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

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OBSERVED MOUSE ACTIVITY IN VARIOUS AREAS OF THE STORE. DROPPINGS WERE OBSERVED IN THE REAR STORAGE ROOM BEHIND THE PRODUCTION AREAS ALONG THE WALLS, IN THE BAKERY AREA BY THE DISHMACHINE ON THE FLOOR, IN THE BAKERY COOLER UNDERNEATH THE STORAGE SHELF, IN THE PRODUCE PREP AREA ALONG THE WALL, IN THE DAIRY COOLER ON THE FLOOR, IN THE BUTCHER AREA ON THE FLOOR AND IN TWO BASEMENT STORAGE ROOMS ON THE FLOOR. MUST CLEAN ALL AFFECTED AREAS AND HAVE ECOLAB PEST CONTROL SERVICE PRIOR TO REINSPECTION NEXT WEEK. ECOLAB SERVICED ON 3/1/16 AND 3/2/16 AND NOTED ACTIVITY IN THEIR REPORTS. SERIOUS VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-020.

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.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOORS NEED DETAIL CLEANING IN ALL AREAS MENTIONED IN VIOLATION #18. CLEAN UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND ALL PREPARATION EQUIPMENT, CLEAN INSIDE OF WALK-IN COOLERS UNDER SHELVES, CLEAN IN PREP AREAS (BUTCHER, BAKERY, DELI, DAIRY) AND CLEAN IN STORAGE AREAS ON FIRST FLOOR AND IN BASEMENT. OBSERVED FLOORS IN BUTCHER PREP AREA PEELING; RESEAL FLOORS.

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 CEILING VENTS IN THE BUTCHER AREA WITH DUST CLEAN VENTS. OBSERVED CEILING VENTS AND A LIGHT SHEILD IN THE DELI PREP AREA NOT CLEAN; CLEAN. CLEAN VENT ABOVE THE STOVE IN THE DELI AREA. OBSERVED THE WALL BASE IN THE WOMENS WASHROOM IN THE BASEMENT IN POOR REPAIR; REPAIR WALL BASE WHERE NEEDED.

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.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: THE TOILET SEAT IN THE MENS WASHROOM ON THE FIRST FLOOR IS IN POOR REPAIR; REPLACE OR REPAIR SEAT. THE UTILITY SINK IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA BY THE DAIRY COOLER IS CLOGGED; MUST UNCLOG SINK. A FOUL ODOR IS COMING FROM THE SINK AS WELL.

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: THE TOILET SEAT IN THE MENS WASHROOM ON THE FIRST FLOOR IS IN POOR REPAIR; REPLACE OR REPAIR SEAT. THE UTILITY SINK IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA BY THE DAIRY COOLER IS CLOGGED; MUST UNCLOG SINK. A FOUL ODOR IS COMING FROM THE SINK AS WELL.

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.