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

JEWEL FOOD STORE #3368 550 N STATE ST, CHICAGO 60654 Grocery Store
January 18, 2018 Complaint License #1226337
3
Total Violations
2
Critical
1
Major

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

3
Violation #16
CRITICAL
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: OBSERVED ICE NOT PROTECTED DURING PREPARATION IN THE ICE MACHINE. NOTED DOZENS OF WHITE, RAISED SPOTS ACCUMULATING ON METAL ICE FLAKING MECHANISM IN MEAT DEPARTMENT ICE MACHINE, WHERE WATER AND ICE ARE CONTACTING THE SPOTTED SURFACES ON THE WAY INTO THE LOWER STORAGE COMPARTMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROTECT ICE FROM CONTAMINATION AT ALL TIMES, TO DISCARD AFFECTED ICE AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED SURFACES. OBSERVED BOTTLES OF YOGURT SMOOTHIE DRINK FOR SALE IN PRODUCE DEPARTMENT WHICH ARE MANUALLY BOTTLED AND CAPPED AT THIS FACILITY FROM A BULK CONTAINER. THE FDA STATES THAT "BOTTLING AND CAPPING OF MILK AND MILK PRODUCTS SHALL BE DONE AT THE PLACE OF PASTEURIZATION IN A SANITARY MANNER BY APPROVED MECHANICAL EQUIPMENT." THIS YOGURT PRODUCT IS NOT APPROVED BY THE CDPH OR FDA TO BE MANUALLY CAPPED AT THIS FACILITY. OPERATOR VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 1 LB WORTH $5 OF PRODUCT. SERIOUS VIOLATION: 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.
Violation #28
CRITICAL
* INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS - Comments: OBSERVED NO CURRENT INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT FROM MOST RECENT INSPECTION 7/17/17 POSTED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED THAT THE MOST CURRENT INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT MUST BE POSTED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS AT ALL TIMES. OPERATOR POSTED THE INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT FROM TODAY'S INSPECTION. SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-42-010(B)
Unpasteurized products can contain dangerous pathogens.
Only pasteurized dairy and eggs in certain situations; no prohibited foods.
Pasteurized eggs for recipes not fully cooked; Pasteurized dairy products; No home-prepared foods.
Violation #28
CRITICAL
* INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS - Comments: OBSERVED NO CURRENT INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT FROM MOST RECENT INSPECTION 7/17/17 POSTED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED THAT THE MOST CURRENT INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT MUST BE POSTED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS AT ALL TIMES. OPERATOR POSTED THE INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT FROM TODAY'S INSPECTION. SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-42-010(B)
Unpasteurized products can contain dangerous pathogens.
Only pasteurized dairy and eggs in certain situations; no prohibited foods.
Pasteurized eggs for recipes not fully cooked; Pasteurized dairy products; No home-prepared foods.

Health Department Information

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