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

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: Observed missing handwashing sign in ladies employee bathroom in basement. Instructed manager to provide signs for all hand sinks.

Blocked or unsupplied sinks force employees to skip handwashing, spreading fecal bacteria and viruses to food.

Handwashing sinks must be accessible, properly supplied, and used only for handwashing.

Each sink needs: Warm water (100°F minimum); Soap in dispensers; Paper towels or air dryers; Waste receptacles; Signage; Clear access; Used only for handwashing.

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: Observed no thermometer present in walk in produce cooler. Instructed manager to provide a thermometer in each cold hold unit.

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.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: Observed milk crates in walk in produce cooler used as shelving. Instructed manager to provide appropriate 6 inches off the floor shelving.

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.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: Observed damaged gasket around walk in freezer door in basement. Instructed manager to repair or replace broken rubber gasket.

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.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: Observed dust build up on the exterior of the condenser fan cover in walk in cooler in produce prep area. Instructed manager to clean and maintain area free of dust build up.

Accumulated soil attracts pests and harbors bacteria.

All surfaces must be kept clean.

Clean equipment interiors and exteriors; Walls, ceilings, floors clean; Remove grease and debris; Clean as often as necessary.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: Observed loose faucet handles with leaks in the following areas: 3 compartment prep sink in basement prep area; 3 compartment sink in bakery prep area; and in the ladies employee bathroom in the basement. Instructed manager to repair and maintain. Instructed to repair and maintain slow draining hand sink in rear bakery prep area.

Backflow can contaminate entire water supply with sewage or chemicals.

Plumbing must be properly installed with backflow prevention.

Air gaps at fixtures; Backflow preventers on connections; No cross-connections; Annual testing of devices; Proper drainage.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: Observed loose faucet handles with leaks in the following areas: 3 compartment prep sink in basement prep area; 3 compartment sink in bakery prep area; and in the ladies employee bathroom in the basement. Instructed manager to repair and maintain. Instructed to repair and maintain slow draining hand sink in rear bakery prep area.

Backflow can contaminate entire water supply with sewage or chemicals.

Plumbing must be properly installed with backflow prevention.

Air gaps at fixtures; Backflow preventers on connections; No cross-connections; Annual testing of devices; Proper drainage.