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Jewel Food Store #2602

3644 S Archer Ave

Last inspected Sep 30, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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More issues recentlyThe latest inspection recorded more violations than the one before it. Review the dated records below.

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4 inspections

Canvass

Sep 30, 2026

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6 recorded violations

notedCode 10Handwashing

Official wording

Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

Inspector’s notes

No hands washing signs in employees restrooms, instructed to post.

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.

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notedCode 23Food source and labeling

Official wording

Proper date marking and disposition

Inspector’s notes

No date markings for several cooked food items (chicken ) held in walk-in cooler, Instructed manager to Provide discard date to all TCS foods held for more than 24hr in cooler. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005.

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 37Food source and labeling

Official wording

Food properly labeled; original container

Inspector’s notes

No label provided for bulk food containers (sugar)at pastry station, Instructed to label and maintain.

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 39Contamination

Official wording

Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

Inspector’s notes

Customers bathrooms are located on the 2nd floor where customers enter rear stock room to reach restroom, instructed to block customers from reaching food in stock room.

In plain English

Food was stored or handled in a way that could let germs or other material get into it, such as raw meat stored above ready-to-eat food or uncovered food. Cross-contamination is a common cause of foodborne illness.

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notedCode 40Employee health and hygiene

Official wording

Personal cleanliness

Inspector’s notes

Food handler not wearing hair restraint in main kitchen, instructed to wear.

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.

More about employee hygiene or health policy issues
notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector’s notes

Storing mops and brooms in food prep areas, instructed keep away to prevent cross contamination.

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, Sep 30, 2026 · Original Source

Complaint

Dec 10, 2025

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2 recorded violations

notedCode 47Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

MISSING SMALL SECTION OF RUBBER GASKET OF DELI CASE DOOR. INSTD TO REPAIR 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.

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notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

LARGE HOLES IN WALL IN WOMENS EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. INSTD TO REPAIR WALL AND MAINTAIN. DAIRY WALK IN COOLER HEAVILY STAINED AND WITH UNEVEN SURFACE. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN FLOOR SMOOTH, EVEN, AND EASILY CLEANABLE

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, Dec 10, 2025 · Original Source

Canvass

Jul 24, 2025

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6 recorded violations

notedCode 21Food temperature

Official wording

PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 2 LBS CHICKEN TENDERS LOCATED INSIDE HOT HOLD UNIT AT IMPROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES. NOTED TEMPERATURE @ 120-124F. INSTRUCTED TO HOLD ALL HOT TCS FOODS AT 135F AND HIGHER AND MAINTAIN. SAID PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED VOLUNTARILY BY PIC AT THIS TIME. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION CONSOLIDATED WITH VIOLATION #22.

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.

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notedCode 22Food temperature

Official wording

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 80 LBS OF VARIETY DELI MEAT STORED INSIDE DIDPLAY COOLER LOCATED INSIDE DELI/PREPARED FOOD PREP AREA AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. NOTED TEMPERATURES RANGING BETWEEN 48.7F-51.0F INSTRUCTED TO HOLD ALL COLD TCS FOOD AT 41F AND BELOW AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED. PRIROITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED. PIC VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED SAIF FOOD ITEMS AT THIS TIME. TOTAL COST $700.

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.

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notedCode 36Equipment and utensils

Official wording

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED MISSING THERMOMETERS INSIDE DAIRY, MEAT AND SEAFOOD WALK IN COOLER AS WELL AS MULTIPLE BROKEN THERMOMETERS THROUGHOUT COOLING UNITS THROUGHOUT GROCERY DEPARTMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN IN ORDER TO MONITOR TEMPERATURES OF EQUIPMENT .

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.

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notedCode 37Food source and labeling

Official wording

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

Inspector’s notes

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COMMON NAME LABEL ON BULK CONTAINERS CONTAINING WORKING INGREDIENTS IN PREPPED FOOD AREA.

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.

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notedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT LOCATED IN DELI/PREPED FOODS/BAKERY DEPARTMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTUCTED TO REMOVE DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ON PIPING BEHIND FRYERS, ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON SHELVING RACKS AND ON EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ROLLING CARTS LOCATED IN SAID SPACE. INSTRUCTED TO 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.

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notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED FLOORS IN WAREHOUSE/STORAGE AREA, PET FOOD, CHIP/SNACK AND LIQUOR AISLE WITH EXCESSIVE AMOUNTS OF FOOD DEBRIS, TRASH AND MISCELLANEUS ITEMS ON FLOOR UNDER SHELVING RACKS.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE 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 24, 2025 · Original Source

Canvass

Jan 23, 2024

Pass w/ Conditions

4 recorded violations

notedCode 47Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE BAKERY FREEZER, MILK WALK-IN COOLER, AND MEAT WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.

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.

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notedCode 51Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED A SLOW DRAINING OF WATER AT THE HAND SINK IN THE SEAFOOD/MEAT AREA. INSTRUCTED TO 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.

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notedCode 56Facility maintenance

Official wording

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULBS IN THE MILK WALK-IN COOLER, BAKERY WALK-IN COOLER, AND FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE, PROVIDE 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.

More about building upkeep issues
notedCode 60Other

Official wording

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED CONTINUED NON-COMPLIANCE FROM REPORT #2570072 CONDUCTED ON 1/23/23. PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED: (#53) 5-501.17: OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE UPSTAIRS WOMENS EMPLOYEE RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. MUST CORRECT CORE VIOLATIONS BY THE DATE ON THE REPORT. THE MANAGER PROVIDED A RECEPTACLE WITH A LID DURING THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

In plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

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

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