⚠️ Recent Failed Inspections ⚠️

JEWEL FOOD STORE #3181

87 W 87TH ST, CHICAGO, IL 60620

Type: Grocery Store

Risk Level: Risk 1 (High)

🍽️ Cuisine: Mexican

📍 Neighborhood: Auburn Gresham

License #: 1368

41
Total Inspections
26
Passed
11
Failed
4
Conditional
PASS
Last Result

Inspection History

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Jul 23, 2025 Inspection

July 23, 2025• Canvass• 4 violations

Violation: 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE EXTERIOR SURFACES AND INTERIOR BOTTOM OF THE FRYERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN PREP TABLES AND SHELVING UNITS WHERE NEEDED IN PR...(+3 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Nov 20, 2024 Inspection

November 20, 2024• Canvass• 14 violations

Violation: 36. THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE NONWORKING THERMOMETER IN PRODUCE DISPLAY UNIT ON SALES FLOOR.(+13 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Feb 27, 2023 Inspection

February 27, 2023• Canvass• 3 violations

Violation: 16. FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: MUST CLEAN THE DELI MEAT AND CHEESE SLICER MORE FREQUENTLY TO PREVENT FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP.(+2 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Jul 26, 2022 Inspection

July 26, 2022• Canvass Re-Inspection• 9 violations

Violation: 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST ELIMINATE CRATES USED FOR FOOD STORAGE IN BAKERY WALK IN COOLER,MEAT WALK IN FREEZER.MUST...(+8 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Jul 19, 2022 Inspection

July 19, 2022• Canvass Re-Inspection• 16 violations

Violation: 1. PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES - Comments: NO PERSON IN CHARGE ON SITE WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE. PIC MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE...(+15 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Jul 18, 2022 Inspection

July 18, 2022• Canvass• 16 violations

Violation: 22. PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF TCS PREPACKAGED FOODS ON DISPLAY FOR SALE IN SEVERAL OPEN DELI/MEATS COLD HOLDING UNITS SUCH AS HOT HEAD CHEESE 56.1...(+15 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Jul 30, 2021 Inspection

July 30, 2021• Canvass• 7 violations

Violation: 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED 1/4" GAP ON BOTTOM OF FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR AND REAR OVERHEAD DOOR IN BACKROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ON...(+6 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Aug 5, 2020 Inspection

August 5, 2020• Canvass Re-Inspection• 2 violations

Violation: 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: Violation Codes: 5-205.15 Inspector Comments:MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY BACK FLOW DEVICE ON DISH MACHINE.(+1 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Jul 29, 2020 Inspection

July 29, 2020• Complaint• 14 violations

Violation: 16. FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED AN HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IN USE NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING.IT WAS AT 161.8F .A HELD FOR INSPECTION WAS PLACED ON UNIT.INSTR...(+13 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

May 17, 2019 Inspection

May 17, 2019• Canvass Re-Inspection• 3 violations

Violation: 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: THE FOLLOWING WITH FOOD, DIRT, GREASE AND DEBRIS THAT MUST BE DETAILED CLEANED AND MAINTAINED. -INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS IN THE FRONT DELI AREA...(+2 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

May 9, 2019 Inspection

May 9, 2019• Canvass• 10 violations

Violation: 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: FOUND NO PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO IMPLEMENT A POLICY AND PROVIDE ALL ...(+9 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Oct 23, 2018 Inspection

October 23, 2018• Complaint Re-Inspection• 3 violations

Violation: 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION NO CIT...(+2 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Oct 16, 2018 Inspection

October 16, 2018• Complaint• 8 violations

Violation: 1. PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES - Comments: PERSON IN CHARGE DIDNT DEMONSTRATE KNOWLEDGE BY HAVIN PRIORTY FOUNDATION VIOLATIONS.(+7 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Oct 31, 2017 Inspection

October 31, 2017• Complaint• 8 violations

Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED RUSTY GREASE TRAP UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN PRODUCE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPAINT ...(+7 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Oct 13, 2017 Inspection

October 13, 2017• Canvass• 6 violations

Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED RUSTY GREASE TRAP UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN PRODUCE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPAINT ...(+5 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Sep 8, 2016 Inspection

September 8, 2016• Short Form Complaint• 1 violation

Violation: 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 20 MOUSE DROPPINGS IN THE ...

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Jun 7, 2016 Inspection

June 7, 2016• Short Form Complaint• 3 violations

Violation: 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED THE FLOOR BEHIND THE FRYERS WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. INST...(+2 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

May 26, 2016 Inspection

May 26, 2016• Complaint• 5 violations

Violation: 6. HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS. - Comments: OBSERVED POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES, A FOOD HANDLER IN THE PREODUCE PREP AREA WEARING DISPO...(+4 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Jan 29, 2016 Inspection

January 29, 2016• Complaint• 11 violations

Violation: 10. SEWAGE AND WASTE WATER DISPOSAL, NO BACK SIPHONAGE, CROSS CONNECTION AND/OR BACK FLOW - Comments: OBSERVED WASTE WATER BACKING UP INTO ALL BASINS OF THE MEAT AND SEAFOOD REAR PREP AREA 3 COMPARTM...(+10 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Jul 17, 2015 Inspection

July 17, 2015• Short Form Complaint• 2 violations

Violation: 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: NOTED FLOORS DIRTY IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: FRESH MEAT COOLER,PRODUCE COOLER, AND ...(+1 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Jun 11, 2015 Inspection

June 11, 2015• Canvass• 2 violations

Violation: 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: NOTED FLOORS DIRTY IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: FRESH MEAT COOLER,PRODUCE COOLER, AND T...(+1 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Dec 30, 2014 Inspection

December 30, 2014• Complaint Re-Inspection• 2 violations

Violation: 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOORS NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS IN ALL 2ND FLOOR STORAGE ROOMS.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN AREA...(+1 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Dec 22, 2014 Inspection

December 22, 2014• Short Form Complaint• 3 violations

Violation: 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF IMPROPER PEST CONTROL ON PRE...(+2 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Jul 28, 2014 Inspection

July 28, 2014• Complaint Re-Inspection• 4 violations

Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: WASHROOM TISSUE DEVICE IN POOR REPAIR,MISSING COVER IN CUSTOMER LADIES WASHROOM,AND EMPLOYEES MEN/WONEN...(+3 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Jul 21, 2014 Inspection

July 21, 2014• Complaint• 6 violations

Violation: 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF IMPROPER PEST CONTROL ON PRE...(+5 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Apr 1, 2014 Inspection

April 1, 2014• Canvass• 4 violations

Violation: 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOORING IN POOR REPAIR (PEELING PAINT)INSIDE WALK IN DELI COOLER. MUST REPAIR.(+3 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Feb 14, 2013 Inspection

February 14, 2013• Canvass Re-Inspection• 2 violations

Violation: 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: CLEAN FLOORS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: BAKE/KITCHEN WALK-IN COOLER UNDER SHELVING, B...(+1 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Feb 7, 2013 Inspection

February 7, 2013• Canvass• 3 violations

Violation: 26. ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED AND INSTALLED - Comments: NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT HANDWASH SINK IN VEGETABLE PREP AREA, WHERE FRUIT IS CUT AND FRIUT TRAYS ARE PREPARED. ...(+2 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

May 2, 2012 Inspection

May 2, 2012• Complaint• 6 violations

Violation: 28. * INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS - Comments: INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY NOT POSTED AND CLEARLY VISIBLE TO CUSTOMERS-CITATION ISSUED-SERIOUS - 7-42-010(B)(+5 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Dec 1, 2011 Inspection

December 1, 2011• Short Form Complaint• 7 violations

Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: PAINT RUSTY SECTION OF WALL INSIDE DELI WALK-IN COOLER.(+6 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Nov 15, 2011 Inspection

November 15, 2011• Short Form Complaint• 7 violations

Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: PAINT RUSTY SECTION OF WALL INSIDE DELI WALK-IN COOLER.(+6 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Oct 17, 2011 Inspection

October 17, 2011• Short Form Complaint• 7 violations

Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: PAINT RUSTY SECTION OF WALL INSIDE DELI WALK-IN COOLER.(+6 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Oct 3, 2011 Inspection

October 3, 2011• Complaint Re-Inspection• 7 violations

Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: PAINT RUSTY SECTION OF WALL INSIDE DELI WALK-IN COOLER.(+6 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Sep 22, 2011 Inspection

September 22, 2011• Complaint• 9 violations

Violation: 8. SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME - Comments: OBSERVED 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN BAKERY/DELI AREA NOT BEING USED PROPERLY, EQUIPMENT ...(+8 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Jan 26, 2011 Inspection

January 26, 2011• Short Form Complaint• 6 violations

Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: : All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, ...(+5 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Jan 20, 2011 Inspection

January 20, 2011• Short Form Complaint• 6 violations

Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, an...(+5 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Nov 19, 2010 Inspection

November 19, 2010• Complaint• 6 violations

Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, an...(+5 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Aug 5, 2010 Inspection

August 5, 2010• Complaint Re-Inspection• 2 violations

Violation: 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the...(+1 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Jul 28, 2010 Inspection

July 28, 2010• Complaint• 5 violations

Violation: 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: All necessary control measures shall be used to e...(+4 more)

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Department: Chicago Department of Public Health

Division: Food Protection Program

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