Complaint Re-Inspection
Jun 4, 2026
Pass
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jun 4, 2026 · Original Source
Grocery Store · Chicago, IL
Jewel Food Store #1296
7342 W Foster Ave
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4 inspectionsComplaint
Jun 1, 2026
Fail
2 recorded violations
notedCode 14Food source and labeling
Official wording
REQUIRED RECORDS AVAILABLE: SHELLSTOCK TAGS, PARASITE DESTRUCTION
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED SHELLSTOCK TAGS DATING BACK ONLY AROUND 60 DAYS PRIOR. LAST USE BY DATE LISTED AS 3-31-2026 NO TAGS FOR APRIL OR MAY PROVIDED EXCEPT CURRENT BATCH IN DISPLAY COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL SHELLSTOCK TAGS ARE KEPT ON SITE FOR 90 DAYS. 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 problemsnotedCode 52Water, plumbing, and sewage
Official wording
SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED WASTE WATER LEAKING FROM TOP OF BAKERY GREASE TRAP WHEN WATER IS DRAINED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE GREASE TRAP. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
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 problemsOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jun 1, 2026 · Original Source
Complaint
Feb 24, 2025
Pass
2 recorded violations
notedCode 52Water, plumbing, and sewage
Official wording
SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED
Inspector’s notes
NOTED DIRTY AND GREASY GREASE TRAPS ON FLOOR AT THE DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN 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 problemsnotedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE ESPECIALLY AT THE DELI MEAT COUNTER UNDERNEATH THE COOKING STOVE, UNDERNEATH THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITH STANDING WATER, FLOOR DRAINS AT SAME AND FLOORS AT THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA.
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 problemsOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Feb 24, 2025 · Original Source
Canvass
Jan 30, 2024
Pass w/ Conditions
3 recorded violations
notedCode 14Food source and labeling
Official wording
REQUIRED RECORDS AVAILABLE: SHELLSTOCK TAGS, PARASITE DESTRUCTION
Inspector’s notes
3-202.18 (A)NOTED SHELLFISH (OYSTERS)IN A CONTAINERS INSIDE THE DISPLAY COOLER WITH NO IDENTIFICATION TAGS AS REQUIRED BY THE CODE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO ALWAYS HAVE TAGS ATTACHED TO THE EACH BATCH UNTIL THE LAST PRODUCT IS USED AND THEN THE TAG MUST BE STORED FOR AN ADDITIONAL 90 DAYS IN A FOLDER. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 14 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $82.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. 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 problemsnotedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE ESPECIALLY AT THE DELI MEAT COUNTER UNDERNEATH THE COOKING STOVE, UNDERNEATH THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITH STANDING WATER, FLOOR DRAINS AT SAME AND FLOORS AT THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA.
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 problemsnotedCode 50Other
Official wording
HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE
Inspector’s notes
NOTED NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT THE DELI PREP AREA AND BAKERY. HOT WATER TEMPERATURES WERE AS FOLLOWS:-HAND WASH SINKS 68.1F, ONE COMPARTMENT SINK 48.3F, 3 COMPARTMENT SINK 87.1F AND HAND WASH SINK AT THE BAKERY 78.6F. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO HAVE HOT RUNNING WATER OF ABOUT 100F MINIMUM FOR HAND WASH SINKS AND 110F FOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-030(C).CITATION ISSUED. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY CALLED FOR PLUMBING.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jan 30, 2024 · Original Source