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

JEWEL FOOD STORE #3407 (AKA: JEWEL FOOD STORE) 5516 N CLARK ST, CHICAGO 60640 Grocery Store
January 29, 2014 Canvass Re-Inspection License #1394
5
Total Violations
1
Critical
1
Major
3
Minor

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

5
Violation #32
MAJOR
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.
Violation #34
MINOR
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: 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.
Violation #35
MINOR
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: 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.
Violation #36
MINOR
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.
Violation #36
MINOR
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.

Health Department Information

Department Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division Food Protection Program
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More Information CDPH Food Protection
Data sourced from Chicago Open Data Portal - Chicago Department of Public Health inspections