Recent Inspection
May 13, 2026
Pass
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, May 13, 2026 · Original Source
Grocery Store · Chicago, IL
Jewel Food Store #3181
87 W 87th St
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The full inspection history
4 inspectionsCanvass
May 4, 2026
Pass w/ Conditions
5 recorded violations
notedCode 22Food temperature
Official wording
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED TCS FOODS OFFERED FOR SALE INSIDE DELI DISPLAY COOLER AT IMPROPER INTERAL TEMP'S SUCH: 10LBS OF COOKED MEAT BALLS, 15LBS OF COOKED RIBS AT 49.1F, 10LBS OF COOKED GREEN AT 51.6F, 20LBS OF COOKED EGG ROLLS AT 51.9, 25LBS OF COOKED MAC & CHEESE AT 47.2F AND 20LBS COOKED TAMALES AT 50.2F. TOTAL 100LBS AT $1900 TCS FOODS WHERE DISCARDED AND DENATURED. PRIORITY CITATION ISSUED #7-38-005.
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 temperaturenotedCode 33Food temperature
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PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED DELI DISPLAY COOLER WITH AN IMPROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF 50F TO 60F. ALSO SAID COOLER HOLDS TCS FOODS PRECOOKED FOOD ITEM SUCH AS MEAT BALLS, GREENS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL FOOD ITEM AND GET COOLER REPAIR AND MAINTAIN A PROPER TEMP OF 41F OR BELOW. PRIORIT CITATION ISSUED #7-38-005
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 temperaturenotedCode 51Water, plumbing, and sewage
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PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED ICE BUILD UP ON THE CONDENSER IN THE MEAT PREP WALK IN COOLER. MUST DEFROST, 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 problemsnotedCode 53Cleaning and sanitizing
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TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVE THE WASHROOM DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS AND FIXTURES IN THE WASHROOMS.
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 55Cleaning and sanitizing
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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOOR IN THE RECEIVING AREA, PRODUCE WALK-IN COOLER, FLOOR BY THE DISHMACHINE IN THE DELI AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS
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, May 4, 2026 · Original Source
Canvass
Jul 23, 2025
Pass
3 recorded violations
notedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE EXTERIOR SURFACES AND INTERIOR BOTTOM OF THE FRYERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN PREP TABLES AND SHELVING UNITS WHERE NEEDED IN PREP AREAS.
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 51Water, plumbing, and sewage
Official wording
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED LEAKING FROM COMPRESSOR UNIT INSIDE OF THE MEAT PROCESSING AREA; INSTRUCTED TO 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 problemsnotedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOOR IN THE RECEIVING AREA, PRODUCE WALK-IN COOLER, FLOOR BY THE DISHMACHINE IN THE DELI AREA, FLOOR IN THE COMPOSE AREA OF THE MEAT COOLER. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS.
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, Jul 23, 2025 · Original Source
Canvass
Nov 20, 2024
Pass
7 recorded violations
notedCode 36Equipment and utensils
Official wording
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
Inspector’s notes
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE NONWORKING THERMOMETER IN PRODUCE DISPLAY UNIT ON SALES FLOOR.
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 issuesnotedCode 37Food source and labeling
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FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
Inspector’s notes
MUST LABEL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN HOT FOOD & MEAT PREP 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.
More about food source, dating, or labeling problemsnotedCode 47Cleaning and sanitizing
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FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
Inspector’s notes
MUST REMOVE RUST FROM DELI WALK IN COOLER RACKS.
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 49Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM PRODUCE DISPLAY UNITS VENT GRILLS.DELI-HOT HOLDING UNIT,INTERIOR LEDGES OF FRYER CABINETS.DELI,FISH DEPT.MEAT DEPT.-WALK IN COOLER FAN GUARD COVERS.MEAT PREP-PIPES ALONG WALLS.
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 51Water, plumbing, and sewage
Official wording
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
Inspector’s notes
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPE AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK IN MEAT PREP AREA.
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
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED EPOXY FLOORING IN ALL WALK IN COOLERS & FREEZERS,PREP AREAS AND WHERE NEEDED,STAINED CEILING TILES IN DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA.DAMAGED WALL IN MEAT WALK IN COOLER.
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 56Facility maintenance
Official wording
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
Inspector’s notes
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHT IN FROZEN/BAKERY/MEAT WALK IN FREEZER.
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 issuesOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Nov 20, 2024 · Original Source