JEWEL FOOD STORE #4043 Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Grocery store

SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME - Comments: Equipment and utensils should get proper exposure to the sanitizing solution during the rinse cycle. Bactericidal treatment shall consist of exposure of all dish and utensil surfaces to a rinse of clean water at a temperature of not less than 180F. FOUND HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE BEING USED IN BAKERY NOT ABLE TO PROPERLY SANITIZE AFTER RUNNING UNIT FOR SEVERAL CYCLES. FINAL RINSE TEMPERATURE ON GAUGE IS 118F. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE UNIT SERVICED AND MAINTAIN HIGH TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE FINAL RINSE AT 180F OR ABOVE. INSTRUCTED TO WASH, RINSE, AND SANITZE MULTI-USE BAKERY PANS AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK UNTIL DISH MACHINE REPAIRED. HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON UNIT. FAX LETTER TO 312-746-4240 FOR TAG REMOVAL. CRITICAL 7-38-030 ISSUED.

Improper sanitization fails to kill pathogens, allowing contaminated equipment to spread illness throughout facility.

Sanitizing solutions and rinse water must meet specific requirements for effectiveness.

Chemical sanitizers: Chlorine 50-100 ppm, Quaternary ammonium 200-400 ppm, Iodine 12.5-25 ppm; Hot water: 171°F for 30 seconds or 180°F at dish surface; Test strips required; Proper contact time.

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: FOUND ENTRANCE DOUBLE DOORS WITH 1/4 INCH GAP AT RIGHT SIDES OF SAID DOORS. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE DOORS TIGHT FITTING SO AS NO DAYLIGHT CAN BE SEEN. OUTER OPENINGS NOT PROTECTED. SERIOUS 7-38-020 ISSUED.

Unprotected openings allow pest entry, leading to contamination of food and surfaces.

Building openings must be protected against pest entry.

Doors tight-fitting and self-closing; Windows screened; Openings sealed; Pest control log maintained; Regular monitoring; Professional service when needed.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. REMOVE PLASTIC LINING FROM DISPLAY CASES NEXT TO BAKERY. PAINT RUSTY CART IN WALK-IN FREEZER AND FOOD RACKS IN DISPLAY COOLERS. REMOVE MILK CRATES BEING USED TO STORE ITEMS AND REPLACE WITH RACKS/SHELVES IN WALK-IN COOLER, WALK-IN FREEZER, WAREHOUSE STORAGE AREA, AND BAKERY. REPAIR DIVIDER AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN MEAT AREA.

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: CLEAN, UNDER AROUND ALL PALLETS AND RACKS, INTERIOR OF UNUSED REFRIGERATOR IN DELI PREP AREA, BOTTOMS OF PREP TABLES, TOILETS IN TOILET ROOMS, UNDER, AROUND DISH MACHINE, INSIDE CABINETS AND REFRIGERATOR IN EMPLOYEE BREAK ROOM, INTERIOR OF SINK IN BASEMENT.

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: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. CRACKED FLOOR SECTIONS IN REAR MEAT BUTCHER AREA AND DELI PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SAME TO MAKE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT AS NEEDED AND REMOVE ICE BUILDUP AT FLOOR IN WALK-IN FREEZER. DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISES ESPECIALLY ALONG WALL BASE.

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: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPING AND CONDUITS AT WALL AND CEILING IN UTILITY CLOSET AND REAR WAREHOUSE STORAGE AREA, REPAIR WALL BASE COVING IN WOMEN STAFF TOILET ROOM IN BASEMENT, CLEAN WALL BASE UNDER THREE COMPARTMENTS SINKS AND PREP TABLES AT PREP AREAS, REPLACE WATER DAMAGED CEILING PANELS AND SOILED PANELS IN DELI PREP AREA, REAR WAREHOUSE STORAGE AREA, AND FRONT SERVICE AREA. CLEAN VENTS AND FAN GRID COVERS THROUGHOUT TO REMOVE DUST BUILDUP. REMOVE RUST DEPOSITS FROM SPRINKLER HEADS AND VENTS IN REAR MEAT BUTCHER PREP AREA. CLEAN FOOD SPLATTERS AS NEEDED IN PREP AREAS AND REAR WAREHOUSE AREA. PAINT UPPER WALLS IN WAREHOUSE STORAGE AREA AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD REPAIR. REPLACE WORN BASE BOARDS AND WALL SECTIONS IN WARE HOUSE STORAGE 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: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD FOR LIGHT BULBS AT DELI PREP AREA. REPLACE LIGHT BULBS IN WALK-IN FREEZER.

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.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: CHANGE HOT AND COLD HANDLES TO CORRESPOND WITH HOT AND COLD WATER AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN DELI PREP AREA.

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: CHANGE HOT AND COLD HANDLES TO CORRESPOND WITH HOT AND COLD WATER AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN DELI PREP AREA.

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.