PASS W/ CONDITIONS
Risk 1 (High)
JEWEL FOOD STORE #3721 Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Grocery store
June 13, 2025
Complaint
License #1225534
4
Total Violations
2
Critical
2
Minor
Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector
4
Violation #16
CRITICAL
Violation Details
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: PREP TABLE IN REAR DELI AREA NOT CLEAN TO SIGHT AND TOUCH. OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER, OPENING AND HANDLING DELI MEAT (HAM) ON UNCLEAN/SOILED SURFACE WITH DEBRIS AND MULTIPLE SOILED SCOURING PADS NOTED ON SAME SURFACE. BOWL OF LETTUCE ALSO NOTED ON SOILED TABLE. HAM AND LETTUCE DISCARDED AT THIS TIME. APPROX 5LBS, $75 VALUE. DISCUSSED WITH DELI MANAGER TO HAVE ALL PREP TABLES/SURFACES CLEANED AND SANITIZED BEFORE USING. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005 PRIORIY FOUNDATION
Why This Matters
Dirty equipment harbors and spreads pathogens, causing cross-contamination and illness.
Food Code Requirement
All food contact surfaces must be properly cleaned and sanitized.
Specific Requirements
Wash, rinse, sanitize after each use; Clean between different raw foods; Every 4 hours for continuous use; When contaminated; Proper procedures and chemicals.
CDPH Food Code: Section 4-601.11, 4-602.11
Violation #49
MINOR
Violation Details
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: ROLLING CARTS, LEGS AND WHEELS OF ALL EQUIPMENT IN DELI AREA NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE DEBRIS, GRIME. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME
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 #51
CRITICAL
Violation Details
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: LEAK UNDER HANDWASH SINK IN DELI PREP AREA. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
Why This Matters
Backflow can contaminate entire water supply with sewage or chemicals.
Food Code Requirement
Plumbing must be properly installed with backflow prevention.
Specific Requirements
Air gaps at fixtures; Backflow preventers on connections; No cross-connections; Annual testing of devices; Proper drainage.
CDPH Food Code: Section 5-202.13
Violation #51
CRITICAL
Violation Details
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: LEAK UNDER HANDWASH SINK IN DELI PREP AREA. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
Why This Matters
Backflow can contaminate entire water supply with sewage or chemicals.
Food Code Requirement
Plumbing must be properly installed with backflow prevention.
Specific Requirements
Air gaps at fixtures; Backflow preventers on connections; No cross-connections; Annual testing of devices; Proper drainage.
CDPH Food Code: Section 5-202.13
Health Department Information
Department
Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division
Food Protection Program
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