Jewel Food Store

January 26, 2023 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeComplaint
failed findings19
critical findings3

Failed findings

handwashing sink blocked or barecritical

Official wording: Adequate Handwashing Sinks Properly Supplied And Accessible
Inspector note: OBSERVED HOT RUNNING WATER TEMPERATURE AT HAND SINKS IN PRODUCE PREP AREA AT 97.5F,EMPLOYEES WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM 51.0F & 93.2F.MUST HAVE HOT WATER AT 100.0F MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY 7-38-030(C)(CITATION ISSUED) • MUST PROVIDE A HAND WAHSING SIGN AT HAND SINK IN CUSTOMERS MEN'S TOILET ROOM.
code 10Priority
Required Records Available: Shellstock Tags, Parasite Destructioncritical

Inspector note: OBSERVED NO 90- DAY SHELLFISH TAGS WITH THE DATE ON ALL SHELLSTOCK TAGS WHEN THE LAST SHELLSTOCK FROM THE CONTAINER IS SOLD OR SERVED; AND STORE ALL SHELLFISH TAGS IN CHRONOLOGICAL ORDER FOR AT LEAST 90 DAYS FROM THE SALE DATE. (PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005).( CITATION ISSUED)
code 14Priority
staff working while sickcritical

Official wording: Procedures For Responding To Vomiting And Diarrheal Events
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE AND ITEMS FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)
code 5Priority
cold food not cold enough

Official wording: Proper Cold Holding Temperatures
Inspector note: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS SUCH AS 4LBS. COOKED MEATBALLS 45.3F.5LBS. GRAVY 45.1F.5LBS MASHED POTATOE 44.8F IN DELI DISPLAY UNIT.15 LBS.CUT WATERMELON 45.2F ON DISPLAY FOR SALE.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW.APPX.29LBS.$92.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)
code 22
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Proper Cooling Methods Used; Adequate Equipment For Temperature Control
Inspector note: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF PRODUCE DISPLAY UNIT ON SALES FLOOR AT 47.5F WITH TCS FOODS STORED INSIDE FOR SALE. A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON UNIT. ONCE REPAIRED EMAIL LETTER TO CDPH.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING UNIT AT 41.0F OR BELOW.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(COS)
code 33
thermometers missing

Official wording: Thermometers Provided & Accurate
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO WORKING THERMOMETER IN DELI DISPLAY UNIT,PRODUCE DISPLAY UNITS ON SALES FLOOR,SANDWICH COOLER,MEAT/FISH DISPLAY UNIT MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
code 36
food improperly labeled

Official wording: Food Properly Labeled; Original Container
Inspector note: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE IN HOT FOOD PREP AREA/BAKERY PREP AREA.
code 37
pests in the house

Official wording: Insects, Rodents, & Animals Not Present
Inspector note: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 25 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR MIXED IN WITH DIRT AND BEHIND BOXES ON FLOOR UNDER DESK IN OSCO STORAGE AREA. MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 1/26/23.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED)
code 38
Contamination Prevented During Food Preparation, Storage & Display

Inspector note: OBSERVED NO SPLASH GUARD IN HOT FOOD PREP AREA IN BETWEEN HAND SINK AND 1- COMPARTMENT SINK MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
code 39
Utensils, Equipment & Linens: Properly Stored, Dried, & Handled

Inspector note: MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON STORAGE SHELF IN BAKERY DISH WASHING AREA.
code 44
surfaces / setup not up to code

Official wording: Food & Non-Food Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed & Used
Inspector note: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING HANDLES ON SOUP KETTLES ON SALES FLOOR,WORN DOOR GASKETS ON ICE CREAM & PIZZA REACH IN FREEZERS,HOT FOODS -WALK IN COOLER,DELI- WALK IN FREEZER. • MUST ELIMINATE CRATES AND CARD BOARD USED FOR FOOD STORAGE IN BAKERY AREA & WALK IN COOLER. • MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN CUTTING BOARDS IN MEAT/FISH PREP AREA. • MUST REMOVE RUST FROM MOST SHELVING UNITS IN ALL WALK IN COOLERS AND MAKE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
code 47
Warewashing Facilities: Installed, Maintained & Used; Test Strips

Inspector note: OBSERVED NO TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICE AT THE PLATE FOR HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IN BAKERY DISH WASHING AREA MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)
code 48
plumbing acting up

Official wording: Non-Food/Food Contact Surfaces Clean
Inspector note: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM PREP TABLES IN ALL PREP AREAS,HOT HOLDING UNIT ,ALL SHELVING UNITS IN WALK IN COOLERS ,ROLLING CARTS,FAN GUARD COVERS IN ALL COOLERS,WRAPPING STATION IN PRODUCE PREP AREA.
code 49
bathroom / plumbing issues

Official wording: Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices
Inspector note: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAK AT VALVE SYSTEM ON WALL IN MEAT/FISH PREP AREA,BAKERY- 3- COMP SINK LEAKY FAUCET HANDLE,LEAKY PIPE UNDERNEATH HAND SINK IN STAFF BREAK ROOM.
code 51
Toilet Facilities: Properly Constructed, Supplied, & Cleaned

Inspector note: MUST PROVIDE A LID ON GARBAGE CAN IN WOMEN'S EMPLOYEES & CUSTOMERS TOILET ROOM.
code 53
Garbage & Refuse Properly Disposed; Facilities Maintained

Inspector note: MUST PROVIDE WASTE BASKETS AT HAND SINKS FOR SOILED TOWEL DISPOSAL IN ALL PREP AREAS.
code 54
floors, walls, or ceilings grimy

Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
Inspector note: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN BAKERY PREP AREA,MEAT PROCESSING PREP AREA,DAMAGED WALL TILES IN IN BAKERY & FISH/MEAT PREP AREA NEAR WALK IN FREEZER.MUST GROUT FLOOR IN DELI PREP AREA. • MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS & GREASE BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES IN ALL PREP AREAS, WALK IN COOLERS,DISPLAY SHELVES ON SALES FLOOR.MUST REMOVE ICE BUILD UP FROM FLOOR IN BAKERY WALK IN FREEZER.MUST REMOVE STANDING WATER FROM FLOOR IN PRODUCE PREP AREA AND WHERE NEEDED INCLUDING FLOOR DRAINS. • MUST REMOVE PERSONAL ITEMS FROM SOME PREP TABLES IN PREP AREAS AND STORE PROPERLY/DESIGNATED AREA.MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS THROUGHOUT JEWEL'S /OSCO STORAGE AREAS. • MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM ALL CEILING VENTILATION SYSTEMS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
code 55
Adequate Ventilation & Lighting; Designated Areas Used

Inspector note: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD IN DELI WALK IN COOLER,BURNTOUT LIGHT IN BAKERY WALK IN FREEZER AND HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
code 56
All Food Employees Have Food Handler Training

Inspector note: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
code 57

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass w/ Conditions on April 27, 2022: 16 findings appeared for the first time. 3 findings recurred. 1 previous finding did not recur.

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