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

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE SUCH AS A BOWL OF CHICKEN WINGS ON THE PREP TABLE AT ROOM TREMPERATURE AT 59.0F, TO 60.0F, 15 LBS TOTAL. AND 10 CONTAINERS OF BAKED CHICKEN INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AT 55.0F AND 57.0F, 9 LBS TOTAL. WALK IN COOLER TEMPERATURE AT 38.0F. MANAGER DISCARDED THE SAID PRODUCT WORTH $134.00, 24 LBS TOTAL. 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.

ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED - Comments: FOUND A ROLLER WITH BOXES OF MEAT AND A BIG BIN FOR STORING THE WATER HOSE IN FRONT OF THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE MEAT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT EXPOSED HAND SINK MUST BE ACCESSIBLE AND CONVENIENT TO WASH HANDS ALL THE TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030. MANAGER REMOVED THE SAID ITEMS DURING INSPECTION.

Inadequate facilities lead to poor hygiene practices and potential fecal contamination.

Sufficient, properly maintained toilet facilities required.

Adequate number for staff; Convenient location; Self-closing doors; Toilet paper; Covered waste receptacles; Maintained clean; Proper ventilation.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN IN DETAIL THE DISPLAY COOLER BOTTOM PART OF THE DOOR,WITH FOOD CRUMBS AND THE REAR EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE BAKERY DEPT AND MAINTAIN. ALL BAKING CARTS NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING 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: MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE FLOOR BEHIND THE DISH MACHINE AND RUBBER FLOOR MAT BY THE CATCH BASIN IN THE BAKERY DEPT AND MAINTAIN. ALSO FLOOR IN THE PRODUCE DEPT AND THE RUBBER FLOOR MAT NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING AND 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.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE FLOOR BEHIND THE DISH MACHINE AND RUBBER FLOOR MAT BY THE CATCH BASIN IN THE BAKERY DEPT AND MAINTAIN. ALSO FLOOR IN THE PRODUCE DEPT AND THE RUBBER FLOOR MAT NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING AND 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.