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Jewel Food Store #0092

Chain

1655 E 95th St, Chicago, IL 60617

Far South Side

Sep 8, 2023 — Complaint inspection

Fail

Triggered by a public complaint about this restaurant.

Approximately 400 mouse droppings found throughout store; live mice and flies observed in food prep areas.

Standout Inspection

We flagged this inspection for serious public health concerns.

Key Findings

  • Approximately 400 or more mouse droppings scattered across shelving units, prep areas, coolers, and storage areas throughout the premises. One dead mouse found in a trap in the produce storage area.
  • Live flies observed in chicken prep area—approximately 5-7 large flies and 7-9 small flies near a drain.
  • Excessive black slimy buildup on ice machine in seafood prep area requires removal of ice, cleaning, and sanitization.
  • Multiple structural issues including a hole in the OSCO entry door, worn door gaskets on multiple walk-in coolers, and leaky pipes at prep sinks.

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. 400 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED THROUGHOUT PREMISES SUCH AS ON SHELVING UNITS AT PANCAKE MIX,CEREAL,CHIPS,BAKERY PREP AREA NEAR SHELVING UNITS , LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLE,PLASTIC WRAP & LEDGE OF ROLLING CART.PRODUCE SALES FLOOR-ON PALLET OF WATERMELONS.PRODUCE PREP AREA-ON LOWER SHELF OF ROLLING CART,ON FLOOR UNDER 3- COMP SINK.PRODUCE STORAGE AREA-ALONG WALL BASE OF COMPACTOR AND UNDER SHELVING UNITS.PRODUCE & MEAT WALK IN COOLER-UNDER,AROUND AND ALONG WALL BASES OF SHELVING UNITS.DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA-NEAR DRAIN NEXT TO RTI,ON WALL BASE NEAR SHELVING UNITS, EMPTY U BOATS SIGNAGE,UNDER STAIR CASE,BEHIND AND NEXT TO BAYLOR.OSCO-RED ZONE,RECEIVING DESK & LIQUOR STORAGE. A DEAD MOUSE HALF WAY IN TIN CAT IN PRODUCE STORAGE AREA.CHICKEN PREP AREA- APPX. 5-7 LIVE LARGE FLIES AND APPX. 7-9 LIVE SMALL FLIES IN SAME AREA,DRAIN NEAR RTI UNIT.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 9/8/23.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED)

Violation code #16 — FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
Inspector's Notes:

OBSERVED EXCESSIVE BLACK SLIMY BUILD UP ON EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE IN SEAFOOD PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE ICE,CLEAN AND SANITIZE ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)

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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, 2023FailVIEWING NOW

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, 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