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

JEWEL FOOD STORE #3442 4042 W FOSTER AVE, CHICAGO 60630 Grocery Store
January 7, 2014 Canvass License #1406
5
Total Violations
2
Major
3
Minor

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

5
Violation #33
MAJOR
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON EXTERIOR OF SINKS AT MEAT PREP, BAKERY AREA, DUST/DIRT BUILD UP INSIDE CABINET UNDER SINK AT OSCO STORAGE ROOM, EXTERIOR OF TRAY MACHINE WITH FOOD STAINS AND DUST BUILD UP ON REAR OF WALK IN COOLER CONDENSERS AT DAIRY WALK IN COOLER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL EQUIPMENT.
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.
Violation #34
MINOR
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS AND UNDER SINKS AT REAR MEAT PREP STATION ALSO OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE FLOOR DRAINS AT PREP AREAS. MUST REMOVE ALL PEELING PAINT FROM FLOOR AT SAID AREA AND CLEAN INTERIOR OF ALL FLOOR DRAINS.
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: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS/FOOD STAINS ON WALLS BEHIND SINKS AT REAR MEAT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS AT ALL PREP AREAS.
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: LIGHT BULBS MISSING COVERS ABOVE PREP TABLES AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AT REAR MEAT PREP AREA AND ABOVE PREP TABLES AT REAR PRODUCE PREP TABLES. MUST PROVIDE LIGHT COVERS FOR ALL LIGHT BULBS ABOVE PREP AND DISHWASH AREAS.
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: LIGHT BULBS MISSING COVERS ABOVE PREP TABLES AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AT REAR MEAT PREP AREA AND ABOVE PREP TABLES AT REAR PRODUCE PREP TABLES. MUST PROVIDE LIGHT COVERS FOR ALL LIGHT BULBS ABOVE PREP AND DISHWASH AREAS.
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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