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JEWEL FOOD STORE #3407 Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Grocery store

JEWEL FOOD STORE #3407 (AKA: JEWEL FOOD STORE) 5516 N CLARK ST, CHICAGO 60640 Grocery Store
March 1, 2019 Canvass License #1394
8
Total Violations
2
Critical
2
Major
4
Minor

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

8
Violation #3
CRITICAL
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE DOCUMENTS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED
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.
Violation #5
CRITICAL
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: OBSERVED NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILTY TO DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN A PROCEDURE /PLAN AND TO MAINTAIN ANY APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
Vomit and diarrhea contain millions of viral particles. One incident can contaminate entire facility and cause outbreak affecting dozens.
Written procedures required for cleaning bodily fluid events to prevent disease transmission.
Written procedure must address: Isolating contaminated area; Removing and discarding affected food; Using proper PPE; Cleaning and sanitizing with appropriate concentration; Proper disposal of contaminated materials.
Violation #36
MINOR
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: OBSERVED THERMOMETERS NOT WORKING THROUGHOUT STORE IN DELI CASES, COLD HOLDING DISPLAY CASES, WALK IN COOLERS. MUST INSTALL WORKING THERMOMETRS IN EVERY REFRIGERATION UNIT INCLUDING ALL DELI CASES, DISPLAY CASES AND WALK IN COOLERS.
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
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: OBSERVED SOME DISPLAY CASES AND COLD HOLDING UNITS AND WALK IN COOLERS WITH NO THERMOMETERS. MUST INSTALL 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 #39
MAJOR
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED SPLASH GUARD NEEDED TO THE RIGHT OF THE EXPOSED HAND SINK BEHIND THE SUSHI COUNTER TO PROTECT AND AJACENT PREP TABLE. INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
Contamination during preparation is a leading cause of foodborne illness.
Prevent contamination during all food handling.
Minimize bare hand contact; Prevent cross-contamination; Use clean equipment; Proper employee hygiene.
Violation #39
MAJOR
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED CASES OF WATER STORED UNDER SEWER LINES OUTSIDE OF OFFICE NEAR BASEMENT AND RECIEVING DOOR. MOVE WATER TO A PROTECTED AREA OR INSTALL PROTECTIVE SHEILD OVER SEWER LINES.
Contamination during preparation is a leading cause of foodborne illness.
Prevent contamination during all food handling.
Minimize bare hand contact; Prevent cross-contamination; Use clean equipment; Proper employee hygiene.
Violation #55
MINOR
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED FLOORS OF FRYER AREA UNCLEAN WITH GREASE ACCUMULATION BEHIND FRYERS. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS. OBSERVED FLOORS OF CUSTOMER WASHROOM UNCLEAN. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS OF CUSTOMER WASHROOM.
Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.
Building must be maintained in good condition.
No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.
Violation #55
MINOR
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED FLOORS OF FRYER AREA UNCLEAN WITH GREASE ACCUMULATION BEHIND FRYERS. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS. OBSERVED FLOORS OF CUSTOMER WASHROOM UNCLEAN. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS OF CUSTOMER WASHROOM.
Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.
Building must be maintained in good condition.
No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.

Health Department Information

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