Grocery StoreLicence 2627590

Jewel Food Store #3082

6014 S Cottage Grove Ave, Chicago 60637

Latest verdictPassOct 8, 2026 · 5 days ago

Inspections20since Feb 1, 2019

Fail rate5.0%1 of 20 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

Pass65%
Conditional30%
Fail5%

20 inspections from 2019 to 2026 · hover a mark

20192020202120222023202420252026

PassOct 8, 2026ComplaintRisk 1 (High)
1. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  Observed excess water, food debris on floors under all equipment, along walls and in all corners in deli, meat and produce areas. Observed dust buildup on ceiling vents in deli prep area. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.
PassJun 15, 2026Short Form ComplaintRisk 1 (High)
1. 47
  Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
  4-101.19 inspector comments: observed milk crates being used as shelving throughout the prep and storage areas. Must remove and provide shelving that is 6" off the floor and provides floor accessibility to ensure adequate facility cleaning.
2. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  6-501.13 observed loose debris, dirt and dust buildup on the floors and corners throughout the facility. Instructed to detail clean and increase cleaning frequency of floors. Must maintain at all times.
3. 56
  Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
  6-303.11 observed burned out light bulbs in fruit and vegetable prep area. Instructed to replace bulbs.
PassJun 3, 2026ComplaintRisk 1 (High)
1. 10
  Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
  Observed the following sinks not maintained with hot water: improper temperature of hot water observed at prep handsink (63f) in deli department instructed person in charge hot water at all hand-washing sinks must be at least 100f. Hot water was restored during inspection to 110f. Priority violation #7-38-030(c). Citation issued.
2. 39
  Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
  Observed food containers stored on the floor in the walk-in cooler, prep and storage areas. Instructed manager to properly store and protect food items from contamination while stored by elevating at least six inches from the floor on raised shelving units.
3. 47
  Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
  Observed milk crates being used as shelving throughout the prep and storage areas. Must remove and provide shelving that is 6" off the floor and provides floor accessibility to ensure adequate facility cleaning.
4. 51
  Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
  Observed leaking overhead refrigeration unit in fruit and vegetable walk-in cooler. Instructed to repair and maintain.
5. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  Observed loose debris, dirt and dust buildup on the floors and corners throughout the facility. Instructed to detail clean and increase cleaning frequency of floors. Must maintain at all times.
6. 56
  Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
  Observed burned out light bulbs in fruit and vegetable prep area. Instructed to replace bulbs.
PassAug 7, 2025Short Form ComplaintRisk 1 (High)
1. 38
  Insects, rodents, & animals not present
  Observed 1/2" gap between front entrance doors. Instructed manager to seal all outer openings on doors to prevent pest entry.
2. 40
  Personal cleanliness
  Observed food handlers not wearing hair restraints in produce prep area. All food handlers must wear effective hair restraints.
3. 45
  Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
  Observed single service articles stored on floor in bakery prep area. Instructed manager to elevate all single service articles six inches off floor.
4. 49
  Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
  Observed dust buildup, spills and debris on interior surfaces of display coolers in sales area. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.
5. 51
  Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
  Observed no hot water at left faucet in customer men washroom. Instructed manager to repair and maintain.
6. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  Observed excess water and debris on floor in bakery and produce prep area. Observed milk spills and debris on floor inside dairy walk-in cooler. Instructed manager to clean and maintain. Observed dust buildup on ceiling tiles and ceiling vents in all prep areas. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.
ConditionalJul 1, 2025Complaint Re-InspectionRisk 1 (High)
1. 38
  Insects, rodents, & animals not present
  Observed 1/2" gap between front entrance doors. Instructed manager to seal all outer openings on doors to prevent pest entry.
2. 40
  Personal cleanliness
  Observed food handlers not wearing hair restraints in produce prep area. All food handlers must wear effective hair restraints.
3. 45
  Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
  : observed single service articles stored on floor in bakery prep area. Instructed manager to elevate all single service articles six inches off floor.
4. 49
  Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
  Observed dust buildup, spills and debris on interior surfaces of display coolers in sales area. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.
5. 51
  Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
  Observed no hot water at left faucet in customer men washroom. Instructed manager to repair and maintain.
6. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  Observed excess water and debris on floor in bakery and produce prep area. Observed milk spills and debris on floor inside dairy walk-in cooler. Instructed manager to clean and maintain. Observed dust buildup on ceiling tiles and ceiling vents in all prep areas. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.
ConditionalJun 26, 2025Short Form ComplaintRisk 1 (High)
1. 22
  Proper cold holding temperatures
  Observed sliced watermelon and canteloupe displayed for sale at improper temperature (60.2f-64.1f) in dispay cooler. Instructed manager to discard 58 containers of sliced melon. Priority 7-38-05 citation issued
2. 33
  Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
  Observed display cooler not maintaining proper temperarature (58.1f) instructed manager to repair and maintain cooler at 41f or below. Display cooler is tagged held for inspection and must not be used until reinspected by Chicago department of health. Priority 7-38-005 citation issued
3. 38
  Insects, rodents, & animals not present
  Observed 1/2" gap between front entrance doors. Instructed manager to seal all outer openings on doors to prevent pest entry.
4. 40
  Personal cleanliness
  Observed food handlers not wearing hair restraints in produce prep area. All food handlers must wear effective hair restraints.
5. 45
  Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
  Observed single service articles stored on floor in bakery prep area. Instructed manager to elevate all single service articles six inches off floor.
6. 49
  Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
  Observed dust buildup, spills and debris on interior surfaces of display coolers in sales area. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.
7. 51
  Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
  Observed no hot water at left faucet in customer men washroom. Instructed manager to repair and maintain.
8. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  Observed excess water and debris on floor in bakery and produce prep area. Observed milk spills and debris on floor inside dairy walk-in cooler. Instructed manager to clean and maintain. Observed dust buildup on ceiling tiles and ceiling vents in all prep areas. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.
PassJun 2, 2025CanvassRisk 1 (High)
1. 38
  Insects, rodents, & animals not present
  Observed 1/2" gap between front entrance doors. Instructed manager to seal all outer openings on doors to prevent pest entry.
2. 40
  Personal cleanliness
  Observed food handlers not wearing hair restraints in produce prep area. All food handlers must wear effective hair restraints.
3. 45
  Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
  Observed single service articles stored on floor in bakery prep area. Instructed manager to elevate all single service articles six inches off floor.
4. 49
  Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
  Observed dust buildup, spills and debris on interior surfaces of display coolers in sales area. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.
5. 51
  Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
  Observed no hot water at left faucet in customer men washroom. Instructed manager to repair and maintain.
6. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  Observed excess water and debris on floor in bakery and produce prep area. Observed milk spills and debris on floor inside dairy walk-in cooler. Instructed manager to clean and maintain. Observed dust buildup on ceiling tiles and ceiling vents in all prep areas. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.
PassJun 21, 2024Short Form ComplaintRisk 1 (High)
1. 10
  Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
  Observed no hand washing signs at hand washing sinks in rear staff washrooms. Instructed manager to provide hand washing signs at all hand washing sinks used by employees.
2. 37
  Food properly labeled; original container
  Observed bulk seasoning not labeled in deli rear prep area. Instructed manager to label all bulk containers with common name of food.
3. 47
  Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
  Observed milk crates used as shelving in liquor storage room. Instructed manager to provide adequate shelving for storage.
4. 49
  Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
  Observed food debris on interior and exterior surfaces of cooking equipment, fryers, holding units, shelving units, cabinets, prep tables, sinks in deli, bakery, produce prep areas. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.
5. 51
  Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
  Observed leaking sprayer on prep sink in rear deli, leaking backflow device under scrape sink near dish machine in deli, leaking toilet in rear women staff washroom. Instructed manager to repair and maintain.
6. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  Observed excess water, food debris on floors under all equipment, along walls and in all corners in deli, meat and produce areas. Observed dust buildup on ceiling vents in deli prep area. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.
7. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  Observed soiled mop heads stored on floor in prep and storage areas. Instructed manager to store mop heads upright to prevent insect breeding.
PassJun 13, 2024Short Form ComplaintRisk 1 (High)
1. 10
  Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
  Observed no hand washing signs at hand washing sinks in rear staff washrooms. Instructed manager to provide hand washing signs at all hand washing sinks used by employees.
2. 37
  Food properly labeled; original container
  Observed bulk seasoning not labeled in deli rear prep area. Instructed manager to label all bulk containers with common name of food.
3. 47
  Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
  Observed milk crates used as shelving in liquor storage room. Instructed manager to provide adequate shelving for storage.
4. 49
  Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
  Observed food debris on interior and exterior surfaces of cooking equipment, fryers, holding units, shelving units, cabinets, prep tables, sinks in deli, bakery, produce prep areas. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.
5. 51
  Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
  Observed leaking sprayer on prep sink in rear deli, leaking backflow device under scrape sink near dish machine in deli, leaking toilet in rear women staff washroom. Instructed manager to repair and maintain.
6. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  Observed excess water, food debris on floors under all equipment, along walls and in all corners in deli, meat and produce areas. Observed dust buildup on ceiling vents in deli prep area. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.
7. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  Observed soiled mop heads stored on floor in prep and storage areas. Instructed manager to store mop heads upright to prevent insect breeding.
PassApr 16, 2024Short Form ComplaintRisk 1 (High)
1. 10
  Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
  Observed no hand washing signs at hand washing sinks in rear staff washrooms. Instructed manager to provide hand washing signs at all hand washing sinks used by employees.
2. 37
  Food properly labeled; original container
  Observed bulk seasoning not labeled in deli rear prep area. Instructed manager to label all bulk containers with common name of food.
3. 47
  Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
  Observed milk crates used as shelving in liquor storage room. Instructed manager to provide adequate shelving for storage.
4. 49
  Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
  Observed food debris on interior and exterior surfaces of cooking equipment, fryers, holding units, shelving units, cabinets, prep tables, sinks in deli, bakery, produce prep areas. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.
5. 51
  Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
  Observed leaking sprayer on prep sink in rear deli, leaking backflow device under scrape sink near dish machine in deli, leaking toilet in rear women staff washroom. Instructed manager to repair and maintain.
6. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  Observed excess water, food debris on floors under all equipment, along walls and in all corners in deli, meat and produce areas. Observed dust buildup on ceiling vents in deli prep area. Instructed manager to clean and maintain
7. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  Observed soiled mop heads stored on floor in prep and storage areas. Instructed manager to store mop heads upright to prevent insect breeding.
ConditionalApr 10, 2024ComplaintRisk 1 (High)
1. 10
  Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
  Observed no hand washing signs at hand washing sinks in rear staff washrooms. Instructed manager to provide hand washing signs at all hand washing sinks used by employees.
2. 37
  Food properly labeled; original container
  Observed bulk seasoning not labeled in deli rear prep area. Instructed manager to label all bulk containers with common name of food.
3. 47
  Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
  Observed milk crates used as shelving in liquor storage room. Instructed manager to provide adequate shelving for storage.
4. 49
  Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
  Observed food debris on interior and exterior surfaces of cooking equipment, fryers, holding units, shelving units, cabinets, prep tables, sinks in deli, bakery, produce prep areas. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.
5. 51
  Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
  Observed leaking sprayer on prep sink in rear deli, leaking backflow device under scrape sink near dish machine in deli, leaking toilet in rear women staff washroom. Instructed manager to repair and maintain.
6. 52
  Sewage & waste water properly disposed
  Observed waste water backing up through floor drain near hand washing sink in deli prep area. Instructed manager to call plumber and repair. Priority 7-38-030(c) citation issued
7. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  Observed excess water, food debris on floors under all equipment, along walls and in all corners in deli, meat and produce areas. Observed dust buildup on ceiling vents in deli prep area. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.
8. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  Observed soiled mop heads stored on floor in prep and storage areas. Instructed manager to store mop heads upright to prevent insect breeding.
PassDec 6, 2023ComplaintRisk 1 (High)
1. 39
  Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
  Observed food items in reach in coolers on sales floor above the load line. Instructed to keep all food at load line to eliminate possible temperature abuse correct and maintain.
2. 47
  Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
  Clean under hot chicken case in deli area to remove all build up. Correct and maintain.
3. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  Floors aong wall bases and under equipment in deli chicken area, and in back storage room. Clean and maintain.
PassSep 29, 2023Complaint Re-InspectionRisk 1 (High)
1. 6
  Proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use
  Observed 2 soda bottles being stored in the deli meat counter. Instructed not to store any products that could cause contamination in counter at any time. Manager disgarded bottles.
2. 16
  Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
  Dishmachine in deli area in need of detail cleaning to remove all grease build up. Instructed to detail clean and maintain.
3. 36
  Thermometers provided & accurate
  Observed walk in cooler thermometers in poor repair. Instructed to correct and provide internal thermometers as a precaution
4. 40
  Personal cleanliness
  All food handlers must use hair restraints to contain long hair. Instructed to correct and maintain at all times.
5. 41
  Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
  All wiping cloths must be stored in clean sanitizing solution instructed to add sanitizing buckets at all stations.
6. 49
  Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
  All cooking equipment in the deli in need of detail cleaning to remove all grease build up. All prep tables in both deli and bakery in need of detail cleaning to remove all food spills and build up. Instructed to detail clean and maintain.
7. 49
  Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
  Observed storage shelves in bakery and deli in need of cleaning to remove all spills and build up. Table and equipment wheel in need of cleaning instructed to detail clean all areas and maintain
8. 53
  Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
  Front toilet area in need of cleaning instructed to clean and maintain.
9. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  Floors throughout grocery back room in need of detail cleaning around bailor, in receiving, around ice machine to remove all debris. Floors in all bakery and deli in need of detail cleaning under and around all tables, equipment, and sinks to remove all water, food spills and other build of debris. Floors in all walk in coolers in need of detail cleaning under and around all shelving units. Instructed to detail clean and maintain.
FailAug 23, 2023ComplaintRisk 1 (High)
1. 6
  Proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use
  Observed 2 soda bolttles being stored in the deli meat counter. Instructed not to store any products that could cause contamination in counter at any time. Manager disgarded bottles.
2. 16
  Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
  Dishmachine in deli area in need of detail cleaning to remove all grease build up. Instructed to detail clean and maintain.
3. 36
  Thermometers provided & accurate
  Observed walk in cooler thermometers in poor repair. Instructed to correct and provide internal thermometers as a precaution.
4. 38
  Insects, rodents, & animals not present
  Observed 5-7 house flies in decorating corner of bakery. Open product left unattended with a fly on cake. Manager quickly discarded cake. Instructed to clean and sanitize area, contact pest control for service to eliminate all fly activity. Priority foundation 7-38-020(a) citation issued
5. 40
  Personal cleanliness
  All food handlers must use hair restraints to contain long hair. Instructed to correct and maintain at all times.
6. 41
  Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
  All wiping cloths must be stored in clean sanitizing solution instructed to add sanitizing buckets at all stations.
7. 49
  Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
  All cooking equipment in the deli in need of detail cleaning to remove all grease build up. All prep tables in both deli and bakery in need of detail cleaning to remove all food spills and build up. Instructed to detail clean and maintain.
8. 49
  Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
  Observed storage shelves in bakery and deli in need of cleaning to remove all spills and build up. Table and equipment wheel in need of cleaning instructed to detail clean all areas and maintain.
9. 53
  Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
  Front toilet area in need of cleaning instructed to clean and maintain.
10. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  Floors throughout grocery back room in need of detail cleaning around bailor, in receiving, around ice machine to remove all debris. Floors in all bakery and deli in need of detail cleaning under and around all tables, equipment, and sinks to remove all water, food spills and other build of debris. Floors in all walk in coolers in need of detail cleaning under and around all shelving units. Instructed to detail clean and maintain.
ConditionalJan 31, 2022CanvassRisk 1 (High)
1. 10
  Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
  Observed hot water at handwashing sink in deli prep area temped at 70 f. Instructed manager to provide and maintain hot water at 100f at handwashing sink as required for proper hand washing. Priority violation 7-38-030 (c). Citation issued
2. 10
  Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
  Observed no employees must wash hands sign in employee restroom. Instructed manager to provide employees must wash hands sign. 6-301.14
3. 49
  Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
  Observed the interior walls of ice machine dirty and the storage cabinet in employee breakroom. Instructed manager to clean all surfaces accordingly
4. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  Floors need cleaning in the following areas: meat prep cooler, produce prep room and at the deli counter.
PassSep 23, 2021Short Form ComplaintRisk 1 (High)
1. 49
  Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
  Instructed to clean the prep counters, slicer table (top and bottom), and inside of storage cabinets in the deli prep area.
2. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  Clean floor in seafood walk in cooler to remove standing water (cdi). Clean floor in meat walk-in cooler under shelves to remove blood and produce cooler to remove water. Clean floor drain in deli kitchen area by dishmachine and three comp sink.
3. 56
  Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
  Observed the vents above the cooking equipment in the deli kitchen area in need of cleaning; clean vents.
PassJun 28, 2021ComplaintRisk 1 (High)
1. 49
  Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
  Instructed to clean the prep counters, slicer table (top and bottom), and inside of storage cabinets in the deli prep area.
2. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  Clean floor in seafood walk in cooler to remove standing water (cdi). Clean floor in meat walk-in cooler under shelves to remove blood and produce cooler to remove water. Clean floor drain in deli kitchen area by dishmachine and three comp sink.
3. 56
  Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
  Observed the vents above the cooking equipment in the deli kitchen area in need of cleaning; clean vents.
PassApr 12, 2021ComplaintRisk 1 (High)
1. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  Instructed to clean floor in deli area behind the cooking equipment and dishmachine. Instructed to remove standing water from floor in produce prep area.
ConditionalApr 24, 2020ComplaintRisk 1 (High)
1. 39
  Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
  Observed icing containers stored on floor in bakery and liquor boxes stored on floor in rear storage. Instructed manager to elevate all stock off floor and maintain.
2. 48
  Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
  Observed no test kit for high temperature dish machine. Instructed manager to provide an irreversible indicator to test utensil surface temperature during hot water mechanical operations. Priority foundation 7-38-005
3. 49
  Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
  Observed food debris inside cabinets and shelving units in rear deli prep area. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.
4. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  Observed food debris on floors along walls and corners in prep areas. Instructed to clean and maintain.
ConditionalFeb 1, 2019LicenseRisk 1 (High)
1. 3
  Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
  Observed no policy in place for employee health. Must provide. Priority foundation violation 7-38-010. No citation issued. Given 90 days to comply.
2. 5
  Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
  No procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrhea events. Must provide. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005. No citation issued. Given 90 days to comply.
3. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  Remove all construction materials, cardboard, tools and unnecessary equipment and articles throughout front and back storage areas. Organize and maintain at all times.
4. 57
  All food employees have food handler training
  Must provide proof of food handlers certificates.

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

On the street

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What it gets cited for

5524×
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
4916×
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
519×
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
477×
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
107×
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
406×
Personal cleanliness
385×
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
564×
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

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 2627590 — a business that changed hands may carry history from its predecessor.