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JEWEL FOOD STORE #3368

550 N STATE ST, CHICAGO, IL 60654

Type: Grocery Store

Risk Level: Risk 1 (High)

🍽️ Cuisine: Mexican

📍 Neighborhood: Near North Side

License #: 1226337

39
Total Inspections
22
Passed
4
Failed
13
Conditional
PASS
Last Result

Inspection History

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Jul 22, 2024 Inspection

July 22, 2024• Canvass• 6 violations

Violation: 36. THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: Missing and inaccurate refrigeration thermometer in several prep and display coolers. instructed to provide in warmest part of unit.(+5 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Aug 9, 2023 Inspection

August 9, 2023• Canvass• 7 violations

Violation: 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: WATER AT HAND SINK MEASURED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE AT 88F. HAND SINK LOCATED CUSTOMER RESTROOM NEAR CUSTOMER SERVICE. MAINT...(+6 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Jun 29, 2022 Inspection

June 29, 2022• Canvass• 3 violations

Violation: 16. FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IN BASEMENT BAKERY AREA MAINTAINING AN IMPROPER FINAL RINSE TEMPERATURE OF 120F. MACHINE TAGGED AN...(+2 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Apr 21, 2021 Inspection

April 21, 2021• Canvass• 7 violations

Violation: 40. PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: OBSERVE EMPLOYEE IN MEAT PREP AREA NOT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES WHEN PREPARING/HANDLING FOOD.(+6 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Mar 23, 2020 Inspection

March 23, 2020• Canvass• 4 violations

Violation: 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND WASH SIGNAGE IN MEN'S EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM LOCATED IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.(+3 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Sep 17, 2019 Inspection

September 17, 2019• Complaint• 3 violations

Violation: 23. PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: INACCURATE AND MISSING DATES FOR READY-TO-EAT FOODS FOUND IN WALK-IN AND DELI DISPLAY COOLERS, INSTRUCTED TO ACCURATELY DATE ALL READY-TO-EAT FOOD...(+2 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

May 24, 2019 Inspection

May 24, 2019• Canvass• 7 violations

Violation: 22. PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: FOUND 20 LBS OF COOKED PORK STORED AT 57.3F IN PREP COOLER AT DELI STATION, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP AT 41F OR LOWER. FOOD DISCARDED VALUED AT $50. PRIORITY ...(+6 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Oct 25, 2018 Inspection

October 25, 2018• Short Form Complaint• 1 violation

Violation: 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: 2-501.11- FOUND NO COMPLETE PROCEDURES ON SITE FOR THE CLEAN UP OF VOMITING AND DIAREAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE...

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Mar 30, 2018 Inspection

March 30, 2018• Complaint• 1 violation

Violation: 16. FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: OBSERVED BOTTLES OF YOGURT SMOOTHIE DRINK FOR SALE IN PRODUCE DEPARTMENT WHICH ARE MANUALLY BOTTLED AND ...

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Jan 25, 2018 Inspection

January 25, 2018• Complaint Re-Inspection• 1 violation

Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED TORN GASKET AT WALK IN DAIRY COOLER DOOR. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE.

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Jan 18, 2018 Inspection

January 18, 2018• Complaint• 3 violations

Violation: 16. FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: OBSERVED ICE NOT PROTECTED DURING PREPARATION IN THE ICE MACHINE. NOTED DOZENS OF WHITE, RAISED SPOTS AC...(+2 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Jul 17, 2017 Inspection

July 17, 2017• Short Form Complaint• 6 violations

Violation: 21. * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD I...(+5 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Jun 16, 2017 Inspection

June 16, 2017• Complaint• 4 violations

Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED SLIDING DELI COOLER DOOR TO THE LEFT OF HOT HOLDING CHICKEN UNIT WITH DUCT TAPE REPAIRING DOOR...(+3 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Jan 12, 2017 Inspection

January 12, 2017• Canvass Re-Inspection• 1 violation

Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED SLIDING DOOR OF HOT HOLDING UNIT CONTAINING FRIED AND BAKED CHICKEN IN DISREPAIR AND REPAIRED ...

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Jan 4, 2017 Inspection

January 4, 2017• Complaint• 7 violations

Violation: 16. FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: OBSERVED SEAFOOD AND MEAT NOT PROTECTED INSIDE DISPLAY COOLERS OF MEAT AND SEAFOOD DEPARTMENT. OBSERVED ...(+6 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Mar 18, 2016 Inspection

March 18, 2016• Complaint• 5 violations

Violation: 3. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: FOUND SPICY CHICKEN WINGS HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES BETWEEN 125.0 F AND 129....(+4 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Feb 8, 2016 Inspection

February 8, 2016• Complaint Re-Inspection• 1 violation

Violation: 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: JUICING ROOM 3-COMPARTMENT SINK MIDDLE COMPARTMENT DRAIN PIPE LEAKING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ...

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Feb 3, 2016 Inspection

February 3, 2016• Complaint• 4 violations

Violation: 2. FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: SALAD BAR REACH IN COOLER NOT MAINTAINED, AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE AT 47.3 F, FOUND TUNA SALAD, HAM, ETC. HELD INSIDE COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER...(+3 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Oct 2, 2015 Inspection

October 2, 2015• Short Form Complaint• 4 violations

Violation: 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN THE LIGHT SHIELD OF THE LIGHT BULB ON THE HOOD/CANOPY IN THE DELI DEPT, IN THE PRODUCE WALK I...(+3 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Aug 18, 2015 Inspection

August 18, 2015• Complaint• 4 violations

Violation: 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN THE LIGHT SHIELD OF THE LIGHT BULB ON THE HOOD/CANOPY IN THE DELI DEPT, IN THE PRODUCE WALK I...(+3 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

May 1, 2015 Inspection

May 1, 2015• Complaint• 4 violations

Violation: 1. SOURCE SOUND CONDITION, NO SPOILAGE, FOODS PROPERLY LABELED, SHELLFISH TAGS IN PLACE - Comments: OBSERVED ONE CONTAINER OF RAW CLAMS WITHOUT TAG ATTACHED TO THE CONTAINER ON DISPLAY COOLER. CITATIO...(+3 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Dec 2, 2014 Inspection

December 2, 2014• Complaint• 4 violations

Violation: 3. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF ASSORTED CHICKEN AT THE HOT HOLDING AREA OF THE P...(+3 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Apr 21, 2014 Inspection

April 21, 2014• Short Form Complaint• 3 violations

Violation: 21. * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: NOTED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SE...(+2 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Apr 9, 2014 Inspection

April 9, 2014• Short Form Complaint• 3 violations

Violation: 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH HEAVY EQUIPMENT ESPECIAL...(+2 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Feb 14, 2014 Inspection

February 14, 2014• Complaint• 4 violations

Violation: 3. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURES ASSORTED CHICKEN ITEMS (POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS)AT HOT...(+3 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Oct 25, 2013 Inspection

October 25, 2013• Complaint• 6 violations

Violation: 3. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: INADEQUATE FOOD PROTECTION. FOUND COOKED ROTISSERI CHICKEN BEING PACKAGED RIGHT ...(+5 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Apr 8, 2013 Inspection

April 8, 2013• Complaint• 4 violations

Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: DRIPPINGS AND CONDENSATION AT FRESH MEAT DISPLAY COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE DRIPPINGS OVER OPEN DI...(+3 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Apr 10, 2012 Inspection

April 10, 2012• Complaint• 3 violations

Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: A SMALL OPEN SEAM BETWEEN THE LEFT COMP SINK & DRAIN BOARD AT THE DELI SECTION MUST BE WELDED. CUTT...(+2 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Jan 24, 2011 Inspection

January 24, 2011• Canvass Re-Inspection• 1 violation

Violation: 40. REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem ...

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Jan 14, 2011 Inspection

January 14, 2011• Canvass• 8 violations

Violation: 1. SOURCE SOUND CONDITION, NO SPOILAGE, FOODS PROPERLY LABELED, SHELLFISH TAGS IN PLACE - Comments: Molluscan shell stock shall be obtained in containers bearing legible source identification tags or ...(+7 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Apr 1, 2010 Inspection

April 1, 2010• Short Form Complaint• 4 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...(+3 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Jan 20, 2010 Inspection

January 20, 2010• Canvass• 4 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...(+3 more)

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Department: Chicago Department of Public Health

Division: Food Protection Program

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