JEWEL FOOD STORE #0901

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: FOUND EVIDENCE OF RAT DROPPINGS ON THE GROUND AROUND THE OUTSIDE DUMPSTER OVER 85 TOTAL. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE AREA AND REMOVE THE DROPPINGS. ALSO THE BOTH FRONT ENTRANCE DOORS WITH OVER 1/3 OF AN INCH GAP ON THE BOTTOM OF THE DOORS. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT/INSECTS PROOFED THE DOORS. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS 7-38-020

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: CAULKING AROUND THE SPLASH GUARD OF THE 2 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE CHEF KITCHEN AND BUTCHER PREP AREA, WORN OUT. INSTRUCTED TO RE CAULK AND MAINTAIN. MUST DEFROST THE FANNIE MAY(CHOCOLATE) CASE,(WITH HEAVY ICE ACCUMULATED)AND MAINTAIN.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE FOLLOWING: ALL INTERIOR OF THE 3 MICROWAVE IN THE EMPLOYEES LUNCH ROOM, ALL THE CABINET UNDER THE PREP TABLES IN THE BAKERY DEPT, INSIDE THE DRAWER WITH COFFEE IN THE EMPLOYEES LUNCH ROOM AND ALL THE FLAT CARTS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER IN THE CHEF KITCHEN AND MAINTAIN.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN IN DETAIL AND DRY THE FLOOR IN THE MEAT MARKET COLD HOLDING AREA (WITH FRESH MEAT BLOOD AND WATER ON THE FLOOR). FLOOR IN THE BAKERY WALK IN COOLER, FLOOR IN THE WALK IN FREEZER IN THE DELI DEPT(WITH DEBRIS AND SYRUP ON THE FLOOR) AND WALK IN COOLER IN THE DELI DEPT. AND WALK IN COOLER IN THE PRODUCE DEPT AND MAINTAIN.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: WALLS BEHIND THE 2 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE DELI MAIN KITCHEN, NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING. FILTER ON THE HOOD BY THE BAKERY DEPT,WITH DUST BUILD-UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. ALL THE VENTS INSIDE THE FOUR WASHROOM IST FLOOR AND 2ND FLOOR WITH ACCUMULATED DUST. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: MISSING VISIBLE THERMOMETER ON THE TWO HOT HOLDING UNIT, IN THE FRESH SALAD BAR, WALK IN COOLER BUTCHER DEPT, AND WALK IN COOLER BAKERY DEPT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN; MUST CLEAN/SANITIZE; WARMERS AND COOLERS IN MAIN KITCHEN; SLICERS AND CAN OPENER AT DELI AREA; AND CABINETS, COUNTERS AND DISH MACHINE AT BAKERY.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS, UNDER, BEHIND EQUIPMENT AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS AT MAIN KITCHEN, DELI, BAKERY AREA AND THRU-OUT REAR STORAGE AREA. ALSO INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS UNDER ALL SINKS.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST CLEAN FILTER ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN MAIN KITCHEN.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE PRODUCE PREP AREA TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ARTICLES MUST BE STORED OFF FLOORS, AWAY FROM WALLS.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. MUST CLEAN-SANITIZE; DISPLAY COOLERS, FREEZERS, BOTTOM PANELS OF PREP TABLES AT ALL PREP AREAS, CAN OPENER, HOT BOXES, OVENS AND FRYERS AT HOT FOODS PREP AREA, STORAGE CARTS AT BAKERY AND SOME DISPLAY SHELVES THRU-OUT PREMISES.

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. EXCESSIVE DEBRIS; MUST CLEAN FLOORS THRU-OUT PREMISES, UNDER, BEHIND EQUIPMENT AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS AND INSIDE ALL WALK IN COOLERS.

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. MUST CLEAN FAN GUARDS INSIDE DAIRY WALK IN COOLER.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. MUST REPAIR LEAKING PIPE ABOVE DISH MACHINE.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: MUST CLEAN AND ORGANIZE STORAGE AREAS AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES. ARTICLES MUST BE STORED OFF FLOORS, AWAY FROM WALLS.

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.OBSERVED BROKEN GLASS(FISH) DISPLAY COOLER INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.OBSERVED FREEZER STORAGE SHELF (PAPA CHARLIES) NOT CLEAN INSTRUCTED TO 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.OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING FLOORS NOT CLEAN DELI FREEZER, BAKERY UNDER (ICING TABLE).INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: Use dustless cleaning methods.OBSERVED CEILING VENT NOT CLEAN (DUSTY) IN DELI ALSO IN MEAT CUTTING ROOM. INSRTUCTED TO CLEAN.

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. All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces.OBSERVED DELI FREEZER LIGHT NOT WORKING, AND LIGHT SHIELDS FROZEN INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING LIGHT SHIELDS NOT CLEAN DELI, AND 2ND FLOOR EMPLOYEES LOUNGE INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SHIELDS. OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN ICE CREAM FREEZER INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.