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

OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED - Comments: OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT MAINTAINED. GARBAGE, RACKS AND DEBRIS ALL IN AREA CAUSING A RODENT HRBORAGE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020

Poor waste management attracts pests and creates breeding grounds for disease vectors.

Exterior waste areas must be clean and pest-proof.

Dumpsters on cleanable pad; Tight-fitting lids; Area kept clean; Grease containers covered; Regular pickup; No overflow.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: CUTTING BOARDS NEEDED IN THE PRODUCE DEPARTMENT. BOARDS ARE DARK IN COLOR WITH DEEP CUTS. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

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: ALL CONTACT SURFACES IN THE DELI DEPARTMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. HAND SINK IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE BUILD UP. ALL PREP TABLE AND COOKING EQUIPMENT, BAKERY RACKS AND STORAGE CABINETS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD DEBRIS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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: FLOORS IN DELI IN NEED OF DETAIL CEANING GUNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT IN CORNERS, BAKERY FLOORS BEHIND TABLE AND RACKS IN NEED OF CLEANING, GROCERY BACK ROOM IN NEED OF CLEANING BEHIND PALLETS, MOP SINK AREA AND RECIEVING. FLOOR DRAINS IN SERVICE DEPARTMENT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP IN DRAIN COVERS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN 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.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: WALLS IN DELI IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL SPLATTER. 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.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: LIGHT SHIELDS IN BAKERY DEPARTMENT IN NEED OF REPAIR. SHIELDS ARE BROKEN. REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

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.

TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS - Comments: CUSTOMER MEN'S ROOM IN NEED OF CLEANING. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

Missing allergen labeling can cause severe allergic reactions.

All food properly labeled with required information.

Common name; Ingredients; Allergen declarations; Date marking; Manufacturer info; Net quantity.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: HANDSINK IN MEAT DEPT FRONT COUNTER AREA IN NEED OF REPAIR. FAUCET LEAKS. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTIAN.

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.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: HANDSINK IN MEAT DEPT FRONT COUNTER AREA IN NEED OF REPAIR. FAUCET LEAKS. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTIAN.

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.