JEWEL FOOD STORE #3514 Passes Health Inspection - Chicago Grocery store

SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED SEVERAL FOOD ITEMS NOT ELEVATED 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR IN FRONT ENTRANCE OF PREMISES AND DISPLAY AREA. MUST ELEVATE ITEMS OFF THE FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.

Contaminated single-use items transfer pathogens to food and customers.

Single-use items must be protected from contamination.

Store in original packaging; Protect from contamination; Handle by non-contact surfaces; Cannot reuse.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED SOME USE OF MILK CRATES FOR ELEVATION INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER, FREEZERS AND REAR FOOD STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED ABOVE NOT TO USE MILK CRATES FOR PRODUCT ELEVATION. MUST PROVIDE APPROPRIATE SHELVING FOR STORAGE.

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.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED RAW WOOD WALLS IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST SEAL PAINT RAW WALLS TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.

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.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED HEAVY DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING NEXT TO VENTILATION VENTS IN FRONT MEAT COUNTER, COOKING FOOD PREPARATION AREA AND ON BAKERY DEPARTMENT MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON WALLS INSIDE PRODUCE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST REPAINT 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: OBSERVED HEAVY DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING NEXT TO VENTILATION VENTS IN FRONT MEAT COUNTER, COOKING FOOD PREPARATION AREA AND ON BAKERY DEPARTMENT MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON WALLS INSIDE PRODUCE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST REPAINT 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.