JEWEL FOOD STORE #3455 Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Grocery store

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED ONE OF THE DELI DEPT. HAND WASHING SINKS LOCATED AT THE TWO COMPARTMENT PREP SINK FOUND NOT ACCESSIBLE, BLOCKED BY A LARGE GARBAGE CAN, BOXES AND DISPLAY SIGNS. NOT ACCESSIBLE FOR WASHING HANDS. MANAGER REMOVED. ALSO NOTED HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED IN THE PRODUCE PREP ROOM BLOCKED BY A FOOD STRAINER INSIDE THE SINK. INSTRUCTED THE HAND WASHING SINK MUST BE USED FOR HAND WASHING PURPOSES ONLY. MANAGEMENT REMOVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.

Blocked or unsupplied sinks force employees to skip handwashing, spreading fecal bacteria and viruses to food.

Handwashing sinks must be accessible, properly supplied, and used only for handwashing.

Each sink needs: Warm water (100°F minimum); Soap in dispensers; Paper towels or air dryers; Waste receptacles; Signage; Clear access; Used only for handwashing.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: NO PAPER TOWELS LOCATED AT THE PRODUCE PREP HAND WASHING SINK. MUST PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. MANAGEMENT PROVIDED DURING THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. SEE ABOVE VIOLATION FOR CITATION.

Blocked or unsupplied sinks force employees to skip handwashing, spreading fecal bacteria and viruses to food.

Handwashing sinks must be accessible, properly supplied, and used only for handwashing.

Each sink needs: Warm water (100°F minimum); Soap in dispensers; Paper towels or air dryers; Waste receptacles; Signage; Clear access; Used only for handwashing.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: NO SOAP AVAILABLE AT THE DELI HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED AT THE TWO COMPARTMENT PREP SINK. MUST PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. MANAGEMENT PROVIDED DURING THE INSPECTION.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. SEE ABOVE VIOLATION FOR CITATION.

Blocked or unsupplied sinks force employees to skip handwashing, spreading fecal bacteria and viruses to food.

Handwashing sinks must be accessible, properly supplied, and used only for handwashing.

Each sink needs: Warm water (100°F minimum); Soap in dispensers; Paper towels or air dryers; Waste receptacles; Signage; Clear access; Used only for handwashing.

FOOD SEPARATED AND PROTECTED - Comments: OBSERVED RAW ANIMAL ORIGIN CHICKEN BEING STORED DIRECTLY NEXT TO AND TOUCHING PRE-PACKAGED CONTAINERS OF PREPARED READY TO EAT TWICE BAKED POTATOES AND PRE-PACKAGED FRESH ASPARAGUS IN DISPLAY COOLERS ON THE GROCERY FLOOR. ALSO OBSERVED PREPARED READY TO EAT TWICE BAKED POTATOES STORED DIRECTLY NEXT TO RAW CHICKEN INSIDE THE MEAT DISPLAY CASE. APPROXIMATELY 7LBS DISCARDED WITH AN ESTIMATED VALUE OF $35.00. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

Improper storage allows contamination from dripping, pests, and cross-contamination between foods.

Food must be protected from contamination during storage and display.

Store 6 inches off floor; Cover all food; Separate raw from ready-to-eat; Proper storage order; Protect from overhead contamination; Use sneeze guards.

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: MISSING INTERNAL THERMOMETER IN THE DELI THREE DOOR REACH-IN COOLER AND INACCURATE INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL THERMOMETER IN THE PRODUCE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST REPLACE/PROVIDE.

Inadequate lighting prevents detection of contamination and pests.

Adequate protected lighting required in all areas.

50 foot-candles at prep surfaces; 20 foot-candles at 30 inches in storage; Shielded bulbs over exposed food; Clean fixtures.

SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED - Comments: ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE 2ND FLOOR COMPRESSOR ROOM, AND REAR GROCERY STORAGE MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS, ORGANIZED, STORED AWAY FROM WALLS.

Contaminated single-use items transfer pathogens to food and customers.

Single-use items must be protected from contamination.

Store in original packaging; Protect from contamination; Handle by non-contact surfaces; Cannot reuse.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: TORN RUBBER GUARDS ON THE SPLASH GUARDS OF THE DELI HAND WASHING SINK. MUST REPLACE.----ALSO OBSERVED BLACKENED, MOLDY CAULKING ALONG THE SAME SPLASH GUARD AT SAME SINK. MUST REPLACE.

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.

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: MUST PROVIDE IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATORS FOR THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH WASHING MACHINE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

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.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED ALL SINKS IN THE OLD, UNUSED PRODUCE PREP ROOM DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Accumulated soil attracts pests and harbors bacteria.

All surfaces must be kept clean.

Clean equipment interiors and exteriors; Walls, ceilings, floors clean; Remove grease and debris; Clean as often as necessary.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: LEAK ON THE LEFT WASHBOWL HOT HANDLE IN THE EMPLOYEE WOMAN'S WASHROOM. LEAK FROM THE FLOWER SECTION TWO COMPARTMENT SINK PLUMBING SYSTEM ONTO THE SURROUNDING FLOORS AROUND THE FLOWER COOLERS. EXCESSIVE WATER CONDENSATION FROM THE LARGE DAIRY DISPLAY COOLER ONTO THE FLOOR IN FRONT OF THE COOLER. MUST REPAIR ALL.

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.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED EXPANDING SPRAY FOAM USED AS SEALANT ON BASEBOARD COVING UNDER THE BAKERY THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REMOVE TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.

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: OBSERVED EXPANDING SPRAY FOAM USED AS SEALANT ON BASEBOARD COVING UNDER THE BAKERY THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REMOVE TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.

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.