Jewel

No violations were recorded at this inspection.

1. May 5, 2025 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   1 paperwork Show violations

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Required allergen training was missing.

     Inspector’s note: Observed food service sanitation manager without food allergen training certificate. Instructed to meet requirement.

     Official wording (code 58)

     Allergen training as required

2. May 20, 2024 Pass

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   No violations

3. Jan 9, 2023 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   1 critical1 general Show violations

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

     Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

     Inspector’s note: 6-301.14 observed no hand washing sign at the hand washing sink. Instructed to provide.

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: 6-501.12 observed standing water on the floor under the 3 compartment sink and in the walk in cooler. Instructed to remove.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

4. Jan 5, 2022 Pass

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   1 paperwork Show violations

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Required allergen training was missing.

     Inspector’s note: Observed the certified food manager without an allergen training certificate. Management instructed to have all certified food managers obtain this certificate.

     Official wording (code 58)

     Allergen training as required

5. Dec 14, 2021 Pass

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   1 paperwork Show violations

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Required allergen training was missing.

     Inspector’s note: Observed the certified food manager without an allergen training certificate. Management instructed to have all certified food managers obtain this certificate.

     Official wording (code 58)

     Allergen training as required

6. Mar 6, 2020 Pass

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   1 paperwork Show violations

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Required allergen training was missing.

     Inspector’s note: Instructed the person in charge that all city of chicago food service managers must obtain the required food allergen training. (two food service managers but one has the allergen at this time).

     Official wording (code 58)

     Allergen training as required

7. Sep 23, 2019 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   2 critical1 general Show violations

   • CriticalFood temperature

     Hot food was held below a safe temperature.

     Official wording (code 21)

     Proper hot holding temperatures

   • CriticalFood temperature

     Cold food was held above a safe temperature.

     Official wording (code 22)

     Proper cold holding temperatures

   • GeneralFood temperature

     Plant food wasn’t cooked properly for hot holding.

     Official wording (code 34)

     Plant food properly cooked for hot holding

8. Jan 11, 2019 Conditional

   Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions

   2 critical Show violations

   • CriticalManagement & training

     Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.

     Inspector’s note: 2-102.14 n observed no employee health policy on site. Must provide priority foundation violation 7-38-010 no citation issued.

     Official wording (code 3)

     Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

   • CriticalManagement & training

     No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.

     Inspector’s note: 2-501.11 observed no vomitous and diarrheal incident clean up policy in place and kit on site. Must provide. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-005. No citation issued.

     Official wording (code 5)

     Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

9. Jan 4, 2019 Fail

   Canvass · Fail

   5 critical1 general1 paperwork Show violations

   • CriticalManagement & training

     No one in charge was present who knew the food-safety rules.

     Inspector’s note: Observed person in charge not able to demonstrate the knowledge needed for food preparation. Person in charge was unable to correctly respond to the inspector's questions. Instructed to learn and comply.

     Official wording (code 1)

     Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties

   • CriticalManagement & training

     Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.

     Inspector’s note: 2-102.14 n observed no employee health policy on site. Must provide priority foundation violation 7-38-010 no citation issued.

     Official wording (code 3)

     Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

   • CriticalManagement & training

     No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.

     Inspector’s note: 2-501.11 observed no vomitous and diarrheal incident clean up policy in place and kit on site. Must provide. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-005. No citation issued.

     Official wording (code 5)

     Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

   • CriticalFood source

     Required records (shellfish tags, parasite-destruction logs) were missing.

     Inspector’s note: Observed facility without required documentation or proper records for parasite destruction on site for facility for sushi in meat department area prep kitchen. Informored person in charged required documentation must obtain and maintain in facility for review. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005. No citation issued.

     Official wording (code 14)

     Required records available: shellstock tags, parasite destruction

   • CriticalFood handling

     Specialized processes (curing, vacuum-packing, etc.) didn’t follow the approved plan.

     Inspector’s note: OBSERVED FACILITY WITHOUT pH TEST STRIPS FOR SUSHI RICE AND pH READER IN DISREPAIR IN PREP KITCHEN AT SUSHI AREA. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN TEST STRIPS, AND REPAIR OR REPLACE pH METER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005

     Official wording (code 29)

     Compliance with variance/specialized process/haccp

   • GeneralFood handling

     No approval obtained for a specialized processing method.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no documentatiion of proposed variance and justification at the sushi department during time of inspection. Instructed to maintain documentation of proposed variance and justification on premises at all times when there is no haccp or variance on site. Priority foundation violation. No citation issued.

     Official wording (code 32)

     Variance obtained for specialized processing methods

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.

     Inspector’s note: 2-102.12 observed ficility without original city of chicago food service manager and certificate on site or posted. Informed person in charge city of chicago original food service certificate must remain posted on site and certified manager on site during tcs food prep, cooking, serving and operating hours. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012. Citation issued.

     Official wording (code 2)

     City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

10. Feb 23, 2018 Pass

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    1 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: Observed floors under prep tables and behind coolers with accumulated food and dirt debris. Instructed to clean along the walls and in all corners and maintain.

11. May 19, 2017 Pass

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    2 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: The interior of the floor drains and floors in the corner and under/around the prep tables and sinks have dirt build up. Instructed to clean and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

      Inspector’s note: No stem thermometers, instructed to obtain stem thermometers for internal temperature taking of potentially hazardous foods. Maintain.

12. Nov 18, 2016 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    No violations

13. Jun 16, 2016 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    No violations

14. Jan 25, 2016 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    1 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

      Inspector’s note: Clutter noted under prep table, instructed to remove and better organize

15. Jul 17, 2015 Pass

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    No violations

16. Oct 31, 2014 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    1 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: Floors under and around equipment in need of cleaning. Must clean and maintain.

17. May 6, 2014 Pass

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    1 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: Floors throughout in need of detail cleaning to remove build up and standing water. Must correct and maintain at all times

18. Dec 23, 2013 Pass

    Complaint · Pass

    3 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: Must clean and maintain the fan covers inside of the walk in cooler.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: Must clean and maintain the interior of the floor drains.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: Must clean and maintain the ceiling, walls and vents in the prep area.

19. Jul 8, 2013 Pass

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    1 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: Must clean and maintain interior of floor drains and floors in corner.

20. Aug 29, 2012 Pass

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    3 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Found clutter stored on shelving units.(clothes,etc.)

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: Found floors not clean by ice machine areas.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Found no splash guard between hand sink and 3 compartment sink.

21. Jun 2, 2011 Pass

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    1 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

      Inspector’s note: 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. NO THERMOMETER INSIDE SUSHI REACH IN COOLER DISPLAY SECTION. MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER FOR COOLER.

22. Sep 17, 2010 Pass

    Tag Removal · Pass

    1 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Correct By: Tuesday, September 13, 2011 Violation Codes: 7-38-005 (B), 7-38-025 Inspector Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. Correct By: Tuesday, September 13, 2011 Violation Codes: 7-38-005 (B), 7-38-025 Inspector Comments: Found sushi preparation table/ area not clean and organized.(found personal items stored below preparation table)

23. Sep 15, 2010 Fail

    Tag Removal · Fail

    1 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. Correct By: Tuesday, September 13, 2011 Violation Codes: 7-38-005 (B), 7-38-025 Inspector Comments: Found sushi preparation table/ area not clean and organized.(found personal items stored below preparation table)

24. Sep 13, 2010 Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    2 critical1 general Show violations

    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Facilities to maintain proper temperature

      Inspector’s note: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities. Found display reach in cooler at improper cold holding temperature. (49.0F). Tagged cooler. Critical violation . citation issued.

    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service

      Inspector’s note: All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. Found 38 containers of sushi rolls at improper temperatures. temperatures noted 58.9F, 55.9, and 58.3F. (Sushi roll ingredients include salmon, crabmeat, and whitefish) Found 90 pounds of salads, 30 pounds of cheese, and 15 pounds of deli sandwiches at improper temperatures. Temperatures noted at 45.9, 47.3, and 50.8F. Critical violation. citation issued. Approximately 175 pounds of potentially hazardous food disposed. Monetary value about $950.00

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Found sushi preparation table/ area not clean and organized.(found personal items stored below preparation table)

25. Apr 9, 2010 Pass

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    2 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Found shelving units cluttered inside walk in cooler used for sushi. (needs cleanig and order).

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: Found floors not clean at dishwashing areas.