JEWEL FOOD STORE #3470 Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Grocery store

HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA - Comments: EXPOSED HAND SINKS NOT ACCESSIBLE FOR HAND WASHING, IN MEAT MARKET AREA, AND IN FISH DEPARTMENT, GARBAGE CONTAINERS AND OTHER ITEMS IN FRONT OF SINK, NOT ALLOWING EASY ACCESS, MUST RESTRICT AT ONCE, MUST BE ABLE TO WASH HANDS AT ALL TIMES, CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-030

Missing supplies prevent proper handwashing, forcing inadequate cleaning that spreads pathogens.

All handwashing sinks must have soap and hand drying provisions.

Soap in dispensers at each sink; Paper towels in dispensers or air dryers; Supplies maintained during all hours; Waste receptacles if paper towels used.

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: ICE MACHINE NOT CLEAN WITH SOURCE OF CROSS CONTAMINATION, INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE, TOP AREA OF MACHINE AND INTERIOR PANELS, APPEARS TO HAVE SLIMY SUBSTANCE BUILD-UP, INSTRUCTED TO DISCONTINUE USE, AND USE PRE PACKAGE ICE, UNTIL MACHINE IS CLEAN, MACHINE TAGGED, INSTRUCTED TO FAX A LETTER TO CDPH ONCE MACHINE IS PROPERLY CLEAN AND SANITIZE, ALONG RECEIPTS FROM COMPANY WHO CLEANED MACHINE, FAX #312746-8040, SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-005 (A)

Dirty equipment harbors and spreads pathogens, causing cross-contamination and illness.

All food contact surfaces must be properly cleaned and sanitized.

Wash, rinse, sanitize after each use; Clean between different raw foods; Every 4 hours for continuous use; When contaminated; Proper procedures and chemicals.

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: MUST LABEL PRODUCT ON DISPLAY OFFERED FOR SALE WITH ADEQUATE ADDRESS OF WHERE PRODUCT COMES FROM, THE SOURCE OF WHERE IT ORIGINATED FROM,

Improper methods result in slow cooling that allows bacterial growth.

Approved cooling methods must be used.

Use shallow pans, ice baths, rapid chill units, ice wands; Cut large items into smaller portions; Stir frequently; Leave uncovered during cooling.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN: EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOLERS IN BAKERY AREA, MILK AND YOGURT DISPLAY SHELVES DOWN GROCERY AISLES, AND COUNTER AREAS IN PRODUCE DEPT.,

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: FLOORS NOT CLEAN IN ALL DEPT., MUST DETAIL CLEAN UNDER, BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT, AND IN CORNERS OF WALL, AND ALONG WALL AREA, MUST STORE STOCK 6 INCHES AWAY FROM WALL TO BETTER CLEAN AND PREVENT A RODENT HARBORAGE, AND 6 INCHES FROM 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: MUST REMOVE CHIPPING PAINT FROM DOOR OF WIC IN PRODUCE AREA, DOOR OFF HINGES AT THE SAME DOOR, LIGHT SHIELDS DUSTY IN DELI AREA, CEILING NOT CLEAN IN MEAT MARKET AREA, AND REAR PLASTIC SWINGING DOOR NEXT TO EXIT DOOR IN POOR REPAIR, HAS BROKEN PLASTIC THAT NEEDS REPLACE, ALL ARTICLES MUST BE STORED 6 INCHES OFF FLOORS, 6 INCHES AWAY FROM WALLS,

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.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: LIGHT OUT IN WALK-IN COOLER PRODUCE, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE LIGHT BULBS THATS OUT,

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.

TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS - Comments: EMPLOYEES BELONGINGS NOT STORED IN ONE DESIGNATED AREA NICE AND NEATLY, MUST DO,

Missing allergen labeling can cause severe allergic reactions.

All food properly labeled with required information.

Common name; Ingredients; Allergen declarations; Date marking; Manufacturer info; Net quantity.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE STOPPERS FOR ALL 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS, REPAIR SINK STOPPERS IN MEAT MARKET AREA, AND REPAIR LEAK UNDER SAME SINK IN MEAT MARKET AREA,

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: MUST PROVIDE STOPPERS FOR ALL 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS, REPAIR SINK STOPPERS IN MEAT MARKET AREA, AND REPAIR LEAK UNDER SAME SINK IN MEAT MARKET AREA,

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.