Grocery Store · Chicago, IL

Jewel Food Store #3455

Name: Jewel Food Store #3455
Address: 4355 N Sheridan Rd, Chicago, IL

4355 N Sheridan Rd

Last inspected Jun 29, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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The full inspection history

7 inspections

Complaint

Jun 29, 2026

Pass w/ Conditions

2 recorded violations

notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

REGLUE THE LOOSE BASEBOARD TILE IN THE PRODUCE CUTTING ROOM. SEAL THE WALLS AND TOP OF THE BASEBOARD IN THE MEAT CUTTING ROOM BEHIND THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK.

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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 61Other

Official wording

SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC

Inspector’s notes

THE PREVIOUS INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY FROM 12/4/25 WAS NOT POSTED IN THE PUBLIC VIEW. IT COULD NOT BE LOCATED DURING THE INSPECTION. MANAGEMENT WAS GIVEN A COPY OF TODAY'S INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY AND WAS INSTRUCTED TO POST IT IN PUBLIC VIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(B). CITATION ISSUED.

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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, Jun 29, 2026 · Original Source

Complaint

Dec 4, 2025

Pass

4 recorded violations

notedCode 45Equipment and utensils

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SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED A FEW ITEMS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN FRONT DISPLAY AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORED FOOD ITEMS 6 INCHES OF THE FLOOR AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

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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 47Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED FOR PRODUCT ELEVATION INSIDE WALK-IN MEAT COOLER. MUST REMOVE MILK CRATES AND PROVIDED APPROVED SHELVING AT ALL TIMES.

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 LEAKING FAUCET BASE AT THE 2-COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR DELI FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

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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 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR DRAINS BEHIND DELI MEAT COOLER. MUST 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 problems

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

Canvass

Feb 20, 2025

Pass

3 recorded violations

notedCode 47Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED RUSTY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING INSIDE DELI WALK-IN COOLER. MUST REPAIN OR REPLACE.

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 51Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET BASE AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN REAR CLEANING AREA. MUST REPAIR LEAKING 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 problems

notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED DUST AND DIRT BUILD UP ON FLOOR DRAINS INSIDE WALK-IN PRODUCE COOLER. MUST 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 problems

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Feb 20, 2025 · Original Source

Short Form Complaint

Aug 21, 2024

Pass

1 recorded violation

notedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

4-601.11(C)--- OBSERVED EXCESSIVE ICE BUILD UP ON THE EXTERIOR OF THE COOLING EQUIPMENT AND ON SHELVES IN THE WALK IN BAKERY FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA FREE OF EXCESSIVE ICE BUILD UP ON EQUIPMENT.

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, Aug 21, 2024 · Original Source

Complaint

Jul 8, 2024

Pass

2 recorded violations

notedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED EXCESSIVE ICE BUILD UP ON THE EXTERIOR OF THE COOLING EQUIPMENT AND ON SHELVES IN THE WALK IN BAKERY FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA FREE OF EXCESSIVE ICE BUILD UP ON EQUIPMENT.

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 SPILLAGE OF FOOD DEBRIS AND LOOSE FOOD ITEMS ON THE FLOOR IN THE BAKERY WALK IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA FREE OF FOOD DEBRIS 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.

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Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jul 8, 2024 · Original Source

Complaint

Feb 14, 2024

Pass

3 recorded violations

notedCode 10Handwashing

Official wording

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

Inspector’s notes

NOTED A HAND WASHING SINK WITH SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS IN THE 2ND FLR. EMPLOYEE BREAK ROOM HALLWAY WITH AN ATTACHED DRINKING FOUNTAIN ON THE SAME SINK. INSTRUCTED HAND WASHING SINKS ARE FOR HAND WASHING PURPOSES ONLY. MUST REMOVE THE DRINKING FOUNTAIN OR REMOVE THE SOAP/PAPER TOWELS AND ALLOW FOR A MULTI PURPOSE DRINKING FOUNTAIN.

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

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

Inspector’s notes

MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS IN THE MEAT 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.

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notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

NOTED SOME MISSING CEILING TILES IN THE REAR DELI PREP ABOVE THE CHICKEN AND DELI WALK-IN COOLERS AND DAMAGED CEILING TILES WITH PEELING PAINT ABOVE THE CHICKEN FRYING EQUIPMENT. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR.-----POOLING LIQUID UNDER THE BAKERY THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REMOVE AND MAINTAIN DRY FLOOR.----NOTED DEBRIS UNDER AND BEHIND THE BAKERY PREP TABLES. MUST 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 problems

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Feb 14, 2024 · Original Source

Short Form Complaint

Oct 2, 2023

Pass

1 recorded violation

notedCode 47Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

4-501.11 NOTED ICE BUILD-UP INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLERS ON THE FLOOR AND SHELVES. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE CONDENSATION UNITS.

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, Oct 2, 2023 · Original Source