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JEWEL FOOD STORE #3477 Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Grocery store

JEWEL FOOD STORE #3477 4734 N CUMBERLAND AVE, CHICAGO 60656 Grocery Store
January 28, 2010 Canvass License #1372
6
Total Violations
1
Major
5
Minor

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

6
Violation #25
MINOR
TOXIC ITEMS PROPERLY STORED, LABELED AND USED - Comments: Only such poisonous and toxic materials as are required to maintain sanitary conditions may be used in food establishments and they shall not be used in any hazardous manner. FOUND TOXIC CHEMICALS NOT PROPERLY STORED,(3) CONTAINERS OF CLEANERS AND DEGREASER INSIDE WALK IN COOLER FOR MILK,SERIOUS VIOLATION,CITATION ISSUED,MANAGER REMOVED THE CHEMICALS;INSTRUCTED TO KEEP TOXIC MATERIALS IN SEPARATE STORAGE ROOM
Dirty surfaces attract pests and can contaminate food indirectly.
Non-food contact surfaces must be kept clean.
Clean as often as necessary; Remove grease and debris; Maintain equipment exteriors; Keep walls, ceilings, floors clean.
Violation #33
MAJOR
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. SHELVES AND RACKS IN THE FOLLOWING COOLERS -PROCESSED PRODUCTS,PIZZA,EGGS,YOGURT,OPEN COOLERS IN THE MIDDLE OF THE STORE NEAR BUTCHER AREA ,DISPLAY COOLERS AND FREEZERS IN THE MIDDLE PORTIN OF THE STORE UNCLEAN,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN;COUNTER TOP FOR COFFEE MACHINE NEAR ENTRANCE DOOR UNCLEAN,MUST CLEAN
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.
Violation #34
MINOR
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOOR BEHIND CAKE COOLER NEAR ENTRANCE DOOR UNCLEAN,MUST CLEAN
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.
Violation #35
MINOR
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. STAINED WALLS NEAR DOOR OF BUTCHER PREP AREA MUST BE CLEAN;CEILING TILES INSIDE WALK IN COOLER OF DELI AREA WITH ACCUMULATED DUST,MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN;CEILING TILES AND CEILING VENTS IN BAKERY AREA ABOVE COOKING OVEN AND BOXES UNCLEAN,MUST CLEAN;CEILING TILES AND VENTS IN DELI PREP AREA UNCLEAN,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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.
Violation #36
MINOR
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD IN PRODUCE WALK IN COOLER MUST BE REPLACED;LIGHT SHIELDS MUST BE PROVIDED IN BREAD DISPLAY SECTION
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.
Violation #36
MINOR
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD IN PRODUCE WALK IN COOLER MUST BE REPLACED;LIGHT SHIELDS MUST BE PROVIDED IN BREAD DISPLAY SECTION
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.

Health Department Information

Department Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division Food Protection Program
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