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

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: FOOD CONTAINERS ARE STORED ON THE FLOOR INSIDE THE DAIRY WALK-IN COOLER. MUST PROVIDE PROPER, RAISED SHELVING TO STORE FOOD CONTAINERS 6" OFF THE FLOOR.

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.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: NOTED LEAKING BETWEEN THE DRAIN BOARD AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK (BROKEN SIM). INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

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: NOTED CARDBOARD BOXES AND PAPER USED TO LINE SHELVES AT THE DELI DISPLAY COOLER, BAKERY, AND DISPLAY SHELVES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD BOXES TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PESTS.

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: NOTED ICE BUILD-UP ON SHELF INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER OF THE BAKERY PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE CONDENSATION UNIT AND MAINTAIN IT.

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.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: NOTED LEAKAGE AT THE BOTTOM PIPES OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AT THE CHICKEN PREP AND THE 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.

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: NOTED OUTSIDE COMPACTOR LEAKING LIQUID FOOD WASTE WITH WASTEWATER AND GRIME ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH THE COMPACTOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-020(B). CITATION ISSUED.

Poor waste management attracts pests and creates contamination sources.

Refuse must be properly contained and removed.

Leak-proof, pest-proof containers; Tight-fitting lids; Clean storage areas; Frequent removal; Containers cleaned.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: NOTED DIRTY AND DUSTY CEILING FANS, STAINED CEILING TILES, AND MISSING TILES AT THE E-COMMERCE STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN CEILING VENTS AND REPAIR AND MAINTAIN STAINED AND MISSING TILES. MUST ALSO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN DUSTY VENTS ALONG WITH THE DISPLAY COOLERS.

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.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS:- -FLOORS UNDERNEATH THE CHICKEN PREP AREA WITH HEAVY GREASE ACCUMULATIONS. -FLOORS UNDERNEATH THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK BY THE CHICKEN PREP AREA WITH STANDING WATER. FLOORS INSIDE THE BAKERY, WALK-IN COOLER, DISHWASHING MACHINE, AND PROOFER, ALSO WITH STANDING WATER.

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.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS:- -FLOORS UNDERNEATH THE CHICKEN PREP AREA WITH HEAVY GREASE ACCUMULATIONS. -FLOORS UNDERNEATH THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK BY THE CHICKEN PREP AREA WITH STANDING WATER. FLOORS INSIDE THE BAKERY, WALK-IN COOLER, DISHWASHING MACHINE, AND PROOFER, ALSO WITH STANDING WATER.

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.