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

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: FOUND THE FOLLOWING PRODUCTS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE DURING DISPLAY FOR SALE. DELI DISPLAY CASE WITH HOT DOGS, BACON, LUNCHABLES, ETC... ALL TEMPERATURES WERE 47-49 DEGREES. ALL PRODUCT DISCARDED AT THIS TIME. THE FOLLOWING ITEMS IN THE DELI HOT FOOD CASE WERE AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES DURING DISPLAY FOR SALE. CHICKEN TENDERS, GREENS, MASHED POTATOES, AND GRAVY... ALL ITEMS WERE BETWEEN 89-112 DEGREES. ALL PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED AT THIS TIME. TOTAL VALUE $537.00 270 POUNDS CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)

Ill food workers cause 70% of foodborne outbreaks. Proper reporting prevents transmission of Norovirus, Hepatitis A, Salmonella, and other serious diseases.

All food employees must understand and follow health reporting requirements and food safety responsibilities.

Employees must: Report illness symptoms and exposures; Be excluded/restricted when ill; Understand their role in preventing foodborne illness; Follow proper hygiene practices; Have signed health policy on file.

ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED - Comments: FOUND THE WOMENS EMPLOYEE WASHROOM WITH NO WATER AT HANDSINKS. WATER HAS BEEN TURNED OFF DUE TO DRAINS CLOGGED. HAND WASHING IS BEING DONE OUTSIDE THE WASHROOM AT A 1 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CORRECT CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030

Inadequate facilities lead to poor hygiene practices and potential fecal contamination.

Sufficient, properly maintained toilet facilities required.

Adequate number for staff; Convenient location; Self-closing doors; Toilet paper; Covered waste receptacles; Maintained clean; Proper ventilation.

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: FRONT ENTRY DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION. GAP AT BOTTOM OF THE DOOR 1/2 INCH. ALL DOORS MUST BE TIGHT FITTING MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 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 EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ALL WALK IN COOLERS, AND STORAGE SHELVES IN ALL DEPARTMENTS. 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 UNDER ALL SHELVES IN BACKROOM IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING, FLOORS IN BAKERY AREA UNDER PREP TABLES IN NEED OF CLEANAING, FLOORS IN DELI WALK IN COOLER AND FRONT PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING FLOORS IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOMS IN NEED OF CLEANING AND WATER MUST BE REMOVED. CORECT AND MAINTAIN

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 THE DELI AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING, WALLS IN PRODUCE PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING, WALLS IN BACK STOCK ROOM IN NEED OF CLEANING. MUST DETAIAL CLEAN TO REMOVE ALL SPLATTER AND BUILD UP.

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.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: WALLS IN THE DELI AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING, WALLS IN PRODUCE PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING, WALLS IN BACK STOCK ROOM IN NEED OF CLEANING. MUST DETAIAL CLEAN TO REMOVE ALL SPLATTER AND BUILD UP.

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.