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 20 EACH OF "FRESH OYSTERS" STORED INSIDE THE DISPLAY COOLER. MANAGER INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND DENATURE UNSAFE,UNSOUND AND SPOILED FOOD. POUNDS 5,VALUE 19.80 . 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.

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE: SLICED HAM STORED INSIDE THE WALK-IN DELI COOLER AT TEMP OF 47F TO 48.6F.SANDWICHES WRAPS STORED INSIDE THE DISPLAY SERVING COOLER AT TEMP OF 49.7F TO 50.9F.FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED.AIR TEMP OF UNIT WAS 40.1F.POUNDS 4.5; VALUE 15. COLD FOOD MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OF 40F AND BELOW.MANAGER DISCARDED TEMPERATURE ABUSED FOOD. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)

Ill food workers cause 70% of foodborne outbreaks. Proper reporting prevents transmission of Norovirus, Hepatitis A, Salmonella, and other serious diseases.

All food employees must understand and follow health reporting requirements and food safety responsibilities.

Employees must: Report illness symptoms and exposures; Be excluded/restricted when ill; Understand their role in preventing foodborne illness; Follow proper hygiene practices; Have signed health policy on file.

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 CLEANING: 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.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MISSING WALL TILES AND BROKEN WALL INSIDE THE MEN'S WASHROOM BY OSCO SIDE, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL

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.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MISSING WALL TILES AND BROKEN WALL INSIDE THE MEN'S WASHROOM BY OSCO SIDE, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL

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.