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JEWEL FOOD STORE #3454

4250 N LINCOLN AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60618

Type: Grocery Store

Risk Level: Risk 1 (High)

🍽️ Cuisine: Mexican

📍 Neighborhood: Irving Park

License #: 1325

27
Total Inspections
17
Passed
3
Failed
7
Conditional
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
Last Result

Inspection History

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Oct 29, 2025 Inspection

October 29, 2025• Suspected Food Poisoning• 4 violations

Violation: 21. PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED COOKED BEEF RIBS IN THE OPEN HOT-HOLDING DISPLAY WARMER (NEAR DELI AREA) AT 75.6F AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO DENATURE AND DISCARD COO...(+3 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Oct 16, 2025 Inspection

October 16, 2025• Complaint Re-Inspection• 2 violations

Violation: 39. CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD ON SHELVES STORED BENEATH CONDENSATE DRIP IN THE BAKERY AREA WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE...(+1 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Oct 9, 2025 Inspection

October 9, 2025• Complaint• 3 violations

Violation: 39. CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD ON SHELVES STORED BENEATH CONDENSATE DRIP IN THE BAKERY AREA WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE...(+2 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Feb 25, 2025 Inspection

February 25, 2025• Canvass• 3 violations

Violation: 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED MULTIPLE CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP SCRATCHES AND STAINS ON PREP SURFACES IN THE REAR B...(+2 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Aug 12, 2024 Inspection

August 12, 2024• Canvass• 6 violations

Violation: 13. FOOD IN GOOD CONDITION, SAFE, & UNADULTERATED - Comments: NOTED HEAVY ICE BUILD UP ON CONDENSATION UNIT AND SHELVES DRIPPING ONTO FOOD ITEMS STORED ON SHELVES INSIDE THE FREEZER. MANAGER IMMED...(+5 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Jan 12, 2023 Inspection

January 12, 2023• Complaint• 6 violations

Violation: 16. FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR UPPER SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE IN SEAFOOD SECTION.(+5 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Mar 25, 2022 Inspection

March 25, 2022• Complaint• 4 violations

Violation: 22. PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF (TCS FOODS) INSIDE OF THE KITCHEN DELI DISPLAY COOLER: OBSERVED MACARONI SALAD AT 47.0F,POTATO SALAD AT ...(+3 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Jul 26, 2021 Inspection

July 26, 2021• Complaint Re-Inspection• 3 violations

Violation: 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED SLIGHT LEAK AT ONE WALK-IN FREEZER IN BASEMENT, HEAVY BUILD UP OF ICE BEHIND ONE COM...(+2 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Jul 19, 2021 Inspection

July 19, 2021• Complaint• 4 violations

Violation: 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED SLIGHT LEAK AT ONE WALK-IN FREEZER IN BASEMENT, HEAVY BUILD UP OF ICE BEHIND ONE COMP...(+3 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Sep 3, 2020 Inspection

September 3, 2020• Complaint Re-Inspection• 4 violations

Violation: 39. CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED WASTE WATER SEWAGE LINES OVER THE BASEMENT HALLWAY WHERE BULK PRODUCE IS BEING STORED. ALSO OVER THE BA...(+3 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Aug 25, 2020 Inspection

August 25, 2020• Complaint• 9 violations

Violation: 39. CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF WASTE WATER CONDENSATION DRIPPING FROM AN OVER HEAD COMPRESSOR IN THE CHICKEN DIS...(+8 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Jun 20, 2019 Inspection

June 20, 2019• Canvass• 2 violations

Violation: 48. WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: NO HIGH TEMPERATURE TRAY MACHINE TEST STRIPS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE HIGH TEMPERATURE TRAY MACHINE SANITI...(+1 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Jun 27, 2018 Inspection

June 27, 2018• Complaint Re-Inspection• 2 violations

Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE MOPS IN BETWEEN USE FOR SANITARY PURPOSES.(+1 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Jun 14, 2018 Inspection

June 14, 2018• Complaint• 4 violations

Violation: 19. OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED - Comments: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE DUMP A CONTAINER OF PRODUCE AND LIQUID REFUSE INTO THE SEWER MANHOLE COVER ...(+3 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Aug 9, 2017 Inspection

August 9, 2017• Canvass• 7 violations

Violation: 16. FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: FOUND NO TEMPERATURE LOG ON PREMISES FOR FRESHLY SQUEEZED CAPPED ORANGE JUICE AND OTHER JUICES, HOWEVER ...(+6 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Sep 22, 2016 Inspection

September 22, 2016• Canvass• 4 violations

Violation: 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL GASKET RACKS AT ALL DELI/MEAT/SEAFOOD/AND BAKERY DELI COOLER DOORS TO REMOVE FOOD ...(+3 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Oct 2, 2015 Inspection

October 2, 2015• Canvass• 3 violations

Violation: 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP AROUND FAN COVERS IN MEAT CUTTING ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ...(+2 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Oct 9, 2014 Inspection

October 9, 2014• Complaint• 5 violations

Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST RESEAL ALL CHIPPING AND RUSTY WIRE SHELVING IN ALL COOLERS,(+4 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Mar 21, 2014 Inspection

March 21, 2014• Suspected Food Poisoning• 7 violations

Violation: 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: MUST LABEL FOODS BEING OFFERED FOR SALE WITH PROPER LABEL, SOURCE OF WHERE PRODUCT COMES FROM, ADDRESS,...(+6 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Oct 30, 2013 Inspection

October 30, 2013• Complaint• 5 violations

Violation: 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: FOOD DEBRIS, DUST AND GREASE BUILD-UP ON EQUIPMENT; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/SANITIZE, AT THE DELI AREA, COOL...(+4 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Apr 30, 2013 Inspection

April 30, 2013• Canvass• 5 violations

Violation: 1. SOURCE SOUND CONDITION, NO SPOILAGE, FOODS PROPERLY LABELED, SHELLFISH TAGS IN PLACE - Comments: UNKNOWN FOOD SOURCE. FOUND FRESH RAW CLAMS STORED IN THE WALK IN COOLER WITHOUT TAG ON IT. INSTRUCTE...(+4 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Apr 26, 2012 Inspection

April 26, 2012• Complaint• 4 violations

Violation: 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN; MUS...(+3 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Jan 25, 2012 Inspection

January 25, 2012• Complaint• 5 violations

Violation: 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN, MUS...(+4 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Apr 19, 2011 Inspection

April 19, 2011• Short Form Complaint• 5 violations

Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Inspector Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleana...(+4 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Jan 20, 2011 Inspection

January 20, 2011• Complaint• 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)

Jun 24, 2010 Inspection

June 24, 2010• 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)

Health Department Contact

Department: Chicago Department of Public Health

Division: Food Protection Program

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