JEWEL FOOD STORE #3368 Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Grocery store

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: FOUND 20 LBS OF COOKED PORK STORED AT 57.3F IN PREP COOLER AT DELI STATION, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP AT 41F OR LOWER. FOOD DISCARDED VALUED AT $50. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005

Temperatures below 135°F allow bacteria to multiply, especially spore-formers that survive cooking.

Hot foods must be held at 135°F or above.

Maintain 135°F or above; Check temperatures regularly; Proper hot holding equipment; Cannot reheat in hot holding units.

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: FOUND PREP COOLER TEMPERATURE AT 57.4F WHERE COOKED MEATS ARE STORED IN, INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO MAINTAIN 41 F TEMPERATURE FOR ALL COOLERS WHERE PERISHABLES ARE STORED.PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. POWER CORD WAS REMOVED ACCIDENTALLY FROM POWER SUPPLY, COOLER WAS PLUGGED IN POWER SUPPLY AND TEMPERATURE CAME DOWN TO 40F

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.

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: NO THERMOMETER IN DELI PREP COOLER AND IN HOT HOLDING, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL

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.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: DAMAGED SEVERAL COOLER DOOR GASKETS FOR DAIRY DISPLAY COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

Poor design creates areas that harbor bacteria.

All surfaces must be designed to be easily cleanable.

Smooth, non-porous surfaces; Free of cracks and crevices; Easily disassembled; Accessible for cleaning.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: BOTTOM SHELF AND DOOR RAILING OF DELI DISPLAY COOLER WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: POOR INSULATION IN SEVERAL WALK-IN COOLERS CAUSING CONDENSATION, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR INSULATION.

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.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: POOR INSULATION IN SEVERAL WALK-IN COOLERS CAUSING CONDENSATION, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR INSULATION.

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.