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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 23, 2016 Complaint License #1394
4
Total Violations
2
Major
2
Minor

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

4
Violation #33
MAJOR
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL INSIDE THE MICROWAVE IN THE EMPLOYEES LUNCH ROOM, BAKERY DEPT,AND OSCO LUNCH ROOM 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: FLOOR UNDER AND BEHIND THE COIN STAR MACHINE, THE QUICK PICK LOTTO MACHINE AND VENDING MACHINE, COCA COLA MACHINE, COLD BEVERAGES COOLER, FANNY MAY COOLER AND FLOOR UNDERNEATH ALL THE DISPLAY SHELVINGS AND THRU OUT THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS ALONG THE WALL BASE ALL CORNER ,UNDER ALL THE STORAGE SHELVINGS, UNDER AND BEHIND THE DEEP FRYER WITH GREASE, DUST ACCUMULATED AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN IN DETAIL 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 #36
MINOR
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: BROKEN SOLID LIGHT SHIELD IN THE BAKERY DEPT. AND SOLID LIGHT SHIELD WITH DUST ACCUMULATED IN THE SAME ARA. MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL AND REPLACE BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD.
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: BROKEN SOLID LIGHT SHIELD IN THE BAKERY DEPT. AND SOLID LIGHT SHIELD WITH DUST ACCUMULATED IN THE SAME ARA. MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL AND REPLACE BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD.
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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