FAIL
Risk 1 (High)
JEWEL FOOD STORE #3454 Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Grocery store
October 9, 2025
Complaint
License #1325
3
Total Violations
2
Major
1
Minor
1
Corrected On Site
Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector
3
Violation #39
MAJOR
Violation Details
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 FOOD AND MAINTAIN FOOD OUTSIDE OF PROHIBITED AREAS SUCH AS UNDER WATER LINES OR EQUIPMENT ON WHICH WATER HAS CONDENSED.
Why This Matters
Contamination during preparation is a leading cause of foodborne illness.
Food Code Requirement
Prevent contamination during all food handling.
Specific Requirements
Minimize bare hand contact; Prevent cross-contamination; Use clean equipment; Proper employee hygiene.
CDPH Food Code: Section 3-307.11
Violation #49
MINOR
Violation Details
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED HEAVY BUILD UP OF ICE AND DUST DEBRIS IN THE BASEMENT AREA WALK-IN FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF FREEZER EQUIPMENT AT ADEQUATE FREQUENCY TO PREVENT BUILD UP OF ICE, DUST, AND OTHER SOILS AND MAINTAIN.
Why This Matters
Accumulated soil attracts pests and harbors bacteria.
Food Code Requirement
All surfaces must be kept clean.
Specific Requirements
Clean equipment interiors and exteriors; Walls, ceilings, floors clean; Remove grease and debris; Clean as often as necessary.
CDPH Food Code: Section 4-601.11, 4-602.13
Violation #49
MINOR
Violation Details
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED HEAVY BUILD UP OF ICE AND DUST DEBRIS IN THE BASEMENT AREA WALK-IN FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF FREEZER EQUIPMENT AT ADEQUATE FREQUENCY TO PREVENT BUILD UP OF ICE, DUST, AND OTHER SOILS AND MAINTAIN.
Why This Matters
Accumulated soil attracts pests and harbors bacteria.
Food Code Requirement
All surfaces must be kept clean.
Specific Requirements
Clean equipment interiors and exteriors; Walls, ceilings, floors clean; Remove grease and debris; Clean as often as necessary.
CDPH Food Code: Section 4-601.11, 4-602.13
Health Department Information
Department
Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division
Food Protection Program
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CDPH Food Protection