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JEWEL FOOD STORE #3442

4042 W FOSTER AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60630

Type: Grocery Store

Risk Level: Risk 1 (High)

🍽️ Cuisine: Mexican

📍 Neighborhood: Forest Glen

License #: 1406

29
Total Inspections
20
Passed
5
Failed
4
Conditional
PASS
Last Result

Inspection History

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Aug 13, 2024 Inspection

August 13, 2024• Canvass• 1 violation

Violation: 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED OVER GUARDS OVER FANS FOR CONDENSER WITHIN WALK IN COOLERS ON CEILINGS UNCEAN WITH HE...

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Oct 13, 2023 Inspection

October 13, 2023• Canvass• 1 violation

Violation: 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: FOUND RUSTY SHELVING UNITS AT JUICING/PRODUCE AREAS ABOVE SINKS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE.

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Jul 20, 2022 Inspection

July 20, 2022• Short Form Complaint• 3 violations

Violation: 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: FOUND HANDLE OF HANDWASHING SINK AT SEAFOOD PREPARATION AREA IN POOR REPAIR.MUST REPAIR/REPLACE.(+2 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

May 26, 2022 Inspection

May 26, 2022• Canvass• 3 violations

Violation: 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: FOUND HANDLE OF HANDWASHING SINK AT SEAFOOD PREPARATION AREA IN POOR REPAIR.MUST REPAIR/REPLACE.(+2 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Sep 13, 2021 Inspection

September 13, 2021• Complaint• 6 violations

Violation: 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE BLACK MOLD LIKE BUILD-UP ON EXTERIOR SIDES OF LIGHT FIXTURES IN MEAT WALK...(+5 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Feb 1, 2021 Inspection

February 1, 2021• Canvass• 2 violations

Violation: 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED BROKEN LOCK ON MEN'S BATHROOM STALL IN FIRST FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.(+1 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Apr 15, 2019 Inspection

April 15, 2019• Complaint• 10 violations

Violation: 40. PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: MUST REMOVE ALL JEWELRY EXCEPT PLAIN WEDDING BAND FROM HANDS WHILE WORKING WITH EXPOSED FOOD(+9 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Jul 27, 2018 Inspection

July 27, 2018• Complaint Re-Inspection• 10 violations

Violation: 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY.INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO IMPLEMENT APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLI...(+9 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Jul 19, 2018 Inspection

July 19, 2018• Complaint• 13 violations

Violation: 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY.INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO IMPLEMENT APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLI...(+12 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Feb 26, 2018 Inspection

February 26, 2018• Complaint• 5 violations

Violation: 3. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE OF THE HOT H...(+4 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Oct 4, 2017 Inspection

October 4, 2017• Complaint• 5 violations

Violation: 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: NOTED GLASS OVEN DOOR WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMULATION IN DELI/COOKING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND M...(+4 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Jun 8, 2017 Inspection

June 8, 2017• Canvass• 5 violations

Violation: 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF MICROWAVE OVEN ...(+4 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Nov 15, 2016 Inspection

November 15, 2016• Complaint• 3 violations

Violation: 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Observed dirt and debris on the floors in various areas: under and around equipmen...(+2 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Aug 18, 2016 Inspection

August 18, 2016• Complaint Re-Inspection• 6 violations

Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Observed deep dark grooves in the garb-el cutting board. Instructed facility to repair or replace and m...(+5 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Aug 11, 2016 Inspection

August 11, 2016• Complaint• 8 violations

Violation: 3. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: Food found at improper temperatures in the deli department on the prep table: 2l...(+7 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Aug 14, 2015 Inspection

August 14, 2015• Complaint• 5 violations

Violation: 2. FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: FOUND THREE DOOR REACH-IN COOLER AT AIR TEMP OF 66.3F,COOLER MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OF 40F AND BELOW.TAGGED UNIT"HELD FOR INSPECTION" DO ...(+4 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Mar 3, 2015 Inspection

March 3, 2015• Complaint Re-Inspection• 5 violations

Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: SHELF INSIDE THE TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLER BROKEN NOT MAINTAIN.ALSO AT SAME UNIT RUBBER GASKET AT DOOR I...(+4 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Feb 23, 2015 Inspection

February 23, 2015• Complaint• 11 violations

Violation: 3. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE:COOKED CHICKEN STORED ON TOP ...(+10 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Jul 17, 2014 Inspection

July 17, 2014• Complaint Re-Inspection• 4 violations

Violation: 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MINERAL BUILD UP INSIDE THE ICE MACHINE AT MEAT DEPARTMENT,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.BLACK SLIME...(+3 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Jul 9, 2014 Inspection

July 9, 2014• Complaint• 7 violations

Violation: 1. SOURCE SOUND CONDITION, NO SPOILAGE, FOODS PROPERLY LABELED, SHELLFISH TAGS IN PLACE - Comments: CURRENT IN USE SHELL FISH(10 EACH OYSTERS) NOT PROPERLY TAGGED. NO SHELL FISH TAG PROVIDED WITH PROD...(+6 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Jan 7, 2014 Inspection

January 7, 2014• Canvass• 5 violations

Violation: 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON EXTERIOR OF SINKS AT MEAT PREP, BAKERY AREA, DUST/DIRT BUILD UP INSIDE CABINET U...(+4 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Jul 9, 2013 Inspection

July 9, 2013• Canvass• 5 violations

Violation: 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FAUCET AND FAUCET HANDLE ENCRUSTED WITH FOOD DEBRIS AT 2 COMPART...(+4 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Oct 5, 2012 Inspection

October 5, 2012• Complaint• 7 violations

Violation: 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: Found some food items in deli cooler, must date and label food items in deli cooler.(+6 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Mar 12, 2012 Inspection

March 12, 2012• Canvass• 4 violations

Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Oven in bakery prep area had exposed insulation, shall be repaired/sealed, damaged caulk of exposed han...(+3 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

May 2, 2011 Inspection

May 2, 2011• Canvass Re-Inspection• 7 violations

Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Above violation still remaining, from inspection report #88783, dated 4/21/2011.(+6 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Apr 21, 2011 Inspection

April 21, 2011• Canvass• 8 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: Found observed front entrance/exit doors not rode...(+7 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Jun 29, 2010 Inspection

June 29, 2010• Canvass• 4 violations

Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD ON THE EXPOSED HAND SINK BY THE CHEF KITCHEN,(ONE OF THE TWO EXPOSED SINK)....(+3 more)

Health Department Contact

Department: Chicago Department of Public Health

Division: Food Protection Program

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Data sourced from Chicago Open Data Portal - Chicago Department of Public Health inspections