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JEWEL FOOD STORE #3262

(Also Known As: JEWEL)

4660 W IRVING PARK RD, CHICAGO, IL 60641

Type: Grocery Store

Risk Level: Risk 1 (High)

🍽️ Cuisine: Mexican

📍 Neighborhood: Portage Park

License #: 1409

28
Total Inspections
19
Passed
3
Failed
6
Conditional
PASS
Last Result

Inspection History

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Apr 1, 2025 Inspection

April 1, 2025• Canvass• 4 violations

Violation: 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE IN WOMEN'S FIRST FLOOR TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(+3 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Aug 9, 2024 Inspection

August 9, 2024• Canvass• 2 violations

Violation: 39. CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED BOXED FOOD ITEMS ON FLOOR IN DAIRY WALK-IN COOLER IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ELEVAT...(+1 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Jul 13, 2023 Inspection

July 13, 2023• Canvass• 4 violations

Violation: 22. PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: 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, T...(+3 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Oct 14, 2022 Inspection

October 14, 2022• Canvass• 4 violations

Violation: 39. CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN DAIRY COOLER LOCATED IN REAR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD SIX I...(+3 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Dec 8, 2021 Inspection

December 8, 2021• Canvass• 1 violation

Violation: 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED GREASE ON FLOORS UNDER FRYERS IN KITCHEN PREP AREA WHERE HOT CHICKEN IS BEING SERVED AND ALSO OBSERVED DIRTY FLOORS THROU...

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Sep 3, 2020 Inspection

September 3, 2020• Complaint Re-Inspection• 3 violations

Violation: 37. FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: 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 ...(+2 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Aug 27, 2020 Inspection

August 27, 2020• Complaint• 6 violations

Violation: 2. CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS (CHICKEN, DELI MEATS, MEAT CUTTING, ETC.) ARE BEING PREPPE...(+5 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Oct 10, 2019 Inspection

October 10, 2019• Complaint• 6 violations

Violation: 39. CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: MOCHI ICE CREAM BUBBIES INSIDE FREEZER UNIT MUST BE PROPERLY PROTECTED WRAPPED AND COVERED TO PREVENT CONTAMINATI...(+5 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Nov 26, 2018 Inspection

November 26, 2018• Complaint• 10 violations

Violation: 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATIO...(+9 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

May 8, 2017 Inspection

May 8, 2017• Canvass• 5 violations

Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE PREP SINK AND THE DRAIN BOARD OF 3 COMPT SINK FOR CLEAN DISHES /UTEN...(+4 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Dec 14, 2016 Inspection

December 14, 2016• Canvass• 2 violations

Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Found damaged gasket on door between meat counter and meat walk in. Must repair. Found a broken window...(+1 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Mar 1, 2016 Inspection

March 1, 2016• Canvass• 6 violations

Violation: 16. FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: OBSERVED OPEN COOLING RACK OF BREAD IN CUSTOMER AREA IN FRONT OF THE BAKERY COUNTER. INSTRUCTED OPERATOR...(+5 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Feb 11, 2015 Inspection

February 11, 2015• Consultation• 3 violations

Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: RUSTY SHELVING ABOVE THE MEAT CUTTING PREP TABLES STORING FOOD CONTACT PLASTIC MEAT TRAYS. MUST REMOVE ...(+2 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Feb 5, 2015 Inspection

February 5, 2015• Complaint• 5 violations

Violation: 1. SOURCE SOUND CONDITION, NO SPOILAGE, FOODS PROPERLY LABELED, SHELLFISH TAGS IN PLACE - Comments: SHELLFISH TAGS NOT MAINTAINED. OBSERVED FOUR LIVE CHERRYSTONE CLAMS IN DISPLAY CASE COOLER WITH AN O...(+4 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Oct 7, 2014 Inspection

October 7, 2014• Complaint• 4 violations

Violation: 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF (PRE-PACKAGED HAM) DISPLAY SHELVES/RACKS WI...(+3 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

May 12, 2014 Inspection

May 12, 2014• Canvass• 3 violations

Violation: 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIN CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE (BY SEAFOOD DISPLA...(+2 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Apr 19, 2013 Inspection

April 19, 2013• Canvass• 2 violations

Violation: 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOOR IN FISH PREP AREA HAS BUILD UP OF GRIME. NEED TO DETAIL CLEAN.(+1 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Jan 17, 2013 Inspection

January 17, 2013• Complaint• 6 violations

Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Storage shelving that had peeling paint, rust in rear storage cooler, reach in freezer, shall be replac...(+5 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Dec 18, 2012 Inspection

December 18, 2012• Consultation• 6 violations

Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Storage shelving that had peeling paint, rust in rear storage cooler, reach in freezer, shall be replac...(+5 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Dec 11, 2012 Inspection

December 11, 2012• Canvass Re-Inspection• 6 violations

Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Above violation still remaining.(+5 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Dec 4, 2012 Inspection

December 4, 2012• Canvass• 9 violations

Violation: 1. SOURCE SOUND CONDITION, NO SPOILAGE, FOODS PROPERLY LABELED, SHELLFISH TAGS IN PLACE - Comments: Found shellfish(oysters, Mussels displayed in display cooler(commingle), without proper shellfish ta...(+8 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Mar 1, 2012 Inspection

March 1, 2012• Complaint• 6 violations

Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Cooler shelving/racks in bakery walk in cooler that had rust/peeling paint, shall be replaced.(+5 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Sep 2, 2011 Inspection

September 2, 2011• Complaint Re-Inspection• 4 violations

Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: FOR NEXT REGULAR INSPECTION(+3 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Aug 26, 2011 Inspection

August 26, 2011• 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: All necessary control measures shall be used to e...(+5 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Apr 15, 2011 Inspection

April 15, 2011• Canvass• 5 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...(+4 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Sep 8, 2010 Inspection

September 8, 2010• Canvass• 4 violations

Violation: 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: Storage shelves in freezer and storage rooms not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.(+3 more)

Health Department Contact

Department: Chicago Department of Public Health

Division: Food Protection Program

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