JEWEL FOOD STORE #0901
3400 N WESTERN AVE, Chicago, IL, 60618
Most recent inspection
- Date
- March 25, 2026
- Type
- Complaint
- Result
- Pass w/ Conditions
- Risk category
- Risk 1 (High)
- Cited findings
- 8
- Jurisdiction
- Cook County (Chicago)
Violations (8)
- 36
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
VISIBLE AND WORKING THERMOMETER NEEDED AT THE SUSHI FRONT DISPLAY COOLER. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
- 45
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
OBSERVED ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN FRONT DISPLAY AREA AND REAR FOOD STORAGE AREAS. MUST ELEVATE ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.
- 49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT IN REAR HOT FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
- 52
SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED
OBSERVED TOILET IN THE UNISEX CUSTOMERS WASHROOM LOCATED ON THE NORTH SIDE OF THE BUSINESS NOT FUNCTIONING PROPERLY. OBSERVED TOILET OVERFLOWING WITH FECAL MATTER AND STRONG SMELL COMING FROM TOILET. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAINED. PLUMBER ON SITE TOILET HAS BEEN REPAIRED BY THE END OF THE INSPECTION. CITATION ISSUED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C).
- 55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED SEVERAL WATER DAMAGED AND MISSING CEILING TILES ABOVE FOOD DISPLAY SHELVING, DAIRY COOLER AND 2-DOOR TALL FREEZERS IN REAR DISPLAY AREA. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE. MUST REGROUT FLOOR TILES BEHIND FRONT MEAT CASE AND FRONT FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST REPAIR/MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. OBSERVED DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE WALK-IN MEAT COOLER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
- 55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR DRAINS INSIDE PRODUCE COOLER, MEAT DEPARTMENT AND REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES
- 55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED UNUSED 2-DOOR COOLER IN REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST REMOVED COOLER FROM PREMISES AND MAINTAIN PREMISES WITHOUT UNNECESSARY ITEMS.
- 55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED DIRT AND DUST BUILD UP INSIDE LIGHT SHIELDS COVERS IN THE MEAT DEPARTMENT, ABOVE MEAT COUNTER AND PRODUCE COOLER. MUST CLEAN ALL LIGHT SHIELD COVERS AND MAINTAIN.
Source: Cook County (Chicago) health department. Data refreshed September 4, 2026. Results are shown in the health department's own wording. This record is provided for general information; confirm current status with the health department before relying on it.