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

JEWEL FOOD STORE #3407 (AKA: JEWEL FOOD STORE) 5516 N CLARK ST, CHICAGO 60640 Grocery Store
August 15, 2019 Complaint Re-Inspection License #1394
5
Total Violations
1
Critical
1
Major
3
Minor
1
Corrected On Site

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

5
Violation #16
CRITICAL
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED BACK PART OF MACHINE BOLTED SHUT AND UNABLE TO BE OPENED IN ORDER TO BE CLEANED AND SANITIZED PROPERLY. BOLTS WERE REMOVED DURING INSPECTION AND MACHINE WAS INSPECTED. OBSERVED INTERIOR OF JUICING MACHINE UNCLEAN WITH MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FOOD AND NON FOOD CONTACT PORTIONS OF JUICER AND ADHERE TO WRITTEN CLEANING AND SAINTIZING POLICY OF LARGE CLEAN IN PLACE EQUIPMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005
Dirty equipment harbors and spreads pathogens, causing cross-contamination and illness.
All food contact surfaces must be properly cleaned and sanitized.
Wash, rinse, sanitize after each use; Clean between different raw foods; Every 4 hours for continuous use; When contaminated; Proper procedures and chemicals.
Violation #47
MINOR
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED HANDLES MISSING FROM SOUP BUFFET CONTAINERS. REPLACE KNOBS FOR CUSTOMERS TO OPEN AND CLOSE SOUP BUFFET.
Poor design creates areas that harbor bacteria.
All surfaces must be designed to be easily cleanable.
Smooth, non-porous surfaces; Free of cracks and crevices; Easily disassembled; Accessible for cleaning.
Violation #55
MINOR
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE FLOOR UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN BASEMENT FOOD PREPARATION AREA UNCLEAN WITH STANDING WATER AND MOLD/MILDEW LIKE SUBSTANCE. MAINTAIN FLOOR IN A CLEAN DRY CONDITION..
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 #56
MINOR
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED WALK IN COOLER IN DELI BUTCHER AREA WITH INADEQUATE LIGHTING. MUST INSTALL MORE LIGHTING IN WALK IN COOLER AND MAINTAIN.
Poor ventilation causes condensation and grease buildup; inadequate lighting hides contamination.
Proper ventilation and lighting required throughout.
Ventilation prevents condensation; Adequate lighting for operations; Fixtures shielded; Hoods over cooking equipment.
Violation #56
MINOR
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED WALK IN COOLER IN DELI BUTCHER AREA WITH INADEQUATE LIGHTING. MUST INSTALL MORE LIGHTING IN WALK IN COOLER AND MAINTAIN.
Poor ventilation causes condensation and grease buildup; inadequate lighting hides contamination.
Proper ventilation and lighting required throughout.
Ventilation prevents condensation; Adequate lighting for operations; Fixtures shielded; Hoods over cooking equipment.

Health Department Information

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