JEWEL FOOD STORE #3455 Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Grocery store

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: FOUND DISPLAY CAKE COOLER AT AIR TEMP OF 48F TO 51.5F.POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD WERE STORED INSIDE SAID UNIT:TIRA MI SU,CHEESE CAKE.ETC. UNITS MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OF 40F AND BELOW. TAGGED UNIT "HELD OR INSPECTION" DO NOT USE. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)

Lack of certification indicates potential gaps in food safety knowledge, increasing risk of improper food handling and foodborne illness.

Valid City of Chicago Food Service Sanitation Certificate required and must be posted.

Certificate must be: Current and valid; Posted conspicuously in public view; Held by person in charge during all operating hours; Renewed before expiration date.

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE STORED INSIDE THE DISPLAY CAKE UNIT IN BAKERY. ONE SLICE OF CHEESE CAKE AT TEMP OF 51.1F;ONE 9 INCH FRUIT TART AT TEMP OF 50.9F; 2 PIECES OF TIRA MI SU TORTE AT TEMP OF 52.9F; ONE PETITE STRAWBERRY TORTE WITH CREAM CHEESE AT TEMP OF 50F; TWO PETITE CHOCO TORTE AT TEMP OF 51.8F; 4 PIECES OF SMALL TART WITH CREAM CHEESE AT TEMP OF 50.1F TO 53.1F; TWO MEDIUM TARTS WITH CREAM CHEESE AT TEMP OF 49.1F TO 51.1F.COLD FOOD MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OF 40F AND BELOW.FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED.POUNDS 6,VALUE 71.27. 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.

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: WE OBSERVED RAT DROPPINGS AT BAKERY AREA:6 RAT DROPPINGS UNDER STANDING THE MIXER,10 RAT DROPPINGS UNDER THE HIGH TEMP DISH MACHINE. MEAT DEPARTMENT: 5 RAT DROPPINGS BY THE SWING DOOR BETWEEN THE STORAGE AND MEAT DEPARTMENT,10 DROPPINGS BY THE SNAP-TRAP UNDER THE SHELVE OF THE SAME MENTIONED AREA, 6 RAT DROPPINGS UNDER SHELVES AT REAR STORAGE AREA.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE MENTIONED AREAS. OUTER OPENING NOT PROTECTED. FRONT DOOR BY THE TCF BANK WITH GAPS OF 1/4" TO 1" AT BOTTOM,TOP AND BETWEEN DOORS. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT/INSECT PROOF DOORS,ALSO REMOVE DROPPINGS,CLEAN AND SANITIZE MENTIONED AREAS SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-020

Unprotected openings allow pest entry, leading to contamination of food and surfaces.

Building openings must be protected against pest entry.

Doors tight-fitting and self-closing; Windows screened; Openings sealed; Pest control log maintained; Regular monitoring; Professional service when needed.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: BROKEN AND EXTREMELY GREASY FILTER ABOVE THE CONVECTION OVEN AT DELI AREA.REPLACE FILTER.

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 EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: ACCUMULATION OF GREASE AND DUST INSIDE THE CABINETS OF DEEP FRYERS,DELI DEPARTMENT. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HIGH TEMP DISH MACHINE WITH EXCESS MINERAL BUILD UP ON ARMS AND PANELS OF INTERIOR UNIT.NEED TO CLEAN 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: DEBRIS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES,SPECIALLY UNDER SHELVES IN SELLING AREA,BAKERY,AND DELI. REAR DRY STORAGE AREA/DELIVERY AREA,SPECIALLY CORNERS AND ALONG BASEBOARD WALL. OPEN AREA BETWEEN WALL AND FLOOR, ALSO MISSING COVING AT WALK-IN COOLER BEHIND THE MEAT REPACKING AREA. DRY STORAGE INSIDE THE REPACK WALK-IN COOLER WITH STANDING WATER AND DEBRIS,INSTRUCTED TO KEEP FLOOR DRY AND CLEAN. ELEVATE ITEMS 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: OPENINGS ON CEILING TILES AND AROUND PIPES,AT BAKERY,DELI DEPARTMENT,SEAL AND MAINTAIN.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE. REMOVE SPIDER WEBS ON WALL TILES BY THE HIGH TEMP DISH MACHINE,AT BAKERY AREA AND DELI AREA.

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.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NO EXPOSED SINK INSTALLED AT FRONT PREP/REPACKING AREA AT BAKERY AREA.INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SAID SINK UNDER CITY PLUMBING CODE,PROVIDE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS

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.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NO EXPOSED SINK INSTALLED AT FRONT PREP/REPACKING AREA AT BAKERY AREA.INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SAID SINK UNDER CITY PLUMBING CODE,PROVIDE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS

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.