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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.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1561861

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

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: FOUND WATER LEAK AT BASE OF FAUCET AT THE 2 COMPARTMENT SINK AT MEAT ROOM AND AT THE SEA FOOD 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
9
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1561567

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

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 3

    POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: FOUND APPROXIMATELY 50 POUNDS OF GRILLED CHICKEN AT 125.1F-130.1F INSIDE THE DISPLAY HOT HOLDING UNIT IN THE DELI/KITCHEN AREA.MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED SAID FOOD. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO KEEP ANY POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT 40F OR BELOW OR 140F OR ABOVE AND TO MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.TOTAL DOLLAR VALUE$120.00, AS STATED PER MANAGER AT THIS TIME. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A).

  • 16

    FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE. OBSERVED BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCE ON INTERIOR WATER COMPONENTS OF THE ICE MACHINE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO TURN OFF MACHINE, REMOVE ICE AND HAVE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE CLEANED AND SANITIZED AND MAINTAINED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REPLACE OR REPAIR RUSTY SHELVINGS INSIDE THE DELI WALK-IN-COOLER USING A NON-TOXIC FINISH AND MAINTAIN. REPLACE BROKEN DOOR SEALS AT THE CENTER OF THE DAIRY WALK-IN-COOLER AND MAINTAIN.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED DUST ACCUMULATION ON FAN COVERS INSIDE WALK-IN-COOLERS AND SHELVINGS IN THE MEAT ROOM,DELI KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: WALLS ABOVE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE MEAT PREP AREA,DELI KITCHEN AREA AND WALLS/CEILINGS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLERS IN NEED FOR A DETAIL CLEANING AND MAINTAIN. VENTILATION COVERS AT CEILING AREAS AT DELI/KITCHEN,BAKERY DEPT ARE DUSTY.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: LIGHT BULBS ABOVE THE PRODUCE PREP AREA ARE NOT SHIELDED.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS OR SHATTER-PROOF LIGHTING AND MAINTAIN.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: FOUND WATER LEAK AT BASE OF FAUCET AT THE 2 COMPARTMENT SINK AT MEAT ROOM AND AT THE SEA FOOD 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED MOPS BEING STORED ON FLOOR IN PRODUCE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO STORE ELEVATED OR INVERT TO HELP FACILITATE DRYING AND PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE AND TO MAINTAIN.

  • 43

    FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED ICE SCOOPS STORED ON TOP OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK/MEAT ROOM. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO STORE OUTSIDE OF ICE MACHINE INVERTED IN A CLEAN CONTAINER AND TO MAINTAIN.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
10
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1395947

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

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

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 12

    HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA - Comments: EXPOSED HAND SINKS NOT ACCESSIBLE FOR HAND WASHING, IN MEAT MARKET AREA, AND IN FISH DEPARTMENT, GARBAGE CONTAINERS AND OTHER ITEMS IN FRONT OF SINK, NOT ALLOWING EASY ACCESS, MUST RESTRICT AT ONCE, MUST BE ABLE TO WASH HANDS AT ALL TIMES, CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-030

  • 16

    FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: ICE MACHINE NOT CLEAN WITH SOURCE OF CROSS CONTAMINATION, INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE, TOP AREA OF MACHINE AND INTERIOR PANELS, APPEARS TO HAVE SLIMY SUBSTANCE BUILD-UP, INSTRUCTED TO DISCONTINUE USE, AND USE PRE PACKAGE ICE, UNTIL MACHINE IS CLEAN, MACHINE TAGGED, INSTRUCTED TO FAX A LETTER TO CDPH ONCE MACHINE IS PROPERLY CLEAN AND SANITIZE, ALONG RECEIPTS FROM COMPANY WHO CLEANED MACHINE, FAX #312746-8040, SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-005 (A)

  • 30

    FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: MUST LABEL PRODUCT ON DISPLAY OFFERED FOR SALE WITH ADEQUATE ADDRESS OF WHERE PRODUCT COMES FROM, THE SOURCE OF WHERE IT ORIGINATED FROM,

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN: EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOLERS IN BAKERY AREA, MILK AND YOGURT DISPLAY SHELVES DOWN GROCERY AISLES, AND COUNTER AREAS IN PRODUCE DEPT.,

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOORS NOT CLEAN IN ALL DEPT., MUST DETAIL CLEAN UNDER, BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT, AND IN CORNERS OF WALL, AND ALONG WALL AREA, MUST STORE STOCK 6 INCHES AWAY FROM WALL TO BETTER CLEAN AND PREVENT A RODENT HARBORAGE, AND 6 INCHES FROM FLOOR,

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST REMOVE CHIPPING PAINT FROM DOOR OF WIC IN PRODUCE AREA, DOOR OFF HINGES AT THE SAME DOOR, LIGHT SHIELDS DUSTY IN DELI AREA, CEILING NOT CLEAN IN MEAT MARKET AREA, AND REAR PLASTIC SWINGING DOOR NEXT TO EXIT DOOR IN POOR REPAIR, HAS BROKEN PLASTIC THAT NEEDS REPLACE, ALL ARTICLES MUST BE STORED 6 INCHES OFF FLOORS, 6 INCHES AWAY FROM WALLS,

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: LIGHT OUT IN WALK-IN COOLER PRODUCE, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE LIGHT BULBS THATS OUT,

  • 37

    TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS - Comments: EMPLOYEES BELONGINGS NOT STORED IN ONE DESIGNATED AREA NICE AND NEATLY, MUST DO,

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE STOPPERS FOR ALL 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS, REPAIR SINK STOPPERS IN MEAT MARKET AREA, AND REPAIR LEAK UNDER SAME SINK IN MEAT MARKET AREA,

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES THRU-OUT REAR STORAGE AREAS, AND PRODUCE DEPT., CLEAN AND BETTER ORGANIZE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE, ARTICLES MUST BE STORED 6 INCHES OFF FLOORS, 6 INCHES AWAY FROM WALLS,

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1188635

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

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

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 4

    SOURCE OF CROSS CONTAMINATION CONTROLLED I.E. CUTTING BOARDS, FOOD HANDLERS, UTENSILS, ETC - Comments: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS NOT MEETING PROPER TEMPERATURE INSIDE THE DISPLAY REACH IN COOLER. SUCH AS TUNA SALAD AT 47.5F, HAM SALAD AT 47.6F, CHICKEN SALAD AT 47.6F, SEAFOOD SALAD AT 47.7F,CHICKEN SALAD WITH NUTS AND RAISINS AT 51.1F,SALSA(CHOPPED TOMATOES AT 47.5F. NO TIME TEMPERATURE LOG KEPT. DISPLAY COOLER TEMPERATURE AT 38.9F. MANAGER DISCARDED THE SAID PRODUCTS WORTH $256.67, TOTAL 44 LBS. CITATION ISSUED CRITICAL 7-38-005(A).

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST DEFROST THE HAAGEN DAZS AND PIEROGI CASE WITH HEAVY ICE BUILD-UP AND MAINTAIN.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST CLEAN THE FLOOR IN THE BAKERY DEPARTMENT AND DRY THE FLOOR.(NOTED WATER ON THE FLOOR IN THE PREP AREA). MISSING FLOOR DRAIN COVER IN THE FLOOR DRAIN IN THE MOP SINK ROOM. MUST PROVIDE. SPILLED MILK ON THE FLOOR IN THE DAIRY WALK IN COOLER. MUST CLEAN THE FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: VENT COVER INSIDE CUSTOMER AND EMPLOYEES WASHROOM WITH DUST ACCUMULATED. MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN. WALLS BEHIND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE MEAT PREP AREA DEPARTMENT NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING. HOOD AND LIGHT SHIELD ON THE HOOD IN THE DELI DEPARTMENT PREP AREA,WITH GREASE BUILD -UP. MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN. MUST SEAL THE GAP AROUND THE PIPE ON TOP OF THE DISH WASHING MACHINE IN THE BAKERY DEPT. SEAL THE HOLE IN BETWEEN THE WASHBOWL SINK IN THE EMPLOYEES MENS WASHROOM AND MAINTAIN.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: BURNED OUT LIGHT BULB IN THE MEAT PREP COOLER AND DISPLAY POULTRY COOLER. MUST REPLACE. MISSING END CAPS AND BURNED LIGHT SHIELD IN THE POULTRY DISPLAY COOLER. MUST PROVIDE END CAPS TO HOLD THE LIGHT SHIELD AND REPLACE BURNED LIGHT SHIELD.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1098413

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

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN, MUST CLEAN/SANITIZE; COOLERS, STEAM UNITS, COOKING EQUIPMENT AT MAIN KITCHEN, STORAGE SHELVES AND MICROWAVE OVEN AT BAKERY, BOTTOM PANELS OF TABLES AT MEAT PREP AREA, SINKS AND DISPLAY TABLES AT PRODUCE AREA, AND MICROWAVE OVENS, CABINETS AND COOLER IN STAFF LOUNGE AT 2ND FLOOR.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: EXCESSIVE DEBRIS THRU-OUT PREP AREAS AND STORAGE AREAS, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS, UNDER, BEHIND EQUIPMENT AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS. ALSO INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS UNDER SINKS.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST CLEAN WALLS INSIDE PRODUCE PREP ROOM AND REPLACE MISSING CEILING PANELS IN SAME ROOM.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE STOPPERS FOR 3PART SINK IN MEAT PREP AREA, AND REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET FOR EXPOSED SINK IN PRODUCE AREA.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES THRU-OUT REAR STORAGE AREAS, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ARTICLES MUST BE STORED OF FLOORS, AWAY FROM WALLS.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
327238

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

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE CHEESE COOLER NOT CLEAN,ALSO HONEYCONE FILTERS INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND / OR REPLACE FLITERS.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.OBSERVED STANDING WATER IN SEAFOOD COOLER, ALSO FLOOR DRAINS IN DELI INSTRUCTED TO DRY MOP TO REMOVE STANDING WATER AND CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. Use dustless cleaning methods.OBSERVED THE LADIES ROOM 2ND. FL. CEILING VENT DUSTY INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE DUST.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.OBSERVED THE LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE PRODUCE SECTION NOT CLEAN, AND 1 LIGHT OUT IN WALK-IN COOLER DAIRY INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SHIELD AND REPLACE THE BULB WHICH IS OUT.

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