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 MORE THAN FIFTY FRUIT FLIES IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: ON THE WALL IN THE SEAFOOD AREA, IN THE PRODUCE PREP AREA, IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA LEADING TO THE UTILITY SINK AND IN THE BAKERY AREA BY THE DISHMACHINE. ALSO OBSERVED HOUSE FLIES ON PREMISES IN THE DELI AREA AND BUTCHER AREA. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ECOLAB SERVICE STORE PRIOR TO REINSPECTION. 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.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: ONE RUBBER GASKET AT THE DELI DISPLAY CASE IS IN POOR REPAIR; REPAIR OR REPLACE GASKET.

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.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: CLEAN FLOORS IN ALL PREP AREAS, SOME WALK-IN COOLERS AND UNDERNEATH SINKS TO REMOVE STANDING WATER AND OTHER DEBRIS.

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.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: CLEAN FLOORS IN ALL PREP AREAS, SOME WALK-IN COOLERS AND UNDERNEATH SINKS TO REMOVE STANDING WATER AND OTHER DEBRIS.

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.