Complaint
Jul 6, 2026
Pass
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jul 6, 2026 · Original Source
Grocery Store · Chicago, IL
Jewel Food Store #3441
2940 N Ashland Ave
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The full inspection history
9 inspectionsShort Form Complaint
Oct 15, 2025
Pass
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Oct 15, 2025 · Original Source
Short Form Complaint
Jun 3, 2025
Pass
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jun 3, 2025 · Original Source
Complaint
Mar 21, 2025
Pass
5 recorded violations
notedCode 37Food source and labeling
Official wording
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
Inspector’s notes
NOTED BULK DRY SEASONINGS AT KC GRILL WITHOUT LABELS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LABELS OF COMMON NAMES OF INGREDIENTS REMOVED FROM ITS ORIGINAL CONTAINER.
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
Official wording
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT FOOD PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE PROPER SHELVING THAT IS SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN AND A MINIMUM OF 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.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsnotedCode 51Water, plumbing, and sewage
Official wording
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
Inspector’s notes
NOTED SLOW DRAIN AT DELI HANDWASH SINK. SINK IS LOCATED ON SOUTH WALL OUTSIDE OF DELI FREEZER. ALSO NOTED BUILT IN STOPPERS OF DELI 3 COMPARTMENT SINK NOT WORKING PROPERLY. 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.
More about water, plumbing, or sewage problemsnotedCode 54Facility maintenance
Official wording
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
Inspector’s notes
NOTED INDOOR RECEPTACLE DOOR, WALL AND FLOOR WITH EVIDENCE OF SPILLS AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN AND MAINTAIN 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 issuesnotedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
NOTED FLOORS UNDERNEATH COOKING EQUIPMENT AT KC GRILL WITH HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP, CEILINGS IN "OSCO BACKROOM" WITH MISSING/BROKEN/STAINED CEILING TILES (STAINED CEILING TILES ARE INDICATIVE OF LEAK - ADDRESS ISSUE), BROKEN CEILING TILE ABOVE BAKERY DISHMACHINE, AND FLOORS UNDERNEATH REAR INDOOR GARBAGE DISPOSAL DOOR WITH FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN AND SANITIZE FLOORS AND REPLACE AND MAINTAIN CEILING TILES.
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, Mar 21, 2025 · Original Source
Canvass
Feb 4, 2025
Pass
7 recorded violations
notedCode 10Handwashing
Official wording
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Inspector’s notes
NOTED NO HANDWASH SIGNAGE AT HANDWASH SINK AT UPSTAIRS EMPLOYEE BREAK ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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.
More about handwashing problemsnotedCode 36Equipment and utensils
Official wording
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL REACH IN COOLERS IN REAR "E-COM" AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CONSPICUOUS AND EASILY READABLE THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL REFRIGERATOR UNITS TO PROPERLY MONITOR THE AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE 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.
More about equipment or utensil issuesnotedCode 37Food source and labeling
Official wording
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
Inspector’s notes
NOTED BULK DRY SEASONINGS AT KC GRILL WITHOUT LABELS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LABELS OF COMMON NAMES OF INGREDIENTS REMOVED FROM ITS ORIGINAL CONTAINER.
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 39Contamination
Official wording
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN PRODUCE WALK-IN COOLER, PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE AND PROTECT FOOD ITEMS FROM CONTAMINATION WHILE STORED BY ELEVATING ON PROPER SHELVING THAT IS NON-POROUS SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN AND A MINIMUM OF 6 INCHES FROM THE FLOOR.
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.
More about food not protected from contaminationnotedCode 40Employee health and hygiene
Official wording
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
Inspector’s notes
NOTED FOOD HANDLER IN EMPLOYEE BATHROOM WITH CHEFS COAT AND WHITE HAIRNET ON, INSTRUCTED PIC TO DISCUSS REMOVING OUTER CLOTHING AND HAIR RESTRAINTS BEFORE ENTERING WASHROOMS.
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 issuesnotedCode 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 FOOD PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE PROPER SHELVING THAT IS SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN AND A MINIMUM OF 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.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsnotedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
NOTED FLOORS UNDERNEATH COOKING EQUIPMENT AT KC GRILL WITH HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP, CEILINGS IN "OSCO BACKROOM" WITH MISSING/BROKEN/STAINED CEILING TILES (STAINED CEILING TILES ARE INDICATIVE OF LEAK - ADDRESS ISSUE), BROKEN CEILING TILE ABOVE BAKERY DISHMACHINE, AND FLOORS UNDERNEATH REAR INDOOR GARBAGE DISPOSAL DOOR WITH FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN AND SANITIZE FLOORS AND REPLACE AND MAINTAIN CEILING TILES.
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 4, 2025 · Original Source
Short Form Complaint
Dec 4, 2024
Pass
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Dec 4, 2024 · Original Source
Short Form Complaint
Aug 27, 2024
Pass
3 recorded violations
notedCode 36Equipment and utensils
Official wording
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
Inspector’s notes
2-DOOR JUICE PREP AREA REACH IN COOLER INTERIOR THERMOMETER BROKEN. MUST REPLACE WITH WORKING THERMOMETER.
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 55Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED FOOD SPILLS ON FLOOR THROUGHOUT STARBUCKS PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN FLOOR THROUGHOUT STARBUCKS PREP AREA 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 51Water, plumbing, and sewage
Official wording
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
Inspector’s notes
JUICE PREP AREA HANDWASH SINK CAULK BROKEN FROM WALL. MUST RECAULK SAID SINK TO WALK.
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, Aug 27, 2024 · Original Source
Complaint
Jul 26, 2024
Pass
3 recorded violations
notedCode 36Equipment and utensils
Official wording
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
Inspector’s notes
2-DOOR JUICE PREP AREA REACH IN COOLER INTERIOR THERMOMETER BROKEN. MUST REPLACE WITH WORKING THERMOMETER.
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 51Water, plumbing, and sewage
Official wording
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
Inspector’s notes
JUICE PREP AREA HANDWASH SINK CAULK BROKEN FROM WALL. MUST RECAULK SAID SINK TO WALK.
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
OBSERVED FOOD SPILLS ON FLOOR THROUGHOUT STARBUCKS PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN FLOOR THROUGHOUT STARBUCKS PREP AREA 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, Jul 26, 2024 · Original Source
Complaint
Jan 22, 2024
Pass
2 recorded violations
notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED SOME WATER DAMAGED CEILING/CEILING TILES AT CHILLED PRODUCE AREA. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR DAMAGED CEILING/CEILING TILES AT CHILLED PRODUCE 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 51Water, plumbing, and sewage
Official wording
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
Inspector’s notes
HANDWASH SINKS PIPES LEAKING AT FRONT MEAT PREP AREA, MEAT PACKAGING ROOM AND LEFT SIDE EMPLOYEES MEN WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINKS.
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, Jan 22, 2024 · Original Source