JEWEL FOOD STORE #3376 Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Grocery store

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: NOTED THE REACH IN COOLER IN THE JUICE BAR AT 50 DEGREES F. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AT 40 DEGREES F.

Lack of certification indicates potential gaps in food safety knowledge, increasing risk of improper food handling and foodborne illness.

Valid City of Chicago Food Service Sanitation Certificate required and must be posted.

Certificate must be: Current and valid; Posted conspicuously in public view; Held by person in charge during all operating hours; Renewed before expiration date.

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS NOTED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 5LBS OF POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES RANGING BETWEEN 49-55 DEGREES F. NOTED 1LB OF PEPPERONI AT 55 DEGREES F, 3LBS OF SAUSAGE AT 52 DEGREES F AND 1 LB OF SHREDDED CHEESE AT 49 DEGREES F. MUST MAINTAIN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT 40 DEGREES F AND BELOW OR 140 DEGREES F AND ABOVE. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A

Ill food workers cause 70% of foodborne outbreaks. Proper reporting prevents transmission of Norovirus, Hepatitis A, Salmonella, and other serious diseases.

All food employees must understand and follow health reporting requirements and food safety responsibilities.

Employees must: Report illness symptoms and exposures; Be excluded/restricted when ill; Understand their role in preventing foodborne illness; Follow proper hygiene practices; Have signed health policy on file.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: SNEEZE GUARD BROKEN AT UNUSED PORTION OF THE SALAD BAR. MUST 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.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE LARGE REACH IN COOLER IN THE PREPARED FOODS PREP AREA. MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE EXTERIOR OF THE FISH DISPLAY CASE. MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE TOILET IN THE WOMENS EMPLOYEE WASHROOM.

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.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER STORAGE SHELVES, IN WALK IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS AND IN THE FISH PREP AREA AS NEEDED.

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: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE CEILING TILES AND LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE PREPARED FOODS PREP AREA. MUST ALSO DETAIL CLEAN THE VENT COVERS ABOVE THE OVENS IN THE BAKERY. MUST REMOVE DUST BUILD UP.

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.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE CEILING TILES AND LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE PREPARED FOODS PREP AREA. MUST ALSO DETAIL CLEAN THE VENT COVERS ABOVE THE OVENS IN THE BAKERY. MUST REMOVE DUST BUILD UP.

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.