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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
August 24, 2015 Complaint License #1394
6
Total Violations
1
Critical
3
Major
2
Minor

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

6
Violation #32
MAJOR
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPLACE THE AIR FILTER IN THE UPPER COMPARTMENT OF THE ICE MACHINE CURRENTLY SOILED WITH HEAVY DUST DEBRIS BUILDUP.
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 #32
MAJOR
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: PIPE COVERING FOR WATER PIPES IN THE BASEMENT DETERIORATING WITH STRING AND DEBRIS HANGING OFF THE PIPE COVER. MUST REPLACE THE OLD COVER TO PROVIDE A SMOOTH SURFACE THAT WILL NOT HANG OFF THE PIPE. HEAVY FROST BUILDUP AND ICE IN THE PACKAGED GROCERY WALK-IN LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. MUST DEFROST FREEZER UNIT AND MAINTAIN.
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 #33
MAJOR
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: THE PLASTIC LINERS COVERING THE MILK RACKS IN THE WALK-IN DAIRY COOLER ARE SOILED WITH FOOD DEBRIS BUILDUP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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.
Violation #34
MINOR
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: STAGNANT WATER ON THE FLOOR AROUND THE GREASE TRAP CONNECTED TO THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE MEAT PREP WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO MOP THE WATER ON THE FLOOR AND MAINTAIN AREA UNDER THE SINK. OBSERVED MINERAL DEPOSIT ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE DISH MACHINE BEHIND THE DELI-PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR 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: SECTIONS OF THE CEILING IN THE MEAT STORAGE WALK-IN COOLER IS PEELING AWAY FROM THE WALL AND HANGING OFF THE CEILING. INSTRUCTED TO SAND DOWN THE WALL DEBRIS THAT IS HANGING FROM THE SURFACE WHEN NO FOOD ITEMS ARE STORED IN THE SURROUNDING AREA AND RE-SURFACE THE SECTIONS TO PROVIDE A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SURFCAE.
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 #35
MINOR
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: SECTIONS OF THE CEILING IN THE MEAT STORAGE WALK-IN COOLER IS PEELING AWAY FROM THE WALL AND HANGING OFF THE CEILING. INSTRUCTED TO SAND DOWN THE WALL DEBRIS THAT IS HANGING FROM THE SURFACE WHEN NO FOOD ITEMS ARE STORED IN THE SURROUNDING AREA AND RE-SURFACE THE SECTIONS TO PROVIDE A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SURFCAE.
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.

Health Department Information

Department Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division Food Protection Program
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