Jet's Pizza

1025 W Madison St, Chicago, IL 60607
Pizza
Last inspected: Feb 28, 2025
95
Score
Low Risk

Public records show 12 inspections at Jet's Pizza stretching back to 2017. On Feb 28, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around three violations each.

“Food properly labeled” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.

Among Chicago restaurants, the typical score is 81; Jet's Pizza is comfortably above that bar. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

12
Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 28, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE FOR PROPER DISPOSAL OF SANITARY NAPKINS IN ALL-GENDER WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE.
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95
Jan 31, 2024
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Jan 29, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Sewage & waste water properly disposed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INADEQUATE WASTE AND SEWAGE WATER DISPOSAL FROM THE THREE-COMPARTMENT DRAIN AND FLORE DRAIN IN THE REAR PREP AREA. OBSERVED SOAP, WATER, AND FOOD DEBRIS CONVEING HEAVILY OUT OF THE FLOOR DRAIN. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE FLOOR AND REPAIR PLUMBING AND KEEP DRY AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PIZZA BAKING TRAYS IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN PIZZA TRAYS PROPERLY AT LEST EVERY 24 HOURS. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE COMMON NAME OF FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE AND PROTECT FOOD ITEMS FROM CONTAMINATION WHILE STORED BY ELEVATING AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LIGHT BULBS NOT WORKING ABOVE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE BULBS AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
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Mar 13, 2023
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON THE PREMISES WHILE TCS FOODS (CHICKEN WINGS, PIZZA) WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
2
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE (WASTE CAN) INSIDE THE UNISEX WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLES.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HEAVY DUST BUILD UP ON THE PIZZA OVEN VENTILATION HOOD. MUST REMOVE DUST, CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLER WITHOUT A HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL EMPLOYEES WHO HANDLE/PREP FOOD MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT. MUST PROVIDE.
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Mar 28, 2022
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LOOSE FAUCET HEAD AT HAND WASHING SINK IN UNISEX BATHROOM. MUST REPAIR.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: CLEAN FOOD SPLATTERS OFF WALLS AT PIZZA PREP LINE.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES. MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR CURRENT EMPLOYEES.
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Feb 9, 2021
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE (WASTE CAN) UNISEX EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE.
53
Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETERS INSIDE 2-DOOR AND 3-DOOR REACH IN PREP COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CONSPICUOUS AND EASILY READABLE THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL REFRIGERATOR UNITS TO PROPERLY MONITOR THE AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF EQUIPMENT.
36
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BULK DRY STORAGE FOOD (FLOUR, SALT, AND SUGAR ETC.) NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINERS AND MISSING LABELING. MUST INSTALL LABELS ON BULK CONTAINERS AND DRY STORAGE ITEMS.
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Apr 17, 2020
Routine
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALH POLICY ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION OF EMPLOYEES RESPONSIBILIY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.
3
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP PROCEDURE ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE THAT A VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP PROCEDURE MUST BE DOCUMENTED AND THE NECESSARY SUPPLIES ON HAND IN THE EVENT OF A VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
5
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE CAN OPENER BLADE AT THE PREP TABLE AND MAINTAIN.
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Jul 12, 2019
Routine
3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TCS FOOD ITEMS WITH IMPROPER LABELS DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DISCARD DATE LABELS ON ALL READY TO EAT SALADS, JET DRESSINGS PREPARED ON SITE (RANCH), AND ALL SHREDDED CHEESE IN FOOD CONTAINERS IN WALK IN COOLER. MUST MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON SITE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION,FOR TESTING INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF PIZZA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICIES ON SITE FOR ALL FOOD AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO WRITTEN CLEAN UP PROCEDURE POSTED OR NECESSARY ITEMS OUTLINED IN THE POLICY AVAILABLE ON SITE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS THAT CAN OCCUR IN THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
5
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED READY TO EAT SALADS WITHOUT LABELS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LABELS WITH A LIST OF INGREDIENTS AND MAINTAIN.
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Jun 8, 2018
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. INFORMATION PROVIDED.
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Jun 1, 2018
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT 2081669 DATED 10/12/17. VIOLATION INCLUDES #32 MUST INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD AT HAND SINK IN BETWEEN 3- COMPARTMENT AND 1- COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA. VIOLATION STILL EXISTS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL ALL FOOD CONTAINER IN PREP AREA (FLOUR, SUGAR, ETC.) WHEN FOOD HAS BEEN REMOVED FROM ITS ORIGINAL PACKAGING.
30
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DRIED FOOD DEBRIS FROM INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACE OF ALL REACH IN COOLERS AND FREEZER IN PREP AREA, AND MOUNTED CAN OPENER IN SAID AREA.
33
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DUST ACCUMULATION FROM CEILING VENT AND LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA.
35
Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. INFORMATION PROVIDED.
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Oct 12, 2017
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD AT HAND SINK IN BETWEEN 3- COMPARTMENT AND 1- COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM PREP COOLERS,PIZZA OVEN,PREP TABLES,FLOOR MIXER,CAN OPENER.
33
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE CRACKED TILES AT WINDOW SILL AT FRONT ENTRY
35
Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE HOOKS TO HANG UP WET MOPS
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Sep 7, 2017
License
7 minor violations.
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INADEQUATE NUMBERS OF TOILET ROOMS FOR EMPLOYEES.OBSERVED ONE TOILET ROOM ON SITE FOR EMPLOYEES USAGE.MUST INSTALL AN ADDITIONAL TOILET ROOM ON SITE.(NO CITATION ISSUED)
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD AT HAND SINK IN BETWEEN 3- COMPARTMENT AND 1- COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM PREP COOLERS,PIZZA OVEN,PREP TABLES,FLOOR MIXER,CAN OPENER,HOT HOLDING UNIT.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST SEAL GAPS IN FLOOR AROUND FLOOR DRAIN UNDER 3- COMPARTMENT SINK AND FLOOR TILES AT ENTRY NEAR STAIRS TO BUSINESS.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE CRACKED TILES AT WINDOW SILL AT FRONT ENTRY.
35
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPE AT 1- COMPARTMENT SINK.
38
Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE HOOKS TO HANG UP WET MOPS.
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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 Feb 28, 2025. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.

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

Across the inspection record, “food properly labeled” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Jet's Pizza.

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

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Jet's Pizza have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent 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.