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Jewel Food Store #3082

6014 S COTTAGE GROVE AVE, CHICAGO 60637

Grocery Store · Risk 1 (High)

Risk
High
score 95/100
4
inspections on file
26
total violations
3
critical violations
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Risk assessment

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This establishment has a troubling inspection history and warrants real caution. Its most recent inspection (2026-06-03) earned a Grade F. Inspectors recorded 3 critical violations across the visits on file — these are the findings most associated with foodborne illness. The trend is concerning: its grade slipped versus the prior inspection.

Inspection history

  1. F
    2026-06-03
    Fail · Complaint
    • CRITICAL 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING SINKS NOT MAINTAINED WITH HOT WATER: IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF HOT WATER OBSERVED AT PREP HANDSINK (63F) IN DELI DEPARTMENT INSTRUCTED PERSON I…
    • minor 39. CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: 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 …
    • minor 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - 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 A…
    • minor 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED LEAKING OVERHEAD REFRIGERATION UNIT IN FRUIT AND VEGETABLE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
    • minor 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 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 MAI…
    • minor 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED BURNED OUT LIGHT BULBS IN FRUIT AND VEGETABLE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BULBS.
  2. A
    2025-08-07
    Pass · Short Form Complaint
    • minor 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED 1/2" GAP BETWEEN FRONT ENTRANCE DOORS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ON DOORS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
    • minor 40. PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS IN PRODUCE PREP AREA. ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS.
    • minor 45. SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES STORED ON FLOOR IN BAKERY PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
    • minor 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP, SPILLS AND DEBRIS ON INTERIOR SURFACES OF DISPLAY COOLERS IN SALES AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
    • minor 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED NO HOT WATER AT LEFT FAUCET IN CUSTOMER MEN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
    • minor 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 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 A…
  3. B
    2025-07-01
    Pass w/ Conditions · Complaint Re-Inspection
    • minor 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED 1/2" GAP BETWEEN FRONT ENTRANCE DOORS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ON DOORS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
    • minor 40. PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS IN PRODUCE PREP AREA. ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS.
    • minor 45. SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED - Comments: : OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES STORED ON FLOOR IN BAKERY PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
    • minor 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP, SPILLS AND DEBRIS ON INTERIOR SURFACES OF DISPLAY COOLERS IN SALES AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
    • minor 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED NO HOT WATER AT LEFT FAUCET IN CUSTOMER MEN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
    • minor 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 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 A…
  4. B
    2025-06-26
    Pass w/ Conditions · Short Form Complaint
    • CRITICAL 22. PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: 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…
    • CRITICAL 33. PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: OBSERVED DISPLAY COOLER NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERARATURE (58.1F) INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN COOLER AT 41F OR BELOW. DISPLAY COOLER IS…
    • minor 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED 1/2" GAP BETWEEN FRONT ENTRANCE DOORS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ON DOORS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
    • minor 40. PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS IN PRODUCE PREP AREA. ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS.
    • minor 45. SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES STORED ON FLOOR IN BAKERY PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
    • minor 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP, SPILLS AND DEBRIS ON INTERIOR SURFACES OF DISPLAY COOLERS IN SALES AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
    • minor 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED NO HOT WATER AT LEFT FAUCET IN CUSTOMER MEN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
    • minor 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 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 A…

Source: Chicago Dept. of Public Health (data.cityofchicago.org · 4ijn-s7e5). This page is a snapshot — verify current status with the official city portal.