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

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: NOTED NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNIT CONSPICUOUSLY POSTED TO MONITOR THE AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO EQUIP ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS WITH ACCURATE AND WORKING THERMOMETER.

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.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE DOOR OF THE DELI WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AND/OR 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.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: NOTED ICE BUILD UP INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER ON THE FLOOR AND DOOR OF THE BAKERY WALK IN COOLER AND DAIRY WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE CONDENSATION UNITS.

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.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE RAILS OF THE HOT HOLDING UNIT WITH FOOD DEBRIS, GREASE AND PARTICLES. MUST ALSO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF UNUSED SERVICE COOLER AT THE DELI PREP AREA. ALSO NOTED DIRT, PRODUCE STAINS AND DRIED LIQUIDS ON SHELVES AT THE MEAT DISPLAY COOLERS AND WHERE EVER NECESSARY.

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: NOTED LEAKING FAUCETS AT THE FOLLOWING AREAS:- - 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AT THE DELI PREP AREA - 2 COMPARTMENT SINK AT THE REAR DELI PREP AREA - AT THE BOTTOM PIPING UNDERNEATH THE HAND WASH SINK AT THE REAR DELI PREP AREA - LEAKAGE AT THE KNOBS (USED TO TURN ON WATER) AND PIPE CONNECTING TO THE WATER HOSE AT THE FRUITS AND VEGETABLE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

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.

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: NOTED WASH ROOMS ON PREMISE WITH GARBAGE RECEPTACLES AND NO LIDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TRASH CANS WITH LIDS AT ALL WOMEN WASH ROOMS AND UNISEX WASH ROOMS.

Inadequate facilities lead to poor hygiene and contamination.

Toilet rooms must be properly equipped and maintained.

Self-closing doors; Toilet paper; Covered waste receptacles; Handwashing supplies; Cleaned regularly; Proper ventilation.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS AT THE FOLLOWING AREAS:- - FLOORS UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND COOKING STOVE AND OVEN AT THE DELI FRONT PREP AREA WITH GREASE, DEBRIS AND FOOD PARTICLES ON THE FLOOR AND WALLS. -FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT AT THE FOOD AND DRY STORAGE AREA. -MAINTAIN DRY FLOORS AT THE ESPECIALLY AT THE MEAT PREP COOLER AND AREAS WITH LEAKING PIPES. - NOTED MISSING TILES AND CRACKS ON FLOOR AT THE DISPLAY AREA.

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: NOTED LOOSE COVING ON WALL BY THE REAR WALK IN FREEZE. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL THE COVING FOR THE WALLS.

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: NOTED ACCUMULATED DUST AND DIRT ON VENTS THROUGH OUT THE FOOD DISPLAY COOLERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

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: NOTED ACCUMULATED DUST AND DIRT ON VENTS THROUGH OUT THE FOOD DISPLAY COOLERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

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.