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JEWEL FOOD STORE Passes Health Inspection - Chicago Grocery store

JEWEL FOOD STORE 1763 W HOWARD ST, CHICAGO 60626 Grocery Store
August 18, 2025 Complaint License #2320250
4
Total Violations
1
Critical
3
Minor

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

4
Violation #47
MINOR
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED SHINGLES IN HOT FOODS WALK-IN FREEZER BROKEN AND COVERED IN ICE INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
Poor design creates areas that harbor bacteria.
All surfaces must be designed to be easily cleanable.
Smooth, non-porous surfaces; Free of cracks and crevices; Easily disassembled; Accessible for cleaning.
Violation #51
CRITICAL
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED DRAINPIPE LEAKING UNDER HAND WASHING SINK AT BAKERY THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKING DRAINPIPE.
Backflow can contaminate entire water supply with sewage or chemicals.
Plumbing must be properly installed with backflow prevention.
Air gaps at fixtures; Backflow preventers on connections; No cross-connections; Annual testing of devices; Proper drainage.
Violation #55
MINOR
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED WALL CAULKING AROUND MEAT PACKING THREE COMPARTMENT SINK DAMAGED WITH MOLD. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND REPLACE.
Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.
Building must be maintained in good condition.
No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.
Violation #55
MINOR
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED WALL CAULKING AROUND MEAT PACKING THREE COMPARTMENT SINK DAMAGED WITH MOLD. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND REPLACE.
Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.
Building must be maintained in good condition.
No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.

Health Department Information

Department Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division Food Protection Program
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More Information CDPH Food Protection
Data sourced from Chicago Open Data Portal - Chicago Department of Public Health inspections