Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass for JEWEL FOOD STORE on .
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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2637922
Location recorded for this inspection · JEWEL FOOD STORE · 7342 W FOSTER AVE
The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.
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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
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2637683
Location recorded for this inspection · JEWEL FOOD STORE · 7342 W FOSTER AVE
Recorded violations
14
REQUIRED RECORDS AVAILABLE: SHELLSTOCK TAGS, PARASITE DESTRUCTION - Comments: OBSERVED SHELLSTOCK TAGS DATING BACK ONLY AROUND 60 DAYS PRIOR. LAST USE BY DATE LISTED AS 3-31-2026 NO TAGS FOR APRIL OR MAY PROVIDED EXCEPT CURRENT BATCH IN DISPLAY COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL SHELLSTOCK TAGS ARE KEPT ON SITE FOR 90 DAYS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
52
SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED - Comments: OBSERVED WASTE WATER LEAKING FROM TOP OF BAKERY GREASE TRAP WHEN WATER IS DRAINED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE GREASE TRAP. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2612637
Location recorded for this inspection · JEWEL FOOD STORE · 7342 W FOSTER AVE
Recorded violations
52
SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED - Comments: NOTED DIRTY AND GREASY GREASE TRAPS ON FLOOR AT THE DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE ESPECIALLY AT THE DELI MEAT COUNTER UNDERNEATH THE COOKING STOVE, UNDERNEATH THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITH STANDING WATER, FLOOR DRAINS AT SAME AND FLOORS AT THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN DUSTY AND DIRTY VENTS AT DISHWASHING AREA AT THE BAKERY AND WHERE EVER NEEDED. ALSO NOTED A HOLE ON CEILING ABOVE THE DISH WASHING MACHINE AT THE BAKERY. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL AND MAINTAIN. ALSO NOTED MOLDLIKE SUBSTANCE ON WALL BEHIND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AT THE DELI DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2588794
Location recorded for this inspection · JEWEL FOOD STORE · 7342 W FOSTER AVE
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
Recorded violations
14
REQUIRED RECORDS AVAILABLE: SHELLSTOCK TAGS, PARASITE DESTRUCTION - Comments: 3-202.18 (A)NOTED SHELLFISH (OYSTERS)IN A CONTAINERS INSIDE THE DISPLAY COOLER WITH NO IDENTIFICATION TAGS AS REQUIRED BY THE CODE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO ALWAYS HAVE TAGS ATTACHED TO THE EACH BATCH UNTIL THE LAST PRODUCT IS USED AND THEN THE TAG MUST BE STORED FOR AN ADDITIONAL 90 DAYS IN A FOLDER. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 14 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $82.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
50
HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE - Comments: NOTED NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT THE DELI PREP AREA AND BAKERY. HOT WATER TEMPERATURES WERE AS FOLLOWS:-HAND WASH SINKS 68.1F, ONE COMPARTMENT SINK 48.3F, 3 COMPARTMENT SINK 87.1F AND HAND WASH SINK AT THE BAKERY 78.6F. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO HAVE HOT RUNNING WATER OF ABOUT 100F MINIMUM FOR HAND WASH SINKS AND 110F FOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-030(C).CITATION ISSUED. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY CALLED FOR PLUMBING.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE ESPECIALLY AT THE DELI MEAT COUNTER UNDERNEATH THE COOKING STOVE, UNDERNEATH THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITH STANDING WATER, FLOOR DRAINS AT SAME AND FLOORS AT THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN DUSTY AND DIRTY VENTS AT DISHWASHING AREA AT THE BAKERY AND WHERE EVER NEEDED. ALSO NOTED A HOLE ON CEILING ABOVE THE DISH WASHING MACHINE AT THE BAKERY. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL AND MAINTAIN.
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2577568
Location recorded for this inspection · JEWEL FOOD STORE · 7342 W FOSTER AVE
Recorded violations
10
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE IN EMPLOYEES WASHROOMS LOCATED IN BASEMENT BREAKROOM.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
38
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED GAP OPENING ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF FRONT EAST EXIT DOOR.INSTRUCTED TO PEST PROOF DOOR TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY AND TO MAINTAIN.
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED RUST ON THE WIRE STORAGE RACKS IN THE (DELI) WALK-IN COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUSTS AND REPAINT OR REPLACE THE SHELVES AND MAINTAIN.
51
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED WATER LEAK AT BASE OF FAUCET AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN THE REAR (PRODUCE PREP AREA).INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING LEAK AND TO MAINTAIN.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ACCUMULATION OF DUSTS ON CEILING FAN COVERS AND ATTACHED EQUIPMENTS IN ALL WALK-IN-COOLERS AND SEAL NOTICEABLE OPENINGS ON CEILING IN DELI/PREP AREA NEAR THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS UNDERNEATH THE CONVECTION OVEN EXCESSIVE GREASE SPILLAGE LOCATED IN (DELI/PREP COOKING AREA) AND DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR DRAINS WITH DEBRIS IN SAME AREA.
56
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULBS IN (MEAT WALK-IN-COOLER)AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING AT ALL TIMES.
ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2564050
Location recorded for this inspection · JEWEL FOOD STORE · 7342 W FOSTER AVE
Recorded violations
52
SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED - Comments: OBSERVED WATER DRIPPING FROM CONDENSER INSIDE WALK IN MILK COOLER. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED WATER ON FLOOR OF MILK WALK IN COOLER. OBSERVED WATER ON FLOOR OF DELI FOOD PREP AREA. REMOVE WATER AND KEEP FLOORS CLEAN AND DRY. OBSERVED FLOORS OF MILK WALK IN COOLER UNCLEAN. MUST CLEAN FLOORS OF WALK IN COOLER IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN.
CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2559353
Location recorded for this inspection · JEWEL FOOD STORE · 7342 W FOSTER AVE
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
Recorded violations
22
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED ONE 4 DOOR COOLER AND ONE OPEN AIR COOELR AT 52 F. BOTH COOLERS DID NOT CONTAIN TIME/TEMPERAURE CONTROLLED FOODS AT TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
36
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: OBSERVED MISSING THERMOMETERS IN DELI CASES. MAKE SURE ALL CASES HAVE WORKING EASY TO READ THERMOMTERS AT ALL TIMES.
ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2528665
Location recorded for this inspection · JEWEL FOOD STORE · 7342 W FOSTER AVE
Recorded violations
38
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: NOTED AN OPENING/GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF EXIT DOOR IN REAR STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
51
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SLOW DRAINING HANDSINK IN REAR PRODUCE PREP AREA.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS IN BASEMENT STORAGE ROOM AND MUST REORGANIZE.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN BASEMENT EMPLOYEE LUNCH ROOM ESPECIALLY UNDER AND AROUND LOCKERS, UNDER AND AROUND BEVERAGE MACHINE.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS IN REAR STORAGE AREA UNDER AND AROUND GREASE TANK.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CEILING VENT COVER WITH DUST ACCUMULATION ABOVE REAR BAKERY DISHWASHING AREA (BY DISHMACHINE).
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR DRAIN UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN DELI PREP/COOKING AREA TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2509480
Location recorded for this inspection · JEWEL FOOD STORE · 7342 W FOSTER AVE
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
Recorded violations
10
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED IN COFFEE AND MICROWAVE AREA OF EMPLOYEE BREAK ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED TORN GASKET ON WALK-IN FREEZER IN GROCERY DEPARTMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
48
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: OBSERVED NO IRREVERSIBLE TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICES ON SITE FOR DETERMINING CORRECT RINSE TEMPERATURE OF HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE LOCATED IN BAKERY DEPARTMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF GREEN AND BLACK SLIME ON CAULK AROUND 2 COMPARTMENT AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS LOCATED IN MEAT CUTTING ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN, SANITIZE, RECAULK, AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
53
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE INSIDE BOTH ALL GENDER CUSTOMER RESTROOMS LOCATED NEAR LIQUOR SECTION AND IN FEMALE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM LOCATED IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED BROKEN LOCK ON 1 OF 2 SINGLE OCCUPANCY CUSTOMER RESTROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2356174
Location recorded for this inspection · JEWEL FOOD STORE · 7342 W FOSTER AVE
The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.
Complaint Re-InspectionPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2356169
Location recorded for this inspection · JEWEL FOOD STORE · 7342 W FOSTER AVE
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
Recorded violations
52
SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED - Comments: NOTED WATER SEEPING AROUND GREASE BOX UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR MEAT PREP AREA. 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IS TAGGED 'HELD FOR INSPECTION' INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL REPAIRED. PLEASE SEE COMMENTS BELOW.
ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
12
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2356127
Location recorded for this inspection · JEWEL FOOD STORE · 7342 W FOSTER AVE
Recorded violations
16
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: FOUND INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE (MEAT PREP AREA) WITH VISIBLE MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCES (PINK AND BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCE) SEVERE BUILD-UP LIKELY TO CONTAMINATE THE ICE WHICH TO BE USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO EMPTY ICE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN (WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE) AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
21
PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: FOUND COOKED TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE AND SERVICE IN HOT HOLDING (BUFFET) UNIT. NOTED CHICKEN WINGS INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF 120.1F, 120.7F, 119.4F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER, TCS FOODS MUST MAINTAIN HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 135.0F OR ABOVE AND COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF BELOW 41.0F. MANAGEMENT DISCARDED THE SAID FOOD PRODUCTS. TOTAL VALUE $85.00, TOTAL WEIGHT 15 LBS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
36
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE DAIRY WALK-IN COOLER AND INSIDE DELI/CHEESE WALK-IN COOLER.
38
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: FOUND OVER 15 RODENT (MICE DROPPINGS) ALONG THE WALLS AND BEHIND LOTTERY MACHINE/COINSTAR MACHINE AND BEHIND ICE DISPLAY FREEZER IN FRONT DISPLAY AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DROPPINGS, DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREA. RECOMMEND TO CONTACT LICENSED PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REPAINT OR REPLACE RUSTY METAL RACKS INSIDE DELI WALK-IN COOLER AND INSIDE PRODUCE WALK-IN COOLER.
48
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE WORKING DRAIN STOPPERS AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN BAKERY DISH WASHING AREA.
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EXTERIOR SURFACES OF CHICKEN FRYER AND PIPES EMBEDDED WITH GREASE IN DELI PREP/COOKING AREA.
51
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SLOW DRAINING HAND SINK INSIDE CUSTOMER (WOMEN'S) WASHROOM
52
SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED - Comments: FOUND SEWAGE WASTE WATER BACKING UP FROM FLOOR DRAIN UNDERNEATH 2 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR MEAT PREP AREA, ALSO NOTED LEAKING AROUND GREASE BOX/TRAP UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR MEAT PREP AREA AND GREASE TRAP UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN FRONT MEAT PREP/SERVICE AREA. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C) CITATION ISSUED ISSUED 2 DAY NOTICE
53
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LID/COVER FOR TOILET ROOM RECEPTACLES.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS OF THE FOLLOWING AREA: BAKERY PREP AREA, IN DELI PREP/COOKING AREA, IN REAR E COMMERCE AREA, UNDER AND AROUND MAGAZINE RACKS IN FRONT PREP AREA.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CONDENSER FAN COVER WITH DUST ACCUMULATION INSIDE MEAT PREP AREA, DAIRY WALK-IN COOLER AND INSIDE PRODUCE WALK-IN COOLER.
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How results compare in ZIP 60656
45 of 65 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.
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