Did Jewel Food Store #3170 pass its last health inspection?

Jewel Food Store #3170 at 5320 S Pulaski Rd was inspected on May 20, 2026 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass". Across 24 inspections on record it has failed 6 times.

What violations were cited at Jewel Food Store #3170?

The most recent inspection cited 5 violations, beginning with: INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 6-202.15: OBSERVED OPENING IN MIDDLE OF REAR RECEIVING DOUBLE DOORS IN MIDDLE, OBSERVED OPENINGS AT BASE AND IN MIDDLE OF NORTHSIDE FRONT ENTRANCE AND OBSERVED OPENING AT BASE AND CORNER O

What does "Risk 1 (High)" mean?

Chicago assigns every food establishment a risk category based on how much food handling it does. Risk 1 (High) covers full-service restaurants and is inspected most often; Risk 2 (Medium) and Risk 3 (Low) — such as places serving only pre-packaged food — are inspected less frequently.

Where does this inspection data come from?

The City of Chicago publishes every food-establishment inspection it performs, including the result and the full text of any violations cited. This page reads that dataset directly and updates as the city posts new inspections.

Restaurant inspections / Grocery Store

Jewel Food Store #3170

5320 S Pulaski Rd, Chicago 60632 · Risk 1 (High)

Pass

Most recent result

May 20, 2026

Inspections on record

Times passed

Times failed

Violations cited on May 20, 2026

#38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 6-202.15: OBSERVED OPENING IN MIDDLE OF REAR RECEIVING DOUBLE DOORS IN MIDDLE, OBSERVED OPENINGS AT BASE AND IN MIDDLE OF NORTHSIDE FRONT ENTRANCE AND OBSERVED OPENING AT BASE AND CORNER OF SOUTHSIDE FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE.
#39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: 3-307.11: OBSERVED BUG LIGHTS INSTALLED ABOVE WRAPPING MACHINE IN DELI PREP AREA AND ABOVE BOXES OF SINGLE USE EQUIPMENT IN BAKERY. INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE SAID ITEMS IN SAID AREAS OR REINSTALL BUG LIGHTS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
#53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: 5-501.17: OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN SECOND FLOOR EMPLOYEE WOMEN'S WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLE IN SECOND FLOOR EMPLOYEE WOMEN'S WASHROOM FOR SANITARY PRODUCTS
#55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.11: OBSERVED STAINED OR MISSING CEILING TILES ON SALES FLOOR IN PRODUCE AREA AND IN BAKERY NEAR DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE ALL STAINED OR MISSING CEILING TILES ON SALES FLOOR IN PRODUCE AREA AND IN BAKERY NEAR DISH MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.
#55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.12: OBSERVED ICE BUILDUP ON SOUTHSIDE WALLS OF LARGE WALK IN COOLER AND OBSERVED ICE BUILDUP ON BOTH DOORS, LEFT SIDE OF CONDENSOR AND CONDENSOR LINE OF MEAT WALK IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE BUILDUP IN SAID AREAS AND MAINTAIN.

Inspection history

Date	Type	Result	Risk
May 20, 2026	Complaint Re-Inspection	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
May 14, 2026	Complaint	Fail	Risk 1 (High)
Dec 19, 2025	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Jan 10, 2025	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Jan 9, 2024	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Jan 13, 2023	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Dec 28, 2022	Canvass	Fail	Risk 1 (High)
Oct 15, 2021	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Sep 30, 2020	Complaint Re-Inspection	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Sep 24, 2020	Complaint Re-Inspection	Fail	Risk 1 (High)
Sep 23, 2020	Complaint	Fail	Risk 1 (High)
Apr 25, 2019	Canvass	Pass w/ Conditions	Risk 1 (High)
Dec 5, 2017	Complaint	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Aug 14, 2017	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Aug 4, 2016	Canvass Re-Inspection	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Aug 2, 2016	Canvass	Fail	Risk 1 (High)
Apr 2, 2015	Complaint	Pass w/ Conditions	Risk 1 (High)
Jul 23, 2014	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Oct 31, 2013	Canvass Re-Inspection	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Oct 24, 2013	Canvass	Fail	Risk 1 (High)
Jan 7, 2013	Complaint-Fire	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Jan 20, 2012	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Aug 5, 2011	Complaint	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Jan 5, 2010	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)

Source

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Inspection records are published by the Chicago Department of Public Health. A failed inspection does not necessarily mean an establishment closed — most are re-inspected after correcting violations.

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Jewel Food Store #3170 — questions

Did Jewel Food Store #3170 pass its last health inspection?: Jewel Food Store #3170 at 5320 S Pulaski Rd was inspected on May 20, 2026 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass". Across 24 inspections on record it has failed 6 times.
What violations were cited at Jewel Food Store #3170?: The most recent inspection cited 5 violations, beginning with: INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 6-202.15: OBSERVED OPENING IN MIDDLE OF REAR RECEIVING DOUBLE DOORS IN MIDDLE, OBSERVED OPENINGS AT BASE AND IN MIDDLE OF NORTHSIDE FRONT ENTRANCE AND OBSERVED OPENING AT BASE AND CORNER O
What does "Risk 1 (High)" mean?: Chicago assigns every food establishment a risk category based on how much food handling it does. Risk 1 (High) covers full-service restaurants and is inspected most often; Risk 2 (Medium) and Risk 3 (Low) — such as places serving only pre-packaged food — are inspected less frequently.
Where does this inspection data come from?: The City of Chicago publishes every food-establishment inspection it performs, including the result and the full text of any violations cited. This page reads that dataset directly and updates as the city posts new inspections.

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