JEWEL FOOD STORE #3443 Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Grocery store

SOURCE SOUND CONDITION, NO SPOILAGE, FOODS PROPERLY LABELED, SHELLFISH TAGS IN PLACE - Comments: SHELLFISH TAG NOT IN PLACE WITH 13EACH OF "LITTLE NECK CLAMS" STORED INSIDE THE DISPLAY COOLER. ALSO FOUND A 10lbs BAG OF "LITTLE NECK CLAMS" STORED INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER.PRODUCTS IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER WITH BROWN WATER,SHELL FISH WERE OPENED AND FOUL ODOR. MANAGER INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND DENATURE UNSAFE,UNSOUND AND SPOILED FOOD. POUNDS 13,VALUE 82.00. MUST KEEP SHELF FISH TAGS ON FILE FOR 90 DAYS. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(B-2)

Without knowledgeable supervision, critical food safety practices may be overlooked, significantly increasing risk of foodborne illness outbreaks affecting multiple customers.

The person in charge must be present during all hours of operation, hold valid certification, and demonstrate food safety knowledge.

Person in charge must: Be present during all operating hours; Hold valid City of Chicago Food Service Sanitation Certificate; Demonstrate knowledge of foodborne disease prevention, HACCP principles, and Code requirements; Ensure employee compliance with food safety practices.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: DOOR #7 OF MILK COOLER ,RUBBER GASKET IS BROKEN,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE.

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: THE FOLLOWING IN NEEDS OF CLEANINIG:FOOD DEBRIS ON SHELVES AT BAKERY AND PRODUCE AREA.INTERIOR OF MICROWAVES IN STAFF DINING AREAS.

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: DEBRIS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES INCLUDED PREP AREAS, SELLING AREA, PRODUCE AREA,BASEMENT AND SECOND FLOOR STAFF DINING ROOMS.DEBRIS UNDER SHELVES,ALONG BASEBOARD WALLS AND CORNERS,DETAIL CLEANING IS NEEDED AND MAINTAIN. FLOOR DEBRIS INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLERS AND WALK-IN FREEZERS. ITEMS STORED ON FLOORS AT REAR STORAGE AND BASEMENT AREA MUST BE ELEVATED 6"OFF THE 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.

TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS - Comments: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE SWEATER WITH ANIMAL HAIR ON STORED IN PREP/STORAGE AREA.MANAGER REMOVED. INSTRUCTED THAT PERSONAL ITEMS MUST BE STORED AWAY FROM FOOD AND FOOD PRODUCTS.

Missing allergen labeling can cause severe allergic reactions.

All food properly labeled with required information.

Common name; Ingredients; Allergen declarations; Date marking; Manufacturer info; Net quantity.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS AT DELI DEPARTMENT IS SLOWLY DRAINING,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

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: THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS AT DELI DEPARTMENT IS SLOWLY DRAINING,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

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.