JEWEL FOOD STORE #3470 Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Grocery store

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED INADEQUATE HOT WATER TEMPERATURES AT THE FOLLOWING HAND WASHING SINKS: PRODUCE PREP HAND WASHING SINK FOUND WITH A MAXIMUM HOT WATER TEMPERATURE OF 85.3F. BOTH CUSTOMER MEN'S AND LADIES WASHROOM HAND WASHING SINKS FOUND WITH A MAXIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 68F AND BOTH WITH EXTREMELY LOW WATER PRESSURE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HOT WATER AT A MINIMUM OF 100F AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS. PRIORITY 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.

REQUIRED RECORDS AVAILABLE: SHELLSTOCK TAGS, PARASITE DESTRUCTION - Comments: NO SHELLFISH IDENTIFICATION TAGS FOR ALL FRESH OYSTERS AND MUSSELS FOR THE YEAR OF 2019. THREE TAGS ONLY ON SITE FOR OYSTERS FROM MARCH OF 2019. ALL OTHER TAGS ON SITE FROM 2018. INSTRUCTED ALL SHELLFISH TAGS MUST BE RETAINED FOR A MINIMUM OF 90 DAYS. INSTRUCTED TO HOLD TAGS ON SITE FOR THE OYSTERS AND MUSSELS ON SITE AT THIS TIME AND ALL OTHER FUTURE PURCHASES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

Uncorrected violations continue posing health risks and often worsen over time.

Previous critical violations must be corrected.

All previous violations corrected within required timeframes; Critical violations corrected immediately; Documentation of corrections maintained.

FOOD SEPARATED AND PROTECTED - Comments: OBSERVED 5 LBS READY TO EAT TWICE BAKED POTATOES BEING STORED INSIDE THE RAW MEAT DISPLAY COOLER, UNCOVERED IN AN OPEN CONTAINER DIRECTLY NEXT TO AND UNDER OPEN, UNCOVERED CONTAINERS OF RAW BEEF AND RAW PORK. INSTRUCTED ALL READY TO EAT FOODS MUST BE STORED COMPLETELY SEPARATED FROM RAW ANIMAL ORIGIN MEATS. ALL POTATOES DISCARDED. ESTIMATED VALUE AT $37.50. 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.

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: MUST PROVIDE IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATORS FOR THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH WASHING MACHINE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 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.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FLOORS IN THE BAKERY FREEZER AND LARGE GROCERY FREEZER WITH EXCESSIVE DEBRIS. EXCESSIVE ICE BUILD-UP ON THE WALL AND FLOOR INSIDE THE GROCERY FREEZER. MUST CLEAN ALL FLOORS, REMOVE ALL BUILD-UP ICE 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: FLOORS IN THE BAKERY FREEZER AND LARGE GROCERY FREEZER WITH EXCESSIVE DEBRIS. EXCESSIVE ICE BUILD-UP ON THE WALL AND FLOOR INSIDE THE GROCERY FREEZER. MUST CLEAN ALL FLOORS, REMOVE ALL BUILD-UP ICE 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.