Jewel Food Store

July 8, 2016 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeComplaint Re-Inspection
failed findings10
critical findings3

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Failed findings

food from a questionable sourcecritical

Official wording: Adequate Number, Convenient, Accessible, Designed, And Maintained
Inspector note: FOUND EMPLOYEE MEN'S WASHROOM IN BASEMENT NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED. NOTED URINAL OVERFLOWING AND CLOGGED, ALSO (RIGHT)TOILET BOWL CLOGGED WITH FECES. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR, CLEAN AND SANITIZE. ISSUED 48 HOUR CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
code 11Priority
certified manager paperwork missingcritical

Official wording: Facilities To Maintain Proper Temperature
Inspector note: FOUND FACILITIES (SALAD BAR) WITH POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 43.9F (LOCATED IN DISPLAY/SERVICE AREA) INSTRUCTED MANAGER, COOLERS WITH POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST MAINTAIN COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW. SALAD BAR TAGGED 'HELD FOR INSPECTION'. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL REPAIRED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005 (A)
code 2Priority
sick-employee policy not followedcritical

Official wording: Potentially Hazardous Food Meets Temperature Requirement During Storage, Preparation Display And Service
Inspector note: FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, DISPLAY AND SERVICE IN SALAD BAR (WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 43.9F) NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF THE FOLLOWING FOOD ITEMS: SEAFOOD SALAD AT 44.4F, CHICKEN AT 48.2F/44.9F/46.7F/45.9F, GREEK PASTA AT 43.9F, PASTA AT 44.2F, TUNA SALAD AT 44.9F/45.3F, OLIVES AT 45.9F/44.8F/46.1F, SLICED HAM AT 48.0F/47.6F/46.9F, FETA CHEESE AT 50.4F/49.9F, BLACK BEANS AT 51.4F, STUFFED GRAPE LEAVES AT 50.4F, SALSA AT 46.5F/47.2F, SLICED TURKEY AT 45.7F, 46.2F. MANAGER DISCARDED THE SAID FOOD PRODUCTS. TOTAL VALUE $1522.00, TOTAL WEIGHT 190 LBS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005 (A)
code 3Priority
toxic items stored near food

Official wording: No Evidence Of Rodent Or Insect Outer Openings Protected/Rodent Proofed, A Written Log Shall Be Maintained Available To The Inspectors
Inspector note: FOUND (2) FRONT BOTTOM ENTRANCE DOOR (INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR) NOT RODENT PROOFED WITH 1/4 INCH GAP. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF BOTTOM OF THE SAID DOORS. RECOMMEND TO INSTALL RUBBER STRIPPING. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
code 18
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Food And Non-Food Contact Equipment Utensils Clean, Free Of Abrasive Detergents
Inspector note: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: BAKERY PREP AREA-INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF 3 COMPARTMENT AND EXPOSED HAND SINK, DISH MACHINE, STORAGE AND PREP SHELVES. DELI/KITCHEN AREA- INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, PREP AND STORAGE SHELVES, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, STORAGE, PREP SHELVES AND DISPLAY CASE. INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE IN REAR.
code 33
Floors: Constructed Per Code, Cleaned, Good Repair, Coving Installed, Dust-Less Cleaning Methods Used

Inspector note: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: FLOORS THROUGHOUT BAKERY, BAKERY WALK-IN COOLER, DELI/KITCHEN AREA, INSIDE DELI WALK-IN COOLER WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE AND DRIED FOOD ACCUMULATION, FLOOR DRAIN UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN DELI/KITCHEN AREA, MEAT/SEAFOOD, PRODUCE PREP AREA WITH WATER POOLING, INSIDE DAIRY WALK-IN COOLER, REAR DRY STORAGE AREA, ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS, FLOORS THROUGHOUT EMPLOYEE MEN AND WOMEN WASHROOM. NOTED WATER POOLING ALONG THE WALLS UNDERNEATH ICE MACHINE, 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PRODUCE PREP AREA TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. FLOORS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT EMPLOYEE LUNCHROOM AND INSIDE WASHROOM FLOORS AND FLOOR THROUGHOUT ELECTRICAL ROOM IN BASEMENT.
code 34
Walls, Ceilings, Attached Equipment Constructed Per Code: Good Repair, Surfaces Clean And Dust-Less Cleaning Methods

Inspector note: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CEILING VENT COVER WITH EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION IN REAR BAKERY PREP AREA. • INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS WITH FOOD SPILLAGE BY 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR BAKERY/DISH WASHING AREA.-------MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CONDENSER FAN COVER WITH HEAVY DUST BUILD-UP INSIDE DELI AND PRODUCE WALK-IN COOLER.-----MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD AND FILTERS IN BAKERY PREP AND IN DELI/KITCHEN PREP AREA.
code 35
thermometers missing

Official wording: Lighting: Required Minimum Foot-Candles Of Light Provided, Fixtures Shielded
Inspector note: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING (2)LIGHT BULBS INSIDE BAKERY WALK-IN FREEZER
code 36
pests in the house

Official wording: Ventilation: Rooms And Equipment Vented As Required: Plumbing: Installed And Maintained
Inspector note: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR INOPERABLE CEILING VENT COVER INSIDE EMPLOYEE MEN AND WOMEN WASHROOM MUST REPAIR DRAIN OPENER UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN PRODUCE PREP AREA.--------NOTED GREEN HOSE ATTACHED TO FAUCET NEXT TO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE OR VACUUM BREAKER. MUST USE FOOD GRADE WATER HOSE.
code 38
grimy wiping cloths

Official wording: Premises Maintained Free Of Litter, Unnecessary Articles, Cleaning Equipment Properly Stored
Inspector note: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND UNUSED SHELVINGS IN BASEMENT STORAGE. USABLE ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.
code 41

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Fail on July 6, 2016: 4 findings appeared for the first time. 6 findings recurred.

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