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When was Jewel Food Store #3470 last inspected?
The most recent inspection on record was on Oct 23, 2026. The result listed by Chicago Department of Public Health was “Pass”.
Were any violations recorded at the last inspection?
Yes: 2 violations recorded. Each one is listed below with the official wording.
How many inspections are on record?
6 inspections on record, from Mar 26, 2024 to Oct 23, 2026.
Has Jewel Food Store #3470 ever been closed by the health department?
No closure appears in the 6 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Mar 26, 2024.
The Full Inspection History
6 inspections
Complaint Re-Inspection
Oct 23, 2026
Pass
2 recorded violations
notedCode 37Food source and labeling
Official Wording
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector’s Notes
INSTRUCTEDTO LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
In Plain English
Food came from an unapproved source, was missing required date marks or labels, or was past its use-by date. Knowing where food came from and how old it is helps prevent illness.
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector’s Notes
OBSERVED UNOPERABLE MECHANICAL VENTILATION IN BOTH CUSTOMERS/EMPLOYEES WASHROOMS. MUST REPAIR MECHANICAL VENTILATION AND MAINTAIN.
In Plain English
Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Oct 23, 2026 · Original Source
Complaint
Oct 21, 2026
Fail
5 recorded violations
notedCode 10Handwashing
Official Wording
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector’s Notes
OBSERVED NO HOT WATER AVAILABLE AT THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE MENS CUSTOMERS WASHROOM. WATER TEMPERATURE WAS 74.8F AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR HOT WATER WITH THE MINIUM TEMPERATURE 100F FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. PREMISES HAS ANOTHER WASHROOM FOR CUSTOMERS AND EMPLOYEES TO USE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
In Plain English
Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.
INSTRUCTEDTO LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
In Plain English
Food came from an unapproved source, was missing required date marks or labels, or was past its use-by date. Knowing where food came from and how old it is helps prevent illness.
OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET BASE AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED BEHING DELI MEAT DISHWASHING AREA. MUST REPAIR LEAKING AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
In Plain English
The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.
OBSERVED DIRT AND GREASE BUILD UP ON FLOOR DRAINS ON BAKERY DEPARTMENT. CHICKEN FOOD PREPARATION AREA AND BEHIND DELI MEAT COUNTER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
In Plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector’s Notes
OBSERVED UNOPERABLE MECHANICAL VENTILATION IN BOTH CUSTOMERS/EMPLOYEES WASHROOMS. MUST REPAIR MECHANICAL VENTILATION AND MAINTAIN.
In Plain English
Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Oct 21, 2026 · Original Source
Canvass
Nov 21, 2025
Pass
3 recorded violations
notedCode 40Employee health and hygiene
Official Wording
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
Inspector’s Notes
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLING STAFF IN THE DELI AREA WEARING ARM JEWELRY (BRACELETS, WATCHES) WHILE PREPARING FOOD AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL JEWELRY (ASIDE FROM A PLAIN WEDDING BAND) FROM HANDS AND ARMS WHILE PREPARING FOOD AND MAINTAIN.
In Plain English
This covers things like hair restraints, jewelry, clean clothing, eating or drinking in food prep areas, touching ready-to-eat food with bare hands, or not having a sick-employee policy.
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER USING SLASH-RESISTANT CHAIN GLOVE IN DIRECT CONTACT WITH FOOD WHILE PREPARING READY-TO-EAT TCS FOOD ITEMS IN THE REAR DELI PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO COVER SLASH-RESISTANT GLOVES WITH A SMOOTH, DURABLE, NONABSORBENT SINGLE-USE GLOVE WHEN HANDLING READY-TO-EAT FOOD ITEMS AND MAINTAIN.
In Plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
OBSERVED HEAVY BUILD UP OF GREASE AND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS BENEATH OVENS IN THE DELI AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS BENEATH EQUIPMENT AND OTHER PHYSICAL FACILITIES AT ADEQUATE FREQUENCY TO PREVENT BUILD UP OF GREASE, DRIED FOOD DEBRIS, AND OTHER SOILS AND MAINTAIN.
In Plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
NOTED HEAVY DIRT ACCUMULATION AND STANDING WATER ON FLOOR AROUND AND UNDERNEATH THE OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
In Plain English
Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.
NOTED GREASE BUILD UP ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH THE COOKING STOVE AND FRYER AND ALONG WALL BASE AT THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
In Plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jul 10, 2024 · Original Source
Canvass
Mar 26, 2024
Pass
2 recorded violations
notedCode 51Water, plumbing, and sewage
Official Wording
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
Inspector’s Notes
A BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE COULD NOT BE LOCATED ON THE WATER INTAKE LINE OF THE ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN THE BUTCHER AREA. INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
In Plain English
The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.
OBSERVED CLUTTER IN BACK STORAGE ROOMS AND COOKING AREA. REMOVE ALL UNECESSARY ITEMS AND MAINTAIN PREMISES.
In Plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.