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JEWEL FOOD STORE #3454 Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Grocery store

JEWEL FOOD STORE #3454 4250 N LINCOLN AVE, CHICAGO 60618 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
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.
Contamination during preparation is a leading cause of foodborne illness.
Prevent contamination during all food handling.
Minimize bare hand contact; Prevent cross-contamination; Use clean equipment; Proper employee hygiene.
Violation #49
MINOR
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.
Accumulated soil attracts pests and harbors bacteria.
All surfaces must be kept clean.
Clean equipment interiors and exteriors; Walls, ceilings, floors clean; Remove grease and debris; Clean as often as necessary.
Violation #49
MINOR
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.
Accumulated soil attracts pests and harbors bacteria.
All surfaces must be kept clean.
Clean equipment interiors and exteriors; Walls, ceilings, floors clean; Remove grease and debris; Clean as often as necessary.

Health Department Information

Department Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division Food Protection Program
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More Information CDPH Food Protection
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