Jewel Food Store #3082
6014 S Cottage Grove Ave, Chicago, IL 60637
Grocery Store ZIP 60637 Risk 1 (High)
Passed · as of Oct 8, 2026
Jewel Food Store #3082 was last inspected on October 8, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 1 violation.
Latest inspection
October 8, 2026 · Complaint
Result: Pass
1 general-
GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: 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.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspection history
20 inspections on record
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Pass
Short Form Complaint · Pass
3 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: 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.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: 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.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: 6-303.11 observed burned out light bulbs in fruit and vegetable prep area. Instructed to replace bulbs.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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Pass
Complaint · Pass
1 critical5 general Show violations
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: 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.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.
Inspector’s note: 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.
Official wording (code 39)
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: 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.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Observed leaking overhead refrigeration unit in fruit and vegetable walk-in cooler. Instructed to repair and maintain.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: 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.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Observed burned out light bulbs in fruit and vegetable prep area. Instructed to replace bulbs.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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Pass
Short Form Complaint · Pass
6 general Show violations
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: Observed 1/2" gap between front entrance doors. Instructed manager to seal all outer openings on doors to prevent pest entry.
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralHygiene & sanitation
Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Observed food handlers not wearing hair restraints in produce prep area. All food handlers must wear effective hair restraints.
Official wording (code 40)
Personal cleanliness
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GeneralFood handling
Single-use items weren’t stored or used properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed single service articles stored on floor in bakery prep area. Instructed manager to elevate all single service articles six inches off floor.
Official wording (code 45)
Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed dust buildup, spills and debris on interior surfaces of display coolers in sales area. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Observed no hot water at left faucet in customer men washroom. Instructed manager to repair and maintain.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: 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.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Conditional
Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions
6 general Show violations
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: Observed 1/2" gap between front entrance doors. Instructed manager to seal all outer openings on doors to prevent pest entry.
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralHygiene & sanitation
Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Observed food handlers not wearing hair restraints in produce prep area. All food handlers must wear effective hair restraints.
Official wording (code 40)
Personal cleanliness
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GeneralFood handling
Single-use items weren’t stored or used properly.
Inspector’s note: : observed single service articles stored on floor in bakery prep area. Instructed manager to elevate all single service articles six inches off floor.
Official wording (code 45)
Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed dust buildup, spills and debris on interior surfaces of display coolers in sales area. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Observed no hot water at left faucet in customer men washroom. Instructed manager to repair and maintain.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: 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.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Conditional
Short Form Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions
1 critical7 general Show violations
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CriticalFood temperature
Cold food was held above a safe temperature.
Inspector’s note: 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
Official wording (code 22)
Proper cold holding temperatures
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GeneralFood temperature
Not enough equipment, or the wrong method, to cool and hold food at safe temperatures.
Inspector’s note: 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
Official wording (code 33)
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: Observed 1/2" gap between front entrance doors. Instructed manager to seal all outer openings on doors to prevent pest entry.
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralHygiene & sanitation
Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Observed food handlers not wearing hair restraints in produce prep area. All food handlers must wear effective hair restraints.
Official wording (code 40)
Personal cleanliness
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GeneralFood handling
Single-use items weren’t stored or used properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed single service articles stored on floor in bakery prep area. Instructed manager to elevate all single service articles six inches off floor.
Official wording (code 45)
Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed dust buildup, spills and debris on interior surfaces of display coolers in sales area. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Observed no hot water at left faucet in customer men washroom. Instructed manager to repair and maintain.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: 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.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
6 general Show violations
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: Observed 1/2" gap between front entrance doors. Instructed manager to seal all outer openings on doors to prevent pest entry.
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralHygiene & sanitation
Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Observed food handlers not wearing hair restraints in produce prep area. All food handlers must wear effective hair restraints.
Official wording (code 40)
Personal cleanliness
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GeneralFood handling
Single-use items weren’t stored or used properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed single service articles stored on floor in bakery prep area. Instructed manager to elevate all single service articles six inches off floor.
Official wording (code 45)
Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed dust buildup, spills and debris on interior surfaces of display coolers in sales area. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Observed no hot water at left faucet in customer men washroom. Instructed manager to repair and maintain.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: 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.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Pass
Short Form Complaint · Pass
1 critical6 general Show violations
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: 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.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.
Inspector’s note: Observed bulk seasoning not labeled in deli rear prep area. Instructed manager to label all bulk containers with common name of food.
Official wording (code 37)
Food properly labeled; original container
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Observed milk crates used as shelving in liquor storage room. Instructed manager to provide adequate shelving for storage.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: 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.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: 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.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: 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.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed soiled mop heads stored on floor in prep and storage areas. Instructed manager to store mop heads upright to prevent insect breeding.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Pass
Short Form Complaint · Pass
1 critical6 general Show violations
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: 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.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.
Inspector’s note: Observed bulk seasoning not labeled in deli rear prep area. Instructed manager to label all bulk containers with common name of food.
Official wording (code 37)
Food properly labeled; original container
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Observed milk crates used as shelving in liquor storage room. Instructed manager to provide adequate shelving for storage.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: 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.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: 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.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed soiled mop heads stored on floor in prep and storage areas. Instructed manager to store mop heads upright to prevent insect breeding.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: 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.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Pass
Short Form Complaint · Pass
1 critical6 general Show violations
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: 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.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.
Inspector’s note: Observed bulk seasoning not labeled in deli rear prep area. Instructed manager to label all bulk containers with common name of food.
Official wording (code 37)
Food properly labeled; original container
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Observed milk crates used as shelving in liquor storage room. Instructed manager to provide adequate shelving for storage.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: 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.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: 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.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: 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
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed soiled mop heads stored on floor in prep and storage areas. Instructed manager to store mop heads upright to prevent insect breeding.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Conditional
Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions
1 critical7 general Show violations
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: 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.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.
Inspector’s note: Observed bulk seasoning not labeled in deli rear prep area. Instructed manager to label all bulk containers with common name of food.
Official wording (code 37)
Food properly labeled; original container
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Observed milk crates used as shelving in liquor storage room. Instructed manager to provide adequate shelving for storage.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: 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.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: 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.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Sewage or wastewater wasn’t disposed of properly.
Inspector’s note: 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
Official wording (code 52)
Sewage & waste water properly disposed
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: 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.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed soiled mop heads stored on floor in prep and storage areas. Instructed manager to store mop heads upright to prevent insect breeding.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Pass
Complaint · Pass
3 general Show violations
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.
Inspector’s note: 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.
Official wording (code 39)
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Clean under hot chicken case in deli area to remove all build up. Correct and maintain.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Floors aong wall bases and under equipment in deli chicken area, and in back storage room. Clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Pass
Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass
2 critical7 general Show violations
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Staff were eating, drinking, or smoking where food is prepared.
Inspector’s note: 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.
Official wording (code 6)
Proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use
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CriticalFood handling
Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.
Inspector’s note: Dishmachine in deli area in need of detail cleaning to remove all grease build up. Instructed to detail clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 16)
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
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GeneralFood temperature
Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.
Inspector’s note: Observed walk in cooler thermometers in poor repair. Instructed to correct and provide internal thermometers as a precaution
Official wording (code 36)
Thermometers provided & accurate
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GeneralHygiene & sanitation
Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: All food handlers must use hair restraints to contain long hair. Instructed to correct and maintain at all times.
Official wording (code 40)
Personal cleanliness
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GeneralFood handling
Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.
Inspector’s note: All wiping cloths must be stored in clean sanitizing solution instructed to add sanitizing buckets at all stations.
Official wording (code 41)
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: 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.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: 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
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.
Inspector’s note: Front toilet area in need of cleaning instructed to clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 53)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: 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.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Fail
Complaint · Fail
2 critical8 general Show violations
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Staff were eating, drinking, or smoking where food is prepared.
Inspector’s note: 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.
Official wording (code 6)
Proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use
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CriticalFood handling
Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.
Inspector’s note: Dishmachine in deli area in need of detail cleaning to remove all grease build up. Instructed to detail clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 16)
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
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GeneralFood temperature
Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.
Inspector’s note: Observed walk in cooler thermometers in poor repair. Instructed to correct and provide internal thermometers as a precaution.
Official wording (code 36)
Thermometers provided & accurate
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: 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
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralHygiene & sanitation
Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: All food handlers must use hair restraints to contain long hair. Instructed to correct and maintain at all times.
Official wording (code 40)
Personal cleanliness
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GeneralFood handling
Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.
Inspector’s note: All wiping cloths must be stored in clean sanitizing solution instructed to add sanitizing buckets at all stations.
Official wording (code 41)
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: 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.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: 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.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.
Inspector’s note: Front toilet area in need of cleaning instructed to clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 53)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: 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.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
2 critical2 general Show violations
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: 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
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: Observed no employees must wash hands sign in employee restroom. Instructed manager to provide employees must wash hands sign. 6-301.14
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed the interior walls of ice machine dirty and the storage cabinet in employee breakroom. Instructed manager to clean all surfaces accordingly
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Floors need cleaning in the following areas: meat prep cooler, produce prep room and at the deli counter.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Pass
Short Form Complaint · Pass
3 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean the prep counters, slicer table (top and bottom), and inside of storage cabinets in the deli prep area.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: 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.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Observed the vents above the cooking equipment in the deli kitchen area in need of cleaning; clean vents.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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Pass
Complaint · Pass
3 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean the prep counters, slicer table (top and bottom), and inside of storage cabinets in the deli prep area.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: 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.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Observed the vents above the cooking equipment in the deli kitchen area in need of cleaning; clean vents.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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Pass
Complaint · Pass
1 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean floor in deli area behind the cooking equipment and dishmachine. Instructed to remove standing water from floor in produce prep area.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Conditional
Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions
4 general Show violations
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.
Inspector’s note: 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.
Official wording (code 39)
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.
Inspector’s note: 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
Official wording (code 48)
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed food debris inside cabinets and shelving units in rear deli prep area. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed food debris on floors along walls and corners in prep areas. Instructed to clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Conditional
License · Pass w/ Conditions
2 critical1 general1 paperwork Show violations
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CriticalManagement & training
Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.
Inspector’s note: Observed no policy in place for employee health. Must provide. Priority foundation violation 7-38-010. No citation issued. Given 90 days to comply.
Official wording (code 3)
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
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CriticalManagement & training
No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.
Inspector’s note: 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.
Official wording (code 5)
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Remove all construction materials, cardboard, tools and unnecessary equipment and articles throughout front and back storage areas. Organize and maintain at all times.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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PaperworkManagement & training
Not all food employees had food-handler training.
Inspector’s note: Must provide proof of food handlers certificates.
Official wording (code 57)
All food employees have food handler training
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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 4 weeks ago. Always confirm with the official record.