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

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: FOUND NO SOLUTION EFFECTIVE FOR NOROVIRUS INSIDE VOMIT SPILL KIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005. MUST PROVIDE.

Vomit and diarrhea contain millions of viral particles. One incident can contaminate entire facility and cause outbreak affecting dozens.

Written procedures required for cleaning bodily fluid events to prevent disease transmission.

Written procedure must address: Isolating contaminated area; Removing and discarding affected food; Using proper PPE; Cleaning and sanitizing with appropriate concentration; Proper disposal of contaminated materials.

REQUIRED RECORDS AVAILABLE: SHELLSTOCK TAGS, PARASITE DESTRUCTION - Comments: FOUND NO DATES ON TAGS WHEN THE LAST SHELLSTOCK FROM THE CONTAINER IS SOLD.(TAGS PROPERLY DATED FOR RAW OYSTERS BEING SOLD)PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005. MUST PROVIDE DATES ON TAGS WHEN LAST OYSTER WAS SOLD.

Uncorrected violations continue posing health risks and often worsen over time.

Previous critical violations must be corrected.

All previous violations corrected within required timeframes; Critical violations corrected immediately; Documentation of corrections maintained.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: FOUND FRUIT FLY ACTIVITY AT PREMISES. OBSERVED ABOUT 50 FRUIT FLIES ON CEILING AT HOT FOOD KITCHEN AREAS AND BAKERY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED.7-38-020A. MUST ELIMINATE FLIES AND NOTIFY PEST CONTROL OPERATOR.

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.

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: FOUND NO IRREVERSIBLE TEST STRIPS FOR HIGH TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005. MUST PROVIDE.

Cannot verify sanitization without test strips, risking contaminated equipment.

Warewashing facilities must be properly equipped and supplied.

3-compartment sink or dishwasher; Test strips for sanitizer; Thermometers for water temperature; Adequate drainboards; Proper detergents.

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: FOUND OUTSIDE COMPACTOR AREAS NOT CLEAN. OUTSIDE COMPACTOR LEAKING SOLID AND LIQUID FOOD WASTE ONTO SURROUNDING FLOORS.PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED.7-38-020B. MUST REPAIR.

Poor waste management attracts pests and creates contamination sources.

Refuse must be properly contained and removed.

Leak-proof, pest-proof containers; Tight-fitting lids; Clean storage areas; Frequent removal; Containers cleaned.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FOUND CEILING/FLOORS NOT SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN AT PRODUCE PREPARATION AREAS. MUST PROVIDE CEILING/FLOORING ETC.

Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.

Building must be maintained in good condition.

No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FOUND CEILING/FLOORS NOT SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN AT PRODUCE PREPARATION AREAS. MUST PROVIDE CEILING/FLOORING ETC.

Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.

Building must be maintained in good condition.

No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.