JEWEL FOOD STORE #3443 Passes Health Inspection - Chicago Grocery store

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: FOUND AN ABORBENT PAPER MATERIAL SOAKED WITH GREASE IN THE DELI DISPLAY COOLER UNDER THE DELI MEATS. INSTRUCTED TO USE NON-ABSORBENT MATERILS ONLY TO ALLOW PROPER CLEANING WITH SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES.

Improper methods result in slow cooling that allows bacterial growth.

Approved cooling methods must be used.

Use shallow pans, ice baths, rapid chill units, ice wands; Cut large items into smaller portions; Stir frequently; Leave uncovered during cooling.

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: FOUND A CART OF BOXED FOOD UNOPENED STORED NEAR THE MOP SINK WHERE CHEMICALS ARE STORED. FOOD ITEMS SHALL NOT BE STORED ANYWHERE NEAR CHEMICALS. FOUND NO SIGNS OF CONTAMINATION. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY MOVED CART AWAY FROM ALL CHEMICALS AND MOP SINK.

Consumers need warning about increased risk from raw/undercooked foods.

Required consumer advisories for raw/undercooked foods.

Disclosure and reminder for raw/undercooked animal foods; Written notice on menu; Must identify specific items.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: FOUND RUSTED BAKERY CARTS AND RACKS IN THE WALK-IN BAKERY COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE OR RESURFACE AND MAINTAIN.

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 SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: DUST BUILDUP IN THE FAN VENT COVER IN THE WALK-IN PRODUCE COOLER AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILDUP IN THE GASKETS TO THE SLIDING DOOR BEHIND DELI. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DUST FROM FAN VENT COVER AND DETAIL CLEAN THE RUBBER GASKETS ON THE DELI DOORS AND MAINTAIN.

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 REACH-IN FREEZER BEHIND THE DELI WHERE THE FROZEN CHICKEN IS STORED IS SOILED WITH CHICKEN DEBRIS ON THE INTERIOR COOLER AND THE RUBBER GASKETS AROUND THE DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE COOLER AND GASKETS AND MAINTAIN.

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.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: THE DAIRY STORAGE RACKS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER ARE SOILED WITH MILK DEBRIS AND STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOORS IN THE DAIRY WALK-IN COOLER AND THE WALK-IN FREEZER TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS AND ICE/FROST BUILDUP- MAINTAIN.

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: DETAIL CLEAN WALLS IN THE BASEMENT WHERE RED SPLATTER HAS DRIED AND IS COVERING THE WALL.

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: BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE THE MEAT PREP ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE SHIELD AND MAINTAIN. BROKEN END CAPS ON THE LIGHT SHIELD AT THE PREPACKAGED MEAT DISPLAY COOLER WITH ELECTRICAL TAPE HOLDING THE LIGHT SHILED IN PLACE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ELECTRICAL TAPE AND REPLACE WITH NEW END CAPS- MAINTAIN.

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: OBSERVED A LEAKY WATER PIPE UNDER THE 3-COMAPARMTENT SINK AT THE DELI, SLOW DRAINING HAND SINK BEHIND THE SUSHI BAR, AND LOW HOT WATER PRESSURE AT THE MEN'S EMPLOYEE WASHROOM IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT A PLUMBER TO MAKE NECESSARY REPAIRS ON ABOVE MENTIONED VIOLATIONS.

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: OBSERVED A LEAKY WATER PIPE UNDER THE 3-COMAPARMTENT SINK AT THE DELI, SLOW DRAINING HAND SINK BEHIND THE SUSHI BAR, AND LOW HOT WATER PRESSURE AT THE MEN'S EMPLOYEE WASHROOM IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT A PLUMBER TO MAKE NECESSARY REPAIRS ON ABOVE MENTIONED VIOLATIONS.

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.