Jet's Pizza

1144 S Wabash Ave, Chicago, IL 60605
Pizza
Last inspected: Nov 6, 2025
90
Score
Low Risk

The health department has logged 11 inspections at Jet's Pizza, the earliest from 2019. The newest entry in the record is dated Nov 6, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around one violation, down from roughly six violations earlier in the record.

“City of chicago food service sanitation certificate” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing four times across the record.

Jet's Pizza's latest score of 90 sits above the Chicago average of 81. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

11
Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 6, 2025
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOILED MOP HEADS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HANG MOP HEADS TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
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90
Feb 18, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Jan 17, 2024
Reinspection
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: 8-404.13(B:4) CONTINUED NON- COMPLIANCE REMAINS OUT OF COMPLIANCE FROM INSPECTION REPORT # 2587757 CONDUCTED ON 1/8/2024. THE FOLLOWING VIOLATION WAS NOT CORRECTED: 2-102.13 OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY . PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
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90
Jan 8, 2024
Routine
4 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: FOUND NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE WHILE TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (CHICKEN) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATE MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING CLEANSER AT HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED AT UNISEX EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. ALL HANDWASHING SINKS MUST BE EQUIPPED WITH HAND CLEANING LIQUID AT ALL TIMES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030-(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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Time as a public health control; procedures & records
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FACILITY USING TIME AS A PUBLIC HEALTH CONTROL. TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD SAUSAGE PIZZA, CHEESE PIZZA, AND PEPPERONI PIZZA STORED AT ROOM TEMPERATURE IN FOOD PREP AREA. FOUND SAID FOOD ITEMS AT TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 75F-78F.MANAGER STATES FACILITY IS USING TIME AS A PUBLIC HEALTH CONTROL. FOUND NO TIMES ON SAID FOOD ITEMS OR NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE WRITTEN PROCEDURES, SAID PROCEDURES SHALL BE PREPARED IN ADVANCE, MAINTAINED IN THE RETAIL FOOD ESTABLISHMENT AND MADE AVAILABLE TO THE DEPARTMENT UPON REQUEST THAT SPECIFY THE FOOD TEMPERATURE OF 41�F OR LESS WHEN REMOVED FROM COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE CONTROL, OR 135�F OR GREATER WHEN REMOVED FROM HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE CONTROL; THE FOOD SHALL BE MARKED OR OTHERWISE IDENTIFIED TO INDICATE THE TIME THAT IS FOUR (4) HOURS PAST THE POINT IN TIME WHEN THE FOOD IS REMOVED FROM TEMPERATURE CONTROL; THE FOOD SHALL BE DISCARDED, WITHIN FOUR (4) HOURS FROM THE POINT IN TIME WHEN THE FOOD IS REMOVED FROM TEMPERATURE CONTROL; CONTAINERS OR PACKAGES, OR MARKED TO EXCEED A FOUR (4)-HOUR LIMIT SHALL BE DISCARDED.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD, 2 LBS AT $35 .PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: FOUND CONTINUED NON- COMPLIANCE FROM INSPECTION REPORT #2579357 CONDUCTED ON 8/1/2023. THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS WERE NOT CORRECTED: 5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE INSIDE OF THE CUSTOMER AND EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. 6-501.12 OBSERVED MINOR ACCUMULATED DEBRIS AROUND THE LARGE EQUIPMENT MIXER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. 2-102.13 OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES FOR THE FOOD HANDLERS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT. 2-102.13 OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY . PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
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Aug 1, 2023
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: 5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE INSIDE OF THE CUSTOMER AND EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.12 OBSERVED MINOR ACCUMULATED DEBRIS AROUND THE LARGE EQUIPMENT MIXER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES FOR THE FOOD HANDLERS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
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Jul 25, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Proper hot holding temperatures
Inspector notes: 3-501.16(A:1) OBSERVED TCS FOODS HELD AT INADEQUATE TEMPERATURES LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA; OBSERVED ABOUT 8 LBS OF COOKED PIZZA ON A RACK IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AT INADEQUATE HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 79F-109F. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS MAINTAIN ALL HOT HOLDING TCS FOODS AT 135F OR ABOVE AT ALL TIMES AND DISCARD AND DENATURE SAID TCS FOODS. MANAGER DISCARDED SAID TCS FOODS DURING THE INSPECTION. ALL FOODS DISCARDED WORTH $160. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: 2-101.11 OBSERVED THE PERSON IN CHARGE WITHOUT A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED ALL PERSONS IN CHARGE MUST OBTAIN THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE AND BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES THE FACILITY IS OPEN AND OPERATING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED UNDER VIOLATION #2.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: 2-101.11 OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE NOR A ORIGINAL/VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE POSTED WHILE TCS FOODS (PORK, CHICKEN) ARE BEING PREPARED HANDLED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. INSTRUCTED A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES AND A ORIGINAL/VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE MUST BE POSTED AT ALL TIMES THE FACILITY IS OPEN AND OPERATING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-012.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 6-301.11 OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING CLEANSER IN THE EMPLOYEE'S TOILET ROOM LOCATED IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS PROVIDE HAND WASHING CLEANSER IN EMPLOYEE'S TOILET ROOM AT ALL TIMES. FACILITY PROVIDED HAND WASHING CLEANSER DURING THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C).
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 6-501.111 OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF LIVE SMALL AND LARGE FLIES ACTIVITY ON SITE. OBSERVED ABOUT 10 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON VARIOUS AREAS OF THE CEILING IN THE FOOD PREP AREA, OBSERVED ABOUT 10 LIVE SMALL FLIES FLYING AROUND THE DIRTY TOWEL HAMPER IN THE FOOD PREP AREA, OBSERVED ABOUT 10 LIVE SMALL FLIES FLYING AROUND THE GARBAGE CAN THAT IS LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND ABOUT 2 LIVE LARGE FLIES FLYING AROUND THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE SMALL AND LARGE FLIES ACTIVITY, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A).
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: 5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE INSIDE OF THE CUSTOMER AND EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.12 OBSERVED MINOR ACCUMULATED DEBRIS AROUND THE LARGE EQUIPMENT MIXER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES FOR THE FOOD HANDLERS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
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Jun 6, 2022
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED ON SITE WHILE TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (SAUSAGE PIZZA, MARINARA) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATE MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MANAGER WITHOUT PROOF OF CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATION ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HAVE PROOF OF CERTIFICATION ON SITE AT ALL TIMES
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FACILITY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER OBTAIN FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION WITHIN 90 DAYS.
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Aug 28, 2020
Complaint
No violations found.
100
Jun 17, 2020
Complaint
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: FOUND NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED ON SITE WHILE TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (CHICKEN, SAUSAGE PIZZA, MARINARA) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATE MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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90
May 12, 2020
Routine
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7.38.010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (TCS): MOZZARELLA, MARINARA SAUCE, CHICKEN, HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS WITHOUT DISCARD DATE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE DISCARD DATE FOR ANY READY-TO-EAT TCS FOODS HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: FOUND NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR FOOD HANDLERS. MUST PROVIDE.
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Dec 10, 2019
License
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7.38.010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 11 OBSERVED NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE OR CLEANING MATERIALS TO CLEAN UP SAID INCIDENT ON SITE. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE PROCEDURES AND CLEANING MATERIALS (GLOVES, MASK, DISPOSABLE MOP, DISINFECTANT RATED FOR NOROVIRUS) FOR EMPLOYEES TO FOLLOW AND USE WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: FOUND NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR FOOD HANDLERS. MUST PROVIDE.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: FOUND NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT 6 OUT OF 6 HADWASHING SINKS. MUST PROVIDE.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: FOUND WOMENS TOILET ROOM RECEPTACLE UNCOVERED. MUST PROVIDE COVERED TOILET ROOM RECPTACLE.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Jet's Pizza last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Jet's Pizza on file is from Nov 6, 2025. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Jet's Pizza?

Across the inspection record, “city of chicago food service sanitation certificate” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Jet's Pizza.

Has Jet's Pizza's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Jet's Pizza have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Jet's 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.

How often is Jet's Pizza inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Jet's Pizza is inspected around two times per year on average.