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

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED (TCS FOODS) AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE INSIDE OF THE SLICED DELI MEATS & CHEESE GRAB AND GO COOLER LOCATED IN CUSTOMER AREA ACROSS FROM THE DELI PREP AREA.OBSERVED SLICED DELI MEAT TURKEY AT 55.4F,SLICED PROVOLONE CHEESE AT 56.8 F,SLICED DELI MEAT BEEF AT 54.7,SLICED DELI MEAT HAM AT 51.8 F ETC.ALL (TCS FOODS) MUST BE HELD AT PROPER HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41.0 F OR COLDER AT ALL TIMES.MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED APPROXIMATELY 53#'S OF FOOD WORTH $400.00.PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED.

Temperatures below 135°F allow bacteria to multiply, especially spore-formers that survive cooking.

Hot foods must be held at 135°F or above.

Maintain 135°F or above; Check temperatures regularly; Proper hot holding equipment; Cannot reheat in hot holding units.

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: OBSERVED THE SLICED DELI MEATS & CHEESE GRAB AND GO COOLER LOCATED IN CUSTOMER AREA ACROSS FROM THE DELI PREP AREA WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 51.1 F. THE COOLER WAS USED TO STORE (TCS FOODS) SUCH AS SLICED DELI MEATS & CHEESES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER COLD HOLDING UNIT MUST MAINTAIN COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41.0F OR COLDER AT ALL TIMES.THE MENTIONED COOLER IS TAGGED "HELD FOR INSPECTION" AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL REPAIRED. SEE COMMENTS BELOW.PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED.

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.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: WE OBSERVED CUSTOMER WITH DOG INSIDE THE STORE AND MANAGEMENT DID NOT ADDRESS THE ISSUE WITH THE CUSTOMER DURING THIS INSPECTION.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-40-060,CITATION ISSUED.

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.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED RUST ON SHELVING IN DELI AND MEAT WALK IN COOLERS AND ON SHELVING IN MEAT PREP AREA ABOVE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE WORNED-OUT BLACK CAULKING AROUND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN MEAT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SO THAT IT IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.

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.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED HANDLE OF HAND SINK FAUCET IN PRODUCE PREP AREA IN POOR REPAIR WITH LOW PRESSURE AND WATER LEAK AT BASE OF LEFT FAUCET AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED AT SEAFOOD PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO PLUMBING ISSUES AND TO 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: EMPLOYEE FEMALE DO NOT HAVE COVERED RECEPTACLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PUT LIDS ON TRASH RECEPTACLE AND MAINTAIN.

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: HOLES OBSERVED ON UPPER WALLS ABOVE DELI DISPLAY COOLER.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL NOTICEABLE OPENINGS AND TO 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: DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS IN PET AND CEREAL AISLES ALSO,IN REAR STOCK STORAGE AREAS UNDERNEATH SHELVING LOTS OF DEBRIS OBSERVED AND INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ACCUMULATION OF RUSTS ON CEILING INSIDE THE MEAT DEPT WALK-IN-COOLER AND TO MANTAIN TO SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES

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.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: GREASE UP ON HOODS ABOVE OVEN INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Poor ventilation causes condensation and grease buildup; inadequate lighting hides contamination.

Proper ventilation and lighting required throughout.

Ventilation prevents condensation; Adequate lighting for operations; Fixtures shielded; Hoods over cooking equipment.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: GREASE UP ON HOODS ABOVE OVEN INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Poor ventilation causes condensation and grease buildup; inadequate lighting hides contamination.

Proper ventilation and lighting required throughout.

Ventilation prevents condensation; Adequate lighting for operations; Fixtures shielded; Hoods over cooking equipment.