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JEWEL FOOD STORE #3470

3570 N ELSTON AVE · Chicago, IL 60618

Grocery Store

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass for JEWEL FOOD STORE #3470 on .

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2645755

Location recorded for this inspection · JEWEL FOOD STORE #3470 · 3570 N ELSTON AVE

Recorded violations

  • 37

    FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: INSTRUCTEDTO LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED UNOPERABLE MECHANICAL VENTILATION IN BOTH CUSTOMERS/EMPLOYEES WASHROOMS. MUST REPAIR MECHANICAL VENTILATION AND MAINTAIN.

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Inspection history

Chicago publishes inspection reports dating back to 2010. The city changed its procedures on July 1, 2018.

ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2645590

Location recorded for this inspection · JEWEL FOOD STORE #3470 · 3570 N ELSTON AVE

Recorded violations

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HOT WATER AVAILABLE AT THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE MENS CUSTOMERS WASHROOM. WATER TEMPERATURE WAS 74.8F AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR HOT WATER WITH THE MINIUM TEMPERATURE 100F FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. PREMISES HAS ANOTHER WASHROOM FOR CUSTOMERS AND EMPLOYEES TO USE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

  • 37

    FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: INSTRUCTEDTO LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET BASE AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED BEHING DELI MEAT DISHWASHING AREA. MUST REPAIR LEAKING AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED DIRT AND GREASE BUILD UP ON FLOOR DRAINS ON BAKERY DEPARTMENT. CHICKEN FOOD PREPARATION AREA AND BEHIND DELI MEAT COUNTER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH FOOD STORAGE SHELVING IN REAR FOOD STOAREG AREA AND UNDERNETAH SHELVING INSIDE LIQUOR ROOM. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING VENTILATION VENTS INSIDE EMPLOYEES WASHROOMS LOCATED ON THE 2ND FLOOR. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT AL TIMES.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED MISSING FLOOR TILES IN REAR LIQUOR STORAGE ROOM. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAINED.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED UNOPERABLE MECHANICAL VENTILATION IN BOTH CUSTOMERS/EMPLOYEES WASHROOMS. MUST REPAIR MECHANICAL VENTILATION AND MAINTAIN.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2627499

Location recorded for this inspection · JEWEL FOOD STORE #3470 · 3570 N ELSTON AVE

Recorded violations

  • 40

    PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLING STAFF IN THE DELI AREA WEARING ARM JEWELRY (BRACELETS, WATCHES) WHILE PREPARING FOOD AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL JEWELRY (ASIDE FROM A PLAIN WEDDING BAND) FROM HANDS AND ARMS WHILE PREPARING FOOD AND MAINTAIN.

  • 46

    GLOVES USED PROPERLY - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER USING SLASH-RESISTANT CHAIN GLOVE IN DIRECT CONTACT WITH FOOD WHILE PREPARING READY-TO-EAT TCS FOOD ITEMS IN THE REAR DELI PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO COVER SLASH-RESISTANT GLOVES WITH A SMOOTH, DURABLE, NONABSORBENT SINGLE-USE GLOVE WHEN HANDLING READY-TO-EAT FOOD ITEMS AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED HEAVY BUILD UP OF GREASE AND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS BENEATH OVENS IN THE DELI AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS BENEATH EQUIPMENT AND OTHER PHYSICAL FACILITIES AT ADEQUATE FREQUENCY TO PREVENT BUILD UP OF GREASE, DRIED FOOD DEBRIS, AND OTHER SOILS AND MAINTAIN.

Short Form ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Short Form Complaint
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2608053

Location recorded for this inspection · JEWEL FOOD STORE #3470 · 3570 N ELSTON AVE

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2597279

Location recorded for this inspection · JEWEL FOOD STORE #3470 · 3570 N ELSTON AVE

Recorded violations

  • 54

    GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: NOTED HEAVY DIRT ACCUMULATION AND STANDING WATER ON FLOOR AROUND AND UNDERNEATH THE OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: NOTED GREASE BUILD UP ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH THE COOKING STOVE AND FRYER AND ALONG WALL BASE AT THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: NOTED STAINED CEILING TILES ON CEILING ABOVE THE DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2591597

Location recorded for this inspection · JEWEL FOOD STORE #3470 · 3570 N ELSTON AVE

Recorded violations

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: A BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE COULD NOT BE LOCATED ON THE WATER INTAKE LINE OF THE ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN THE BUTCHER AREA. INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED CLUTTER IN BACK STORAGE ROOMS AND COOKING AREA. REMOVE ALL UNECESSARY ITEMS AND MAINTAIN PREMISES.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
13
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2573864

Location recorded for this inspection · JEWEL FOOD STORE #3470 · 3570 N ELSTON AVE

Recorded violations

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED BOXES STORED ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN PRODUCE PREP DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED FOOD AND NON FOOD ITEMS MUST BE STORED SIX INCHES OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS AND CLEANING. MILK CRATES CAN NOT BE USED FOR STORAGE.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DESCALE INTERIOR SURFACES OF DISH MACHINE IN THE BAKERY PREP/DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN LOOSE FAUCET ON HANDSINK UPSTAIRS IN EMPLOYEE BREAKROOM.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED FAUCET SPRAYER ON THREE COMPARTMENT SINK LEAKING HEAVILY WHEN TURNED ON INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  • 53

    TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTABLES IN WOMEN'S CUSTOMER WASHROOM LOCATED ON THE FIRST FLOOR AND WOMEN'S EMPLOYEE WASHROOM LOCATED ON THE SECOND FLOOR ON INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 54

    GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED SOME LITTER UNDERNEATH AND AROUND GARBAGE COMPACTOR IN REAR OUTSIDE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED FLOOR DRAIN IN DELI PREP AREA WITH BUILDUP INSIDE FLOOR DRAIN, INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED LIGHT SHIELDS IN SEAFOOD WALKIN COOLER WITH MOLDLIKE BUILDUP INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED LIGHT SHIELD IN CUSTOMER WOMEN'S WASHROOM ON FIRST FLOOR WITH BUILDUP AND A DEAD INSECT INSIDE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED RUST ON WALL IN MEAT PREP ROOM ABOVE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED UNNECCESSARY ITEMS STORED ON TOP OF PROOFER, IN BAKERY AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REGROUT FLOOR TILES WITH DEEP SEAMS IN FRONT OF DISH MACHINE IN BAKERY PREP AND BEHIND THE DELI PREP AREA BY THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON LIGHT FIXTURE ON CEILING IN DELI PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN CEILING AND EXHAUST WITH DUST ACCUMULATION ABOVE BAKERY PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING WALL VENT COVER NEXT TO DOORS OF THE WALKIN DELI COOLER.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE NON WORKING LIGHT BULBS IN MEAT ROOM WALKIN COOLER AND MEAT ROOM WALKIN FREZER.

ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2554653

Location recorded for this inspection · JEWEL FOOD STORE #3470 · 3570 N ELSTON AVE

Recorded violations

  • 36

    THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO VISIBLE WORKING THERMOMETER INSIDE THE PRODUCE 2-DOOR PREP COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN THERMOMETERS IN REFRIGERATION UNITS.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ACCUMULATIONS OF DUSTS ON FAN COVERS THROUGHOUT ALL WALK-IN-COOLERS AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED WATER STAINED DAMAGED CEILING TILES NEAR THE DAIRY ISLE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ACCUMULATIONS OF DUSTS ON VENTILATION COVERS IN WASHROOMS.

Short Form ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Short Form Complaint
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2524044

Location recorded for this inspection · JEWEL FOOD STORE #3470 · 3570 N ELSTON AVE

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2509282

Location recorded for this inspection · JEWEL FOOD STORE #3470 · 3570 N ELSTON AVE

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2473124

Location recorded for this inspection · JEWEL FOOD STORE #3470 · 3570 N ELSTON AVE

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

ComplaintPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2472625

Location recorded for this inspection · JEWEL FOOD STORE #3470 · 3570 N ELSTON AVE

The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.

Recorded violations

  • 16

    FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: HIGH TEMPERATURE TRAY MACHINE NOT MAINTAINED, HOT WATER TEMPERATURE AT 134.4 F AT TRAY SURFACE LEVEL AS MEASURED BY USING A WATERPROOF THERMOMETER AND HEAT STRIPS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER HIGH TEMPERATURE TRAY MACHINE HOT WATER TEMPERATURE MUST MEASURE AT 160.0 F OR HIGHER AT TRAY SURFACE LEVEL AND ALL MULTI-USE TRAYS MUST BE TEMPORARILY WASHED, RINSED AND SANITIZED AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INTERIOR OF THE BAKERY WALK-IN COOLER LIGHT SHIELD WITH EXCESSIVE DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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How results compare in ZIP 60618

496 of 616 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.

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