JEWEL FOOD STORE #3514 Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Grocery store

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF THE FOLLOWING TCS FOOD ITEMS INSIDE DELI DISPLAY COOLER TO BE IMPROPER:- PASTA SALAD 45.5F, COLE SSLAW 46.2F, CHICKEN SALAD 46.8F, SEAFOOD SALAD 47.1F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 25 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $115.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005.

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.

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: NOTED NO SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN BAKERY EXPOSED HAND SINK AND DRAINBOARD OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, HAND WASH SINK AND PREP TABLE AT THE SEAFOOD/ MEAT FRONT PREP COUNTER. MUST INSTALL A WASHABLE SPLASH GUARD.

Contamination during preparation is a leading cause of foodborne illness.

Prevent contamination during all food handling.

Minimize bare hand contact; Prevent cross-contamination; Use clean equipment; Proper employee hygiene.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: NOTED ICE BUILD UP INSIDE THE WALK IN FREEZER ON THE FLOOR AND DOOR SHADES. 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.

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: NOTED PREMISE USING A HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH WASHER WITH GAUGE READING 185F; HOWEVER NOTED NO TEMPERATURE TEST STRIPS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATOR, STRIPS/STICKERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY.

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.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: NOTED THICK SLIM AND DIRT AT THE FRONT LINING OF SEAFOOD/MEAT PREP DISPLAY COOLER BETWEEN THE CONDENSATION UNIT AND TRAYS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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 FAUCET AT THE EMPLOYEE MENS BATHROOM. 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.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: NOTED ROUGH AND UNFINISHED BRICK WALLS THROUGH OUT THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA WITH PEELING FINISH WASH PAINT AT SOME AREAS EXPOSING THE BRICKS. INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH WALLS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

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 DIRTY AND DUSTY CEILING FANS INSIDE THE EXHAUST HOOD OF THE DELI PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. MUST ALSO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN VENTS ALONG ALL DISPLAY COOLERS AND FREEZER UNITS AT THE DISPLAY AREA WITH HEAVY DIRT, DUST AND FOOD PARTICLE ACCUMULATION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. ALSO NOTED MISSING PANELS ON CEILING AT THE PRODUCE PREP AND REAR DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

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: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH SHELVING ESPECIALLY THROUGHOUT THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA AND AROUND THE GARBAGE DUMPSTER CHUTE. MUST ALSO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR DRAINS AT THE FOOD PREP AREAS.

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 HEAVY DIRT, SLIM AND GRIM INSIDE THE ELECTRICAL UNIT OF THE JUICER AT THE PRODUCE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL 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 HEAVY DIRT, SLIM AND GRIM INSIDE THE ELECTRICAL UNIT OF THE JUICER AT THE PRODUCE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL 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.