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JEWEL FOOD STORE #3376

370 N DESPLAINES ST, CHICAGO, IL 60661

Type: Grocery Store

Risk Level: Risk 1 (High)

🍽️ Cuisine: Mexican

📍 Neighborhood: Near West Side

License #: 1909968

32
Total Inspections
22
Passed
1
Failed
9
Conditional
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
Last Result

Inspection History

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Nov 14, 2024 Inspection

November 14, 2024• Complaint• 4 violations

Violation: 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: Observed a puppy dog with a customer walking between food Isles, employees did not ask customer if the dog is a service animal, instructed m...(+3 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Jul 15, 2024 Inspection

July 15, 2024• Canvass• 3 violations

Violation: 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED WATER LEAKING UNDERNEATH THE HAND SINK IN THE MEAT PREP COOLER. ALSO NOTED A LEAK AT THE FAUCET BASE IN THE PRODUCE PREP COOLER. MU...(+2 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Aug 24, 2023 Inspection

August 24, 2023• Complaint• 1 violation

Violation: 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED BURNT OUT LIGHT BULB ON THE CEILING IN THE STAFF WOMEN AND MEN TOILET ROOMS LOCATED ON THE LOWER LEVEL NEAR THE WAL...

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Jun 9, 2023 Inspection

June 9, 2023• Complaint• 4 violations

Violation: 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED A 1/4 GAP ON THE BOTTOM RIGHT CORNER OF THE RECEIVING DOOR #2 IN THE REAR STORAGE DOCK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.(+3 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Oct 19, 2022 Inspection

October 19, 2022• Canvass• 3 violations

Violation: 16. FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: MUST CLEAN GRIME BUILD UP INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AT BAR.(+2 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Sep 16, 2020 Inspection

September 16, 2020• Canvass Re-Inspection• 2 violations

Violation: 16. FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED ICE MACHINE BIN A LITTLE DIRTY LOCATED IN BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.(+1 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Sep 8, 2020 Inspection

September 8, 2020• Canvass• 5 violations

Violation: 16. FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED ICE MACHINE BIN A LITTLE DIRTY LOCATED IN BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.(+4 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Feb 4, 2020 Inspection

February 4, 2020• Complaint• 2 violations

Violation: 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON MEAT WEIGHING/PLASTIC WRAPPING HEAVY EQUIPMENT LOCATED IN BUTCHER/SEAFOOD DEPARTMENT, ROLLING CARTS LOCA...(+1 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Aug 26, 2019 Inspection

August 26, 2019• Canvass• 7 violations

Violation: 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST REPAIR BROKEN DOOR GASKETS ON 3-DOOR REACH IN COOLER IN THE HOT FOODS PREP AREA. INSTRUCT...(+6 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Oct 31, 2018 Inspection

October 31, 2018• Complaint• 5 violations

Violation: 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: 2.102.14(N) NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AVAILABLE ON-SITE DURING THE INSPECTION FOR REVIEW. I...(+4 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

May 25, 2018 Inspection

May 25, 2018• Complaint• 2 violations

Violation: 2. FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: Observed cold self service salad bar at improper temperature of 49.7f, holding potentially hazardous at time of inspection. Cold self service ...(+1 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Apr 10, 2018 Inspection

April 10, 2018• Canvass• 5 violations

Violation: 16. FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: Observed bottles of yogurt smoothie drink for sale, located in wall mounted open faced display cooler, w...(+4 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Oct 11, 2017 Inspection

October 11, 2017• Short Form Complaint• 7 violations

Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE ICE ACCUMULATION ON FLOORS OF WALK IN FREEZERS IN BASEMENT. OBSERVED EXCESSIVE ICE A...(+6 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Jul 5, 2017 Inspection

July 5, 2017• Recent Inspection• 7 violations

Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE ICE ACCUMULATION ON FLOORS OF WALK IN FREEZERS IN BASEMENT. OBSERVED EXCESSIVE ICE A...(+6 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Jun 21, 2017 Inspection

June 21, 2017• Complaint• 9 violations

Violation: 3. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: OBSERVED APPROMXIMATELY 3 LBS OF GRILLED ONIONS AT 105F IMPROPERLY STORED WITHIN...(+8 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Mar 8, 2017 Inspection

March 8, 2017• Canvass• 4 violations

Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Found large gap between left washbowl and wall in the employee (men's) restroom. Must repair. Fo...(+3 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Mar 2, 2016 Inspection

March 2, 2016• Canvass• 7 violations

Violation: 16. FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: OBSERVED HEAVY ACCUMULATION OF MOLD-LIKE SUBSTANCE ON THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE SERVING THE MEAT C...(+6 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Jan 20, 2016 Inspection

January 20, 2016• Complaint• 4 violations

Violation: 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE UNUSED REACH IN COOLER AT DELI PREP AREA ALSO OBSERVED FOOD BUILD UP ON SHEL...(+3 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Mar 27, 2015 Inspection

March 27, 2015• Canvass Re-Inspection• 4 violations

Violation: 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE LARGE REACH IN COOLER IN THE PREPARED FOODS PREP AREA. MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE EXTER...(+3 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Mar 23, 2015 Inspection

March 23, 2015• Canvass• 7 violations

Violation: 2. FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: NOTED THE REACH IN COOLER IN THE JUICE BAR AT 50 DEGREES F. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AT 40 DEGREES F.(+6 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Nov 26, 2014 Inspection

November 26, 2014• Short Form Complaint• 1 violation

Violation: 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOOR OF PRODUCE PREP AREA IN BASEMENT WITH EXCESSIVE DIRT, WET AND MUDDY. MUST CL...

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Sep 10, 2014 Inspection

September 10, 2014• Suspected Food Poisoning• 1 violation

Violation: 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOOR OF PRODUCE PREP AREA IN BASEMENT WITH EXCESSIVE DIRT, WET AND MUDDY. MUST CL...

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Feb 4, 2014 Inspection

February 4, 2014• Complaint• 6 violations

Violation: 7. WASH AND RINSE WATER: CLEAN AND PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: INADEQUATE WASH AND RINSE WATER AT DISH WASHING FACILITIES. NOTED FIVE 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS THROUGHOUT VARIOUS DISHWASHING AREAS WITH ...(+5 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Dec 12, 2013 Inspection

December 12, 2013• Canvass• 3 violations

Violation: 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: CLEAN FLOORS UNDER PREP TABLES IN PRODUCE PREP AREA. CLEAN FLOOR AND DRAINS IN ...(+2 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Apr 3, 2013 Inspection

April 3, 2013• Canvass• 1 violation

Violation: 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOORS IN THE PRODUCE PREP ROOM NEED CLEANING TO REMOVE SPILLS. ALSO FLOORS IN THE...

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Apr 6, 2012 Inspection

April 6, 2012• Canvass• 4 violations

Violation: 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cl...(+3 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Jun 3, 2011 Inspection

June 3, 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)

Health Department Contact

Department: Chicago Department of Public Health

Division: Food Protection Program

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