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

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE AT 3-COMPARMENT SINK WASHING, RINSING MULTI USE EQUIPMENT AND NOT SANITIZING; 0 PPM OF QUATERNARY AMMOMIUM IN 3RD BASIN OF SINK, ONLY WATER. INSTD ON PROPER CONCENTRATION OF SANITIZER. CITATION ISSSUED PRIORITY 7-38-025 .

Dirty equipment harbors and spreads pathogens, causing cross-contamination and illness.

All food contact surfaces must be properly cleaned and sanitized.

Wash, rinse, sanitize after each use; Clean between different raw foods; Every 4 hours for continuous use; When contaminated; Proper procedures and chemicals.

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: THE FOLLOWING TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES IN DELI DISPLAY CASE AND IN WALK IN COOLER: TURKEY 47.0F, HAM 46.2F, ROAST BEEF 47.2F AND TACO SALAD AT 52.0F. ALL PRODUCE DISCARDED AND DENATURED AT THIS TIME. INSTD TO MAINTAIN COLD FOODS AT 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED APPROX 50LBS $300 VALUE

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: WALK IN COOLER UNABLE TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE, INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF 48.9F. DELI DISPLAY CASE UNABLE TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE, INTERNAL AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF 47.9F. INSTD TO REPAIR UNITS AND HAVE ABLE TO MAINTAIN PROPER PRODUCT TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005. PRIORITY.

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.

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: THERMOMETERS MISSING IN ALL DELI COOLERS. INSTD TO PROVIDE 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.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: BROKEN DOOR AT UPRIGHT FREEZER ON SALES FLOOR. INSTD TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

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.

SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED - Comments: WASTE WATER/SEWAGE BACK UP NOTED FROM FLOOR DRAIN LOCATED IN FRONT OF CHICKEN WALK IN COOLER AND FROM 3-COMPARTMENT SINK FLOOR DRAIN WHEN ANY OF THE PLUMBING IS UTILIZED IN THIS AREA (REAR HANDWASH SINK, REAR 2-COMPARTMENT SINK AND REAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK). INSTD TO NOT USE ANY OF THESE SINKS IN THIS AREA UNTIL PLUMBING REPAIRED AND REINSPECTED BY CDPH. DELI AREA WILL USE FRONT HANDWASH SINK LOCATED IN DELI AND OTHER 3-COMPARTMENT SINKS ON SITE. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C). PRIORITY.

Improper disposal contaminates environment and attracts pests.

All waste water must be properly disposed.

Discharge to approved sewer; No dumping outside; Grease trap maintained; No floor draining to exterior.

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: ALL REFUSE RECEPTACLES THROUGH OUT ALL AREAS (DELI, MEAT, BAKERY, PRODUCE) NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE DEBRIS ACCUMULATION ON EXTERIOR/INTERIOR RECEPTACLES. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Poor waste management attracts pests and creates contamination sources.

Refuse must be properly contained and removed.

Leak-proof, pest-proof containers; Tight-fitting lids; Clean storage areas; Frequent removal; Containers cleaned.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: WORN FLOOR GROUT LINES BY CHICKEN COOKING AREA AND IN REAR OF DELI AREA. INSTD TO RE GROUT FLOORS SO AS TO BE SMOOTH, EVEN, 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: EXCESSIVE CLUTTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN PRODUCE AREA THROUGH OUT (OLD MATS, TRASH, ETC UNDER STAIRS). INSTD TO REMOVE AND ORGANIZE AREA.

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: EXCESSIVE CLUTTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN PRODUCE AREA THROUGH OUT (OLD MATS, TRASH, ETC UNDER STAIRS). INSTD TO REMOVE AND ORGANIZE AREA.

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.