JEWEL FOOD STORE #3368

550 N STATE ST, CHICAGO, IL 60654 · Grocery Store

43 inspections

1. Complaint Re-InspectionDec 8, 2025

   0 infractions

2. Complaint Re-InspectionDec 2, 2025

   1 infraction

   • 54. GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
     • 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.
3. ComplaintNov 25, 2025

   8 infractions

   • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
     • 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.
   • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
     • OBSERVED STICKY FLY TRAP ROLL HANGING ABOVE THE BASEMENT BAKERY PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.
   • 40. PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
     • 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.
   • 45. SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
     • INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE AND INVERT SINGLE SERVICE CONTAINERS IN THE BASEMENT BAKERY PREP AREA TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE AND MAINTAIN.
   • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
     • 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.
   • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
     • OBSERVED SLOW DRAINING HANDWASHING SINK IN THE BASEMENT MEAT CUTTING ROOM.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING ISSUE AND MAINTAIN.
   • 54. GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
     • 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.
   • 60. PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
     • 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.
4. ComplaintApr 17, 2025

   7 infractions

   • 22. PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
     • 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.
   • 44. UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
     • 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.
   • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
     • 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.
   • 48. WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
     • 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
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • 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)
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • 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.
   • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
     • 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.
5. CanvassJul 22, 2024

   6 infractions

   • 36. THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
     • Missing and inaccurate refrigeration thermometer in several prep and display coolers. instructed to provide in warmest part of unit.
   • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
     • Fly light trap mounted in pastry prep area, instructed to mount away of open food/ clean utensils.
   • 40. PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
     • Butcher with long hair braids swinging over meat cutting boards, instructed to have food handlers with effective hair restraints.
   • 48. WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
     • Slow drainage at deli station 3-comp sink, instructed to rod out drain lines and maintain.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • Bulging wall covering with gaps above 3-comp sink at meat fresh meat station. instructed to repair.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • Standing gray water under deli 3-comp sink, utility room next to juicing station. Instructed to minimize standing water to prevent insect breeding grounds.
6. CanvassAug 9, 2023

   7 infractions

   • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
     • 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.
   • 13. FOOD IN GOOD CONDITION, SAFE, & UNADULTERATED
     • 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.
   • 14. REQUIRED RECORDS AVAILABLE: SHELLSTOCK TAGS, PARASITE DESTRUCTION
     • 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.
   • 15. FOOD SEPARATED AND PROTECTED
     • 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.
   • 29. COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP
     • 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.
   • 39. CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
     • MUFFINS OUT ON DISPLAY IS NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION FROM A FRONT VIEW OF CUSTOMERS. FOOD SHALL BE PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION.
   • 54. GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
     • 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.
7. Canvass Re-InspectionJul 7, 2022

   0 infractions

8. CanvassJun 29, 2022

   3 infractions

   • 16. FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
     • 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.
   • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
     • OBSERVED PUSH BUTTON ON DRYER IN MEN'S EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM IS LOOSE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • 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.
9. CanvassApr 21, 2021

   7 infractions

   • 40. PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
     • OBSERVE EMPLOYEE IN MEAT PREP AREA NOT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES WHEN PREPARING/HANDLING FOOD.
   • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
     • 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.
   • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
     • MUST REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS IN FRESH PRODUCE PREP ROOM IN BASEMENT, DARK GROOVES AND STAINS PRESENT, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
   • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
     • 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.
   • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
     • MUST REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET ON 3-COMP SINK, AND LEAKY HOT WATER KNOB ON HANDWASHING SINK IN BAKERY/DELI PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • MUST CLEAN WATER FROM FLOORS IN MEAT, BAKERY/DELI PREP AREAS, AND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOORS THROUGHOUT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • 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.
10. CanvassMar 23, 2020

    4 infractions

    • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
      • OBSERVED NO HAND WASH SIGNAGE IN MEN'S EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM LOCATED IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
    • 36. THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
      • OBSERVED A BROKEN THERMOMETER IN DELI CASE CONTAINING CHEESES. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD WORKING ORDER.
    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • 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.
    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • OBSERVED A TORN GASKET IN YOGURT CABINET. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD WORKING ORDER.
11. ComplaintSep 17, 2019

    3 infractions

    • 23. PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
      • 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
    • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
      • BOTTOM SHELF OF DELI DISPLAY COOLER NOT CLEAN, DEBRIS AND SMALL PIECES OF GLASS NOTED, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • CEILING IN BASEMENT'S JUICING STATION IN POOR REPAIR, DAMAGED CEILING TILES, RUSTY SURFACES AND HANGING CHIPPED PAINT, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
12. CanvassMay 24, 2019

    7 infractions

    • 22. PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
      • FOUND 20 LBS OF COOKED PORK STORED AT 57.3F IN PREP COOLER AT DELI STATION, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP AT 41F OR LOWER. FOOD DISCARDED VALUED AT $50. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005
    • 33. PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
      • FOUND PREP COOLER TEMPERATURE AT 57.4F WHERE COOKED MEATS ARE STORED IN, INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO MAINTAIN 41 F TEMPERATURE FOR ALL COOLERS WHERE PERISHABLES ARE STORED.PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. POWER CORD WAS REMOVED ACCIDENTALLY FROM POWER SUPPLY, COOLER WAS PLUGGED IN POWER SUPPLY AND TEMPERATURE CAME DOWN TO 40F
    • 36. THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
      • NO THERMOMETER IN DELI PREP COOLER AND IN HOT HOLDING, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL
    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • DAMAGED SEVERAL COOLER DOOR GASKETS FOR DAIRY DISPLAY COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
    • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
      • BOTTOM SHELF AND DOOR RAILING OF DELI DISPLAY COOLER WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • POOR INSULATION IN SEVERAL WALK-IN COOLERS CAUSING CONDENSATION, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR INSULATION.
    • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
      • MISSING SEVERAL LIGHT SHIELD AT DELI DISPLAY COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
13. Short Form ComplaintOct 25, 2018

    1 infraction

    • 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
      • 2-501.11- FOUND NO COMPLETE PROCEDURES ON SITE FOR THE CLEAN UP OF VOMITING AND DIAREAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUE.
14. ComplaintMar 30, 2018

    1 infraction

    • 16. FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
      • OBSERVED BOTTLES OF YOGURT SMOOTHIE DRINK FOR SALE IN PRODUCE DEPARTMENT WHICH ARE MANUALLY BOTTLED AND CAPPED AT THIS FACILITY FROM A BULK CONTAINER. THE FDA STATES THAT "BOTTLING AND CAPPING OF MILK AND MILK PRODUCTS SHALL BE DONE AT THE PLACE OF PASTEURIZATION IN A SANITARY MANNER BY APPROVED MECHANICAL EQUIPMENT." THIS YOGURT PRODUCT IS NOT APPROVED BY THE CDPH OR FDA TO BE MANUALLY CAPPED AT THIS FACILITY. OPERATOR VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 3 LB WORTH $18 OF PRODUCT. SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-38-005(A)
15. Complaint Re-InspectionJan 25, 2018

    1 infraction

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • OBSERVED TORN GASKET AT WALK IN DAIRY COOLER DOOR. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE.
16. ComplaintJan 18, 2018

    3 infractions

    • 16. FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
      • OBSERVED ICE NOT PROTECTED DURING PREPARATION IN THE ICE MACHINE. NOTED DOZENS OF WHITE, RAISED SPOTS ACCUMULATING ON METAL ICE FLAKING MECHANISM IN MEAT DEPARTMENT ICE MACHINE, WHERE WATER AND ICE ARE CONTACTING THE SPOTTED SURFACES ON THE WAY INTO THE LOWER STORAGE COMPARTMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROTECT ICE FROM CONTAMINATION AT ALL TIMES, TO DISCARD AFFECTED ICE AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED SURFACES. OBSERVED BOTTLES OF YOGURT SMOOTHIE DRINK FOR SALE IN PRODUCE DEPARTMENT WHICH ARE MANUALLY BOTTLED AND CAPPED AT THIS FACILITY FROM A BULK CONTAINER. THE FDA STATES THAT "BOTTLING AND CAPPING OF MILK AND MILK PRODUCTS SHALL BE DONE AT THE PLACE OF PASTEURIZATION IN A SANITARY MANNER BY APPROVED MECHANICAL EQUIPMENT." THIS YOGURT PRODUCT IS NOT APPROVED BY THE CDPH OR FDA TO BE MANUALLY CAPPED AT THIS FACILITY. OPERATOR VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 1 LB WORTH $5 OF PRODUCT. SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-38-005(A)
    • 28. * INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS
      • OBSERVED NO CURRENT INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT FROM MOST RECENT INSPECTION 7/17/17 POSTED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED THAT THE MOST CURRENT INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT MUST BE POSTED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS AT ALL TIMES. OPERATOR POSTED THE INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT FROM TODAY'S INSPECTION. SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-42-010(B)
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • OBSERVED TORN GASKET AT WALK IN DAIRY COOLER DOOR. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE.
17. Short Form ComplaintJul 17, 2017

    6 infractions

    • 21. * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
      • OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD IS BEING PREPARRED COOKED AND SERVED INCLUDING CHICKEN, COOKED VEGETABLES AND FISH. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • OBSERVED SLIDING DELI COOLER DOOR TO THE LEFT OF HOT HOLDING CHICKEN UNIT WITH DUCT TAPE REPAIRING DOOR. REMOVE DUCT TAPE AND REPAIR DOOR PROPERLY. RESTORE SURFACE TO A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANBLE SURFACE. OBSERVED KNIFE RACK RESTING IN SOAP DISPENSER ON WALL BEHIND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN BASEMENT MEAT CUTTING ROOM. REATTACH KNIFE HOLDER TO WALL TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION. OBSERVED MISSING KNOBS ON SOUP BUFFET. INSTALL PROPER KNOBS ON SOUP BUFFET FOR CUSTOMERS.
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • OBSERVED EXCESS ICE ACCUMULATION ON FLOOR CEILING AND ICE CREAM PRODUCT WITHIN ICE CREAM FREEZERS ON CUSTOMER FLOOR. DEFROST ALL EXCESS ICE ACCUMULATION AND REMOVE ANY EXCESS ICE ACCUMULAITON FROM PRODUCT.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • OBSERVED INTERIOR OF SLIDING GLASS DELI CASES ON MAIN FLOOR UNCLEAN WITH FOOD DEBRIS. CLEAN INTERIOR OF DELI CASES AND MAINTAIN.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • OBSERVED FLOOR OF DAIRY WALK IN COOLER ON MAIN FLOOR NEAR FISH DELI WITH VERY UNCLEAN FLOORS. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS WITHIN WALK IN COOLER
    • 45. FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
      • OBSERVED PROOF OF IDPH FOOD HANDLER TRAINING UNABLE TO BE PROVIDED. PROVIDE PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER FOR ALL EMPLOYEES OR PROVIDE EXEMPTION LETTER FROM CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH THAT ALLOWS JEWEL OSCO TO PROVIDE IN HOUSE TRAINING WITH A LIST OF ALL EMPLOYEES WHO HAVE COMPLETED SAID TRAINING. PROVIDE BY NEXT ROUTINE INSPECTION.
18. ComplaintJun 16, 2017

    4 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • OBSERVED SLIDING DELI COOLER DOOR TO THE LEFT OF HOT HOLDING CHICKEN UNIT WITH DUCT TAPE REPAIRING DOOR. REMOVE DUCT TAPE AND REPAIR DOOR PROPERLY. RESTORE SURFACE TO A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANBLE SURFACE. OBSERVED KNIFE RACK RESTING IN SOAP DISPENSER ON WALL BEHIND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN BASEMENT MEAT CUTTING ROOM. REATTACH KNIFE HOLDER TO WALL TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION. OBSERVED MISSING KNOBS ON SOUP BUFFET. INSTALL PROPER KNOBS ON SOUP BUFFET FOR CUSTOMERS.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • OBSERVED INTERIOR OF SLIDING GLASS DELI CASES ON MAIN FLOOR UNCLEAN WITH FOOD DEBRIS. CLEAN INTERIOR OF DELI CASES AND MAINTAIN.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • OBSERVED FLOOR OF DAIRY WALK IN COOLER ON MAIN FLOOR NEAR FISH DELI WITH VERY UNCLEAN FLOORS. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS WITHIN WALK IN COOLER.
    • 45. FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
      • OBSERVED PROOF OF IDPH FOOD HANDLER TRAINING UNABLE TO BE PROVIDED. PROVIDE PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER FOR ALL EMPLOYEES OR PROVIDE EXEMPTION LETTER FROM CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH THAT ALLOWS JEWEL OSCO TO PROVIDE IN HOUSE TRAINING WITH A LIST OF ALL EMPLOYEES WHO HAVE COMPLETED SAID TRAINING. PROVIDE BY NEXT ROUTINE INSPECTION.
19. Canvass Re-InspectionJan 12, 2017

    1 infraction

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • OBSERVED SLIDING DOOR OF HOT HOLDING UNIT CONTAINING FRIED AND BAKED CHICKEN IN DISREPAIR AND REPAIRED WITH DUCT TAPE. OBSERVED KNOBS OF HOT HOLDING UNIT FOR FRIED CHICKEN MISSING NEED TO BE REPLACED. ALL DUCT TAPE MUST BE REMOVED AND DOOR NEEDS TO BE REPAIRED SO THAT IT IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. OBSERVED GASKET OF WALK IN COOLER IN SEAFOOD AREA IN DISREPAIR. REPLACE GASKET AND MAINTAIN.
20. ComplaintJan 4, 2017

    7 infractions

    • 16. FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
      • OBSERVED SEAFOOD AND MEAT NOT PROTECTED INSIDE DISPLAY COOLERS OF MEAT AND SEAFOOD DEPARTMENT. OBSERVED CONDENSATE FROM UP ABOVE IN DISPLAY COOLERS CONDENSER AREA DRIPPING DOWN ONTO FOOD INCLUDING RAW CHICKEN BREAST, RAW BEEF, RAW FISH, RAW CRAB LEGS AND RAW SHRIMP. ALL TRAYS WHICH ARE CATCH BASINS FOR DRIPPING CONDENSATE ARE UNCLEAN WITH STANDING WATER AND SLIME. ALL CATCH BASINS NEED TO BE CLEANED AND SANITIZED AND ALL DRIPPING NEEDS TO BE ABATED. FOOD NEEDS TO BE PROTECTED AT ALL TIMES WITHIN DISPLAY COOLERS. SERIOUS VIOALTION 7-38-005 (A)
    • 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
      • OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 40 FRUIT FLIES IN BASEMENT BAKERY AROUND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND AROUND MEAT WALK IN COOLER AT FAR END OF BAKERY. ELIMINATE FRUIT FLY INFESTATION. PEST CONTROL MUST BE CONTACTED AND ALL FRUIT FLY ACITIVITY MUST BE ABATED. SERIOUS VIOALTION 7-38-020
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • OBSERVED SLIDING DOOR OF HOT HOLDING UNIT CONTAINING FRIED AND BAKED CHICKEN IN DISREPAIR AND REPAIRED WITH DUCT TAPE. OBSERVED KNOBS OF HOT HOLDING UNIT FOR FRIED CHICKEN MISSING NEED TO BE REPLACED. ALL DUCT TAPE MUST BE REMOVED AND DOOR NEEDS TO BE REPAIRED SO THAT IT IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. OBSERVED GASKET OF WALK IN COOLER IN SEAFOOD AREA IN DISREPAIR. REPALCE GASKET AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED TOILET SEAT OF EMPLOYEE WASHROOM LOCATED IN BASEMENT IN DISREPAIR. MUST REPLACE BROKEN TOILET SEAT.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • OBSERVED FLOORS NOT CLEAN IN BASEMENT BAKERY AREA UNDER 3 COMP, UNDER 2 COMP SINK UNDER HAND SINK. OBSERVED FLOORS NOT CLEAN BEHIND MEAT WALK IN COOLER IN BAKERY AREA. OBSERVED FLOOR DRAINS NOT CLEAN IN BASEMENT BAKERY AREA. OBSERVED FLOOR DRAINS NOT CLEAN IN MEAT AND SEAFOOD WALK IN COOLER.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • OBSERVED WALL AROUND MOP SINK IN BASEMENT IN DISREPAIR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN WALL.
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • OBSERVED INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN BASEMENT WALK IN FREEZER IN BAKERY. SUPPLY AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING. OBSERVED BROKEN LIGHT SHEILD IN SEAFOOD AND BUTCHER AREA. REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
    • 40. REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
      • OBSERVED THERMOMETERS WITHIN ALL DISPLAY COOLERS NOT WORKING PROPERLY. WORKING THERMOMETERS NEED TO BE INSTALLED WITHIN ALL DISPLAY COOLERS, WALK IN COOLERS AND DELI COOLERS. ALL THERMOMETERS NEED TO BE IN A CONSPIUOUS PLACE AND CHECKED OFTEN BY STAFF TO INSURE ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS ARE MAINTAINING 40F OR LESS. HOT HOLDING UNIT CONTIANING CHICKEN NEEDS A INTERNAL THERMOMETER TO REFLECT THAT IT IS MAINTAINING FOOD AT 140F OR HIGHER. INSTALL AND MAINTAIN
21. Short Form ComplaintNov 3, 2016

    0 infractions

22. Short Form ComplaintOct 27, 2016

    0 infractions

23. Short Form ComplaintAug 26, 2016

    0 infractions

24. Short Form ComplaintJun 27, 2016

    0 infractions

25. ComplaintMar 18, 2016

    5 infractions

    • 3. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
      • FOUND SPICY CHICKEN WINGS HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES BETWEEN 125.0 F AND 129.9 F INSIDE HOT HOLDING UNIT AT END OF SALAD BAR, HOWEVER FOUND SAID HOT HOLDING UNIT WATER HOLDING TEMPERATURE AT OVER 140 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL HOT HELD POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 140 F OR ABOVE. ALL OUT OF TEMPERATURE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS VOLUNTARILLY DISCARDED AT THIS TIME. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7038-005(A). CITATION ISSUED.
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • DELI REACH IN COOLERS (X3) MISSING PLASTIC MOLDING AT EDGE OF COOLERS DOORS ALSO OBSERVED RIPPED/DAMAGED RUBBER GASKETS AT STAND UP YOGURT COOLERS. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON REAR OF DAIRY WALK IN COOLER FAN CONDENSER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON WALLS AT DISHWASH TRAY MACHINE AREA AND AT LOWER LEVEL BAKERY AREA. MUST CLEAN WALLS AND MAINTAIN.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • JUICE PREP AREA EXPOSED HANDWASH BOWL HOT AND COLD WATER PRESSURE LOW. MUST INCREASE BOTH HOT/COLD WATER PRESSURE AT JUICE PREP EXPOSED HANDWASH BOWL.
26. Complaint Re-InspectionFeb 8, 2016

    1 infraction

    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • JUICING ROOM 3-COMPARTMENT SINK MIDDLE COMPARTMENT DRAIN PIPE LEAKING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK.
27. ComplaintFeb 3, 2016

    4 infractions

    • 2. FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
      • SALAD BAR REACH IN COOLER NOT MAINTAINED, AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE AT 47.3 F, FOUND TUNA SALAD, HAM, ETC. HELD INSIDE COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR COOLER, AMBINET AIR TEMPERATURE MUST BE AT 40 F OR BELOW. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A). CITATION ISSUED.
    • 3. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
      • FOUND THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE- COTTAGE CHEESE AT 48.9 F, HAM AT 45.9 F, CHICKEN AT 45.9 F, CHICKEN SALAD AT 48.6 F CUT WATER MELON AT 49.6 F, CUT CANTALOPE AT 50.2 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 40 F OR BELOW IF HELD COLD. ALL OUT OF TEMPERATURE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS VOLUNTARILLY DISCARDED AT THIS TIME. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A). CITATION ISSUED.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS/LITTER ON FLOOR AT PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR THROUGHOUT ALL PREP AREAS AND MAINTAIN.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • JUICING ROOM 3-COMPARTMENT SINK MIDDLE COMPARTMENT DRAIN PIPE LEAKING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK.
28. Short Form ComplaintOct 2, 2015

    4 infractions

    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • MUST CLEAN THE LIGHT SHIELD OF THE LIGHT BULB ON THE HOOD/CANOPY IN THE DELI DEPT, IN THE PRODUCE WALK IN COOLER, AND IN THE WALK IN COOLER IN THE BASEMENT AND MAINTAIN. CLEAN INTERIOR DOOR OF ONE OUT OF TWO DEEP FRYER WITH GREASE BUILD-UP AND MAINTAIN.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • STANDING WATER IN FRONT OF THE WALK IN FREEZER IN THE BASEMENT. MUST DRY THE FLOOR TO PREVENT INSECTS HARBORAGE AND MAINTAIN.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • WALL PANEL BY THE MOP SINK AREA,DAMAGED. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. MUST CLEAN THE WALLS THRU-OUT MOP SINK AREA AND MAINTAIN.
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • BURNED OUT LIGHT BULB INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER IN THE BASEMENT. MUST REPLACE LIGHT BULB AND MAINTAIN.
29. ComplaintAug 18, 2015

    4 infractions

    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • MUST CLEAN THE LIGHT SHIELD OF THE LIGHT BULB ON THE HOOD/CANOPY IN THE DELI DEPT, IN THE PRODUCE WALK IN COOLER, AND IN THE WALK IN COOLER IN THE BASEMENT AND MAINTAIN. CLEAN INTERIOR DOOR OF ONE OUT OF TWO DEEP FRYER WITH GREASE BUILD-UP AND MAINTAIN.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • STANDING WATER IN FRONT OF THE WALK IN FREEZER IN THE BASEMENT. MUST DRY THE FLOOR TO PREVENT INSECTS HARBORAGE AND MAINTAIN.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • WALL PANEL BY THE MOP SINK AREA,DAMAGED. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. MUST CLEAN THE WALLS THRU-OUT MOP SINK AREA AND MAINTAIN.
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • BURNED OUT LIGHT BULB INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER IN THE BASEMENT. MUST REPLACE LIGHT BULB AND MAINTAIN.
30. ComplaintMay 1, 2015

    4 infractions

    • 1. SOURCE SOUND CONDITION, NO SPOILAGE, FOODS PROPERLY LABELED, SHELLFISH TAGS IN PLACE
      • OBSERVED ONE CONTAINER OF RAW CLAMS WITHOUT TAG ATTACHED TO THE CONTAINER ON DISPLAY COOLER. CITATION ISSUED CRITICAL 7-38-005(B). INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL RAW SHELLFISH MUST HAVE A TAG ATTACHED TO THE CONTAINER DURING STORAGE/DISPLAY INSIDE THE DISPLAY COOLER AND TAG MUST BE SAVED FOR THE NEXT 90 DAYS AFTER ALL THE SHELLFISH HAS BEEN CONSUMED. MANAGER DISCARDED THE SAID PRODUCT WORTH $13.20 TOTAL 3 LBS.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE BOTH ICE MACHINE INTERIOR PANEL IN THE SHELLFISH/MEAT AREA AND MAINTAIN. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE STAINED SOLID LIGHT SHIELD IN THE MEAT WALK IN COOLER AND MEAT WRAPPING COOLER AND MAINTAIN. CLEAN INSIDE THE CABINET UNDER THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE EMPLOYEE'S LUNCH ROOM AND MAINTAIN. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE OPEN AIR DRAIN OF THE DAIRY REACH IN COOLER AND THE FROZEN ICE CREAM REACH IN COOLER .
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE FLOOR THRU-OUT BASEMENT ALONG THE WALL BASE ALL CORNER, AND FLOOR INSIDE ALL WALK IN COOLERS AND WALK IN FREEZERS AND MAINTAIN.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • VENT COVER IN BOTH MEN AND WOMEN EMPLOYEE'S WASHROOM IN THE BASEMENT WITH DUST ACCUMULATED. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
31. ComplaintDec 2, 2014

    4 infractions

    • 3. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
      • NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF ASSORTED CHICKEN AT THE HOT HOLDING AREA OF THE PREP AREA TO BE IMPROPER:- CHICKEN STRIPS 101.4F, HONEY CHICKEN 102F,BAKED CHICKEN 94.2F AND FRIED CHICKEN 98.5F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 67 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $372.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. CITATION ISSUED FOR CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-005(A)
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • NOTED RUSTY SHELVES AND DIRTY SHELVES INSIDE DAIRY WALK IN COOLER OF THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REPAINT WITH NON TOXIC FOOD GRADE PAINT AND/OR REPLACE.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • NOTED HEAVY FOOD SPILLS AND DIRT INSIDE STORAGE CABINET AT THE PREP AREA OF THE FIRST FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. MUST ALSO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL COOKING UNITS EQUIPMENT ESPECIALLY AT THE PREP AREA OF SAME.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH HEAVY EQUIPMENT ESPECIALLY AROUND DEEP FRYER,FLOORS INSIDE WALK IN FREEZER AT THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA.
32. Short Form ComplaintApr 21, 2014

    3 infractions

    • 21. * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
      • NOTED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED (CHICKEN,SOUPS,MEAT, ETC). INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS HAVE A FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY.CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ARRIVED ON SITE AT 10:15 AM. CITATION ISSUED FOR VIOLATION #7-38-012
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH HEAVY EQUIPMENT ESPECIALLY AROUND DEEP FRYER,FLOORS INSIDE WALK IN FREEZER AND FLOORS AT THE UTILITY SINK ROOM OF BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA. ALSO INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS DRAIN BY THE BASEMENT BAKERY PREP AREA.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • NOTED SLOW DRAIN AT THE HAND WASH SINK AT THE FOOD PREP AREA (FIRST FLOOR). ALSO NOTED LEAKING FAUCET AT SAME. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.....NOTED DUST ACCUMULATION ON FANS INSIDE DAIRY WALK IN COOLER,VENTS ALONG SHELVES OF THE DISPLAY COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
33. Short Form ComplaintApr 9, 2014

    3 infractions

    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH HEAVY EQUIPMENT ESPECIALLY AROUND DEEP FRYER,FLOORS INSIDE WALK IN FREEZER AND FLOORS AT THE UTILITY SINK ROOM OF BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA. ALSO INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS DRAIN BY THE BASEMENT BAKERY PREP AREA.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • NOTED SLOW DRAIN AT THE HAND WASH SINK AT THE FOOD PREP AREA (FIRST FLOOR). ALSO NOTED LEAKING FAUCET AT SAME. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.....NOTED DUST ACCUMULATION ON FANS INSIDE DAIRY WALK IN COOLER,VENTS ALONG SHELVES OF THE DISPLAY COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
    • 40. REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
      • NOTED NON WORKING THERMOMETERS AT THE DELI DISPLAY PREP COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE WORKING THERMOMETERS AT THE COOLERS FOR BETTER TEMPERATURE MONITORING.
34. ComplaintFeb 14, 2014

    4 infractions

    • 3. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
      • NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURES ASSORTED CHICKEN ITEMS (POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS)AT HOT DISPLAY AREA TO BE IMPROPER BETWEEN 120F TO 134F.(CHICKEN TENDERS 134.5F, CHICKEN WINGS 125F AND CHICKEN LEGS 120F). MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 23 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $134 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. INSTRUCTED TO MONITOR EQUIPMENT AT ALL TIMES.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH HEAVY EQUIPMENT ESPECIALLY AROUND DEEP FRYER,FLOORS INSIDE WALK IN FREEZER AND FLOORS AT THE UTILITY SINK ROOM OF BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA. ALSO INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS DRAIN BY THE BASEMENT BAKERY PREP AREA.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • NOTED SLOW DRAIN AT THE HAND WASH SINK AT THE FOOD PREP AREA (FIRST FLOOR). ALSO NOTED LEAKING FAUCET AT SAME. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.....NOTED DUST ACCUMULATION ON FANS INSIDE DAIRY WALK IN COOLER,VENTS ALONG SHELVES OF THE DISPLAY COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
    • 40. REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
      • NOTED NON WORKING THERMOMETERS AT THE DELI DISPLAY PREP COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE WORKING THERMOMETERS AT THE COOLERS FOR BETTER TEMPERATURE MONITORING.
35. Complaint Re-InspectionOct 31, 2013

    0 infractions

36. ComplaintOct 25, 2013

    6 infractions

    • 3. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
      • INADEQUATE FOOD PROTECTION. FOUND COOKED ROTISSERI CHICKEN BEING PACKAGED RIGHT AFTER COMING FROM OVEN AT 119.4F-123.6, SEVERAL PACKAGED ONES AT HOT HOLDING UNIT READY FOR SALE AT 122.6-1127.3F WHERE THE HOT HOLDING UNIT WAS NOT SET AT PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE. INSTRUCTED MGR TO COOK AND HOLD ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT PROPER TEMPS.
    • 16. FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
      • FRESH SQUEEZED ORANGES AND VEGETABLES ARE PERFORMED IN FACILITY THAT DO NOT MEET VARIANCE LETTER, UNSANITARY CONDITONS, WASTE WATER STANDING ON FLOOR WHERE JUICER IS IN, HAND SINK BLOCKED BY EQUIPMENT, OPENING IN CEILING ABOVE HOPPER OF JUICER, ELECTRIC CONDUITS BEHIND MACHINE, ANOTHER JUICER ON SALE FLOOR TOO CLOSE TO CUSTOMERS REACH. INSTRUCTED MGR TO STOP USING THE JUICER UNTIL JUICING IS DONE IN A SANITARY CONDITONS. MACHINES ARE TAGGED.MUST CONTACT THE OFFICE OF CDPH FOR TAG REMOVAL REQUEST.
    • 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
      • FOUND OVER 100 LIVE FRUIT FLIES IN BAKERY DEPARTMENTS WALLS AND CEILING, INSTRUCTED MGR TO ELIMINATE INSECTS ACTIVITY IN ALL AFFECTED AREAS, PEST CONTROL SERVICE RECOMMENDED.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • FLOOR NOT CLEAN IN BASEMENT PREP AREAS, FOOD DEBRIS AND WASTE WATER NOTED, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
    • 40. REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
      • INACCURATE FOOD THERMOMETER WITH FOOD HANLDERS, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN PROPER GOOD WORKING THERMOMETERS.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • CLUTTER NOTED IN BAKERY DEPT, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND BETTER ORGANIZE.
37. Short Form ComplaintMay 15, 2013

    0 infractions

38. ComplaintApr 8, 2013

    4 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • DRIPPINGS AND CONDENSATION AT FRESH MEAT DISPLAY COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE DRIPPINGS OVER OPEN DISPLAYD MEATS.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • BOTTOM OF LARGE ICE MAKER FOR FRESH MEAT DEPT NOT CLEAN, HANGING LOOSE DEBRIES NOTED, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • STANDING MOLDY WATER BEHIND LARGE DISH MACHINE AT BASEMENT BAKERY AREA. INSTRUCTED MGR TO KEEP FLOOR CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
    • 40. REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
      • THERMOMETERS STORED TOO CLOSE TO COOLING UNIT IN WALKING COOLERS, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP IN THE WARMEST PART OF COOLER.
39. ComplaintApr 10, 2012

    3 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • A SMALL OPEN SEAM BETWEEN THE LEFT COMP SINK & DRAIN BOARD AT THE DELI SECTION MUST BE WELDED. CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES MUST BE REPLACED. All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • THE DIAPERS ON THE COLD DISPLAY CASES FOR PRE-PACKAGED FOODS MUST BE CLEANED, INCLUDING AIR VENTS AT EACH COOLER-DUE TO DUST BUILD-UP. All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • FLOORS UNDER ROLLING RACKS AT WALK-IN COOLER BY THE SEAFOOD SECTION MUST BE KEPT CLEAN. The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.
40. Canvass Re-InspectionJan 24, 2011

    1 infraction

    • 40. REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
      • All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. NO THERMOMETER WAS OBSERVED IN THE CHICKEN PREP COOLER IN THE DELI. MUST PROVIDE.
41. CanvassJan 14, 2011

    8 infractions

    • 1. SOURCE SOUND CONDITION, NO SPOILAGE, FOODS PROPERLY LABELED, SHELLFISH TAGS IN PLACE
      • Molluscan shell stock shall be obtained in containers bearing legible source identification tags or labels. NO SHELLFISH TAGS WERE FOUND WITH THE LITTLE NECK CLAMS AND MUSSELS IN THE SEAFOOD CASE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO KEEP THE SHELLFISH TAGS WITH THE SHELLFISH UNTIL IT IS SOLD AND THEN KEEP FOR 90 DAYS. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED THE SHELLFISH. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005B(2)
    • 2. FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
      • All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities. FACILITIES DO NOT MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURES. OBSERVED OPEN FRONT DELI CASE UNDERNEATH THE HOT FOOD CASE WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 45F. UNIT WAS USED TO STORE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS. UNTI TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION BY CDPH. FAX REINSPECTION LETTER TO (312) 746-4240 AFTER UNIT IS REPAIRED AND MAINTAINS TEMPERATURE BELOW 40F. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
    • 3. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
      • All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. OBSERVED CLAM CHOWDER INSIDE OF THE DELI SANDWICH PREP COOLER AT 59F. THE FOLLOWING FOODS WERE OBSERVED INSIDE OF THE OPEN FRONT DELI COOLER: POTATO SALAD AT 47F, TAMALES AT 54F, CABBAGE ROLLS AT 52F, MASHED POTATOES AND GRAVY AT 50F, MACARONI AND CHEESE AT 50F, MEATBALLS AT 50F, MOZZARELLA SALAD AT 50F, AND BURRITOS AT 53F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 50# OF FOOD WORTH $293. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
    • 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
      • All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. OBSERVED LIVE FRUIT FLIES IN THE BASEMENT BAKERY PREP AREA AND HALLWAYS IN THE BASEMENT OUTSIDE OF THE MOP SINK AREA. OBSERVED APPROX. 50 LIVE FRUIT FLIES ON THE WALLS AND EQUIPMENT IN THE BAKERY PREP AREA AND HALLWAY OUTSIDE OF THE MOP SINK AREA. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. CLEAN THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF THE CHICKEN PREP COOLER IN THE DELI AND THE INTERIOR OF THE DELI MEAT COOLER, EXTERIOR OF BELOW COUNTER FREEZER IN DELI AREA..
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MUST MOP THE FLOOR UNDERNEATH THE ICE MACHINE IN THE SEAFOOD/MEAT DEPT.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • COLD WATER HANDLE IS MISSING AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE BASEMENT BAKERY PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE.
    • 40. REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
      • All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. NO THERMOMETER WAS OBSERVED IN THE CHICKEN PREP COOLER IN THE DELI. MUST PROVIDE.
42. Short Form ComplaintApr 1, 2010

    4 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. Must repair or replace all damaged prep coolers door gaskets at 1st floor deli area.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. Must clean interior of all unclean coolers at 1st floor Deli prep and maintain.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. Must clean floor under equipment inside ice cream walk in cooler.
    • 40. REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
      • All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. Must provide thermometers for walk in coolers.
43. CanvassJan 20, 2010

    4 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. Must repair or replace all damaged prep coolers door gaskets at 1st floor deli area.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. Must clean interior of all unclean coolers at 1st floor Deli prep area and maintain.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. Must clean floor under equipment inside ice cream walk in freezer.
    • 40. REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
      • All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. Must provide interior thermometers for walk in coolers.