JEWEL FOOD STORE #3407 Gets Conditional Pass on 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.

REQUIRED RECORDS AVAILABLE: SHELLSTOCK TAGS, PARASITE DESTRUCTION - Comments: OBSERVED NO SHELLFISH TAG IN OYSTERS STORED AND DISPLAY INSIDE SEAFOOD DISPLAY COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER, A SHELLFISH TAG MUST BE WITH THE PRODUCT AT ALL TIMES UNTIL EMPTIED AND MUST BE RETAINED FOR A PERIOD OF 90 DAYS. A SHELLSTOCK CERTIFICATION TAG SHALL BE MAINTAINED WITH THE PRODUCT WITH THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER UNTIL EMPTIED AND THEN RETAINED FOR A PERIOD OF 90 DAYS. SHELLFISH TAGS MUST BE DATED WITH THE DATE WHEN THE LAST SHELLFISH WAS USED OR CONSUMED FROM THE CONTAINER. OYSTERS DISCARDED. TOTAL VALUE:100.00 TOTAL WEIGHT: 5 LBS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED

Uncorrected violations continue posing health risks and often worsen over time.

Previous critical violations must be corrected.

All previous violations corrected within required timeframes; Critical violations corrected immediately; Documentation of corrections maintained.

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.

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 LEAK ON THE SIDE OF GREASE BOX UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN DELI PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

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 LEAK ON THE SIDE OF GREASE BOX UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN DELI PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

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.