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JEWEL FOOD STORE #4043

443 E 34TH ST, CHICAGO, IL 60616

Type: Grocery Store

Risk Level: Risk 1 (High)

🍽️ Cuisine: Mexican

📍 Neighborhood: Near South Side

License #: 1144384

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Total Inspections
29
Passed
9
Failed
6
Conditional
PASS
Last Result

Inspection History

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Oct 30, 2025 Inspection

October 30, 2025• Canvass• 6 violations

Violation: 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED MISSING HANDWASH SIGNAGE AT BASEMENT EMPLOYEE RESTROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(+5 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Dec 10, 2024 Inspection

December 10, 2024• Complaint• 3 violations

Violation: 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE LOWER OPENING UNDER THE HOT HOLDING UNIT WITH READY TO EAT FOODS IN THE DELI/MEAT DEPARTMENT WITH SLIGHT DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN A...(+2 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Aug 6, 2024 Inspection

August 6, 2024• Short Form Complaint• 2 violations

Violation: 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.12: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING AREAS WITH A BUILD UP OF DIRT, DEBRIS, FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLAGE UNDER THE SHELVING UNITS, UNDER A...(+1 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Jun 17, 2024 Inspection

June 17, 2024• Canvass• 2 violations

Violation: 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING AREAS WITH A BUILD UP OF DIRT, DEBRIS, FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLAGE UNDER THE SHELVING UNITS, UNDER AND AROUND...(+1 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Dec 7, 2023 Inspection

December 7, 2023• Canvass• 3 violations

Violation: 50. HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HOT WATER AVAILABLE AT BEGINNING OF INSPECTION. FOUND WATER TEMPERATURES AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS AND HANDSINKS IN DELI, BAK...(+2 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Dec 5, 2022 Inspection

December 5, 2022• Complaint Re-Inspection• 6 violations

Violation: 41. WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: ALL WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE IN CLEN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECTED AND MAINTAIN.(+5 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Nov 28, 2022 Inspection

November 28, 2022• Complaint• 9 violations

Violation: 41. WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: ALL WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE IN CLEN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECTED AND MAINTAIN.(+8 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Jan 11, 2022 Inspection

January 11, 2022• Complaint• 6 violations

Violation: 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: HAND WASHING SIGNS NEEDED AT EMPLOYEE WASH ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.(+5 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Oct 19, 2021 Inspection

October 19, 2021• Short Form Complaint• 1 violation

Violation: 21. PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: 3-501.16(A:1) OBSERVED TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (ABOUT 10 LBS OF GRILLED CHICKEN) INSIDE OF A HOT HOLDING UNIT AT AN IMPROPER HOT HOLDI...

PASS Risk 1 (High)

May 7, 2021 Inspection

May 7, 2021• Complaint• 9 violations

Violation: 37. FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: 3-302.12 OBSERVED NO LABELS CONTAINING INGREDIENTS AND BUSINESS NAME AND ADDRESS FOR PREPACKAGED FRUIT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.(+8 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Jan 8, 2021 Inspection

January 8, 2021• Complaint• 6 violations

Violation: 48. WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: OBSERVED NO TEST KIT OR IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATOR FOR MEASURING UTENSIL SURFACE TEMPERATURE F...(+5 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

May 29, 2020 Inspection

May 29, 2020• Short Form Complaint• 4 violations

Violation: 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR BOTTOMS OF FRYERS, THE LINING IN THE INTERIOR OF THE COOLERS AND THE STORAGE RACKS IN THE ...(+3 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Mar 19, 2020 Inspection

March 19, 2020• Canvass• 4 violations

Violation: 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR BOTTOMS OF FRYERS, THE LINING IN THE INTERIOR OF THE COOLERS AND THE STORAGE RACKS IN THE ...(+3 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Jul 10, 2019 Inspection

July 10, 2019• Complaint• 3 violations

Violation: 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR BOTTOMS OF FRYERS IN THE DELI AREA, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF FRYERS IN DELI AREA AND ROLLING ...(+2 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Sep 20, 2018 Inspection

September 20, 2018• Complaint Re-Inspection• 2 violations

Violation: 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: NO POLICY PROCEDURE OR EQUIPMENT FOR THE CLEAN UP OF VOMIT AND DIAREHHA ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO P...(+1 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Sep 7, 2018 Inspection

September 7, 2018• Complaint• 5 violations

Violation: 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: NO POLICY PROCEDURE OR EQUIPMENT FOR THE CLEAN UP OF VOMIT AND DIAREHHA ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO P...(+4 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

May 14, 2018 Inspection

May 14, 2018• Canvass Re-Inspection• 4 violations

Violation: 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ALL WALK IN COOLERS, AND STORAGE SHELVES IN ALL DEPARTMENTS. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.(+3 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

May 11, 2018 Inspection

May 11, 2018• Canvass Re-Inspection• 5 violations

Violation: 11. ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED - Comments: FOUND THE WOMENS EMPLOYEE WASHROOM WITH NO WATER AT HANDSINKS. WATER HAS BEEN TURNED OFF DUE TO DRAINS CLOGGED. HAND W...(+4 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

May 9, 2018 Inspection

May 9, 2018• Canvass• 7 violations

Violation: 3. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: FOUND THE FOLLOWING PRODUCTS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE DURING DISPLAY FOR SALE. DE...(+6 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Oct 30, 2017 Inspection

October 30, 2017• Canvass• 4 violations

Violation: 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN/SANITIZE PREP TABLE OF FOOD DEBRIS ON AND AROUND MEAT SLICERS AT CHEF'S KITCHEN OF DELI PREP ...(+3 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Jul 29, 2016 Inspection

July 29, 2016• Complaint• 4 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: OBSERVED MORE THAN FIFTY FRUIT FLIES IN THE FOLLO...(+3 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Apr 26, 2016 Inspection

April 26, 2016• Short Form Complaint• 1 violation

Violation: 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED THE WALL BASE IN THE WOMENS WASHROOM IN THE BASEMENT IN PO...

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Mar 10, 2016 Inspection

March 10, 2016• Complaint Re-Inspection• 2 violations

Violation: 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED FLOORS IN BUTCHER PREP AREA PEELING; RESEAL FLOORS.(+1 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Mar 3, 2016 Inspection

March 3, 2016• Complaint• 5 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: OBSERVED MOUSE ACTIVITY IN VARIOUS AREAS OF THE S...(+4 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Jul 13, 2015 Inspection

July 13, 2015• Short Form Complaint• 4 violations

Violation: 2. FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: FACILITY NOT MAINTAINING PROPER COOLING TEMPERATURE. FOUND DELI SECTION WALK-IN COOLER TEMPERATURE AT 55.4F, INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO MAINTAIN ALL...(+3 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Jun 18, 2015 Inspection

June 18, 2015• Complaint• 4 violations

Violation: 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: FRESH MEAT DISPLAY COOLER NOT CLEAN AT DOOR TRACKS, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.(+3 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Sep 26, 2014 Inspection

September 26, 2014• Canvass Re-Inspection• 7 violations

Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED SPLASH GUARD NEEDED ON EXPOSED HAND SINK IN FRONT BUTCHER SERVICE AREA. SPLASH GUARD MUST BE I...(+6 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Sep 18, 2014 Inspection

September 18, 2014• Canvass• 12 violations

Violation: 3. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: OBSERVED 12 ROTISSERIE CHICKENS (VALUE:$80, WEIGHT: 40LBS) AT TEMPERATURES RANGI...(+11 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Aug 9, 2013 Inspection

August 9, 2013• Short Form Complaint• 4 violations

Violation: 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF DEEP FRYERS AND STORAGE RACKS IN CHEF'S KITCHEN PREP (+3 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

May 22, 2013 Inspection

May 22, 2013• Canvass• 7 violations

Violation: 9. WATER SOURCE: SAFE, HOT & COLD UNDER CITY PRESSURE - Comments: FOUND NO HOT WATER PER CITY CODE AT ANY OF THE SINKS, TEMPERATURES RANGED FROM 87.2F-87.9F IN ALL PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE H...(+6 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Dec 5, 2012 Inspection

December 5, 2012• Canvass• 2 violations

Violation: 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT BAKING PREPARATION AREAS.(+1 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Apr 6, 2012 Inspection

April 6, 2012• Short Form Complaint• 2 violations

Violation: 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Correct By: Friday, June 08, 2012 Violation Codes: Inspector Comments: FOUND FL...(+1 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Mar 8, 2012 Inspection

March 8, 2012• Canvass• 2 violations

Violation: 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN/SWEPT AT REAR STORAGE AREAS.(+1 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Jul 6, 2011 Inspection

July 6, 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)

Mar 4, 2011 Inspection

March 4, 2011• Short Form Complaint• 4 violations

Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REMOVE RUST DEPOSITS FROM INTERIOR OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AT REAR BUTCHER AREA.(+3 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Dec 15, 2010 Inspection

December 15, 2010• Complaint Re-Inspection• 3 violations

Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REMOVE RUST DEPOSITS FROM INTERIOR OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AT REAR BUTCHER AREA.(+2 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Dec 8, 2010 Inspection

December 8, 2010• Complaint• 10 violations

Violation: 3. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. THE FOLLOWING ...(+9 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Oct 22, 2010 Inspection

October 22, 2010• Short Form Complaint• 6 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...(+5 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Sep 10, 2010 Inspection

September 10, 2010• Complaint Re-Inspection• 6 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, a...(+5 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Sep 8, 2010 Inspection

September 8, 2010• Complaint• 9 violations

Violation: 8. SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME - Comments: Equipment and utensils should get proper exposure to the sanitizing solution during...(+8 more)

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Department: Chicago Department of Public Health

Division: Food Protection Program

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