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JEWEL FOOD STORE #3441 Passes Health Inspection - Chicago Grocery store

JEWEL FOOD STORE #3441 2940 N ASHLAND AVE, CHICAGO 60657 Grocery Store
September 29, 2011 Complaint License #1375
5
Total Violations
1
Critical
1
Major
3
Minor

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

5
Violation #32
MAJOR
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. REPLACE BROKEN SHELVES (EAST SIDE) IN MEAT DEPARTMENT.ADDITIONAL THRESHOLD IS NEEDED AT FRONT DOOR.
Unapproved processes may lack critical safety controls.
Variance required before conducting specialized food processes.
Submit application to CDPH; Include HACCP plan; Await approval before starting; Maintain all required records.
Violation #34
MINOR
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. SWEEP FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE STORAGE AREA(UNDER SHELVES), ALSO IN WALK-IN COOLERS UNDER SHELVE(EXCESS DEBRIS AND ENCRUSTED FOOD).DETAIL CLEAN BLOOD ON FLOOR IN MEAT WALK-IN COOLER,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SHEET PAN UNDER THE MEAT BOXES,FOR BLOOD TO DRIP IN IT,NOT ON FLOOR.
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 #35
MINOR
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. OBSERVED PEELING PAINT AND RUSTED METAL STRIP ABOVE THE DISH MACHINE(BAKERY).INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE PEELING PAINT,PAINT AND REPLACE METAL STRIPS.
Damaged surfaces cannot be properly cleaned and may harbor pests.
Walls and ceilings must be smooth, cleanable, and in good repair.
Smooth, washable surfaces in food areas; Light colored; No holes or cracks; Clean and maintained.
Violation #36
MINOR
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. NO LIGHT SHIELD PROVIDED ABOVE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN PRODUCE STORAGE.PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDED IT.
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: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. NO LIGHT SHIELD PROVIDED ABOVE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN PRODUCE STORAGE.PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDED IT.
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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More Information CDPH Food Protection
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