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

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED WASTE WATER SEWAGE LINES OVER THE BASEMENT HALLWAY WHERE BULK PRODUCE IS BEING STORED. ALSO OVER THE BASEMENT PRODUCE PREP THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REMOVE STORED PRODUCE OR ENCASE LINES. MUST ENCASE SEWAGE LINES OVER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.

Contamination during preparation is a leading cause of foodborne illness.

Prevent contamination during all food handling.

Minimize bare hand contact; Prevent cross-contamination; Use clean equipment; Proper employee hygiene.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MISSING WINDOW WITH EXPOSED INSULATION IN THE SWING DOOR OF THE RAW CHICKEN ROOM. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR/SEAL EXPOSED INSULATION.

Poor design creates areas that harbor bacteria.

All surfaces must be designed to be easily cleanable.

Smooth, non-porous surfaces; Free of cracks and crevices; Easily disassembled; Accessible for cleaning.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: LEAK ON THE WATER FILTER DRIPPING ONTO THE FLOOR AT THE MEAT DEPT. ICE MACHINE. MUST REPAIR.

Backflow can contaminate entire water supply with sewage or chemicals.

Plumbing must be properly installed with backflow prevention.

Air gaps at fixtures; Backflow preventers on connections; No cross-connections; Annual testing of devices; Proper drainage.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: LEAK ON THE WATER FILTER DRIPPING ONTO THE FLOOR AT THE MEAT DEPT. ICE MACHINE. MUST REPAIR.

Backflow can contaminate entire water supply with sewage or chemicals.

Plumbing must be properly installed with backflow prevention.

Air gaps at fixtures; Backflow preventers on connections; No cross-connections; Annual testing of devices; Proper drainage.