Grocery Store · Chicago, IL

Jewel Food Store #0901

Name: Jewel Food Store #0901
Address: 3400 N Western Ave, Chicago, IL

3400 N Western Ave

Last inspected Mar 25, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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The full inspection history

5 inspections

Complaint

Mar 25, 2026

Pass w/ Conditions

5 recorded violations

notedCode 36Equipment and utensils

Official wording

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

Inspector’s notes

VISIBLE AND WORKING THERMOMETER NEEDED AT THE SUSHI FRONT DISPLAY COOLER. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

In plain English

Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.

More about equipment or utensil issues

notedCode 45Equipment and utensils

Official wording

SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN FRONT DISPLAY AREA AND REAR FOOD STORAGE AREAS. MUST ELEVATE ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.

In plain English

Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.

More about equipment or utensil issues

notedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT IN REAR HOT FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST 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.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

notedCode 52Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED

Inspector’s notes

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).

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.

More about water, plumbing, or sewage problems

notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

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.

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.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Mar 25, 2026 · Original Source

Canvass

Jan 22, 2026

Pass w/ Conditions

3 recorded violations

notedCode 10Handwashing

Official wording

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SOAP PROVIDED AT THE EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED NEXT TO 2-COMPARTMENT SINK ON THE REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST PROVIDE HANDWASHING SOAP AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. MANAGEMENT PROVIDED HAND WASHING SOAP DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 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.

Official wording

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK DRAINING SLOW IN REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST REPAIR 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.

More about water, plumbing, or sewage problems

notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

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.

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.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jan 22, 2026 · Original Source

Canvass Re-Inspection

Jul 10, 2025

Pass

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jul 10, 2025 · Original Source

Canvass

Jul 3, 2025

Fail

5 recorded violations

notedCode 10Handwashing

Official wording

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

Inspector’s notes

NO PAPER TOWELS ON TWO HANDWASHING SINK IN PREP AREAS: RAW CHICKEN AREA AND DELI. PAPER TOWEL WAS PROVIDED UPON MY REQUEST. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 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.

Official wording

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

Inspector’s notes

FOOD DISPLAYED AT BUTCHER'S DISPLAY COOLER,NOT MAINTAINED.WE OBSERVED WATER FROM CONDENSER UNIT LEAKING ONTO RAW MEAT: BEEF RIBS;FISH: SALMON, PERCH ETC AND CHICKEN. OBSERVED DISCHARGE DRAIN HOSES ATTACHED TO CONDENSER UNIT ARE CLOGGED. FOOD HELD IN UNSANITARY CONDITION WAS DISCARDED AND DENATURED BY THE MANAGER. REPAIR ISSUE. POUNDS 89,VALUE 867. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION ISSUED: 7-38-005.

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.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

notedCode 47Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

Inspector’s notes

MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS.

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.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

notedCode 51Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

Inspector’s notes

LEAKING FAUCET AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,REPAIR ISSUE

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.

More about water, plumbing, or sewage problems

notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

KEEP FLOOR DRY IN DELI /CHICKEN PREP AREA. REMOVE DEBRIS IN STORAGE AREA UNDER SHELVES.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.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jul 3, 2025 · Original Source

Canvass

Nov 5, 2024

Pass w/ Conditions

2 recorded violations

notedCode 14Food source and labeling

Official wording

REQUIRED RECORDS AVAILABLE: SHELLSTOCK TAGS, PARASITE DESTRUCTION

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED TWO SHELLSTOCK TAGS IN OYSTERS CONTAINERS WITH TWO DIFFERENT HARVEST DATES. ALSO OBSERVED TWO SHELLSTOCK TAGS IN CLAMS CONTAINER WITH TWO DIFFERENT HARVEST DATES. Ensuring that SHELLSTOCK from one tagged or labeled container are not COMMINGLED with SHELLSTOCK from another container with different CERTIFICATION NUMBERS; different harvest dates; or different growing areas as identified on the tag or label before being ordered by the CONSUMER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

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.

More about food source, dating, or labeling problems

notedCode 51Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED WATER DRIPPING FROM PIPE BELOW 3-COMPARTMENT SINK (WASH BASIN). MUST REPAIR.

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.

More about water, plumbing, or sewage problems

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Nov 5, 2024 · Original Source