JEWEL FOOD STORE #3454 Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Grocery store

SOURCE SOUND CONDITION, NO SPOILAGE, FOODS PROPERLY LABELED, SHELLFISH TAGS IN PLACE - Comments: UNKNOWN FOOD SOURCE. FOUND FRESH RAW CLAMS STORED IN THE WALK IN COOLER WITHOUT TAG ON IT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL SEAFOODS MUST BE STORED IN THE WALK IN COOLER WITH A TAG ON IT. AND ALL TAG MUST BE KEPT FORE 90 DAYS. CITATION ISSUED CRITICAL 7-38-005(B). MANAGER DISPOSED THE CLAMS WORTH $14.00 AND 4 LBS.

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: CAULKING AROUND THE WASHBOWL SINK IN CUSTOMER MENS WASHROOM,AND EMPLOYEE'S WASHROOM WORN OUT. MUST RE CAULK AND MAINTAIN. STAFF MEETING ROOM CABINET BY THE EXPOSED HAND SINK NOT IN GOOD REPAIR. MUST REPAIR 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.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOOR THRU-OUT SMALL STORAGE ROOM, STORAGE AREA UNDER ALL THE PALLETS, ELECTRICAL ROOM, MEAT HOLDING COOLER,NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING AND MAINTAIN. CRACKED FLOOR TILES UNDER THE ISLAND CASE FOR THE JUICE , MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE FLOOR TILES. SOME STOCKS ARE STORED ON THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE RAISED SHELVINGS TO STORE STOCKS 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: MUST REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES INSIDE THE CUSTOMER WOMENS WASHROOM. MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE VENT ,WITH DUST ACCUMULATED IN THE CUSTOMER WOMENS WASHROOM. WALLS AND CEILING NOT CLEAN IN RECEIVING ROOM/MOP SINK AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. FAN GUARD OF THE WALK IN COOLER IN BAKERY DEPARTMENT,WITH DUST BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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: MUST REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES INSIDE THE CUSTOMER WOMENS WASHROOM. MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE VENT ,WITH DUST ACCUMULATED IN THE CUSTOMER WOMENS WASHROOM. WALLS AND CEILING NOT CLEAN IN RECEIVING ROOM/MOP SINK AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. FAN GUARD OF THE WALK IN COOLER IN BAKERY DEPARTMENT,WITH DUST BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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.