Jewel Food Store #3262
4660 W Irving Park Rd, Chicago 60641
Read the pairs, not the count. A failure is normally followed within days by a re-inspection, and that re-inspection is a second row here. On the timeline below they sit almost on top of each other — one bad day, two marks.
The whole record
- Pass66%
- Conditional19%
- Fail16%
- PassAug 28, 2026Complaint Re-InspectionRisk 1 (High)
- 35
Approved thawing methods used
Observed chicken thawing in 3 compartment sink in the deli food prep area. Management instructed to thaw tcs foods under cold running water, in the refrigerator or in the microwave as part of a continuous cooking process.
- 55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Observed food debris, and dirt on floor under cooking equipment, along walls and in all corners in prep, dish washing, storage and basement areas. Instructed manager to clean floors under all equipment, along walls and in all corners in all areas.
- 35
- FailAug 27, 2026Complaint Re-InspectionRisk 1 (High)
- 35
Approved thawing methods used
Observed chicken thawing in 3 compartment sink in the deli food prep area. Management instructed to thaw tcs foods under cold running water, in the refrigerator or in the microwave as part of a continuous cooking process.
- 51
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Observed 1 of the 2 handwashing sinks in the women's washroom not getting to temperature 92.5f. Instructed to repair and maintain
- 52
Sewage & waste water properly disposed
Observed waste water spilling onto deli food prep area from floor drain pipes when draining both 3 compartment sinks in deli department. Instructed manager to get pipes cleaned to prevent back up onto floor of facility. Priority. 7-38-030(c). Citation issued.
- 55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Observed food debris, and dirt on floor under cooking equipment, along walls and in all corners in prep, dish washing, storage and basement areas. Instructed manager to clean floors under all equipment, along walls and in all corners in all areas.
- 35
- FailAug 19, 2026ComplaintRisk 1 (High)
- 22
Proper cold holding temperatures
Observed tcs food held at improper internal temperatures in the deli prep area such as 47lbs of chicken at 51-54f. Manager discarded and denatured a total 47lbs at $90. All cold tcs food must maintain 41f or below . Priority violation. Citation issued 7-38-005.
- 35
Approved thawing methods used
Observed chicken thawing in 3 compartment sink in the deli food prep area. Management instructed to thaw tcs foods under cold running water, in the refrigerator or in the microwave as part of a continuous cooking process.
- 48
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Found the three compartment sink in deli prep area not maintained; sink is leaking when water from one compartment is drained. Instructed management to get drainage system serviced. Priority foundation 7-38-025. Citation issued.
- 51
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Observed 1 of the 2 handwashing sinks in the women's washroom not getting to temperature 92.5f. Instructed to repair and maintain
- 55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Observed food debris, and dirt on floor under cooking equipment, along walls and in all corners in prep, dish washing, storage and basement areas. Instructed manager to clean floors under all equipment, along walls and in all corners in all areas.
- 22
- PassApr 14, 2026CanvassRisk 1 (High)
- 55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Observed debris on floors along walls and corners in all depadrtment prep areas and storage areas. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.
- 56
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Observed dust build up in the vents in the walk in cooler in the deli and bakery departmrnt. Instructed to clean and maintain
- 55
- PassApr 1, 2025CanvassRisk 1 (High)
- 10
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Observed no handwashing signage in women's first floor toilet room. Instructed to provide and maintain.
- 47
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Observed cutting boards in the seafood prep area with open seams and dark stains. Instructed to refinish or replace damaged or stained cutting boards and maintain at all times.
- 47
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Observed milk crates being used as shelving throughout the prep, walk-ins, and storage areas. Must remove and provide shelving that is 6" off the floor and provides floor accessibility to ensure adequate facility cleaning.
- 55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Observed food debris, and dirt on floor under cooking equipment, along walls and in all corners in prep, dish washing, storage and basement areas. Instructed manager to clean floors under all equipment, along walls and in all corners in all areas.
- 10
- PassAug 9, 2024CanvassRisk 1 (High)
- 39
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Observed boxed food items on floor in dairy walk-in cooler in the rear. Instructed the person in charge to elevate all food items six inches from floor on raised shelving units and maintain.
- 55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Observed food debris on floor in bakery prep area. Instructed the person in charge to clean floor and maintain.
- 39
- ConditionalJul 13, 2023CanvassRisk 1 (High)
- 22
Proper cold holding temperatures
Observed improper cold holding temperatures of tcs foods inside of the deli display cooler. Observed ham at 45f, turkey at 44f, potato salad at 50f, tuna salad at 47f, tamales at 44f, pepper steak at 46f, mashed potatoes at 45f, orange chicken at 46f, and coleslaw at 48f. Management instructed to maintain all cold foods below 41f. Priority violation 7-38-005. Citation issued.
- 29
Compliance with variance/specialized process/HACCP
Observed unpasteurized fruit juices that are squeezed onsite and bottled without the warning label on the bottles to inform consumers that the juice has not been pastuerized and may cause illness in certain populations. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005. Citation issued.
- 49
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Clean and sanitize the exposed hand washing sink in the meat cutting room with food debris in and around the sink.
- 55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Clean the floors along the walls and under the prep tables in the deli and bakery prep area.
- 22
- PassOct 14, 2022CanvassRisk 1 (High)
- 39
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Observed food items stored on floor in dairy cooler located in rear. Instructed manager to elevate all food six inches off floor.
- 49
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Observed food debris on shelves in deli cooler located in the rear deli prep area. Instructed the person in charge to detail clean and maintain.
- 55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Observed dirty floors with food debris/spills throughout bakery prep area. Nstructed the person in charge to detail clean and maintain.
- 55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Observed hole in ceiling above high temperature dish machine located in the rear dishwashing area in the bakery. Instructed the person in charge to seal hole and maintain in good repair.
- 39
- PassDec 8, 2021CanvassRisk 1 (High)
- 55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Observed grease on floors under fryers in kitchen prep area where hot chicken is being served and also observed dirty floors throughout butcher prep area. Must clean and maintain.
- 55
- PassDec 29, 2020Short Form ComplaintRisk 1 (High)
- PassSep 21, 2020Short Form ComplaintRisk 1 (High)
- PassSep 3, 2020Complaint Re-InspectionRisk 1 (High)
- 37
Food properly labeled; original container
Observed no labels on mochi ice cream packaged on site, in the cooler on sales floor. Food packaged in a food establishment, shall be labeled as specified by law. Labels must include the following: the common name of food; a list of ingredients; an accurate net quantity; the name and place of business of the manufacturer or packer and a sell by date. Must also list any allergens. Must correctly label all prepackaged items on sales floor.
- 55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Observed excessive water pooling and debris build up in spaces between tiles of floors in front of hand sink and 3 compartment sink in deli area. Must grout the spaces in between tiles to make floor smooth and easily cleanable. Must maintain same.
- 56
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Observed excessive dust build up on ceiling vents in employee restrooms on 2nd floor. Must clean and maintain same.
- 37
- FailAug 27, 2020ComplaintRisk 1 (High)
- 2
City of Chicago food service sanitation certificate
Observed no city of Chicago certified food manager on site while tcs foods (chicken, deli meats, meat cutting, etc.) are being prepped. Instructed must have a city of Chicago food sanitation manager on site at all times when tcs foods are being prepped, cooked and/or served. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012. Citation issued.
- 37
Food properly labeled; original container
Observed 1.5 lbs of whole shelled oysters without proper identification tag inside display cooler at seafood counter. Instructed all shelled seafood must have proper identification tag with stock at all times. Operator discarded 1.5lbs of untagged shellfish during inspection. Operator estimates value to be $12. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005. Citation issued.
- 37
Food properly labeled; original container
Observed no labels on mochi ice cream packaged on site, in the cooler on sales floor. Food packaged in a food establishment, shall be labeled as specified by law. Labels must include the following: the common name of food; a list of ingredients; an accurate net quantity; the name and place of business of the manufacturer or packer and a sell by date. Must also list any allergens. Must correctly label all prepackaged items on sales floor.
- 38
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Observed approximately 12 live, small, black flies on walls, ceiling and flying around in fruit cutting prep area. Observed approximately 6 large, black flies flying around and on ceiling in trash compactor area (near fruit cutting prep area). Instructed must eliminate pest issued. Must clean and sanitize all affected areas. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(a). Citation issued.
- 55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Observed excessive water pooling and debris build up in spaces between tiles of floors in front of hand sink and 3 compartment sink in deli area. Must grout the spaces in between tiles to make floor smooth and easily cleanable. Must maintain same. Observed clear water pooling on floors along wall (on side with sinks) in fruit cutting prep area. Must keep floors clean and dry at all times to prevent pest harborage. Must maintain same.
- 56
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Observed excessive dust build up on ceiling vents in employee restrooms on 2nd floor. Must clean and maintain same.
- 2
- ConditionalOct 10, 2019ComplaintRisk 1 (High)
- 39
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Mochi ice cream bubbies inside freezer unit must be properly protected wrapped and covered to prevent contamination and to maintain.
- 47
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Observed door gasket in poor repair/torn inside of the pizza display freezer unit. Management instructed to repair/replace poor repair/torn door gaskets and to maintain.
- 49
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Instructed to detail clean interior tracks of display coolers in kitchen/deli and bake shop,meat dept to remove accumulated food debris and to maintain.
- 55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Instructed to remove accumulation of dusts on ceiling ventilation covers in bake shop area and inside walk-in-coolers where noted to manager to maintain.
- 56
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Found mechanical ventilation in employee 2nd floor mens wash room not working.instructed to repair ventilation and to maintain.
- 61
Summary report displayed and visible to the public
Previous inspection report summary was not in plain view of the customers a large (mymixx is now for u shell floor display poster) was covering the entire area where the licenses etc. Are kept. Management was given a copy of today's inspection report summary and was instructed to post it in view of all customers and to maintain.priority foundation violation 7-42-010(b),citation issued.
- 39
- ConditionalNov 26, 2018ComplaintRisk 1 (High)
- 3
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Found no employee health policy/training on site. Instructed to provide. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012 (a) no citation issued
- 5
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Found no procedure/plan for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events. Instructed to provide and maintain appropriate supplies or kit. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005 no citation issued
- 36
Thermometers provided & accurate
Instructed to provide thermometer visible and accurate inside all coolers (deli walk-in cooler, meat walk-in cooler, meat prep walk-in cooler etc.)
- 49
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Instructed to detail clean and maintain the following: storage racks with white and green mold like build-up inside deli walk-in cooler, cake (whipped cream) display case with excessive dried food debris and dust in bakery display area.
- 51
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Instructed to provide backflow preventer device for ice machine in meat/seafood prep/display area.
- 55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Instructed to clean and maintain condenser vent cover with dust accumulation above meat prep area.
- 55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Instructed not to use milk crates as storage shelves inside dairy walk-in cooler. Must use proper raised shelves for easy access on cleaning.
- 55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Cleaning equipment (mops, brooms etc) must be stored off the floor.
- 56
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Instructed to replace broken light shield inside bakery walk-in cooler.
- 57
All food employees have food handler training
Food handler (s) with no proof of food handler training. Instructed to provide. Information given.
- 3
- PassMay 8, 2017CanvassRisk 1 (High)
- 32
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Install a splash guard between the prep sink and the drain board of 3 compt sink for clean dishes /utensils in the deli dept and seafood/meat dept.
- 34
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Bakery walk in freezer floor with ice accumulated. Must defrost and maintain freezer. Clean floor between the cabinet and the refrigerator in the employee's break room 2nd floor.
- 35
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Water stained ceiling panels/tiles in the 2nd floor employee's break room. Must replace and maintain. Must clean the walls thru-out produce prep area/walk in cooler and maintain.
- 36
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Burned out light bulbs on the following areas: seafood dept,walk in freezer frozen items, dairy walk in cooler. Must replace light bulbs and maintain. Missing light shield on the light bulbs inside the walk in cooler for dairy, frozen items walk in freezer, walk in cooler for produce, and chef kitchen. Must provide light shield and maintain.
- 41
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Elevate 6" off the floor some of the products stored on the floor thru-out establishment.
- 32
- PassDec 14, 2016CanvassRisk 1 (High)
- 32
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Found damaged gasket on door between meat counter and meat walk in. Must repair. Found a broken window on door between deli cooler, and fruit/produce walk in. Must repair. Found damaged/rusted heating pad (for shrink wrapping foods) in deli prep area, and also in meat cutting area. Must replace. Must maintain all.
- 33
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Found excessive dust build up on fan covers (in the ceiling) of the produce dock walk in cooler. Must remove, clean and sanitize. Must maintain same. Found excessive black, slimy, mold-like substance around the faucet of the exposed hand sink in the produce prep area cooler. Must remove, clean and sanitize. Must maintain same.
- 32
- ConditionalMar 1, 2016CanvassRisk 1 (High)
- 16
Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Observed open cooling rack of bread in customer area in front of the bakery counter. Instructed operator food must be protected during storage and/or cooling. Operator removed rack from the customer area during inspection. Serious violation. Citation issued 7-38-005(a)
- 33
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Observed fan covers in chef's kitchen walk in freezer with dust build up. Instructed to clean and maintain all fan covers in all walk in coolers and freezers.
- 35
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Observed stains on walls around trash compactor. Instructed to clean and maintain. Observed torn rubber on edges of doors in between dairy cooler and prepackaged walk in cooler. Instructed to repair and maintain. Observed missing and stained ceiling tile in fruit prep area. Instructed to repair and maintain
- 36
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Observed several lights out in freezer behind chef's kitchen. Instructed to repair and maintain adequate lighting throughout.
- 38
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Observed ventilation in men's and women's customer restrooms in disrepair. Instructed to repair and maintain observed slow draining sinks in the upstairs employee restrooms as follows: men's right sink; women's left sink. Instructed to repair and maintain.
- 43
Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Observed bowl in the ice machine in the meat/fish department. Instructed must use an ice scoop with a handle and also store utensil properly in a clean container.
- 16
- ConditionalFeb 11, 2015ConsultationRisk 1 (High)
- 32
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Rusty shelving above the meat cutting prep tables storing food contact plastic meat trays. Must remove rust or replace.
- 34
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Missing grout throughout the chefs kitchen prep area with pooling liquid and food debris. Some missing tile. Missing tile baseboard in the bakery dish room. Must replace/repair all. Dirty floors with excessive debris under shelving in the meat storage cooler. Must clean and maintain.
- 37
Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Must provide self-closing devices for the customer washrooms.
- 32
- ConditionalFeb 5, 2015ComplaintRisk 1 (High)
- 1
Source sound condition, no spoilage, foods properly labeled, shellfish tags in place
Shellfish tags not maintained. Observed four live cherrystone clams in display case cooler with an old shellfish tag dated 12-22-14. No shellfish tags on premises for any other cherrystone clams past that expired date of 12-22-14. The four live cherrystone clams were discarded. Critical citation issued 7-38-005(b2).
- 12
Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
No paper towels at the exposed hand sink in the ready to eat produce prep area while employees were noted cutting and preparing ready to eat fruit. Also noted the exposed hand sink was completely dry with accumulated dust and employee stated she uses the two compartment prep sink to wash hands. Instructed to always provide adequate hand washing facilities and must use the designated exposed hand sink for hand washing before and after each glove use. Critical citation issued 7-38-030.
- 32
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Rusty shelving above the meat cutting prep tables storing food contact plastic meat trays. Must remove rust or replace.
- 34
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Missing grout throughout the chefs kitchen prep area with pooling liquid and food debris. Some missing tile. Missing tile baseboard in the bakery dish room. Must replace/repair all. Dirty floors with excessive debris under shelving in the meat storage cooler. Must clean and maintain.
- 37
Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Must provide self-closing devices for the customer washrooms.
- 1
- PassOct 7, 2014ComplaintRisk 1 (High)
- 33
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Instructed to detail clean and maintain interior surfaces of (pre-packaged ham) display shelves/racks with food debris and rust build-up.
- 34
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Instructed to detail clean and maintain floors in bakery prep, storage and inside walk-in freezer with food debris and floors throughout produce prep and in rear meat prep area along the walls and in all corners especially underneath equipment.
- 38
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Instructed to repair loose exposed hand sink in rear produce prep area.
- 41
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Instructed to clean, maintain and reorganize unnecessary articles stored in storage racks above meat prep table.
- 33
- PassMay 12, 2014CanvassRisk 1 (High)
- 33
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Instructed to detain clean and maintain interior and exterior surfaces of ice machine (by seafood display/service area).--------must clean and maintain bakery tray carts and deli carts with dried food debris.
- 34
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Instructed to detail clean and maintain floors along the walls and in all corners in deli prep area, bakery prep, meat prep area and inside dairy walk-in cooler.--------must detail clean and maintain floor drains in deli prep area, bakery and in meat prep area.
- 35
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Instructed to detail clean and maintain walls with spillage behind seafood/meat display/service area.----------must clean and maintain condenser fan cover with dust build-up inside meat prep area.
- 33
- PassApr 19, 2013CanvassRisk 1 (High)
- 34
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Floor in fish prep area has build up of grime. Need to detail clean.
- 38
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Ventilation covers in produce prep area has build up of dust. Must detail clean.
- 34
- PassJan 17, 2013ComplaintRisk 1 (High)
- 32
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Storage shelving that had peeling paint, rust in rear storage cooler, reach in freezer, shall be replaced/repaired.door gaskets in dairy display cooler in stated of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced. Need to be corrected.
- 33
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Non food contact surfaces of ice machine in fish department not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).display cooler shelving in dairy, deli areas not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices). Still need correction.
- 34
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Floors in deli prep area need re-grouting, detailed cleaning(corners), floors in fish department prep area need detailed cleaning under 3 compartment sink, ice machine, floors in receiving area under pallets need detailed cleaning. Still need to be corrected.
- 35
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Hole on wall above walk in cooler, shall be repaired/sealed, exposed plaster board above walk in cooler shall be repaired/sealed, ceiling tiles in produce prep area need cleaning, wall above deli prep area(hot chicken area)need cleaning. Remains to be corrected.
- 36
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Light shields in deli prep area, and rear produce prep area not clean, need detailed cleaning. Remains to be corrected.
- 41
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Must remove excess clutter, debris from 2nd floor storage room, stock items must be stored six inches off of floor to prevent pest harborage. Remains to be corrected.
- 32
- PassDec 18, 2012ConsultationRisk 1 (High)
- 32
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Storage shelving that had peeling paint, rust in rear storage cooler, reach in freezer, shall be replaced/repaired.door gaskets in dairy display cooler in stated of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced.
- 33
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Non food contact surfaces of ice machine in fish department not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).display cooler shelving in dairy, deli areas not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).
- 34
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Floors in deli prep area need re-grouting, detailed cleaning(corners), floors in fish department prep area need detailed cleaning under 3 compartment sink, ice machine, floors in receiving area under pallets need detailed cleaning.
- 35
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Hole on wall above walk in cooler, shall be repaired/sealed, exposed plaster board above walk in cooler shall be repaired/sealed, ceiling tiles in produce prep area need cleaning, wall above deli prep area(hot chicken area)need cleaning.
- 36
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Light shields in deli prep area, and rear produce prep area not clean, need detailed cleaning.
- 41
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Must remove excess clutter, debris from 2nd floor storage room, stock items must be stored six inches off of floor to prevent pest harborage.
- 32
- PassDec 11, 2012Canvass Re-InspectionRisk 1 (High)
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Above violation still remaining.
- 33
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Above violation still remaining.
- 34
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Above violation still remaining.
- 35
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Above violation still remaining.
- 36
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Above violation still remaining.
- 41
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Above violation still remaining.
- 32
- FailDec 4, 2012CanvassRisk 1 (High)
- 1
Source sound condition, no spoilage, foods properly labeled, shellfish tags in place
Found shellfish(oysters, mussels displayed in display cooler(commingle), without proper shellfish tags, and species(oysters, mussels) not properly separated, citation issued.
- 2
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Found reach in cooler in deli prep area not maintaining proper temperature of 40f, or less, air temperature was at 45.7f, foods were still at proper temperatures(chicken wings at 34.6f, french fries at 35.1f),cooler has been tagged at this time of inspection.citation issued.
- 18
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Found observed front entrace door for shopping cart with a 1 inch gap on left corner(east side)not rodent proofed, also observed rear receving dock door not rodent proofed door had a gap ranging from 1 inch to 1/2 inch gap on lift of dock door, citation issued.
- 32
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Storage shelving that had peeling paint, rust in rear storage cooler, reach in freezer, shall be replaced/repaired.door gaskets in dairy display cooler in stated of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced.
- 33
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Non food contact surfaces of ice machine in fish department not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).display cooler shelving in dairy, deli areas not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).
- 34
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Floors in deli prep area need re-grouting, detailed cleaning(corners), floors in fish department prep area need detailed cleaning under 3 compartment sink, ice machine, floors in receiving area under pallets need detailed cleaning.
- 35
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Hole on wall above walk in cooler, shall be repaired/sealed, exposed plaster board above walk in cooler shall be repaired/sealed, ceiling tiles in produce prep area need cleaning, wall above deli prep area(hot chicken area)need cleaning.
- 36
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Light shields in deli prep area, and rear produce prep area not clean, need detailed cleaning.
- 41
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Must remove excess clutter, debris from 2nd floor storage room, stock items must be stored six inches off of floor to prevent pest harborage.
- 1
- PassMar 1, 2012ComplaintRisk 1 (High)
- 32
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Cooler shelving/racks in bakery walk in cooler that had rust/peeling paint, shall be replaced.
- 33
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Non food contact surfaces of packaging machine in meat department needs detailed cleaning(crevices), walk in cooler shelving/racks in dairy walk in cooler not clean need detailed cleaning(crevices), produce display shelving need cleaning.
- 34
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Floors in dairy walk in cooler not clean, floors had excess debris build up under pallets/shelving/racks, needs detailed cleaning(corners).
- 35
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Walls in prep area in meat department, and produce department, not clean need detailed cleaning.
- 36
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Light shields in prep areas, lunch room areas not clean need cleaning.
- 38
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Exhaust vents(ventilation) in walk in coolers, prep areas in meat department, produce department not clean need detailed cleaning(crevices), exhaust vents(ventilation)in dairy cooler need cleaning.
- 32
- PassSep 2, 2011Complaint Re-InspectionRisk 1 (High)
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
For next regular inspection
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
For next regular inspection
- 34
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
For next regular inspection
- 35
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
For next regular inspection
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- FailAug 26, 2011ComplaintRisk 1 (High)
- 18
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. Found 20 live fruit flies on the fruits-peaches,plums,nectarine,corn,clementine and 15 live fruit flies on the boxes of fruits and under pile of boxes(just after entrance door),serious violation,citation issued;instructed to call pest company for service ,detail clean area,throw away boxes,instructed store must be free from insects/pests
- 29
Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each minor violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority. Previous minor violations from report #539263,04-15-11 not corrected,serious violation citation issued,#33 shelves in deli walk in cooler becoming rusty,must clean and maintain/replace shelves;coffee top counter unclean,must clean and maintain; #36 light fixtures in deli walk in cooler unclean,must clean and maintain ; instructed to correct violations ,given 5 days (09-02-11)
- 32
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. Interior prep cooler in deli area unclean,must clean and maintain; cabinets in hot holding area unclean,must clean and maintain
- 33
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. Cabinets for packaging in the bakery area unclean,must clean and maintain; cake display cooler shelves not clean must clean and maintain
- 34
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. Floors not clean in the ff areas:produce area,walk in cooler produce,meat section,all corners in the bakery area must clean and maintain
- 35
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. Basewalls in the bakery rear area unclean,must clean and maintain; missing ceiling tiles in the bakery area must be replaced
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- PassApr 15, 2011CanvassRisk 1 (High)
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. Additional door sweep/brush needed in 2 entrance doors -side and bottom parts
- 33
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. Shelves in deli walk in cooler becoming rusty must clean and maintain /replace shelves;vent cover in produce with accumulated dust must clean and maintain; coffee top counter unclean,must clean and maintain
- 34
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. Floor in produce and meat cutting room unclean,must clean and maintain
- 35
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. Missing ceiling tiles in produce area must be replaced;damaged walls in produce area must be fixed; damaged basewalls in meat cutting room must be replaced
- 36
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. Light fixtures in deli walk in cooler unclean,must clean and maintain
- 32
- PassSep 8, 2010CanvassRisk 1 (High)
- 33
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Storage shelves in freezer and storage rooms not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.
- 34
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Floor in coolers, along wallbase in bakery, corners in prep area not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean.
- 35
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Light covers in prep area not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean. Left door on east side not sealed in corner. Instructed to seal to prevent any daylight.
- 38
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Ventilation not working in women's and men's toilet room. Instructed to repair exhaust fans.
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Fails sit above the line, passes below. Every inspection the city has published for this licence.
On the street
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What it gets cited for
- 5516×
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- 3515×
Approved thawing methods used
- 3415×
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
- 3313×
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
- 3212×
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
- 369×
Thermometers provided & accurate
- 386×
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
- 416×
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Counted across every inspection on record here. A code that keeps coming back is the more telling signal.
Source
Published by the Chicago Department of Public Health as Food Inspections, updated weekly. This page shows every row the city holds under licence 1409 — a business that changed hands may carry history from its predecessor.