Food Safety Report: Jewel / Osco, 5320 S Pulaski Rd, Chicago, Il, USA.

Chicago, 60632 Illinois, United States

Report date: May 14, 2026
10. Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
- comments: observed improper minimum water temperature of 77. 6f at handwashing sink in first floor northside all gender washroom. Instructed a handwashing sink shall be equipped to provide water at a temperature of at least 100f through a mixing valve or combination faucet. Priority violation 7-38-030(c) citation issued.

38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
- comments: observed approximately 15 small flies in bakery near dish machine. Instructed to eliminate small fly activity in facility and clean affected areas, recommended licensed pest control company service facility on or after 5/14/2026. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(a) citation issued

38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
- comments: observed opening in middle of rear receiving double doors in middle, observed openings at base and in middle of northside front entrance and observed opening at base and corner of southside front entrance door. Instructed to seal all outer openings to prevent pest entrance.

39. Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
- comments: observed bug lights installed above wrapping machine in deli prep area and above boxes of single use equipment in bakery. Instructed to relocate said items in said areas or reinstall bug lights to prevent contamination.

51. Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
- comments: observed both faucets at deli three compartment sink leaking. Instructed to repair both leaking faucets at deli three compartment sink and maintain

52. Sewage & waste water properly disposed
- comments: observed waste water overflowing from lid of grease trap onto floor when draining any compartment of three compartment sink in meat prep area. Instructed manager to repair grease trap in meat prep area for appropriate waste water drainage. Priority violation 7-38-030(c) citation issued

53. Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
- comments: observed no covered receptacle in second floor employee women's washroom. Instructed to provide covered receptacle in second floor employee women's washroom for sanitary products.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: observed stained or missing ceiling tiles on sales floor in produce area and in bakery near dish machine. Instructed to replace all stained or missing ceiling tiles on sales floor in produce area and in bakery near dish machine and maintain.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: observed ice buildup on southside walls of large walk in cooler and observed ice buildup on both doors, left side of condensor and condensor line of meat walk in freezer. Instructed to remove ice buildup in said areas and maintain.

Source: chicago.gov