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Jewel Food Store #0092

Chain

1655 E 95th St, Chicago, IL 60617

Far South Side

Sep 15, 2023 โ€” Complaint re-inspection

Fail

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

Severe rodent infestation with approximately 175 mouse droppings found throughout the facility, including on food storage shelves and preparation areas.

Standout Inspection

We flagged this inspection for serious public health concerns.

Key Findings

  • Approximately 175 mouse droppings scattered across shelving units, prep areas, storage rooms, and floors; also observed 7-9 live flies throughout the premises. Previous violations from September 2023 were not corrected.
  • Extensive debris, grease, and food buildup on floors, walls, and equipment throughout all prep areas and coolers; rust on cooler shelving units and damaged floor and wall tiles in multiple areas.
  • Cooler door gaskets are worn, requiring replacement on deli, hot food, chicken, and grocery storage units. Light fixtures are cracked or burned out in multiple coolers.
  • Food storage using plastic crates instead of proper shelving in bakery, liquor storage, seafood, and dairy coolers; gap along bottom of receiving door allows pest entry.

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 #59 โ€” PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED
Inspector's Notes:

PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2581411 9/8/23 NOT CORRECTED #38-STILL FINDING EVIDENCE OF APPX. 175 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED IN VARIOUS AREAS SUCH AS ON SHELVING UNITS AT SYRUP,CEREAL,CHIPS,BUBBLE TEA,PACKAGED NOODLES,BAKED GOODS DISPLAY UNIT ON SALES FLOOR,BAKERY PREP AREA- ON CHEMICAL & ON TOP OF BOX ON SHELVING UNITS & ON FLOOR AT SWINGING DOOR,ON FLOOR NEXT TO DISH MACHINE,ON FLOOR NEXT TO PREP TABLE WITH BREAD SLICER.PRODUCE PREP AREA-ON LEDGE UNDER ELECTRICAL BOX,ON LOWER SHELF OF WRAPPING STATION LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLE.DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA-AT FOOTING OF STORAGE SHELVES,ALONG WALL BASES NEAR COMPACTOR,ON LOWER SHELF OF SPICE RACK AND IN A TUBE OF PLASTIC WRAP,UNDER STAIRCASE & ON FLOOR NEXT TO CO2 TANKS.OSCO STORAGE AREA-FLORAL RACK,PALLET AND INSIDE OF BASKETS STORED ON ROLLING CART,ON WALL LEDGE BEHIND FILE CABINET AND ON FLOOR UNDER WIRE RACK,LIQUOR STORAGE CLOSET ON WOOD LEDGES AND UNDER STORAGE CRATES IN SAME AREA. ALSO. EVIDENCE OF APPX. 7-9 LIVE LARGE AND SMALL FLIES FLYING THROUGHOUT PREMISES.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS,CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. MUST HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 9/15/23.#60- PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED #47- MUST REMOVE RUST FROM MOST SHELVING UNITS IN ALL WALK IN COOLERS AND MAKE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.#49- MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM PREP TABLES IN ALL PREP AREAS,HOT HOLDING UNIT ,ALL SHELVING UNITS IN WALK IN COOLERS ,ROLLING CARTS,FAN GUARD COVERS IN ALL COOLERS,WRAPPING STATION IN PRODUCE PREP AREA.#55- 6-201.17 : MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM ALL CEILING VENTILATION SYSTEMS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.#55- 6-201.13: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN BAKERY PREP AREA,MEAT PROCESSING PREP AREA,DAMAGED WALL TILES IN IN BAKERY & FISH/MEAT PREP AREA NEAR WALK IN FREEZER.MUST GROUT FLOOR IN DELI PREP AREA.#55- 6-501.13 : MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS & GREASE BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES IN ALL PREP AREAS, WALK IN COOLERS,DISPLAY SHELVES ON SALES FLOOR.MUST REMOVE ICE BUILD UP FROM FLOOR IN BAKERY WALK IN FREEZER.MUST REMOVE STANDING WATER FROM FLOOR IN PRODUCE PREP AREA AND WHERE NEEDED INCLUDING FLOOR DRAINS.MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS THROUGHOUT JEWEL'S /OSCO STORAGE AREAS.#56- 6-202.11 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD IN DELI WALK IN COOLER,BURNTOUT LIGHT IN BAKERY WALK IN FREEZER AND HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY 7-42-090)(CITATION ISSUED)

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

OBSERVED A GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF RECEIVING DOOR MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.

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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 โ€” A shorter, targeted check prompted by a public complaint.

Aug 6, 2026Pass

Complaint Re-Inspection โ€” A follow-up to confirm complaint-related violations were fixed.

1 violation
Aug 5, 2026Fail

Complaint Re-Inspection โ€” A follow-up to confirm complaint-related violations were fixed.

3 violations
Standout inspection
Jul 31, 2026Fail

Complaint โ€” Triggered by a public complaint about this restaurant.

5 violations
Apr 13, 2026Pass

Complaint Re-Inspection โ€” A follow-up to confirm complaint-related violations were fixed.

2 violations
Apr 2, 2026Fail

Complaint โ€” Triggered by a public complaint about this restaurant.

3 violations
Aug 1, 2025Pass

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

8 violations
Jul 24, 2025Fail

Canvass โ€” A routine, unannounced visit by a city health inspector.

9 violations
Apr 18, 2025Pass

Complaint โ€” Triggered by a public complaint about this restaurant.

9 violations
Dec 18, 2024Pass

Short Form Complaint โ€” A shorter, targeted check prompted by a public complaint.

Jun 7, 2024Pass

Complaint โ€” Triggered by a public complaint about this restaurant.

9 violations
May 15, 2024Pass

Short Form Complaint โ€” A shorter, targeted check prompted by a public complaint.

Mar 5, 2024Conditional

Complaint โ€” Triggered by a public complaint about this restaurant.

8 violations
Oct 6, 2023Pass

Short Form Complaint โ€” A shorter, targeted check prompted by a public complaint.

Sep 18, 2023Pass

Complaint Re-Inspection โ€” A follow-up to confirm complaint-related violations were fixed.

Standout inspection
Sep 15, 2023FailVIEWING NOW

Complaint Re-Inspection โ€” A follow-up to confirm complaint-related violations were fixed.

8 violations
Standout inspection
Sep 8, 2023Fail

Complaint โ€” Triggered by a public complaint about this restaurant.

12 violations
Standout inspection
Jan 30, 2023Conditional

Complaint Re-Inspection โ€” A follow-up to confirm complaint-related violations were fixed.

18 violations
Standout inspection
Jan 26, 2023Fail

Complaint โ€” Triggered by a public complaint about this restaurant.

26 violations
Apr 27, 2022Conditional

Complaint โ€” Triggered by a public complaint about this restaurant.

4 violations