JEWEL FOOD STORE #3368

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: 5-501.15---OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTERS WITH LIDS NOT TIGHT FITTING, DUE TO LIDS DAMAGED BENT PREVENTING PROPER LID CLOSURE.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE DUMPSTER LIDS.INSTRUCTED ALL OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTERS MUST BE ABLE TO CLOSE AND REMAIN TIGH FITTING IN ORDER TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(B),CITATION ISSUED.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND SOAP PROVIDED AT THE HAND WASHING SINK IN THE 1ST FLOOR UNISEX WASHROOM.INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL HAND WASHING SINKS WITH HAND SOAP AT ALL TIMES.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C),CITATION ISSUED.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED STICKY FLY TRAP ROLL HANGING ABOVE THE BASEMENT BAKERY PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINT IN THE SEAFOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDED HAIR RESTRAINTS FOR ALL EMPLOYEES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.

SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE AND INVERT SINGLE SERVICE CONTAINERS IN THE BASEMENT BAKERY PREP AREA TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE AND MAINTAIN.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED RUSTS ON THE WIRE STORAGE RACK IN THE BASEMENT DELI WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUSTS AND REPAINT OR REPLACE THE SHELVES AND MAINTAIN.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED SLOW DRAINING HANDWASHING SINK IN THE BASEMENT MEAT CUTTING ROOM.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING ISSUE AND MAINTAIN.

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTERS WITH LIDS NOT TIGHT FITTING, DUE TO LIDS DAMAGED BENT PREVENTING PROPER LID CLOSURE.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE DUMPSTER LIDS.INSTRUCTED ALL OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTERS MUST BE ABLE TO CLOSE AND REMAIN TIGH FITTING IN ORDER TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(B),CITATION ISSUED.

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT# 2615922 DATED:04/17/2025 #44---4-903.12: **C** Prohibitions OBSERVED PAPER TOWEL DISPENSER FOR HANDWASHING SINK INSTALLED OVER DRAINBOARD OF WASH COMPARTMENT OF THREE COMPARMENT SINK IN FIRST FLOOR DELI AREA. INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE PAPER TOWEL DISPENSER FOR HANDWASHING SINK IN FIRST FLOOR DELI AREA TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY WITH NOTED VIOLATION AND MAINTAIN BY 12-2-2025. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090,CITATION ISSUED.

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED COLD TCS FOODS, HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES RANGING BETWEEN 46.8-57.6F. OBSERVED COLD TCS FOODS, CUT WATERMELON (55.2-57.6F) AND CUT CANTALOUPE(46.8F) HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE. INSTRUCTED ALL COLD TCS FOOD MUST BE HELD AT 41F OR BELOW. CORRECTED ON SITE MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED FOOD VALUED AT $90 WEIGHING 35LBS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: OBSERVED PAPER TOWEL DISPENSER FOR HANDWASHING SINK INSTALLED OVER DRAINBOARD OF WASH COMPARTMENT OF THREE COMPARMENT SINK IN FIRST FLOOR DELI AREA. INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE PAPER TOWEL DISPENSER FOR HANDWASHING SINK IN FIRST FLOOR DELI AREA TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF EQUIPMENT.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED MILK CRATES USED FOR ELEVATION IN BAKERY WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD AND NON FOOD ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES OFF OF FLOOR FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY.

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: OBSERVED NO IRREVERSIBLE TEMPERATURE INDICATOR FOR MEASURING SURFACE TEMPERATURE OF UTENSILS AND OTHER DISHES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. CORRECTED ON SITE IRREVERSIBLE TEMPERATURE INDICATOR FOR MEASURING SURFACE TEMPERATURE OF UTENSILS AND OTHER DISHES DELIVERED TO FACILITY BEFORE CONCLUSION OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN BASEMENT MEAT CUTTING ROOM IN DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SMOOTHLY REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN BASEMENT MEAT CUTTING ROOM IN DISHWASHING AREA FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY. OBSERVED OUT OF ORDER SIGNAGE ON WESTSIDE FIRST FLOOR ALL GENDER WASHROOM DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR WESTSIDE FIRST FLOOR ALL GENDER WASHROOM.(NOTE THERE IS ANOTHER PROPERLY FUNCTIONING WASHROOM NEXT TO SAID WASHROOM)

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED ICE BUILDUP ON LEFT SIDE OF CONDENSOR FANS IN BASEMENT DELI WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE BUILDUP FROM CONDENSOR FAN IN BASEMENT DELI WALK IN COOLER.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED NON WORKING LIGHTS ON RIGHT SIDE OF BASEMENT DELI WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE NON WORKING LIGHTS IN BASEMENT DELI WALK IN COOLER.

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: Missing and inaccurate refrigeration thermometer in several prep and display coolers. instructed to provide in warmest part of unit.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: Fly light trap mounted in pastry prep area, instructed to mount away of open food/ clean utensils.

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: Butcher with long hair braids swinging over meat cutting boards, instructed to have food handlers with effective hair restraints.

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: Slow drainage at deli station 3-comp sink, instructed to rod out drain lines and maintain.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: Bulging wall covering with gaps above 3-comp sink at meat fresh meat station. instructed to repair.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: Standing gray water under deli 3-comp sink, utility room next to juicing station. Instructed to minimize standing water to prevent insect breeding grounds.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: WATER AT HAND SINK MEASURED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE AT 88F. HAND SINK LOCATED CUSTOMER RESTROOM NEAR CUSTOMER SERVICE. MAINTENANCE WORKER ON SITE TO CORRECT HOT WATER TEMPERATURE TO 100F. FACILITY MUST MAINTAIN WATER OF AT LEAST 100F THROUGH A MIXING VALVE OR COMBINATION FAUCET. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C) CITATION ISSUED.

FOOD IN GOOD CONDITION, SAFE, & UNADULTERATED - Comments: OBSERVED VARIETY OF DENTED CANS (BEANS) BEING SOLD TO THE PUBLIC IN THE CLEARANCE SECTION. FOOD PACKAGING MUST BE IN GOOD CONDITION SO THAT FOODS ARE NOT EXPOSED TO ADULTERATION OR POTENTIAL CONTAMINATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

REQUIRED RECORDS AVAILABLE: SHELLSTOCK TAGS, PARASITE DESTRUCTION - Comments: THE DATE WHEN THE LAST SHELLSTOCK WAS SOLD IS NOT RECORDED ON ALL SHELLSTOCK TAGS THAT WERE PROVIDED ON SITE. THE FACILITY MUST RECORD THE DATE WHEN THE LAST SHELLSTOCK WAS SOLD. FACILITY MANAGER WENT THROUGH ALL INVOICE RECEIPTS IN HOUSE TO VERIFY WHEN LAST SHELLSTOCK ITEMS WERE SOLD PER TAG. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

FOOD SEPARATED AND PROTECTED - Comments: CARTONS OF RAW EGGS STORED DIRECTLY NEXT TO ENGLISH MUFFINS AND CONTAINERS OF CREAM. FACILITY MUST SEPARATE RAW EGGS FROM READY TO EAT FOODS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP - Comments: DID NOT OBSERVE ANY PROPER WARNING SIGNAGE FOR VARIOUS FRESHLY MADE PACKED JUICES ON SITE STORED IN THE PRODUCE AREA. THE SIGN MUST STATE, "WARNING: THESE PRODUCTS HAVE NOT BEEN PASTEURIZED AND, THEREFORE, MAY CONTAIN HARMFUL BACTERIA THAT CAN CAUSE SERIOUS ILLNESS IN CHILDREN, THE ELDERLY, AND PERSONS WITH WEAKENED IMMUNE SYSTEMS." ITEMS WERE TAKEN OFF THE SHELF IN ORDER TO PROVIDE PROPER LABELING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: MUFFINS OUT ON DISPLAY IS NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION FROM A FRONT VIEW OF CUSTOMERS. FOOD SHALL BE PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION.

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED OUTSIDE DUMPSTERS OVERFLOWING WITH GARBAGE, LIDS WIDE OPEN. EMPLOYEES FLATTENED GARBAGE SO THAT LIDS WERE CLOSED PROPERLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020 (b) CITATION ISSUED.

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IN BASEMENT BAKERY AREA MAINTAINING AN IMPROPER FINAL RINSE TEMPERATURE OF 120F. MACHINE TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR MACHINE SO THAT IT IS CAPABLE OF DELIVERING A FINAL RINSE TEMPERATURE BETWEEN 180-194F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED PUSH BUTTON ON DRYER IN MEN'S EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM IS LOOSE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED SLIGHT BUILD UP OF GREASE AND GRIME ON FLOORS AND WALLS NEAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN DELI DEPARTMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: OBSERVE EMPLOYEE IN MEAT PREP AREA NOT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES WHEN PREPARING/HANDLING FOOD.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: FOUND BROKEN DOOR GASKETS ON MULTIPLE COOLING UNITS; COOLERS OR FREEZER 3D, 5B, AND 3-DOOR TRUE REACH IN COOLER IN BAKERY, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS IN FRESH PRODUCE PREP ROOM IN BASEMENT, DARK GROOVES AND STAINS PRESENT, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN LOOSE FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES OF FOOD STORAGE COMPARTMENTS AND LOWER SHELVES IN BAKERY/DELI PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: MUST REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET ON 3-COMP SINK, AND LEAKY HOT WATER KNOB ON HANDWASHING SINK IN BAKERY/DELI PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN WATER FROM FLOORS IN MEAT, BAKERY/DELI PREP AREAS, AND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOORS THROUGHOUT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST REPAIR DETACHED STAINLESS STEEL PLATE ON INTERIOR SIDE OF DOOR OF COOLER 3D IN BASEMENT. REPAIR DETACHED ECOLAB SANITIZER PUMP OVER 3-COMP SINK, IN BAKERY/DELI PREP AREA. RE-GROUT SECTIONS OF FLOOR THROUGHOUT BAKERY/DELI AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND WASH SIGNAGE IN MEN'S EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM LOCATED IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: OBSERVED A BROKEN THERMOMETER IN DELI CASE CONTAINING CHEESES. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD WORKING ORDER.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP GROOVES AND DARK STAINS THROUGHOUT BAKERY, PRODUCE ROOM, AND SEAFOOD COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH, CLEANABLE SURFACES.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED A TORN GASKET IN YOGURT CABINET. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD WORKING ORDER.

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: INACCURATE AND MISSING DATES FOR READY-TO-EAT FOODS FOUND IN WALK-IN AND DELI DISPLAY COOLERS, INSTRUCTED TO ACCURATELY DATE ALL READY-TO-EAT FOODS IN COOLERS THAT IS HELD MORE THAN 24 HOURS. NO CITATION ISSUED

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: BOTTOM SHELF OF DELI DISPLAY COOLER NOT CLEAN, DEBRIS AND SMALL PIECES OF GLASS NOTED, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: CEILING IN BASEMENT'S JUICING STATION IN POOR REPAIR, DAMAGED CEILING TILES, RUSTY SURFACES AND HANGING CHIPPED PAINT, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.