Jets Pizza

670 N Wells, Chicago, IL 60654

Pizza

Last inspected: Aug 26, 2016

Score

Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Jets Pizza three times, with records going back to 2015. On Aug 26, 2016, the health department conducted the most recent visit. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit. The most recent inspection at Jets Pizza is from Aug 26, 2016, and nothing newer appears in the public record.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near four violations per visit.

“Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

Jets Pizza's latest score of 78 falls below the Chicago average of 81. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Aug 26, 2016

Complaint

5 minor violations.

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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

Inspector notes: BULK FOOD CONTAINERS NOT LABELED. MUST LABEL ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON PIZZA PREP COOLERS CONDENSERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD BUILD UP INSIDE FLOOR DRAIN UNDER 1-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF FLOOR DRAIN AND MAINTAIN.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD/DUST BUILD UP ON WALLS AT DISHWASH AREA AND BY OFFICE DOOR. MUST CLEAN WALLS/CEILING TILES AND MAINTAIN.

Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

Inspector notes: NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AND CALIBRATE METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR FOOD HANDLERS.

May 17, 2016

Routine

5 minor violations.

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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service

Inspector notes: OBSERVED SAUSAGE PIZZA AND PEPPERONI PIZZA HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE 115.5 F ON COUNTER TOP UNDER HEAT LAMP REEACH IN , HOWEVER HEAT LAMP REACH IN AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE AT 140 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS HELD HOT MUST BE 140 F OR ABOVE. MANAGER VOLUNTARILLY DISCARDED ALL OUT OF TEMPERATURE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT THIS TIME. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A). CITATION ISSUED.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector notes: 1-COMPARTMENT SINK DRAIN PIPE LEAKING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK.

Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOME COOLERS MISSING THERMOMETERS. MUST PROVIDE THERMOETERS FOR ALL COOLERS.

Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn

Inspector notes: OBSERVED ONE FOOD HANDLER NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT. MUST PROVIDE HAIR RESTRAINTS FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.

Food handler requirements met

Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST BE CERTIFIED WITH CERTIFICATES OF NAMES OF EMPLOYEES ON PREMISES.

Feb 13, 2015

License

2 minor violations.

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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FLOOR AT THE MOP SINK AND THE BACK DOOR INSIDE OF THE PREP AREA WITH RAW CONCRETE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE FLOOR SURFACE.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector notes: OBSERVED CEILING TILES MISSING IN THE MAINTENANCE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN CEILING TILES.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Jets Pizza last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Jets Pizza on file is from Aug 26, 2016. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Jets Pizza?

Across the inspection record, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Jets Pizza.

Has Jets Pizza's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Jets Pizza have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Jets Pizza means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

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