JEWEL FOOD STORE #3442 Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Grocery store

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: Found observed front entrance/exit doors not rodent/insect proofed, doors had gaps on bottom, sides, and top of doors ranging from 1/4 inch to 1/2 inch at time of inspection on 4/21/2011. Also found rear receiving doors not roden/insect proofed, doors had gaps ranging from 1/4 inch to 1/2 gaps on bottom, sides, and top of doors at time of inspection on 4/21/2011. Citation issued #H000071332 with a court date of 5/26/2011, at 400 w superior in room #112 at 9:00am.

Unprotected openings allow pest entry, leading to contamination of food and surfaces.

Building openings must be protected against pest entry.

Doors tight-fitting and self-closing; Windows screened; Openings sealed; Pest control log maintained; Regular monitoring; Professional service when needed.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Walk in cooler, walk in freezer shelving/racks that had rust in bakery, produce department, shall be replaced/repair. Damaged caulk of exposed sink in deli prep area shall be replaced/repair.

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.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: Non food contact surfaces of walk in cooler shelving/racks in dairy cooler not clean need detailed cleaning(crevices).Non food contact surfaces of ice machine in fish department not clean need detailed cleaning, cooler shelving/racks in meat department need cleaning. Wrapping/Packaging machine in meat department needs detailed cleaning(crevices). Non food contact surfaces of storage shelving, walk in cooler shelving in bakery department, produce department not clean need detailed cleaning(crevices). Deli prep area storage shelving,prep table lower shelving need detailed cleaning.

Dirty equipment harbors bacteria and attracts pests.

All equipment and utensils must be clean and properly maintained.

Equipment clean to sight and touch; Free of food debris and grease; Maintained in good repair; Stored properly when clean.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment, prep tables in deli prep areas need detailed cleaning, floors in walk in coolers in dairy department need detailed cleaning. Floors in produce department, meat department, bakery prep areas need detailed cleaning(corners). Floors in rear storage areas, receiving areas under shelving, pallets not clean need detailed cleaning(corners).Floors in 2nd floor need cleaning.

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.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: Ceiling tiles in deli prep areas not clean need detailed cleaning. Wall, ceilings in meat department, produce department not clean need detailed cleaning. Walls that had holes, exposed wallboard by door frames in receiving, rear strage areas shall be repair/sealed. Walls, ceilings in bakery department need cleaning. Walls, ceilings in dairy, meat department walk in coolers not clean need detailed cleaning(crevices).Damaged, stained ceiling tiles in 2nd floor, lunchroom, shall be replaced.

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.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: Missing light shields in produce department shall be provided, light shields in prep areas, storage areas(1st, and 2nd floors)need detailed cleaning, light shields in lunchroom need cleaning.

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.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Exhaust canopy in deli prep area had excess grease build up, needs detailed cleaning, exhaust vent(ventilation)in prep areas, walk in coolers, dairy coolers, produce display coolers not clean need detailed cleaning.exhaust vents in bathrooms, lunchroom need cleaning(detailed).

Pests spread numerous diseases through contamination.

No pests or animals allowed in facility.

No evidence of pests; No live animals except service animals; Effective pest control program.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Exhaust canopy in deli prep area had excess grease build up, needs detailed cleaning, exhaust vent(ventilation)in prep areas, walk in coolers, dairy coolers, produce display coolers not clean need detailed cleaning.exhaust vents in bathrooms, lunchroom need cleaning(detailed).

Pests spread numerous diseases through contamination.

No pests or animals allowed in facility.

No evidence of pests; No live animals except service animals; Effective pest control program.