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JEWEL FOOD STORE #3082

6014 S COTTAGE GROVE AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60637

Type: Grocery Store

Risk Level: Risk 1 (High)

🍽️ Cuisine: Mexican

📍 Neighborhood: Woodlawn

License #: 2627590

17
Total Inspections
10
Passed
1
Failed
6
Conditional
PASS
Last Result

Inspection History

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Aug 7, 2025 Inspection

August 7, 2025• Short Form Complaint• 6 violations

Violation: 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED 1/2" GAP BETWEEN FRONT ENTRANCE DOORS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ON DOORS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.(+5 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Jul 1, 2025 Inspection

July 1, 2025• Complaint Re-Inspection• 6 violations

Violation: 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED 1/2" GAP BETWEEN FRONT ENTRANCE DOORS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ON DOORS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.(+5 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Jun 26, 2025 Inspection

June 26, 2025• Short Form Complaint• 8 violations

Violation: 22. PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED SLICED WATERMELON AND CANTELOUPE DISPLAYED FOR SALE AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE (60.2F-64.1F) IN DISPAY COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD 58 C...(+7 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Jun 2, 2025 Inspection

June 2, 2025• Canvass• 6 violations

Violation: 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED 1/2" GAP BETWEEN FRONT ENTRANCE DOORS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ON DOORS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.(+5 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Jun 21, 2024 Inspection

June 21, 2024• Short Form Complaint• 7 violations

Violation: 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND WASHING SINKS IN REAR STAFF WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIG...(+6 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Jun 13, 2024 Inspection

June 13, 2024• Short Form Complaint• 7 violations

Violation: 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND WASHING SINKS IN REAR STAFF WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIG...(+6 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Apr 16, 2024 Inspection

April 16, 2024• Short Form Complaint• 7 violations

Violation: 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND WASHING SINKS IN REAR STAFF WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIG...(+6 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Apr 10, 2024 Inspection

April 10, 2024• Complaint• 8 violations

Violation: 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND WASHING SINKS IN REAR STAFF WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIG...(+7 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Dec 6, 2023 Inspection

December 6, 2023• Complaint• 3 violations

Violation: 39. CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS IN REACH IN COOLERS ON SALES FLOOR ABOVE THE LOAD LINE. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP ALL FOOD AT LOAD L...(+2 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Sep 29, 2023 Inspection

September 29, 2023• Complaint Re-Inspection• 9 violations

Violation: 6. PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USE - Comments: OBSERVED 2 SODA BOTTLES BEING STORED IN THE DELI MEAT COUNTER. INSTRUCTED NOT TO STORE ANY PRODUCTS THAT COULD CAUSE CONTAMINATION IN CO...(+8 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Aug 23, 2023 Inspection

August 23, 2023• Complaint• 10 violations

Violation: 6. PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USE - Comments: OBSERVED 2 SODA BOLTTLES BEING STORED IN THE DELI MEAT COUNTER. INSTRUCTED NOT TO STORE ANY PRODUCTS THAT COULD CAUSE CONTAMINATION IN C...(+9 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Jan 31, 2022 Inspection

January 31, 2022• Canvass• 4 violations

Violation: 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED HOT WATER AT HANDWASHING SINK IN DELI PREP AREA TEMPED AT 70 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN HOT WATE...(+3 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Sep 23, 2021 Inspection

September 23, 2021• Short Form Complaint• 3 violations

Violation: 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE PREP COUNTERS, SLICER TABLE (TOP AND BOTTOM), AND INSIDE OF STORAGE CABINETS IN THE DELI PREP AREA.(+2 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Jun 28, 2021 Inspection

June 28, 2021• Complaint• 3 violations

Violation: 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE PREP COUNTERS, SLICER TABLE (TOP AND BOTTOM), AND INSIDE OF STORAGE CABINETS IN THE DELI PREP AREA.(+2 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Apr 12, 2021 Inspection

April 12, 2021• Complaint• 1 violation

Violation: 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOOR IN DELI AREA BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND DISHMACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE STANDING WATER FROM FLO...

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Apr 24, 2020 Inspection

April 24, 2020• Complaint• 4 violations

Violation: 39. CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED ICING CONTAINERS STORED ON FLOOR IN BAKERY AND LIQUOR BOXES STORED ON FLOOR IN REAR STORAGE. INSTRUCTED ...(+3 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Feb 1, 2019 Inspection

February 1, 2019• License• 4 violations

Violation: 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED NO POLICY IN PLACE FOR EMPLOYEE HEALTH. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATIO...(+3 more)

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Department: Chicago Department of Public Health

Division: Food Protection Program

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