JEWEL FOOD STORE #3454 Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Grocery store

OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED - Comments: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE DUMP A CONTAINER OF PRODUCE AND LIQUID REFUSE INTO THE SEWER MANHOLE COVER ON THE GROUND OUTSIDE: STAFF WAS IMEDIATELY INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY DISCARD ALL GARBAGE AND REFUSE ITEMS IN THE PROPER DUMPSTER. EMPLOYEE RINSED OFF ALL THE GARBAGE AND FOOD DEBRIS THAT WAS SURROUNDING THE MAN HOLE COVER. OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA MUST BE MAINTAINED TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE AND GARBAGE SHALL NEVER BE DUMPED INTO THE SEWER. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020

Poor waste management attracts pests and creates breeding grounds for disease vectors.

Exterior waste areas must be clean and pest-proof.

Dumpsters on cleanable pad; Tight-fitting lids; Area kept clean; Grease containers covered; Regular pickup; No overflow.

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM LAST INSPECTION ON AUGUST 9, 2017 REPORT#2072122: (32) OBSERVED EXCESSIVE ICE BUILD UP INSIDE WALK-IN "MARKET" FREEZER, ICE CREAM FREEZER IN BASEMENT AND ICE CREAM REACH-IN FREEZER AT FRONT. ALSO, OBSERVED RUSTY SHELVES INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER IN DELI AREA, INSIDE WALK-IN MEAT DEPARTMENT, AND INSIDE PRODUCE WALK-IN COOLER IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/REPAIR OR REPAINT. (33) OBSERVED MILK SPILLS ON SHELVE INSIDE MILK REACH-IN COOLERS. INSRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. (34) OBSERVED FLOORS WITH FOOD DEBRIS, CANS, AND DUST INSIDE DAIRY WALK-IN COOLER, INSIDE PRODUCE WALK-IN COOLER IN BASEMENT, UNDER ALL DRY FOOD STORAGE SHELVES IN FRONT SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. (35) OBSERVED DUSTY, CHIPPED AND RUSTY CEILING TILES WITH DUSTY VENT COVERS INSIDE DELI WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. ALSO FOUND DUSTY FAN COVERS ALONG THE LIGHT SHIELD INSIDE DAIRY WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. ALL VIOLATIONS MUST BE CORRECTED IN 7 DAYS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090

Specialized processes without proper controls can create deadly toxins like botulism.

Special processes require approved HACCP plans or variances.

Written HACCP plan for: Vacuum packaging; Sous vide; Smoking for preservation; Curing; Using additives. Plan must be approved by CDPH.

This violation was corrected during the inspection.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE MOPS IN BETWEEN USE FOR SANITARY PURPOSES.

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: INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE MOPS IN BETWEEN USE FOR SANITARY PURPOSES.

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.