Complaint
Aug 3, 2026
Pass
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Aug 3, 2026 · Original Source
Grocery Store · Chicago, IL
Jewel Food Store #3241
1341 N Paulina St
Last inspected Aug 3, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗
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The full inspection history
6 inspectionsCanvass
Apr 22, 2025
Pass
1 recorded violation
notedCode 47Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED RACKS IN DELI AREA WALK IN COOLER WITH AN ACCUMULATION OF RUST AND DEBRIS BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REPAINT RACKS OR REPLACE 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 problemsOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Apr 22, 2025 · Original Source
Complaint
Sep 23, 2024
Pass
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Sep 23, 2024 · Original Source
Canvass
Feb 20, 2024
Pass
4 recorded violations
notedCode 51Water, plumbing, and sewage
Official wording
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
Inspector’s notes
5-205.15 OBSERVED BROKEN DRAIN STOPPER IN THREE COMPARTEMENT SINK AND CONTINUOUS LEAKING FROM HOT WATER FAUCET. INSTRUCTED TO REPEAR THE STOPPER AND THE WATER LEAK.
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
6-501.13 OBSERVED HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP ON THE FLOOR BEHIND FRYERS IN THE MEAT DEPARTMENT. INSTRUCTED TO 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 problemsnotedCode 56Facility maintenance
Official wording
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
Inspector’s notes
6-202.11 OBSERVED A BROKEN PROTECTIVE LIGHT SHIELD IN THE MEAT DEPARTMENT WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR 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 issuesnotedCode 47Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
Inspector’s notes
4-501.11 OBSERVED RUST ON STORAGE RACKS IN THE FOLLOWING LOCATIONS: STARBUCKS DRY STORAGE, THE INTERIOR OF THE MEAT DEPARTMENT WALK-IN COOLER, AND THE MOPS SINK AND UTILITY CLEANING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE OR REPAINT 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 problemsOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Feb 20, 2024 · Original Source
Short Form Complaint
Dec 15, 2023
Pass
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Dec 15, 2023 · Original Source
Complaint
Oct 30, 2023
Pass
1 recorded violation
notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
OSEREVED SPILLED FLUID ON THE FLOOR IN THE CHICKEN WALK-IN COOLER IN THE DELI. INSTRUCTED TO 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 problemsOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Oct 30, 2023 · Original Source