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Jewel Food Store #2502

Name: Jewel Food Store #2502
Address: 2550 N Clybourn Ave, Chicago, IL

2550 N Clybourn Ave

Last inspected Jun 23, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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The full inspection history

6 inspections

Complaint

Jun 23, 2026

Pass w/ Conditions

5 recorded violations

notedCode 21Food temperature

Official wording

PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES

Inspector’s notes

NOTED APPROXIMATELY 11 LBS COOKED CHICKEN WINGS HELD AT IMPROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES RANGING BETWEEN 123.9F TO 134.1F IN THE HOT HOLDING DISPLAY CASE. UNABLE TO PROVIDE ELECTRONIC TEMPERATURE LOGS OF CHICKEN AT THIS TIME. ALL DISCARDED. REVIEWED PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENTS AND MAINTAINING ADEQUATE TEMPERATURE LOGS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

In plain English

Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature

notedCode 36Equipment and utensils

Official wording

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED AN INACCURATE INTERNAL THERMOMETER INSIDE THE FISH DISPLAY COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

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 47Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD OR PAPER UNDER THE LEGS TO STABILIZE EQUIPMENT IN THE DELI PREP ROOM.

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 49Cleaning and sanitizing

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NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

RUSTY METAL RACK SHELVING ABOVE THE PRODUCE PREP PREPPING TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE RUST OR REPLACE THE SHELVING.

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 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

NOTED DAMAGED/MISSING FLOOR TILES IN THE ENTRANCE OF THE MEAT COUNTER FROM THE REAR COOLER AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE/REPAIR.----FLOORS DIRTY WITH DEBRIS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: AROUND AND UNDER THE ICE MACHINE,THROUGHOUT THE SUPPLY STORAGE ROOM NEAR PRODUCE PREP, THROUGHOUT THE BAKERY FREEZER.----OBSERVED DIRTY, UNUSED HANGING PLASTIC BRACKETS IN POOR REPAIR ON THE WALLS IN THE MEAT CUTTING ROOM MUST BE REMOVED.----MISSING WALL TILES IN THE MEAT CUTTING HALLWAY. MUST REPLACE.----RUSTY WALL AND PEELING WALL CAULKING AT THE PRODUCE PREP TWO COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST AND REPLACE DAMAGED WALL CAULKING.

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, Jun 23, 2026 · Original Source

Complaint

Aug 26, 2025

Pass

3 recorded violations

notedCode 35Food temperature

Official wording

APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED HOT DOGS THAWING UNDER RUNNING WATER WITH A WATER TEMPERATURE OF 72F. RUNNING WATER MUST BE AT 70F OR BELOW. PERSON ON SITE CORRECTED BY TURNING WATER BELOW 70F.

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More about food kept at an unsafe temperature

notedCode 47Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED DUSTY FANS ABOVE PRODUCE PREP AREA IN REAR. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. EMPLOYEE CLEANED VENTS DURING INSPECTION.

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 54Facility maintenance

Official wording

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED ITEMS ON GROUND NEAR OUTDOOR GARBAGE DUMPSTER AREA. MUST MAINTAIN AREA. EMPLOYEE CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION AND CLEANED AREA.

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.

More about building upkeep issues

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Aug 26, 2025 · Original Source

Canvass Re-Inspection

Apr 11, 2025

Pass

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Apr 11, 2025 · Original Source

Canvass

Apr 4, 2025

Fail

5 recorded violations

notedCode 10Handwashing

Official wording

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED A HAND WASHING SINK IN EMPLOYEE BATHROOM LOCATED NEAR THE COMISSARY PREP AREA TO HAVE A SENSOR THAT SOMETIMES DOES NOT FULLY ENGAGE OR PROVIDE CONSISTENT WATER PRESSURE FOR AT LEAST 15 SECONDS. INSTRUCTED TO SERVICE TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE FLOW OF WATER.

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 THE HAND SINK IN THE PRODUCE PREP ROOM TO BE LEAKING HEAVILY WHEN HOT WATER HANDLE IS TURNED ON TO USE. REPAIR LEAK. OBSERVED THE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK ON LEFT SIDE FAUCET IN THE MEAT PREP ROOM TO BE LEAKING AND SPRAYING WATER WHEN WATER (HOT OR COLD) ARE TURNED ON AND USED. FIX LEAK AT BACKFLOW DEVICE/UPPER PIPE AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. OBSERVED SLOW DRAINING SINK IN DELI MEAT AREA, FIRST HAND SINK AT ENTRANCE OF DELI. INSTRUCTED TO SERVICE. INSTRUCTED TO SERVICE AND MAINTAIN ALL IN GOOD 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

notedCode 54Facility maintenance

Official wording

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

Inspector’s notes

NOTED OUTSIDE DUMPSTER MISSING ONE (1) OF THREE (3) LIDS ON ONE OF THE THREE DUMPSTERS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN ALL TRASH CONTAINERS WITH A TIGHT FITTING LID. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(B). CITATION ISSUED.

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.

More about building upkeep issues

notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED THE FLOOR IN THE REAR DRY STORAGE AND RECEIVING AREAS, INCLUDING PRODUCE/ONION AND POTATOES STORAGE TO BE HEAVILY SOILED WITH TRASH, FOOD DEBRIS, LOOSE PAPER, PLASTIC, AND LOOSE VEGETABLES THROUGHOUT THE STORAGE FLOOR AND BELOW SHELVES. OBSERVED HEAVY BUILD UP OF LOOSE FOOD SUCH AS FROZEN SHRIMP, DAMAGED BOXES, AND TORN BAGS IN THE WALK IN FREEZER NEAR THE MEAT DEPARTMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND FLOORS AND CORNERS AND ENSURE FREE OF EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS AND TRASH BUILD UP.

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 56Facility maintenance

Official wording

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED REAR LIGHTS IN DELI MEAT AND CHEESE STORAGE WALK IN COOLER TO NOT BE FUNCTIONAL AT TIME OF INSPECTION. OBSERVED LIGHTS IN EXHAUST HOOD ACROSS FROM FRIED CHICKEN HOT HOLDING AREA TO BE FLICKERING AND TWO (2) OF FOUR (4) LIGHTS TO NOT BE FUNCTIONAL AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE ALL LIGHTS AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN STORAGE AND PREP AREAS.

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.

More about building upkeep issues

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Apr 4, 2025 · Original Source

Canvass Re-Inspection

Apr 23, 2024

Pass

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Apr 23, 2024 · Original Source

Canvass

Apr 16, 2024

Fail

4 recorded violations

notedCode 53Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

Inspector’s notes

NOTED NO COVERED RECEPTACLES IN LADIES BATHROOM THROUGHOUT FACILITY, BREAK ROOM BATHROOM, PUBLIC BATHROOM, UNISEX BATHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIDS FOR ALL USED RECEPTACLES.

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 54Facility maintenance

Official wording

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

Inspector’s notes

NOTED OUTSIDE DUMPSTER WITH MISSING LID. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN TIGHT FITTING LID. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(B). CITATION ISSUED.

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.

More about building upkeep issues

notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

NOTED CLUTTERED "STARBUCKS STORAGE ROOM" INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS 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 48Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

Inspector’s notes

NOTED NO IRREVERSIBLE TEST STRIPS/TESTING DEVICE ON SITE TO ADEQUATELY MEASURE SURFACE TEMPERATURE (160F) OF UTENSILS AFTER THE FINAL RINSE FOR HIGH TEMP DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

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, Apr 16, 2024 · Original Source