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Jewel Food Store #0092

Chain

1655 E 95th St, Chicago, IL 60617

Far South Side

Jan 30, 2023 — Complaint re-inspection

Conditional

A follow-up to confirm complaint-related violations were fixed.

Staff restroom hand-washing sink had dangerously cold water (52°F) and was shut down for repairs.

Standout Inspection

We flagged this inspection for serious public health concerns.

Key Findings

  • Staff women's restroom hand-washing sink had water temperatures of 52.3°F and 81.3°F instead of required 100°F; facility was ordered to close this sink and redirect staff to customer restroom.
  • No working thermometers in deli, produce, sandwich cooler, meat/fish display units, or other food storage areas.
  • Missing splash guard in hot food prep area between hand sink and compartment sink.
  • Worn cutting boards in meat/fish prep area, missing soup kettle handles, damaged door gaskets on freezers, rust on walk-in cooler shelving, and cardboard used for food storage in bakery.

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 #10 — ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Inspector's Notes:

Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE A HAND WASHING SIGN AT HAND SINK IN CUSTOMERS MEN'S TOILET ROOM.

Violation code #10 — ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Inspector's Notes:

STILL OBSERVED HOT RUNNING WATER TEMPERATURES AT HAND WASHING SINKS IN STAFF WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM AT 52.3F & 81.3F.MUST HAVE HOT RUNNING WATER AT 100.0F.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PLACE OUT OF ORDER SIGNS AT STAFF WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM AND INSTRUCTED TO USE CUSTOMERS WOMEN'S TOILET ROOMS FOR HAND WASHING UNTIL REPAIRED.(PRIORITY 7-38-030(C)(CITATION ISSUED)(COS)

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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, 2023ConditionalVIEWING NOW

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

18 violations
Standout inspection
Jan 26, 2023Fail

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