Grocery Store · Chicago, IL

Jewel Food Store

Name: Jewel Food Store
Address: 424 W Division St, Chicago, IL

424 W Division St

Last inspected Jun 17, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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SteadyThe last two inspections recorded a similar number of violations. Review the dated records below.

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5 inspections

Canvass

Jun 17, 2026

Pass

3 recorded violations

notedCode 39Contamination

Official wording

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED THE SHELVING IN THE PRODUCE CUT ROOM OVER THE TWO COMP AND THE THREE COMP SINK WITH A BUILD UP OF RUST. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE OR MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.

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 contamination

notedCode 47Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED THE DRAINS IN THE PRODUCE ROOM AND THE BUTCHER ROOM IN NEED OF A DETAIL CLEANING. 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 problems

notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED THE WALL PANELS IN THE DAIRY ROOM COMING LOOSE AS A RESULT FROM THE ICE BUILD UP FROM THE WALK IN FREEZER BEHIND IT. THERE IS WOOD EXPOSED AND BREAKING AND METAL PANELS PUSHING INTO THE DAIRY WALK IN. INSTRUCTED THEY ***MUST 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.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jun 17, 2026 · Original Source

Canvass

Jan 7, 2026

Pass

3 recorded violations

notedCode 39Contamination

Official wording

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED THE FAN COVERS ABOVE THE PREP TABLES IN THE PRODUCE PREP AREA IN NEED OF A DETAIL CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

In plain English

More about food not protected from contamination

notedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED THE FLOOR IN THE WALK IN DAIRY COOLING UNIT IN NEED OF A DETAIL CLEANING OF SPILLAGE, DEBRIS UNDER SHELVING. 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 problems

notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED FLOORS THROUGHOUT FACILITY IN ALL AREAS (MEAT PROCESSING NOT INCLUDED) IN NEED OF A DETAIL CLEANING UNDER SHELVING ALONG WALLS. INSTRUCTED TO 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 problems

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jan 7, 2026 · Original Source

Canvass

Feb 27, 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 THE GASKET SEAL ON THE LARGE BAKERY WALK IN FREEZER IN THE REAR STORAGE SPACE AREA COMING LOOSE FROM DOOR. INSTRUCTED 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 51Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE MEAT PROCESSING AREA WITH A LEAK AT THE BASE OF THE LEFT FAUCET. 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 problems

notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF DIRT, DUST, DEBRIS, FOOD DEBRIS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS... GENERAL CLEANING NEEDED... REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA ALONG THE WALLS... BAKERY UNDER THE PREP TABLES IN THE FRONT... AROUND THE WARE WASHING MACHINE IN THE BAKERY AREA... THE DELI STORAGE AREA UNDER THE SHELVING WALL RIGHT OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK... THE FLOOR BEHIND THE THREE DOOR REACH IN FREEZER IN THE HOT CHICKEN 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 problems

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Feb 27, 2025 · Original Source

Short Form Complaint

Sep 4, 2024

Pass

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Sep 4, 2024 · Original Source

Canvass

Jul 9, 2024

Pass

3 recorded violations

notedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED THE BACK OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH A BUILD UP OF DUST AND GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO FIND A SOLUTION TO BEING ABLE TO GET BEHIND, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AS THEY ARE NOT ABLE TO BE MOVED.

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 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED THE FLOORS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS WITH A BUILD UP OF DIRT AND DEBRIS UNDER SHELVING ALONG THE WALLS: THE BEER AREA AGAINST THE REAR WALL (WALK IN FREEZER WALL) THE PRODUCE PREP AREA. THE BAKERY WALK IN UNITS AND THE DELI WALK IN. INSTRUCTED TO 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 problems

notedCode 56Facility maintenance

Official wording

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED A LIGHT OUT IN THE DELI WALK IN UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN FOR PROPER LIGHTING.

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

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jul 9, 2024 · Original Source