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Jewel Food Store #0092

Chain

1655 E 95th St, Chicago, IL 60617

Far South Side

Jan 26, 2023 — Complaint inspection

Fail

Triggered by a public complaint about this restaurant.

Evidence of approximately 25+ mouse droppings found in storage area; multiple temperature control failures.

Standout Inspection

We flagged this inspection for serious public health concerns.

Key Findings

  • Approximately 25 or more mouse droppings observed on floor and behind boxes in storage area; pest control service recommended.
  • Produce display unit measured 47.5°F instead of required 41°F or below, with temperature-controlled foods stored inside for sale.
  • Deli display unit held cooked meatballs, gravy, mashed potatoes, and watermelon all above 41°F; approximately 29 lbs of product discarded.
  • Hot water at hand sinks measured 97.5°F to 51°F instead of required 100°F; missing handwashing sign in men's restroom.

Key findings are derived directly from the inspector's notes from the Chicago Department of Public Health. See the full violation notes below.

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Violation code #38 — INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
Inspector's Notes:

OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 25 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR MIXED IN WITH DIRT AND BEHIND BOXES ON FLOOR UNDER DESK IN OSCO STORAGE AREA. MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 1/26/23.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED)

Violation code #33 — PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
Inspector's Notes:

OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF PRODUCE DISPLAY UNIT ON SALES FLOOR AT 47.5F WITH TCS FOODS STORED INSIDE FOR SALE. A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON UNIT. ONCE REPAIRED EMAIL LETTER TO CDPH.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING UNIT AT 41.0F OR BELOW.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(COS)

Inspection History

Jewel Food Store #0092 has had 20 inspections in the last 5 years with a 65% pass rate. Last inspection was on Sep 25, 2026.

Sep 25, 2026Pass

Short Form Complaint — A shorter, targeted check prompted by a public complaint.

Aug 6, 2026Pass

Complaint Re-Inspection — A follow-up to confirm complaint-related violations were fixed.

1 violation
Aug 5, 2026Fail

Complaint Re-Inspection — A follow-up to confirm complaint-related violations were fixed.

3 violations
Standout inspection
Jul 31, 2026Fail

Complaint — Triggered by a public complaint about this restaurant.

5 violations
Apr 13, 2026Pass

Complaint Re-Inspection — A follow-up to confirm complaint-related violations were fixed.

2 violations
Apr 2, 2026Fail

Complaint — Triggered by a public complaint about this restaurant.

3 violations
Aug 1, 2025Pass

Canvass Re-Inspection — A follow-up to confirm violations from a routine visit were fixed.

8 violations
Jul 24, 2025Fail

Canvass — A routine, unannounced visit by a city health inspector.

9 violations
Apr 18, 2025Pass

Complaint — Triggered by a public complaint about this restaurant.

9 violations
Dec 18, 2024Pass

Short Form Complaint — A shorter, targeted check prompted by a public complaint.

Jun 7, 2024Pass

Complaint — Triggered by a public complaint about this restaurant.

9 violations
May 15, 2024Pass

Short Form Complaint — A shorter, targeted check prompted by a public complaint.

Mar 5, 2024Conditional

Complaint — Triggered by a public complaint about this restaurant.

8 violations
Oct 6, 2023Pass

Short Form Complaint — A shorter, targeted check prompted by a public complaint.

Sep 18, 2023Pass

Complaint Re-Inspection — A follow-up to confirm complaint-related violations were fixed.

Standout inspection
Sep 15, 2023Fail

Complaint Re-Inspection — A follow-up to confirm complaint-related violations were fixed.

8 violations
Standout inspection
Sep 8, 2023Fail

Complaint — Triggered by a public complaint about this restaurant.

12 violations
Standout inspection
Jan 30, 2023Conditional

Complaint Re-Inspection — A follow-up to confirm complaint-related violations were fixed.

18 violations
Standout inspection
Jan 26, 2023FailVIEWING NOW

Complaint — Triggered by a public complaint about this restaurant.

26 violations
Apr 27, 2022Conditional

Complaint — Triggered by a public complaint about this restaurant.

4 violations