Grocery StoreLicence 1402

Jewel Food Store #2602

3644 S Archer Ave, Chicago 60609

Latest verdictConditionalSep 30, 2026 · 13 days ago

Inspections24since Feb 4, 2011

Fail rate12.5%3 of 24 verdictscitywide 22.4% · below average

City risk ratingHigh riskWhat this kind of business could do if it went wrong — not a grade it earned.

Read the pairs, not the count. A failure is normally followed within days by a re-inspection, and that re-inspection is a second row here. On the timeline below they sit almost on top of each other — one bad day, two marks.

The whole record

Pass67%
Conditional21%
Fail13%

24 inspections from 2011 to 2026 · hover a mark

20112013201520172019202120232025

ConditionalSep 30, 2026CanvassRisk 1 (High)
1. 10
  Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
  No hands washing signs in employees restrooms, instructed to post.
2. 23
  Proper date marking and disposition
  No date markings for several cooked food items (chicken ) held in walk-in cooler, instructed manager to provide discard date to all tcs foods held for more than 24hr in cooler. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005.
3. 37
  Food properly labeled; original container
  No label provided for bulk food containers (sugar)at pastry station, instructed to label and maintain.
4. 39
  Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
  Customers bathrooms are located on the 2nd floor where customers enter rear stock room to reach restroom, instructed to block customers from reaching food in stock room.
5. 40
  Personal cleanliness
  Food handler not wearing hair restraint in main kitchen, instructed to wear.
6. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  Storing mops and brooms in food prep areas, instructed keep away to prevent cross contamination.
7. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  Pooling water and dirt noted in walk-in cooler ceiling light fixture, instructed to clean and maintain.
PassDec 10, 2025ComplaintRisk 1 (High)
1. 47
  Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
  Missing small section of rubber gasket of deli case door. Instd to repair and maintain
2. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  Large holes in wall in womens employee toilet room. Instd to repair wall and maintain. Dairy walk in cooler heavily stained and with uneven surface. Instd to repair and maintain floor smooth, even, and easily cleanable
ConditionalJul 24, 2025CanvassRisk 1 (High)
1. 21
  Proper hot holding temperatures
  Observed approximately 2 lbs chicken tenders located inside hot hold unit at improper hot holding temperatures. Noted temperature @ 120-124f. Instructed to hold all hot tcs foods at 135f and higher and maintain. Said product was discarded voluntarily by pic at this time. Priority violation. 7-38-005. Citation consolidated with violation #22.
2. 22
  Proper cold holding temperatures
  Observed approximately 80 lbs of variety deli meat stored inside didplay cooler located inside deli/prepared food prep area at improper temperatures during time of inspection. Noted temperatures ranging between 48.7f-51.0f instructed to hold all cold tcs food at 41f and below and maintain as required. Priroity violation. 7-38-005. Citation issued. Pic voluntarily discarded saif food items at this time. Total cost $700.
3. 36
  Thermometers provided & accurate
  Observed missing thermometers inside dairy, meat and seafood walk in cooler as well as multiple broken thermometers throughout cooling units throughout grocery department. Instructed to provide and maintain in order to monitor temperatures of equipment .
4. 37
  Food properly labeled; original container
  Instructed to provide common name label on bulk containers containing working ingredients in prepped food area.
5. 49
  Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
  Observed all heavy equipment located in deli/preped foods/bakery department in need of cleaning. Instucted to remove dried food debris on piping behind fryers, accumulated food debris on shelving racks and on exterior surfaces of rolling carts located in said space. Instructed to maintain.
6. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  Observed floors in warehouse/storage area, pet food, chip/snack and liquor aisle with excessive amounts of food debris, trash and miscellaneus items on floor under shelving racks.instructed to remove and maintain.
ConditionalJan 23, 2024CanvassRisk 1 (High)
1. 47
  Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
  Observed milk crates being used as shelving throughout the bakery freezer, milk walk-in cooler, and meat walk-in cooler and freezer. Must remove and provide shelving that is 6" off the floor and provides floor accessibility to ensure adequate facility cleaning.
2. 51
  Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
  Observed a slow draining of water at the hand sink in the seafood/meat area. Instructed to repair and maintain.
3. 56
  Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
  Observed burnt-out light bulbs in the milk walk-in cooler, bakery walk-in cooler, and freezer. Instructed to replace, provide and maintain.
4. 60
  Previous core violation corrected
  Observed continued non-compliance from report #2570072 conducted on 1/23/23. Previous core violations not corrected: (#53) 5-501.17: observed no covered receptacle upstairs womens employee restroom. Instructed manager to provide. Must correct core violations by the date on the report. The manager provided a receptacle with a lid during the inspection. Priority foundation violation #7-42-090. Citation issued.
PassJan 23, 2023ComplaintRisk 1 (High)
1. 36
  Thermometers provided & accurate
  Observed no thermometer for walk in deli cooler and salad prep area cooler. Instructed to provide and maintain.
2. 53
  Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
  Observed no covered receptacle upstairs womens employee restroom. Instructed manager to provide.
3. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  Instructed to clean the floor in the deli area behind fryers, along wall bases in all prep areas and in rear storage areas.
PassSep 8, 2022Short Form ComplaintRisk 1 (High)
PassMar 16, 2022ComplaintRisk 1 (High)
1. 49
  Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
  Instructed to clean the bottom area of the fryers to remove grease where needed.
2. 51
  Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
  Observed one handsink (left side) in the womens washroom on the second floor in poor repair; repair handsink.
3. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  Instructed to clean the floor in the walk-in cooler under the shelves where needed in bakery area. Clean floor under fryers in deli area to remove grease. Instructed to clean the light shield in the bakery walk-in freezer where needed to remove build up. Observed two ceiling tile in the produce prep area in poor repair; replace tile where needed.
ConditionalAug 5, 2021ComplaintRisk 1 (High)
1. 36
  Thermometers provided & accurate
  Observed no thermometer for cake freezer on sales floor and deli display case.must provide and maintain.
2. 37
  Food properly labeled; original container
  Must label food storage containers when food is not in original package in bakery prep area.
3. 39
  Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
  Must provide a splash guard at hand sink next to equipment storage racks in bakery prep area.
4. 47
  Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
  Must remove cardboard lined on shelving unit in bakery prep area.
5. 48
  Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
  Observed no temperature measuring device for high temperature dish machine in bakery prep area. Must provide and maintain.(priority foundation 7-38-005)
6. 49
  Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
  Must clean food debris build up from deli prep area- fryer cabinets and walk in cooler-fanguard covers.bakery walk in cooler- fan guard covers & sales floor reach in cake freezer.meat prep area-meat slicer & both walk in cooler -fan guard covers.produce prep area- fan gaurd covers & wrapping station.dairy walk in cooler-fan guard covers & milk carts.
7. 53
  Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
  Must provide a garbage can with lid in customers women's toilet room.
8. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  Must repair or replace damaged flooring in deli prep area under fryers.bakery prep area-loose ceiling tile above oven,hole in lower wall behind floor mixer.
9. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  Must clean debris build up on ceiling vents in bakery prep area.
10. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  Must scrape and paint peeling paint on ceiling in deli walk in cooler.
11. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  Must elevate,remove or organize articles off of floor and away from walls in mop sink area.
12. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  Must clean debris build up from floor under,around,along wall bases in all prep areas, walk in coolers and freezers and rear storage area.
13. +2 more
PassNov 5, 2020ComplaintRisk 1 (High)
1. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  Clean floors in walk-in coolers/freezers under shelving of paper debris and litter.
2. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  Remove clutter and unnecessary items at back of house where needed and after light construction. Organize and maintain at all times.
PassJul 10, 2020ComplaintRisk 1 (High)
1. 47
  Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
  Noted ice build up inside ice cream freezer on floor and on shelves. Instructed to repair and maintain condensation unit.
2. 53
  Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
  Must provide covered receptacle for 2nd floor women's washroom.
3. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  Clean floor under shelving on display floor of aisle 7 of debris and litter.
ConditionalMar 6, 2019ComplaintRisk 1 (High)
1. 3
  Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
  No employee health policy on site at the time of inspection. Instructed to obtain and maintain. Priority foundation #7-38-010.
2. 51
  Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
  Observed mop sink in the jewel side back storage room slow draining. Instructed to repair and maintain
PassJan 3, 2018CanvassRisk 1 (High)
1. 33
  Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
  Observed excessive grease build up on gas lines behind fryers in deli area. Must detail clean and sanitize. Must maintain same.
2. 34
  Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
  Observed large gap between coving and walls behind rotisserie ovens. Must repair to make coving tight fitting to prevent pest harborage. Must maintain same.
3. 35
  Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
  Observed holes or large openings in ceilings in the following areas: storage area behind floral department; grocery walk in freezer; ventilation pipe without cover over bakery prep area. Must repair holes or provide covers for large openings in these areas to prevent contamination/pest entry. Must maintain same.
4. 38
  Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
  Observed slow draining hand sink in seafood prep area. Observed dish machine leaking in bakery from rear left side. Observed hot handle does not turn to off position on hand sink in the deli prep area. Must repair and maintain all.
PassSep 20, 2017Complaint Re-InspectionRisk 1 (High)
FailSep 13, 2017ComplaintRisk 1 (High)
1. 18
  No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
  Observed over 20 mice droppings on floor and pallets along walls near mops and photo frames, 10 mice droppings scattered on rolling carts in storage area near washrooms behind pharmact, 20 mice droppings on floor along walls behind damaged beer rolling cart, 15 mice droppings on floor along walls near utility sink and water heater in osco damage area, over 80 mice droppings scattered on floor along walls and corners and on shelving units in second floor storage area. Instructed manager to call an exterminator for service, clean and sanitize all areas. Serious violation 7-38-020
2. 33
  Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
  Clean interior and exterior of all pallets, shelves, and rolling carts in first and second floor storage areas, bottom of prep tables in bakery, produce display coolers in sales area.
3. 34
  Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
  Floors need cleaning under all pallets, along walls and in all corners in first and second floor storage areas.
4. 35
  Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
  Clean all ceiling vents and light shields in bakery and deli prep area.
5. 38
  Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
  Repair minor leak under exposed sink in produce prep area.
6. 41
  Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
  Store all stock off floor and away from walls and corners in all storage areas for easy cleaning and pest control.
PassNov 25, 2016CanvassRisk 1 (High)
1. 32
  Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
  Noted cardboard liners in dairy cooler shelving. Instructed management to remove liners and that only smooth easily cleanable surfaces may be used.
2. 33
  Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
  Interior of walk in freezer iceing. Instucted management to correct problem.
3. 34
  Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
  Floors need cleaning at meat holding cooler,floors greasy behind and under fryers which need cleaning.
4. 35
  Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
  Noted opening at wall at meat holding room.instructed to repair to prevent the entry of pests.
5. 36
  Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
  Light shield hanging in deli cooler.instucted management to properly affix.management promptly complied.
PassMay 3, 2016CanvassRisk 1 (High)
1. 31
  Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
  Clean/sanitize knives and knife rack at deli area, store clean after use.
2. 34
  Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
  Clean floors in all walk-in coolers/freezers under shelving and along wallbase at corners. Clean floors behind display cases in deli and bakery area of food spill material and debis.
3. 35
  Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
  Remove peeling/chipped paint at ceiling of deli walk-in cooler.
4. 36
  Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
  Observed missing light shield at ceiling of walk-in ice cream freezer at rear. Must provide.
5. 38
  Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
  Observed a leak at attached sprayer of 3-comp sink in deli area. Must repair.
PassApr 2, 2015CanvassRisk 1 (High)
1. 34
  Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
  Floors need cleaning inside the walk in dairy cooler, beer cooler and in the bakery area to remove spills and debris.
2. 38
  Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
  Noted a leaky pipe underneath the 2 compartment sink in the produce prep cooler. Must repair and maintain.
3. 41
  Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
  Must provide better inspection aisles in the rear storage area for cleaning and pest monitoring purposes.
PassNov 4, 2014Complaint Re-InspectionRisk 1 (High)
FailOct 23, 2014ComplaintRisk 1 (High)
1. 18
  No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
  Observed 20 mice droppings in the produce rear prep area, compose area. Also observed 20 mice droppings in the deli area behind the recycle bins, and under the dish machine. Did find several holes in the wall in in corner by compose bins produce area and in deli area hole in wall by proofer, and broken tile/hole in front deli wall end of cheese case. Instructed to remove all droppings sanitize all affected areas. Have pest control return for service. Also observed the front cart door not rodent proofed 1/2" gap under door(broken concrete/needs repair). Serious violation 7-38-020.
2. 34
  Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
  Observed the floor in the produce area rear, and the deli area not clean instructed to clean. Also need to clean the walk-in milk cooler.
3. 35
  Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
  Observed rear wall in the walk-in milk cooler with excessive ice on it, forming from unknown source, instructed to remove ice/have cooler repaired. Observed holes in walls in the rear produce area behind compose bins, in deli by proofer, and front deli cheese case, instructed to repair. Observed ceiling vent not clean in deli area, and ladies restroom rear 1st floor, instructed to clean dusty vents.
PassJan 21, 2014CanvassRisk 1 (High)
1. 34
  Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
  Need to clean floor drain in deli area.
2. 35
  Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
  Need to clean ceiling light shields / vents in deli, bakery, meat packing room.
3. 36
  Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
  Observed 2 lights out in rear walk-in freezer, need to replace.
PassFeb 21, 2013CanvassRisk 1 (High)
1. 32
  Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
  New cutting boards needed in produce prep area. Worn, discolored with deep cuts. Must replace and maintain.
2. 33
  Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
  All cooking equipment in need of cleaning to remove all build up. Must clean and maintain.
3. 34
  Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
  Floors throughout in need of cleaning along wall bases, behind equipment. Fryers in deli, bakery walk in cooler heavy build up. Floors in freezer in need of cleaning. Must clean to remove all build up and maintain.
4. 35
  Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
  Walls in bakery and deli coolers in need of cleaning to remove splatter. Must clean and maintain.
PassOct 21, 2011CanvassRisk 1 (High)
1. 34
  Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
  The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.floors not clean in storage shed,under storage units and prep table in bakery.must clean/maintain. Also opening in floor at wall in produce at floral storage.must seal.
2. 35
  Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
  The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.openings in several areas in storage shed lower areas,and around pipe in produce prep.must seal.
3. 38
  Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
  The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline.dusty vents in seafood,bakery prep. Must clean.
4. 40
  Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
  All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. Missing therometers inside walk in coolers.must install.
5. 41
  Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
  All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. Found -mops/cleaning equipment not properly stored on floors.must properly store. Also must organize rear storage and shed. Storage off walls at least 6-inches.
PassFeb 16, 2011Canvass Re-InspectionRisk 1 (High)
1. 40
  Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
  All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units.replace broken therometer in walk in cooler/meat.
FailFeb 4, 2011CanvassRisk 1 (High)
1. 18
  No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
  All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. Entry/exit doors not protected from rodent entry at bottom and bottom side areas-1/4 inch areas accessible. Must repair5-5 doors front/rear.citation issued serious 7-38-020.
2. 34
  Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
  The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. Clean/maintain floors in bakery/floral by door corners.
3. 35
  Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
  The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. Install missing baseboards along lower walls in bakery/or seal. Also must seal top area of walls in pop shed to prevent entry areas for pest.
4. 40
  Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
  All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units.replace broken therometer in walk-in-cooler/meat.
5. 41
  Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
  Cleaning equipment shall be properly stored away from food, utensils, equipment, and clean linens. All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors.observed mop room cluttered and pop shed. Must organize to prevent a pest harborage area.

Fails sit above the line, passes below. Every inspection the city has published for this licence.

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What it gets cited for

5514×
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
3410×
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
359×
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
366×
Thermometers provided & accurate
385×
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
404×
Personal cleanliness
474×
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
334×
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Counted across every inspection on record here. A code that keeps coming back is the more telling signal.

Source

Published by the Chicago Department of Public Health as Food Inspections, updated weekly. This page shows every row the city holds under licence 1402 — a business that changed hands may carry history from its predecessor.