Jewel Food Store

September 8, 2023 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeComplaint
failed findings9
critical findings0

Failed findings

surfaces not properly sanitized

Official wording: Food-Contact Surfaces: Cleaned & Sanitized
Inspector note: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE BLACK SLIMY BUILD UP ON EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE IN SEAFOOD PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE ICE,CLEAN AND SANITIZE ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)
code 16
food improperly labeled

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

Official wording: Insects, Rodents, & Animals Not Present
Inspector note: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 400 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED THROUGHOUT PREMISES SUCH AS ON SHELVING UNITS AT PANCAKE MIX,CEREAL,CHIPS,BAKERY PREP AREA NEAR SHELVING UNITS , LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLE,PLASTIC WRAP & LEDGE OF ROLLING CART.PRODUCE SALES FLOOR-ON PALLET OF WATERMELONS.PRODUCE PREP AREA-ON LOWER SHELF OF ROLLING CART,ON FLOOR UNDER 3- COMP SINK.PRODUCE STORAGE AREA-ALONG WALL BASE OF COMPACTOR AND UNDER SHELVING UNITS.PRODUCE & MEAT WALK IN COOLER-UNDER,AROUND AND ALONG WALL BASES OF SHELVING UNITS.DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA-NEAR DRAIN NEXT TO RTI,ON WALL BASE NEAR SHELVING UNITS, EMPTY U BOATS SIGNAGE,UNDER STAIR CASE,BEHIND AND NEXT TO BAYLOR.OSCO-RED ZONE,RECEIVING DESK & LIQUOR STORAGE. A DEAD MOUSE HALF WAY IN TIN CAT IN PRODUCE STORAGE AREA.CHICKEN PREP AREA- APPX. 5-7 LIVE LARGE FLIES AND APPX. 7-9 LIVE SMALL FLIES IN SAME AREA,DRAIN NEAR RTI UNIT.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 9/8/23.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED) • OBSERVED A HOLE IN DOOR ON OSCO ENTRY MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.
code 38
Contamination Prevented During Food Preparation, Storage & Display

Inspector note: MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT HAND SINK NEXT TO PREP TABLE IN PRODUCE PREP AREA.
code 39
surfaces / setup not up to code

Official wording: Food & Non-Food Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed & Used
Inspector note: MUST ELIMINATE CRATES USED FOR FOOD STORAGE AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING UNITS IN BAKERY WALK IN COOLER & FREEZER.SEAFOOD WALK IN COOLER.DAIRY WALK IN COOLER. • MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON DELI & HOT FOOD WALK IN COOLER,CHICKEN WALK IN COOLER,GROCERY WALK IN FREEZER.
code 47
bathroom / plumbing issues

Official wording: Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices
Inspector note: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPE AT 1- COMPARTMENT SINK IN CHICKEN PREP AREA,OVERHEAD COMPRESSOR UNIT IN PRODUCE PREP AREA.
code 51
floors, walls, or ceilings grimy

Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
Inspector note: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BAKERY WALK IN COOLER-LOWER WALL BASE PANEL.HOT FOOD-WALL TILE MISSING BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT,HOLE IN LOWER WALL BASES IN MEAT WALK IN COOLER AND PRODUCE STORAGE AREA,BEHIND SPICE RACK IN DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA. • MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP AND DIRT FROM WALLS AND CEILINGS THROUGHOUT ALL PREP AREAS,WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZERS.
code 55
Adequate Ventilation & Lighting; Designated Areas Used

Inspector note: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAIRY WALK IN COOLER CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD,BURNTOUT LIGHT IN FISH WALK IN FREEZER.
code 56
Previous Core Violation Corrected

Inspector note: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2570421 1/30/23 NOT CORRECTED #47- MUST REMOVE RUST FROM MOST SHELVING UNITS IN ALL WALK IN COOLERS AND MAKE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.#49- 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.#53- 5-501.17 : MUST PROVIDE A LID ON GARBAGE CAN IN WOMEN'S EMPLOYEES & CUSTOMERS TOILET ROOM.#54- 5-501.16 : MUST PROVIDE WASTE BASKETS AT HAND SINKS FOR SOILED TOWEL DISPOSAL IN ALL PREP AREAS.#55- 6-201.17 : MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM ALL CEILING VENTILATION SYSTEMS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.#55- 6-201.13 Inspector Comments: 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.#55- 6-501.13 : 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.#55- 6-501.114 : 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.#56- 6-202.11 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD IN DELI WALK IN COOLER,BURNTOUT LIGHT IN BAKERY WALK IN FREEZER AND HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090)(CITATION ISSUED)
code 60

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass w/ Conditions on January 30, 2023: 4 findings appeared for the first time. 5 findings recurred. 6 previous findings did not recur.

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