JEWEL FOOD STORE #3407 Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Grocery store

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OUTER OPENING NOT MAINTAINED,DELIVERY REAR DOOR NOT RODENT/INSECT PROOFED;A GAP OF 1" TO 1 1/2" UNDER THE MAIN REAR DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT/INSECT PROOF DOOR. SERIOUS VIOLATION: 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.

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 5-29-13,REPORT #1235809 #33-OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS/RUST BUILD UP ON EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAPS. MUST CLEAN/PAINT EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAPS. #38-MEAT DEPARTMENT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK MIDDLE COMPARTMENT DRAINING SLOWLY. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-42-090 OBSERVED TODAY SAME VIOLATION.

Specialized processes without proper controls can create deadly toxins like botulism.

Special processes require approved HACCP plans or variances.

Written HACCP plan for: Vacuum packaging; Sous vide; Smoking for preservation; Curing; Using additives. Plan must be approved by CDPH.

This violation was corrected during the inspection.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: SHELVES AT DELI,MEAT AND BAKERY(1ST FLOOR) NOT ORGANIZED AND ACCUMULATION OF ITEMS,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE WHAT IS NOT NEEDED,AND ORGANIZE OTHER ITEMS NEEDED.

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: DEBRIS ON KNIFE RACKS AND STORED KNIFES,INSTRUCTED TO WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE MENTIONED KNIFE RACKS AT DELI,1ST FLOOR BAKERY AND MEAT DEPARTMENT.

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: STAGNATE WATER UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS AT MEAT DEPARTMENT,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND KEEP AREA DRY. ENCRUSTED FOOD AND DEBRIS UNDER SHELVES WALK-IN COOLERS AND WALK-IN FREEZERS,IN BASEMENT AREA,ALSO ON FLOOR UNDER SHELVES,ALONG THE BASEBOARD WALLS AND CORNERS IN: DELI,BAKERY(FIRST FLOOR) AND MEAT DEPARTMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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: CEILING WALL ABOVE THE PREP TABLE OF BASEMENT BAKERY NOT CLEANABLE. RAW WOOD CEILING ABOVE THE PREP TABLE.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REMOVE AND PROVIDE A SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL AT SAID AREA. OBSERVED WASTE WATER PIPE LINE WITH SOME RUST AND LIQUID STAINS ABOVE THE PREP TABLE OF BASEMENT BAKERY,PRODUCE DEPARTMENT AND ABOVE STORED FOOD ALSO IN BASEMENT.INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE FOOD PRODUCTS. NO FOOD OR FOOD PRODUCTS SHOULD BE STORED UNDER WASTE WATER PIPE.

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: DUST BUILD-UP AT LIGHT SHIELD IN DELI AND FIRST FLOOR BAKERY,ALSO ABOVE THE DISPLAY COOLER AT DELI DEPARTMENT,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN 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: DUST BUILD-UP AT LIGHT SHIELD IN DELI AND FIRST FLOOR BAKERY,ALSO ABOVE THE DISPLAY COOLER AT DELI DEPARTMENT,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN 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.