JEWEL FOOD STORE #3442

Address: 4042 W FOSTER AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60630, Chicago, IL

Latest Inspection: Pass on Feb 17, 2026

Facility Details

• Facility Type: Grocery Store
• Risk: Risk 1 (High)
• Status: Independent

Inspection History (29 inspections)

• Pass — Tue Feb 17 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) (Canvass Re-Inspection)
• Pass — Thu Feb 06 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) ()
• Pass — Tue Aug 13 2024 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED OVER GUARDS OVER FANS FOR CONDENSER WITHIN WALK IN COOLERS ON CEILINGS UNCEAN WITH HEAVY DUST
• Pass — Fri Oct 13 2023 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: FOUND RUSTY SHELVING UNITS AT JUICING/PRODUCE AREAS ABOVE SINKS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE.
• Pass — Wed Jul 20 2022 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: FOUND HANDLE OF HANDWASHING SINK AT SEAFOOD PREPARATION AREA IN POOR REPAIR.MUST REPAIR/REPLACE. | 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTA
• Pass — Thu May 26 2022 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: FOUND HANDLE OF HANDWASHING SINK AT SEAFOOD PREPARATION AREA IN POOR REPAIR.MUST REPAIR/REPLACE. | 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTA
• Pass — Mon Sep 13 2021 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE BLACK MOLD LIKE BUILD-UP ON EXTERIOR SIDES OF LIGHT FIXTURES IN MEAT WALK-IN-COOL
• Pass — Mon Feb 01 2021 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED BROKEN LOCK ON MEN'S BATHROOM STALL IN FIRST FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. | 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING
• Pass w/ Conditions — Mon Apr 15 2019 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 40. PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: MUST REMOVE ALL JEWELRY EXCEPT PLAIN WEDDING BAND FROM HANDS WHILE WORKING WITH EXPOSED FOOD | 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, C
• Pass w/ Conditions — Fri Jul 27 2018 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY.INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO IMPLEMENT APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLI
• Fail — Thu Jul 19 2018 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY.INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO IMPLEMENT APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLI
• Pass w/ Conditions — Mon Feb 26 2018 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 3. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE OF THE HOT H
• Pass — Wed Oct 04 2017 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: NOTED GLASS OVEN DOOR WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMULATION IN DELI/COOKING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND M
• Pass — Thu Jun 08 2017 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF MICROWAVE OVEN
• Pass — Tue Nov 15 2016 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Observed dirt and debris on the floors in various areas: under and around equipmen
• Pass — Thu Aug 18 2016 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Observed deep dark grooves in the garb-el cutting board. Instructed facility to repair or replace and m
• Fail — Thu Aug 11 2016 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 3. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: Food found at improper temperatures in the deli department on the prep table: 2l
• Pass — Fri Aug 21 2015 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) ()
• Pass w/ Conditions — Fri Aug 14 2015 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 2. FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: FOUND THREE DOOR REACH-IN COOLER AT AIR TEMP OF 66.3F,COOLER MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OF 40F AND BELOW.TAGGED UNIT"HELD FOR INSPECTION" DO NOT USE C
• Pass — Tue Mar 03 2015 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: SHELF INSIDE THE TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLER BROKEN NOT MAINTAIN.ALSO AT SAME UNIT RUBBER GASKET AT DOOR I

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