CHICAGO, IL - JEWEL FOOD STORE #3082 received citations for health code violations during an inspection on 08/07/2025.
The facility operates from 6014 S COTTAGE GROVE AVE in Woodlawn, an area known for its diverse dining options. Health inspections in this district help ensure consistent food safety standards.
The inspection identified 7 distinct violations requiring correction. These findings represent specific conditions observed during the inspection that must be addressed to meet health code requirements.
The first violation involved pest control. Inspectors documented: Insects, Rodents, & Animals Not Present - Comments: Observed 1/2" Gap Between Front Entrance Doors. Instructed Manager to Seal All Outer Openings on Doors to Prevent Pest Entry.. The FDA Food Code requires establishments to eliminate conditions that attract and harbor pests, including proper waste management and facility maintenance. For more information, see FDA pest control standards. Pest droppings and debris can trigger allergic reactions and asthma in sensitive individuals.
The second violation related to hand sanitation. Inspectors documented: Personal Cleanliness - Comments: Observed Food Handlers Not Wearing Hair Restraints in Produce Prep Area. All Food Handlers Must Wear Effective Hair Restraints.. According to FDA guidelines, proper handwashing with soap and warm water for at least 20 seconds is the single most effective way to prevent foodborne illness transmission. For more information, see FDA handwashing requirements. Fecal-oral transmission of pathogens occurs when hands are not properly washed after restroom use.
The third violation involved supervisory requirements. Inspectors documented: Single-use/single-service Articles: Properly Stored & Used - Comments: Observed Single Service Articles Stored on Floor in Bakery Prep Area. Instructed Manager to Elevate All Single Service Articles Six Inches Off Floor.. The FDA Food Code mandates that at least one employee with supervisory responsibility be a certified food protection manager to ensure active managerial control. For more information, see FDA certified food protection manager requirements. Lack of knowledge about allergen management can result in allergic reactions.
The fourth violation related to sanitation and cleanliness. Inspectors documented: Non-food/food Contact Surfaces Clean - Comments: Observed Dust Buildup, Spills and Debris on Interior Surfaces of Display Coolers in Sales Area. Instructed Manager to Clean and Maintain.. FDA sanitation guidelines require regular cleaning and sanitizing of all food contact surfaces to prevent cross-contamination and bacterial growth. For more information, see FDA sanitation standards. Biofilms can form on inadequately cleaned surfaces, protecting bacteria from sanitizers.
The fifth violation involved food safety requirements. Inspectors documented: Plumbing Installed. Health code violations require correction to maintain safe operating conditions.
The sixth violation related to food temperatures. Inspectors documented: Proper Backflow Devices - Comments: Observed No Hot Water at Left Faucet in Customer Men Washroom. Instructed Manager to Repair and Maintain.. The FDA Food Code requires cold foods to be held at 41°F or below and hot foods at 135°F or above to prevent bacterial growth in the "danger zone." For more information, see FDA guidelines on temperature control. Improper temperature control can lead to bacterial growth including Salmonella, E. coli, and Listeria.
The seventh violation related to sanitation and cleanliness. Inspectors documented: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean - Comments: Observed Excess Water and Debris on Floor. FDA sanitation guidelines require regular cleaning and sanitizing of all food contact surfaces to prevent cross-contamination and bacterial growth. For more information, see FDA sanitation standards. Biofilms can form on inadequately cleaned surfaces, protecting bacteria from sanitizers.
The correction of health violations is monitored through follow-up inspections and documentation requirements. Establishments must demonstrate that they have addressed the root causes of violations, not just the immediate symptoms.
This inspection data is provided by Chicago Department of Public Health. The establishment had violations identified during the 08/07/2025 inspection. Conditions may have changed since this inspection. For current compliance status, consult the Chicago Department of Public Health. For more information about restaurant inspection regulations in this area, visit the Chicago Food Service Sanitation Rules. Learn more about food safety at FDA.gov and CDC.gov.
This inspection was conducted on August 21, 2025.
Chicago Department of Public Health
The following violations were documented: INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED 1/2" GAP BETWEEN FRONT ENTRANCE DOORS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ON DOORS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.; PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS IN PRODUCE PREP AREA. ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS.; SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES STORED ON FLOOR IN BAKERY PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.; NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP, SPILLS AND DEBRIS ON INTERIOR SURFACES OF DISPLAY COOLERS IN SALES AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.; PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED NO HOT WATER AT LEFT FAUCET IN CUSTOMER MEN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.; PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED EXCESS WATER AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR IN BAKERY AND PRODUCE PREP AREA. OBSERVED MILK SPILLS AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR INSIDE DAIRY WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON CEILING TILES AND CEILING VENTS IN ALL PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.; INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED 1/2" GAP BETWEEN FRONT ENTRANCE DOORS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ON DOORS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.; PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS IN PRODUCE PREP AREA. ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS.; SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED - Comments: : OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES STORED ON FLOOR IN BAKERY PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.; NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP, SPILLS AND DEBRIS ON INTERIOR SURFACES OF DISPLAY COOLERS IN SALES AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.; PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED NO HOT WATER AT LEFT FAUCET IN CUSTOMER MEN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.; PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED EXCESS WATER AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR IN BAKERY AND PRODUCE PREP AREA. OBSERVED MILK SPILLS AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR INSIDE DAIRY WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON CEILING TILES AND CEILING VENTS IN ALL PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.; PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED SLICED WATERMELON AND CANTELOUPE DISPLAYED FOR SALE AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE (60.2F-64.1F) IN DISPAY COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD 58 CONTAINERS OF SLICED MELON. PRIORITY 7-38-05 CITATION ISSUED; PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: OBSERVED DISPLAY COOLER NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERARATURE (58.1F) INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN COOLER AT 41F OR BELOW. DISPLAY COOLER IS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH. PRIORITY 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED; INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED 1/2" GAP BETWEEN FRONT ENTRANCE DOORS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ON DOORS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.; PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS IN PRODUCE PREP AREA. ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS.; SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES STORED ON FLOOR IN BAKERY PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.; NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP, SPILLS AND DEBRIS ON INTERIOR SURFACES OF DISPLAY COOLERS IN SALES AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.; PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED NO HOT WATER AT LEFT FAUCET IN CUSTOMER MEN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.; PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED EXCESS WATER AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR IN BAKERY AND PRODUCE PREP AREA. OBSERVED MILK SPILLS AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR INSIDE DAIRY WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON CEILING TILES AND CEILING VENTS IN ALL PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.; INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED 1/2" GAP BETWEEN FRONT ENTRANCE DOORS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ON DOORS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.; PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS IN PRODUCE PREP AREA. ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS.; SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES STORED ON FLOOR IN BAKERY PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.; NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP, SPILLS AND DEBRIS ON INTERIOR SURFACES OF DISPLAY COOLERS IN SALES AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.; PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED NO HOT WATER AT LEFT FAUCET IN CUSTOMER MEN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.; PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED EXCESS WATER AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR IN BAKERY AND PRODUCE PREP AREA. OBSERVED MILK SPILLS AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR INSIDE DAIRY WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON CEILING TILES AND CEILING VENTS IN ALL PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.; ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND WASHING SINKS IN REAR STAFF WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES.; FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED BULK SEASONING NOT LABELED IN DELI REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD.; FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED MILK CRATES USED AS SHELVING IN LIQUOR STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING FOR STORAGE.; NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, FRYERS, HOLDING UNITS, SHELVING UNITS, CABINETS, PREP TABLES, SINKS IN DELI, BAKERY, PRODUCE PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.; PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED LEAKING SPRAYER ON PREP SINK IN REAR DELI, LEAKING BACKFLOW DEVICE UNDER SCRAPE SINK NEAR DISH MACHINE IN DELI, LEAKING TOILET IN REAR WOMEN STAFF WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.; PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED EXCESS WATER, FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN DELI, MEAT AND PRODUCE AREAS. OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON CEILING VENTS IN DELI PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.; PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED SOILED MOP HEADS STORED ON FLOOR IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE MOP HEADS UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.; ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND WASHING SINKS IN REAR STAFF WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES.; FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED BULK SEASONING NOT LABELED IN DELI REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD.; FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED MILK CRATES USED AS SHELVING IN LIQUOR STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING FOR STORAGE.; NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, FRYERS, HOLDING UNITS, SHELVING UNITS, CABINETS, PREP TABLES, SINKS IN DELI, BAKERY, PRODUCE PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.; PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED LEAKING SPRAYER ON PREP SINK IN REAR DELI, LEAKING BACKFLOW DEVICE UNDER SCRAPE SINK NEAR DISH MACHINE IN DELI, LEAKING TOILET IN REAR WOMEN STAFF WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.; PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED EXCESS WATER, FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN DELI, MEAT AND PRODUCE AREAS. OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON CEILING VENTS IN DELI PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.; PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED SOILED MOP HEADS STORED ON FLOOR IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE MOP HEADS UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.; ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND WASHING SINKS IN REAR STAFF WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES.; FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED BULK SEASONING NOT LABELED IN DELI REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD.; FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED MILK CRATES USED AS SHELVING IN LIQUOR STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING FOR STORAGE.; NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, FRYERS, HOLDING UNITS, SHELVING UNITS, CABINETS, PREP TABLES, SINKS IN DELI, BAKERY, PRODUCE PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.; PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED LEAKING SPRAYER ON PREP SINK IN REAR DELI, LEAKING BACKFLOW DEVICE UNDER SCRAPE SINK NEAR DISH MACHINE IN DELI, LEAKING TOILET IN REAR WOMEN STAFF WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.; PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED EXCESS WATER, FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN DELI, MEAT AND PRODUCE AREAS. OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON CEILING VENTS IN DELI PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN; PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED SOILED MOP HEADS STORED ON FLOOR IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE MOP HEADS UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.; ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND WASHING SINKS IN REAR STAFF WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES.; FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED BULK SEASONING NOT LABELED IN DELI REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD.; FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED MILK CRATES USED AS SHELVING IN LIQUOR STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING FOR STORAGE.; NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, FRYERS, HOLDING UNITS, SHELVING UNITS, CABINETS, PREP TABLES, SINKS IN DELI, BAKERY, PRODUCE PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.; PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED LEAKING SPRAYER ON PREP SINK IN REAR DELI, LEAKING BACKFLOW DEVICE UNDER SCRAPE SINK NEAR DISH MACHINE IN DELI, LEAKING TOILET IN REAR WOMEN STAFF WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.; SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED - Comments: OBSERVED WASTE WATER BACKING UP THROUGH FLOOR DRAIN NEAR HAND WASHING SINK IN DELI PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL PLUMBER AND REPAIR. PRIORITY 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED; PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED EXCESS WATER, FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN DELI, MEAT AND PRODUCE AREAS. OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON CEILING VENTS IN DELI PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.; PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED SOILED MOP HEADS STORED ON FLOOR IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE MOP HEADS UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.; PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USE - Comments: OBSERVED 2 SODA BOTTLES BEING STORED IN THE DELI MEAT COUNTER. INSTRUCTED NOT TO STORE ANY PRODUCTS THAT COULD CAUSE CONTAMINATION IN COUNTER AT ANY TIME. MANAGER DISGARDED BOTTLES.; FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: DISHMACHINE IN DELI AREA IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.; THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: OBSERVED WALK IN COOLER THERMOMETERS IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND PROVIDE INTERNAL THERMOMETERS AS A PRECAUTION; PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST USE HAIR RESTRAINTS TO CONTAIN LONG HAIR. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.; WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: ALL WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN CLEAN SANITIZING SOLUTION INSTRUCTED TO ADD SANITIZING BUCKETS AT ALL STATIONS.; NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE DELI IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILD UP. ALL PREP TABLES IN BOTH DELI AND BAKERY IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS AND BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.; NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED STORAGE SHELVES IN BAKERY AND DELI IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL SPILLS AND BUILD UP. TABLE AND EQUIPMENT WHEEL IN NEED OF CLEANING INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN ALL AREAS AND MAINTAIN; TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: FRONT TOILET AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.; PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FLOORS THROUGHOUT GROCERY BACK ROOM IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING AROUND BAILOR, IN RECEIVING, AROUND ICE MACHINE TO REMOVE ALL DEBRIS. FLOORS IN ALL BAKERY AND DELI IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING UNDER AND AROUND ALL TABLES, EQUIPMENT, AND SINKS TO REMOVE ALL WATER, FOOD SPILLS AND OTHER BUILD OF DEBRIS. FLOORS IN ALL WALK IN COOLERS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING UNDER AND AROUND ALL SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.; PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USE - Comments: OBSERVED 2 SODA BOLTTLES BEING STORED IN THE DELI MEAT COUNTER. INSTRUCTED NOT TO STORE ANY PRODUCTS THAT COULD CAUSE CONTAMINATION IN COUNTER AT ANY TIME. MANAGER DISGARDED BOTTLES.; FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: DISHMACHINE IN DELI AREA IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.; THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: OBSERVED WALK IN COOLER THERMOMETERS IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND PROVIDE INTERNAL THERMOMETERS AS A PRECAUTION.; INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED 5-7 HOUSE FLIES IN DECORATING CORNER OF BAKERY. OPEN PRODUCT LEFT UNATTENDED WITH A FLY ON CAKE. MANAGER QUICKLY DISCARDED CAKE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREA, CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE TO ELIMINATE ALL FLY ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED; PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST USE HAIR RESTRAINTS TO CONTAIN LONG HAIR. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.; WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: ALL WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN CLEAN SANITIZING SOLUTION INSTRUCTED TO ADD SANITIZING BUCKETS AT ALL STATIONS.; NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED STORAGE SHELVES IN BAKERY AND DELI IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL SPILLS AND BUILD UP. TABLE AND EQUIPMENT WHEEL IN NEED OF CLEANING INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN ALL AREAS AND MAINTAIN.; NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE DELI IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILD UP. ALL PREP TABLES IN BOTH DELI AND BAKERY IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS AND BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.; TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: FRONT TOILET AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.; PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FLOORS THROUGHOUT GROCERY BACK ROOM IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING AROUND BAILOR, IN RECEIVING, AROUND ICE MACHINE TO REMOVE ALL DEBRIS. FLOORS IN ALL BAKERY AND DELI IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING UNDER AND AROUND ALL TABLES, EQUIPMENT, AND SINKS TO REMOVE ALL WATER, FOOD SPILLS AND OTHER BUILD OF DEBRIS. FLOORS IN ALL WALK IN COOLERS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING UNDER AND AROUND ALL SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN..
Fecal-oral transmission of pathogens occurs when hands are not properly washed after restroom use. Lack of knowledge about allergen management can result in allergic reactions. Biofilms can form on inadequately cleaned surfaces, protecting bacteria from sanitizers. Improper temperature control can lead to bacterial growth including Salmonella, E. coli, and Listeria. Biofilms can form on inadequately cleaned surfaces, protecting bacteria from sanitizers.
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