Jewel Food Store #0092 failed a health inspection

Jewel Food Store #0092

Chain

1655 E 95th St, Chicago, IL 60617

Far South Side

Apr 2, 2026 — Complaint inspection

Fail

Triggered by a public complaint about this restaurant.

Uncovered outdoor dumpster used for food waste creates pest and contamination risk.

Key Findings

Outside garbage dumpster lacks a lid for food disposal, creating a priority foundation violation.
Leaks detected at faucets in the butcher walk-in cooler and prepared foods prep area.
Dust and dirt debris found on walls and floors throughout food preparation and storage areas.

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 #51 — PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

Inspector's Notes:

5-205.15 OBSERVED A MINOR LEAK AT THE FAUCET OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS LOCATED IN THE BUTCHER WALK IN COOLER AND IN THE PREPARED FOODS/DELI PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

Violation code #54 — GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

Inspector's Notes:

5-501.15 OBSERVED THE COMPACTOR REMOVED DUE TO MAINTAINENCE AND THE FACILITY USING A LARGE OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER THAT DOES NOT HAVE A LID TO DISCARD FOOD ITEMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE OUTSIDE DUMPSTERS WITH TIGHT FITTING LIDS TO DISCARD FOOD ITEMS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(B).

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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

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, 2026FailVIEWING NOW

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.

Sep 15, 2023Fail

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

8 violations

Sep 8, 2023Fail

Complaint — Triggered by a public complaint about this restaurant.

12 violations

Jan 30, 2023Conditional

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

18 violations

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