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

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: OBSERVE EMPLOYEE IN MEAT PREP AREA NOT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES WHEN PREPARING/HANDLING FOOD.

Poor personal hygiene transfers contaminants to food.

Food handlers must maintain personal cleanliness.

Clean outer clothing; Hair restraints; Short, clean fingernails; No jewelry except plain ring; Clean hands and arms.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: FOUND BROKEN DOOR GASKETS ON MULTIPLE COOLING UNITS; COOLERS OR FREEZER 3D, 5B, AND 3-DOOR TRUE REACH IN COOLER IN BAKERY, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

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.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS IN FRESH PRODUCE PREP ROOM IN BASEMENT, DARK GROOVES AND STAINS PRESENT, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

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: MUST DETAIL CLEAN LOOSE FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES OF FOOD STORAGE COMPARTMENTS AND LOWER SHELVES IN BAKERY/DELI PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO 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.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: MUST REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET ON 3-COMP SINK, AND LEAKY HOT WATER KNOB ON HANDWASHING SINK IN BAKERY/DELI PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

Backflow can contaminate entire water supply with sewage or chemicals.

Plumbing must be properly installed with backflow prevention.

Air gaps at fixtures; Backflow preventers on connections; No cross-connections; Annual testing of devices; Proper drainage.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN WATER FROM FLOORS IN MEAT, BAKERY/DELI PREP AREAS, AND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOORS THROUGHOUT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

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: MUST CLEAN WATER FROM FLOORS IN MEAT, BAKERY/DELI PREP AREAS, AND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOORS THROUGHOUT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

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.