FAIL
Risk 1 (High)
JEWEL FOOD STORE #4043 Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Grocery store
September 7, 2018
Complaint
License #1144384
5
Total Violations
3
Critical
1
Major
1
Minor
1
Corrected On Site
Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector
5
Violation #5
CRITICAL
Violation Details
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: NO POLICY PROCEDURE OR EQUIPMENT FOR THE CLEAN UP OF VOMIT AND DIAREHHA ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NO CITATION ISSUED
Why This Matters
Vomit and diarrhea contain millions of viral particles. One incident can contaminate entire facility and cause outbreak affecting dozens.
Food Code Requirement
Written procedures required for cleaning bodily fluid events to prevent disease transmission.
Specific Requirements
Written procedure must address: Isolating contaminated area; Removing and discarding affected food; Using proper PPE; Cleaning and sanitizing with appropriate concentration; Proper disposal of contaminated materials.
CDPH Food Code: Section 2-501.11
Violation #22
CRITICAL
Violation Details
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: FOUND A REACH IN COOLER WITH POLISH SAUSAGES AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE. SAUSAGES WERE 44.3-54.7 DEGREES. ALL PRODUCTS WERE REMOVED AND DISCARDED AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION. TOTAL VALUE 103 POUNDS $370.00 PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005
Why This Matters
Temperatures below 135°F allow bacteria to multiply, especially spore-formers that survive cooking.
Food Code Requirement
Hot foods must be held at 135°F or above.
Specific Requirements
Maintain 135°F or above; Check temperatures regularly; Proper hot holding equipment; Cannot reheat in hot holding units.
CDPH Food Code: Section 3-501.16(A)(1)
Violation #33
CORRECTED
MAJOR
Violation Details
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: FOUND REACH IN COOLER ON SALES FLOOR AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE. AIR TEMPERATURE VARIED ON EITHER SIDE OF UNIT. TEMPERATURE RANGED FROM 57.7 TO 45.6 COOLER WAS IMPROPERLY HOLDING FOOD ITEMS AT PROPER TEMPERATURE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 UNIT BEING HELD FOR INSPECTION UNTIL CORRECTED AND REINSPECTED BY THE CDPH.
Why This Matters
Dirty equipment harbors bacteria and attracts pests.
Food Code Requirement
All equipment and utensils must be clean and properly maintained.
Specific Requirements
Equipment clean to sight and touch; Free of food debris and grease; Maintained in good repair; Stored properly when clean.
Status
This violation was corrected during the inspection.
CDPH Food Code: Section 4-601.11
Violation #38
CRITICAL
Violation Details
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: FRUIT FLY ACTIVITY FOUND IN THE BAKERY DEPARTMENT, PRODUCE PREP AREA, AND THE GARBAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN ALL EFFECTED AREAS AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A)
Why This Matters
Pests spread numerous diseases through contamination.
Food Code Requirement
No pests or animals allowed in facility.
Specific Requirements
No evidence of pests; No live animals except service animals; Effective pest control program.
CDPH Food Code: Section 6-501.111
Violation #38
CRITICAL
Violation Details
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: FRUIT FLY ACTIVITY FOUND IN THE BAKERY DEPARTMENT, PRODUCE PREP AREA, AND THE GARBAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN ALL EFFECTED AREAS AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A)
Why This Matters
Pests spread numerous diseases through contamination.
Food Code Requirement
No pests or animals allowed in facility.
Specific Requirements
No evidence of pests; No live animals except service animals; Effective pest control program.
CDPH Food Code: Section 6-501.111
Health Department Information
Department
Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division
Food Protection Program
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