OF MEAT AND SEAFOOD DEPARTMENT. OBSERVED CONDENSATE FROM UP ABOVE IN DISPLAY COOLERS CONDENSER AREA DRIPPING DOWN ONTO FOOD INCLUDING RAW CHICKEN BREAST, RAW BEEF, RAW FISH, RAW CRAB LEGS AND RAW SHRIMP. ALL TRAYS WHICH ARE CATCH BASINS FOR DRIPPING CONDENSATE ARE UNCLEAN WITH STANDING WATER AND SLIME. ALL CATCH BASINS NEED TO BE CLEANED AND SANITIZED AND ALL DRIPPING NEEDS TO BE ABATED. FOOD NEEDS TO BE PROTECTED AT ALL TIMES WITHIN DISPLAY COOLERS. SERIOUS VIOALTION 7-38-005 (A)

Dirty equipment harbors and spreads pathogens, causing cross-contamination and illness.

All food contact surfaces must be properly cleaned and sanitized.

Wash, rinse, sanitize after each use; Clean between different raw foods; Every 4 hours for continuous use; When contaminated; Proper procedures and chemicals.

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 40 FRUIT FLIES IN BASEMENT BAKERY AROUND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND AROUND MEAT WALK IN COOLER AT FAR END OF BAKERY. ELIMINATE FRUIT FLY INFESTATION. PEST CONTROL MUST BE CONTACTED AND ALL FRUIT FLY ACITIVITY MUST BE ABATED. SERIOUS VIOALTION 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.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED SLIDING DOOR OF HOT HOLDING UNIT CONTAINING FRIED AND BAKED CHICKEN IN DISREPAIR AND REPAIRED WITH DUCT TAPE. OBSERVED KNOBS OF HOT HOLDING UNIT FOR FRIED CHICKEN MISSING NEED TO BE REPLACED. ALL DUCT TAPE MUST BE REMOVED AND DOOR NEEDS TO BE REPAIRED SO THAT IT IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. OBSERVED GASKET OF WALK IN COOLER IN SEAFOOD AREA IN DISREPAIR. REPALCE GASKET AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED TOILET SEAT OF EMPLOYEE WASHROOM LOCATED IN BASEMENT IN DISREPAIR. MUST REPLACE BROKEN TOILET SEAT.

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.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED FLOORS NOT CLEAN IN BASEMENT BAKERY AREA UNDER 3 COMP, UNDER 2 COMP SINK UNDER HAND SINK. OBSERVED FLOORS NOT CLEAN BEHIND MEAT WALK IN COOLER IN BAKERY AREA. OBSERVED FLOOR DRAINS NOT CLEAN IN BASEMENT BAKERY AREA. OBSERVED FLOOR DRAINS NOT CLEAN IN MEAT AND SEAFOOD 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.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED WALL AROUND MOP SINK IN BASEMENT IN DISREPAIR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN WALL.

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.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: OBSERVED INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN BASEMENT WALK IN FREEZER IN BAKERY. SUPPLY AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING. OBSERVED BROKEN LIGHT SHEILD IN SEAFOOD AND BUTCHER AREA. REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

Inadequate lighting prevents detection of contamination and pests.

Adequate protected lighting required in all areas.

50 foot-candles at prep surfaces; 20 foot-candles at 30 inches in storage; Shielded bulbs over exposed food; Clean fixtures.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: OBSERVED INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN BASEMENT WALK IN FREEZER IN BAKERY. SUPPLY AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING. OBSERVED BROKEN LIGHT SHEILD IN SEAFOOD AND BUTCHER AREA. REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

Inadequate lighting prevents detection of contamination and pests.

Adequate protected lighting required in all areas.

50 foot-candles at prep surfaces; 20 foot-candles at 30 inches in storage; Shielded bulbs over exposed food; Clean fixtures.