JEWEL FOOD STORE #3721 Passes Health Inspection - Chicago Grocery store

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED THE PROOFER DOOR RUBBER GASKET IN POOR REPAIR, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. ALSO OBSERVED RUSTY 2 TIER CART, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST.

Unapproved processes may lack critical safety controls.

Variance required before conducting specialized food processes.

Submit application to CDPH; Include HACCP plan; Await approval before starting; Maintain all required records.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED THE DELI SMALL HOT HOLDING UNIT , AND THE 2 DOOR FREEZER,NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.ALSO CLEAN BAKERY STORAGE RACKS.

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.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED THE FLOOR IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS NOT CLEAN CHICKEN, MILK COOLERS, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. ALSO STANDING WATER IN LADIES RESTROOM, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE. CLEAN ALL FLOOR DRAINS.

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.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED THE COVING NOT ATTACHED IN THE REAR MEAT COOLER/GRINDING AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REATTACH. CLEAN WALLS IN REAR PREP AREA PRODUCE AREA.

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.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: OBSERVED LIGHT SHIELDS IN CRACKED OVER FLOOR MIXER IN THE BAKERY AREA,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE SHIELDS.

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.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: OBSERVED LIGHT SHIELDS IN CRACKED OVER FLOOR MIXER IN THE BAKERY AREA,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE SHIELDS.

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.