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JEWEL FOOD STORE #3442

4042 W FOSTER AVE · Chicago, IL 60630

Grocery Store

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Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2631329

Location recorded for this inspection · JEWEL FOOD STORE #3442 · 4042 W FOSTER AVE

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

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Inspection history

Chicago publishes inspection reports dating back to 2010. The city changed its procedures on July 1, 2018.

ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
13
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2184774

Location recorded for this inspection · JEWEL FOOD STORE #3442 · 4042 W FOSTER AVE

Recorded violations

  • 3

    MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY.INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO IMPLEMENT APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED.INSTRUCTED MANAGER 90 DAYS TO COMPLY.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION: 7-38-012(A),NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: NO CLEAN-UP POLICY FOR CLEAN-UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE POLICY AND MAINTAIN REQUIRED CLEAN-UP MATERIALS ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES.INSTRUCTED MANAGER 90 DAYS TO COMPLY.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION: 7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 16

    FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: (ICE) NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE. OBSERVED EXCESSIVE BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCES ON INTERIOR WATER COMPONENTS OF THE ICE MACHINE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO TURN OFF MACHINE, REMOVE ICE AND HAVE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE CLEANED AND SANITIZED.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED FRONT MAIN ENTRANCE DOOR(S) WITH 1/4" INCH GAP AT BOTTOM OF SAID DOOR.INSTRUCTED TO MAKE SAID DOORS TIGHT FITTING ALL ACROSS THE BOTTOMS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY AND MAINTAIN.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED TORN GASKET AT LEFT DOOR OF THE (DELI-DEPT) 3 DOOR FOOD PREP COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE TORN GASKETS AND MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LOOSE TUBING ON INTERIOR CONDENSOR UNIT FOR THE SEAFOOD DISPLAY COOLER AND MAINTAIN.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE FOLLOWING AND MAINTAIN SIDES OF DEEP FRYERS AND PIPES ALONG THE BACK OF FOOD EQUIPMENTS,OVENS,SIDES OF HOT COOKING EQUIPMENTS,STORAGE RACKS,TOPS/AND BOTTOMS OF PREP TABLES AND LEGS OF EQUIPMENTS (DELI DEPT), (PRODUCE/DAIRY/MEAT DEPT) WALK-IN-COOLER AND WALK-IN-FREEZER DETAIL CLEAN SHELVINGS AND FAN COVERS,EXHAUST HOOD/FILTERS WITH DUSTS/GREASE BUILD-UP,SHELVINGS BEHIND FRONT COUNTERS (BAKERY DEPT).

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED SMALL WATER LEAK AT DRAIN PIPE UNDERNEATH THE HANDSINK IN PRODUCE DEPT.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING LEAK AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DUSTS ACCUMULATIONS ON CEILING VENTS IN BAKERY DEPT AND REPLACE WATER STAINED CEILING TILES NEAR THE MEAT/SEA FOOD DEPT AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FLOORS BEHIND-UNDER AROUND HEAVY EQUIPMENTS IN (DELI DEPT,PRODUCE DEPT,BAKERY DEPT) FOOD PREP AREAS,DISHWASHING AREAS AND UNDERNEATH GROCERY/PET SHELVINGS CUSTOMER ISLE IN NEED FOR A DETAIL CLEANING INCLUDING FLOOR DRAINS AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED MANAGER, CLEANING EQUIPMENT (MOPS, BROOMS ETC) MUST BE STORED OFF THE FLOOR AND WALL NEAR THE PRODUCE DEPT.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULB INSIDE THE DAIRY WALK-IN-COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULB AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING AT ALL TIMES. -

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN MECHANICAL VENTILATION INSIDE THE EMPLOYEES TOILET ROOMS LOCATED IN THE SECOND FLOOR BREAK ROOM AREA.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: NO ALLERGEN TRAINING/CERTIFICATE AVAILABLE ON SITE.INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION, NO CITATION ISSUED.

ComplaintPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2145512

Location recorded for this inspection · JEWEL FOOD STORE #3442 · 4042 W FOSTER AVE

The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 3

    POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE OF THE HOT HOLDING UNITS: FOUND 4 PANS OF BONELESS CHICKEN WINGS AT 125.8F, FOUND 2 LARGE PANS OF GRILLED CHICKEN WINGS AT 129.9F, FOUND 4 PANS OF FRIED CHICKEN AT 115.7-132F. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 14# OF CHICKEN WORTH $200. THE HOT HOLDING UNIT WAS ABLE TO MAINTAIN A TEMPERATURE OF 150F SO THE UNIT WAS NOT TAGGED. INSTRUCTED TO PLACE CHICKEN IN THE HOT HOLDING UNIT IMMEDIATELY AFTER BEING COOKED. CRITICALV VIOLATION 7-38-005A

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE GASKETS AROUND THE DAIRY COOLERS AND WALK-IN FREEZER IN REAR STORAGE TO PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING SEAL AROUND THE DOORS AND MAINTAIN.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE FAN VENT COVERS IN THE WALK-IN REFRIGERATRED PREP ROOM AND THE WALK-IN MEAT COOLERS TO REMOVE DUST DEBRIS BUILDUP.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILDUP FROM THE FRONT, SIDES, BEHIND, AND WHEELS OF COOKING EQUIPMENT---MAINTAIN.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: THE 2 EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINKS IN THE BAKERY PREPARATION AREA ARE SLOW DRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT A PLUMBER TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE DRAINING FROM ALL SINKS ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES.

ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2098285

Location recorded for this inspection · JEWEL FOOD STORE #3442 · 4042 W FOSTER AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: NOTED GLASS OVEN DOOR WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMULATION IN DELI/COOKING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.---------MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE IN SEAFOOD/MEAT PREP AREA.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND FRYERS WITH GREASE ACCUMULATION IN DELI/COOKING AREA.---------MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS UNDERNEATH DISH MACHINE WITH GREASE AND LITTER IN BAKERY PREP AREA AND FLOORS INSIDE MEAT WALK-IN COOLER UNDER SHELVES.----------ADDITIONAL CLEANING OF FLOOR DRAIN UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN DELI/COOKING AREA.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CEILING AND VENT COVER WITH DUST ACCUMULATION ABOVE DELI PREP AREA.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET NECK AND HANDLE (RIGHT SIDE) AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN DELI/COOKING AREA.

  • 40

    REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE ALL COOLERS INCLUDING WALK-IN COOLER.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2059860

Location recorded for this inspection · JEWEL FOOD STORE #3442 · 4042 W FOSTER AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF MICROWAVE OVEN AND OVEN TOASTER IN 2ND FLOOR EMPLOYEE LUNCHROOM, EXPOSED HAND SINK IN DELI SECTION NEXT TO ROTISSERIE OVEN, SIDES OF DISH MACHINE IN BAKERY SECTION, INTERIOR SURFACES OF ROTISSERIE CHICKEN DISPLAY UNIT AT DISPLAY AREA, CAKE DISPLAY COOLER WITH EXCESSIVE DUST AND FOOD DEBRIS, FRESH JUICE DISPLAY COOLER, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF SALAD BAR AND HOT HOLDING SERVING TABLE WITH DRIED FOOD SPILLAGE AND DEBRIS, INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE WITH MINIMAL BUILD-UP BY THE PRODUCE AREA.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR DRAIN UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN DELI AND IN BAKERY AREA WITH EXCESSIVE SLIME BUILD-UP TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.----------MUST CLEAN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN BAKERY SECTION AND FLOOR INSIDE BAKERY WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER WITH BLACK DOUGH BUILD-UP, FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS UNDERNEATH PREP SINK AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD ACCUMULATION-------MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT REAR STORAGE AREA.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CEILING VENT COVER ABOVE DISPLAY AREA WITH EXCESSIVE DUST, CONDENSER FAN COVER INSIDE PRODUCE, BAKERY AND DELI WALK-IN COOLER.--------MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALL WITH GREASE ACCUMULATION BEHIND PREP AND EXPOSED HAND SINK IN DELI SECTION.-------MUST CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS WITH DEAD INSECTS ABOVE FRONT MEAT PREP/SERVICE AREA.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REPAIR SLOW DRAINING EXPOSED HAND SINK IN FRONT BAKERY PREP AREA.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND CLUTTER STORED UNDERNEATH STAIRCASE LEADING TO COMPRESSOR ROOM.--------ALL BOXES MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR IN REAR PRODUCE AREA FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING. MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES FOR FOOD STORAGE FOR WHICH IS UNABLE TO CLEAN.

ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1975483

Location recorded for this inspection · JEWEL FOOD STORE #3442 · 4042 W FOSTER AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Observed dirt and debris on the floors in various areas: under and around equipment in deli and mop room and in rear stock areas. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: Observed water damaged ceiling tiles in the second floor break room/office area. Instructed facility to replace and maintain.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Observed the mop sink to be slow draining. Instructed facility to repair and maintain.

Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1950648

Location recorded for this inspection · JEWEL FOOD STORE #3442 · 4042 W FOSTER AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Observed deep dark grooves in the garb-el cutting board. Instructed facility to repair or replace and maintain.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Instructed facility to install and maintain coving in the missing areas in the mop room and to maintain. Observed grease and dirt accumulation under the fryers in the deli. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: Observed dirt accumulation on the walls in the mop room. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: Observed missing light shields in various areas: in the produce walk in cooler, in the meat holding walk in cooler, and in the meat prep room cooler. Instructed facility to install and maintain.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Observed a leak at the left faucet neck of the three compartment sink in the produce prep room. Also observed the middle compartment of the same sink to have a stopper that does not work. Instructed facility to repair both and maintain. Observed a leak at the pipe under the sanitize compartment of the deli department three compartment sink. Instructed facility to repair and maintain.

  • 40

    REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: Observed the thermometer in the grass fed beef and fish cooler by the meat department to not function properly. Instructed facility to replace and maintain.

ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
8
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1949193

Location recorded for this inspection · JEWEL FOOD STORE #3442 · 4042 W FOSTER AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 3

    POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: Food found at improper temperatures in the deli department on the prep table: 2lbs of chicken at 64.7f, 5lbs of rotisserie chicken salad at 51.0f, 1lb of roast beef at 50.1f, 6lbs of chicken wraps at 53.5f, 1lb of sliced deli meat at 48.8f. Operator discarded and denatured said food valued at $50. Instructed to maintain all potentially hazardous foods at 40f or below or 140f or above. Critical citation issued 7-38-005(a).

  • 19

    OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED - Comments: Observed the outdoor trash compactor to be full and leaking a foul smelling brown waste water onto the surrounding floor. Instructed facility to repair and maintain so compactor does not leak. Serious citation issued 7-38-020.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Observed deep dark grooves in the garb-el cutting board. Instructed facility to repair or replace and maintain.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Instructed facility to install and maintain coving in the missing areas in the mop room and to maintain. Observed grease and dirt accumulation under the fryers in the deli. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: Observed dirt accumulation on the walls in the mop room. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: Observed missing light shields in various areas: in the produce walk in cooler, in the meat holding walk in cooler, and in the meat prep room cooler. Instructed facility to install and maintain.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Observed a leak at the left faucet neck of the three compartment sink in the produce prep room. Also observed the middle compartment of the same sink to have a stopper that does not work. Instructed facility to repair both and maintain. Observed a leak at the pipe under the sanitize compartment of the deli department three compartment sink. Instructed facility to repair and maintain.

  • 40

    REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: Observed the thermometer in the grass fed beef and fish cooler by the meat department to not function properly. Instructed facility to replace and maintain.

Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1482931

Location recorded for this inspection · JEWEL FOOD STORE #3442 · 4042 W FOSTER AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

ComplaintPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1482914

Location recorded for this inspection · JEWEL FOOD STORE #3442 · 4042 W FOSTER AVE

The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 2

    FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: FOUND THREE DOOR REACH-IN COOLER AT AIR TEMP OF 66.3F,COOLER MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OF 40F AND BELOW.TAGGED UNIT"HELD FOR INSPECTION" DO NOT USE CRITICAL VIOLATION: 7-38-005(A)

  • 3

    POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE:COOKED CHICKEN AT TEMP OF 116.9F TO 125.6F,STORED AT STEAM TABLE.FOUND THE FOLLOWING READY TO EAT FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE: AT TEMP OF 49.6F TO 52.1F.(41 EACH 16 OZ OF FRESH SQUEEZED ORANGE JUICE AT TEMP OF 64.5F,9-EACH 8OZ OF SQUEEZED ORANGE JUICE, AT TEMP OF 63.7F;8 EACH OF CARROTS / ORANGE JUICE AT TEMP OF 64.7F),THIS PRODUCTS WERE STORED INSIDE THE THREE DOOR COOLER WHICH MAINTAIN AIR TEMP OF 66.3F.; 9 OZ CONTAINERS OF CUT FRUIT(59 EACH 22.OZ AND 17 3.5OZ AT TEMP OF 47.9F; 27 EACH YOGURT PARFAIT AT TEMP OF 49.6F TO 51F; 4 EACH LARGE TRAY OF FRUIT AT TEMP OF 48.7; 12 EACH DEVIL EGGS AT TEMP OF 49.7F TO 51F; 15 EACH OF CUT VEGGIE WITH CHICKEN AT TEMP OF 47.4F;12 EACH 1/2 CUT WATERMELON AT TEMP OF 49.7F; 15 EACH TRAYS OF CUT HONEYDEW,WATERMELON AND CANTALOUPE AT TEMP OF 49.4F TO 50F; 11 EACH GUACAMOLE AT TEMP OF 49.8F TO 50F; 55 EACH 16OZ OF ORANGE JUICE AT TEMP OF 45.8F TO 52F; 28 EACH OF OJ JUICE AT TEMP OF 64.5F.OTHER VARIOUS KIND OF JUICE ALL AT TEMP OF 46.7F 49 8F TO 52F THESE PRODUCTS WERE STORED AT DISPLAY PRODUCE COOLER WHICH MAINTAIN TEMP OF 40.4 TO 41F FOOD WITH ABUSED TEMPERATURE WAS DISCARDED AND DENATURED BY THE EMPLOYEES. APPROX.POUNDS 426,VALUE 1.333.38 CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)

  • 16

    FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: OBSERVED CONDENSATION FROM CONDENSER UNIT DRIPPING ON FOOD INSIDE THE DISPLAY MEAT AND FISH COOLER AT SELLING AREA.FOOD IN QUESTION:CHERRY OPENED CLAMS,COOKED SHRIMPS,IMITATION OF CRAB MEAT,FRESH TUNA,FRESH WHITE FISH AND RAW MEAT.READY TO EAT PRODUCTS WERE DISCARDED AND DENATURED.INSTRUCTED NOT TO STORE FOOD PRODUCTS UNDER CONDENSER UNIT OR REPAIR UNIT IN THE WAY THAT CONDENSATION WILL NOT DRIP ON FOOD. OBSERVED EMPLOYEE JUICING AND CAPPING ORANGE JUICE,PINEAPPLE JUICE ETC,ON FRONT JUICE AREA.JUICE THAT WAS PRESENTLY JUICED WAS STORED INSIDE THE TWO DOOR COOLER WHICH THE UNIT MAINTAINS AIR TEMP OF 66.3F AND PRODUCTS(JUICES) AT TEMP OF 49.6F TO 52.1F.(41 EACH 16 OZ OF FRESH SQUEEZED ORANGE JUICE,9-EACH 8OZ OF SQUEEZED ORANGE JUICE,8 EACH ORANGE/CARROTS). JUICE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT HAS JUICING/BOTTLING APPROVAL BUT NOT FOLLOWING THEIR DOCUMENTED PROCEDURE. LOG BOOK DOESN'T HAVE REQUIRED INFORMATION:AFTER JUICING PRODUCT MUST BE STORED IN REFRIGERATION FOR 4 HOURS TO OBTAIN TEMPERATURE OF 40F AND BELOW,INFORMATION MUST BE LOGGED AND MAINTAINED ON PREMISES. JUICE IN QUESTION WAS DISCARDED AND DENATURED. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MISSING FLOOR TILES UNDER THE EXPOSED HAND SINK,AND UNDER THE JUICER MACHINE AT FRONT JUICE AREA.ALSO FLOOR TILE ARE PARTIALLY BULKED,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE/REPAIR FLOOR TILES.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: WALL BY THE EXPOSED HAND SINK SURFACE HAS BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.RE-CAULK OPENING BETWEEN THE WALL AND EXPOSED HAND SINK AT SAID AREA.

Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1482608

Location recorded for this inspection · JEWEL FOOD STORE #3442 · 4042 W FOSTER AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: SHELF INSIDE THE TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLER BROKEN NOT MAINTAIN.ALSO AT SAME UNIT RUBBER GASKET AT DOOR IS BROKEN INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR / REPLACE SHELF AND RUBBER GASKET. VENT COVERS WITH DUST BUILD-UPS,ABOVE THE PREP TABLES AT DELI DEPARTMENT,IN WALK IN COOLERS,BATHROOMS MEN AND WOMEN ON THE 1ST FLOOR AND 2ND FLOOR. OBSERVED KNIFE RACKS WITH KNIFE STORED AT DIVIDER OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,SINK SET UP.INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATED FROM SAID AREA KNIFE RACKS.IN MEAT/FISH DEPT ICE MACHINE UNIT UNIT HAS A BROKEN PLASTIC COVER. NEED TO BE REPLACE OR REPAIR

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE THE MICROWAVE AT BAKERY DEPARTMENT.GREASE INSIDE THE FRYER AND ROTISSERIE,HOOD ABOVE THE HOT HOLDING UNIT WITH GREASE.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: EXCESS WATER ON FLOOR UNDER DISH MACHINE AT BAKERY AREA,ALSO EXCESS WATER AT MOP SINK SOUTH WEST CORNER BY THE MOP SINK,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA MENTIONED DRY

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: DEBRIS,DUST FOOD AND FOOD ITEMS ON FLOOR UNDER ALL AISLES IN SELLING AREA,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: MISSING END CAPS AT LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE THE PREP TABLE AT DELI DEPARTMENT,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE

ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
11
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1482596

Location recorded for this inspection · JEWEL FOOD STORE #3442 · 4042 W FOSTER AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 3

    POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE:COOKED CHICKEN STORED ON TOP THE PREP TABLE AT TEMP OF 127.7F;PRE-PACKAGED CHICKEN SALAD AT TEMP OF 51.5F,STORED ON TOP THE PREP TABLE, AT DELI DEPARTMENT(BOTH PRODUCTS).FOOD WITH ABUSED TEMPERATURE DISCARDED AND DENATURED.POUNDS 9,VALUE 48.88. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)

  • 8

    SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME - Comments: OBSERVED USED CUTTING BOARD,KNIFE, BOWLS INSIDE ONE COMPARTMENT SINK AT FRESH JUICE/CAPPING AREA.EMPLOYEE WASHED,RINSED AND STORED ITEMS MENTIONED.NOT SANITIZING ITEMS. INSTRUCTED THAT MULTI USE UTENSILS MUST BE:WASHED,RINSED AND SANITIZED AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS.ONE COMPARTMENT SINK MUST BE USED ONLY TO WASH FRUIT.ITEMS WERE SEND TO ANOTHER DEPARTMENT WITH THREE COMPARTMENT SINK FOR PROPER WASH,RINSE AND SANITIZE(200ppm) CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-030

  • 12

    HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA - Comments: EXPOSED HAND SINK AT DELI DEPARTMENT BY THE CHICKEN STATION,BY THE ROTISSERIE NOT ACCESSIBLE,IN FRONT OF IT BLACK CARTS AND A MEDIUM LADDER,NOT ABLE TO WASH HANDS. BOTH ITEMS WERE REMOVED UPON MY REQUEST.EXPOSED HAND SINK MUST BE ACCESSIBLE TO HAND WASHING AT ALL TIMES.EXPOSED HAND SINK AT FRESH JUICE/CAPPING NOT ACCESSIBLE.COMPLETELY COVER WITH MULTI USE UTENSILS:LARGE PLASTIC CONTAINER WITH STRAINER,PART OF BLENDER ETC, COVERING THE SAID SINK,ITEMS REMOVED UPON MY REQUEST. NO SOAP FOUND AT EXPOSED HAND SINK INSIDE THE PRODUCE PREP-AREA,PRESENTLY EMPLOYEE ARE HANDLING READY TO EAT FOOD(CUT FRESH FRUIT),SOAP PROVIDED UPON MY REQUEST.NO PAPER TOWELS PROVIDED AT EXPOSED HAND SINK AT BAKERY(EAST SIDE OF AREA),PAPER TOWELS WAS PROVIDED UPON MY REQUEST. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-030

  • 18

    NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OUTER OPENINGS NOT PROTECTED.FRONT DOORS AND SIDE RECEIVING DOORS WITH GAPS(1/4" TO 1/2") AT BOTTOM AND BETWEEN OF THE DOORS.INSTRUCTED TO RODENT/INSECT PROOF DOORS. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-020

  • 29

    PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 7-9-14, REPORT#1482248 #34-DEBRIS,ITEMS AND FOOD UNDER THE SHELVES THROUGH OUT THE PREMISES INCLUDED PREP AREAS(BAKERY,DELI,PRODUCE,FRESH JUICE DEPARTMENT)ALSO ALL STORAGES.MUST CLEAN ALONG BASEBOARD WALLS AND CORNERS TODAY 2-23-2014 OBSERVED THE SAME VIOLATIONS. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-42-090

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: SHELF INSIDE THE TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLER BROKEN NOT MAINTAIN.ALSO AT SAME UNIT RUBBER GASKET AT DOOR IS BROKEN INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR / REPLACE SHELF AND RUBBER GASKET. VENT COVERS WITH DUST BUILD-UPS,ABOVE THE PREP TABLES AT DELI DEPARTMENT,IN WALK IN COOLERS,BATHROOMS MEN AND WOMEN ON THE 1ST FLOOR AND 2ND FLOOR. OBSERVED KNIFE RACKS WITH KNIFE STORED AT DIVIDER OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,SINK SET UP.INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATED FROM SAID AREA KNIFE RACKS.IN MEAT/FISH DEPT ICE MACHINE UNIT UNIT HAS A BROKEN PLASTIC COVER. NEED TO BE REPLACE OR REPAIR.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE THE MICROWAVE AT BAKERY DEPARTMENT.GREASE INSIDE THE FRYER AND ROTISSERIE,HOOD ABOVE THE HOT HOLDING UNIT WITH GREASE.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAN

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: EXCESS WATER ON FLOOR UNDER DISH MACHINE AT BAKERY AREA,ALSO EXCESS WATER AT MOP SINK SOUTH WEST CORNER BY THE MOP SINK,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA MENTIONED DRY

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MISSING CEILING TILE AROUND THE VENT ABOVE THE DISH MACHINE.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: MISSING END CAPS AT LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE THE PREP TABLE AT DELI DEPARTMENT,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: HEAVY WATER LEAKING FROM PIPE/DISH MACHINE AT BAKERY DEPARTMENT SINK,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.LEAKING MECHANICAL DRAIN UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AT DELI DEPARTMENT,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1482268

Location recorded for this inspection · JEWEL FOOD STORE #3442 · 4042 W FOSTER AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MINERAL BUILD UP INSIDE THE ICE MACHINE AT MEAT DEPARTMENT,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.BLACK SLIME AT WATER FOUNTAIN(WERE WATER IS DISPENSED),INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.EXCESS DEBRIS AND FOOD STAINS INSIDE THE TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLER BY THE SUSHI AREA AT DELI DEPARTMENT.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: DEBRIS,ITEMS AND FOOD UNDER THE SHELVES THROUGH OUT THE PREMISES INCLUDED PREP AREAS(BAKERY,DELI,PRODUCE,FRESH JUICE DEPARTMENT)ALSO ALL STORAGES.MUST CLEAN ALONG BASEBOARD WALLS AND CORNERS

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: HOLES ON CEILING TILE ABOVE THE DISH MACHINE,BAKERY AREA.NEED TO SEAL

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: WATER LEAKING ON FLOOR FROM HOSE,ACROSS THE DISH MACHINE AT BAKERY AREA,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. DRAIN PIPE UNDER THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN PRODUCE DEPARTMENT IS LEAKING INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR

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