Jet's Pizza
Last inspected: Jan 27, 2025
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Score
Jet's Pizza has been inspected 16 times since 2015. The most recent visit was on Jan 27, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around two violations each.
“City of chicago food service sanitation certificate” comes up most often, recorded eight times in the inspection record.
Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, where the average is 81, this is a stronger showing. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Inspection History
Jan 27, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE WHILE TCS FOODS (BEEF, PORK, DAIRY) ARE PREPARED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SCOOPS FOR PIZZA TOPPINGS BEING STORED DIRECTLY INSIDE OF THE CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL UTENSILS BETWEEN USE.
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Oct 4, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED(PIZZA). INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED AT DISH WASHING AREA. MUST PROVIDE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 2 BROKEN WALL TILES IN REAR BY PACKAGED FLOUR. MUST REPAIR.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUSTY FILTERS AT VENTILATION HOOD PIZZA PREP STATION. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Feb 27, 2023
Routine
1 major violation.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED(PIZZA). INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Apr 26, 2022
Reinspection
1 major violation.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: 2-101.11 NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON THE PREMISES. PREMISES IS PREPARING CHICKEN WINGS AND PIZZA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Apr 19, 2022
Routine
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON THE PREMISES NOR CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED 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.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: FOUND NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE A PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK WITH UP TO DATE SERVICE REPORTS AND ALL OTHER NECESSARY DOCUMENTS THAT ARE NEEDED INSIDE LOG BOOK SUCH AS PEST CONTROL LICENSE, CHEMICALS USED, MAP, ETC. AND TO KEEP LOG BOOK ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND AN ACCUMULATION OF FOOD AND DIRT ON THE FLOOR UNDERNEATH THE OVEN IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO SAID AREA AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: FOUND HEAVY DUST AND GREASE ACCUMULATION ON THE VENTILATION HOOD LOCATED OVER THE OVEN AND HEAVY DUST BUILD UP ON THE VENTILATION COVER INSIDE THE RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN SAID AREAS AND MAINTAIN.
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Jan 15, 2021
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jan 8, 2021
Routine
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN A CERTIFIED MANAGER AT ALL TIMES WHILE OPEN AND OPERATING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TESTING DEVICES ON SITE FOR DETERMINING CHEMICAL SANITIZER CONCENTRATION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BROKEN HANDLE ON PAPER TOWEL DISPENSER IN BATHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UNUSED HOT HOLD UNIT BEING STORED IN TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FROM PREMISES.
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Aug 13, 2019
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-602.13 CLEAN THE PIZZA OVEN, FREEZER AND DRY FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.
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Jul 16, 2019
Reinspection
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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Previous priority foundation violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #60 NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2300855 ON 7/9/19: 60 - 8-404.13(B:4): **PF** Enforcement by the Regulatory Authority (Non-Compliance) PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2222897 ON 9/25/18 NOT CORRECTED: 56 - 6-304.11: MUST PROVIDE WORKING EXHAUST VENTILATION INSIDE TOILET ROOM. 56 - 6-501.14: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILDUP ON THE KITCHEN VENTILATION HOOD. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. 58 - PA 100-0367: MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. PRIORITY 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-602.13 CLEAN THE PIZZA OVEN, FREEZER AND DRY FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.
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Jul 9, 2019
Routine
5 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE OR SUPPLIES ON THE PREMISES TO RESPOND TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BOTH. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2222897 ON 9/25/18 NOT CORRECTED: 56 - 6-304.11: MUST PROVIDE WORKING EXHAUST VENTILATION INSIDE TOILET ROOM. 56 - 6-501.14: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILDUP ON THE KITCHEN VENTILATION HOOD. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. 58 - PA 100-0367: MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
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Summary report displayed and visible to the public
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY FROM 9/25/18 WAS NOT POSTED ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT WAS GIVEN A COPY OF TODAY'S INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY AND WAS INSTRUCTED TO POST IT IN VIEW OF ALL CUSTOMERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-010(B). CITATION ISSUED.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE NOT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT WHILE PREPARING FOOD.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE PIZZA OVEN, FREEZER AND DRY FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.
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Sep 25, 2018
Routine
4 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 11 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: 2-102.12: OBSERVED NO ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS (PIZZA) ARE BEING PREPARED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.14(N): NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11: NO VOMITOUS AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT CLEAN UP POLICY AND KIT ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: 3-501.17: MUST PROVIDE PROPER LABELS FOR DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION OF REFRIGERATED, READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS HELD OVER 24HRS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: 4-204.112(B): MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL COOLERS AND MAINTAIN.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: 3-304.14(B)(1): OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORE ON COUNTER IN FRONT PREP. MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN BETWEEN USE IN BUCKETS OF SANITIZING SOLUTION.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-501.11: OBSERVED WATER LEAKING FROM THE SALAD PREP COOLER. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-602.13: OBSERVED A BLACK, SLIMY, MOLD-LIKE SUBSTANCE INSIDE THE PREP COOLER DOOR GASKETS. OBSERVED EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS ON THE SHELVES THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. MUST REMOVE SUBSTANCE/DEBRIS, CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN AREAS.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 6-304.11: MUST PROVIDE WORKING EXHAUST VENTILATION INSIDE TOILET ROOM.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 6-501.14: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILDUP ON THE KITCHEN VENTILATION HOOD. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: PA 100-0367: MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
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Oct 3, 2017
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Front counter reach in cooler door track, gaskets not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floors in rear storage area under shelving and by 3 compartment sink not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).
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Sep 18, 2017
Routine
4 minor violations.
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: Found/observed no proof of pest control service or log book on premises at time of inspection, citation Issued 7-38-020, serious violation.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: Found/observed no certified food manager with a city of Chicago food sanitation certificate while preparing, handling potentially hazardous foods, pizza , chicken, salads etc. Citation issued 7-38-012(a) serious violation.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Front counter reach in cooler door track, gaskets not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floors in rear storage area under shelving and by 3 compartment sink not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).
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Apr 13, 2017
Routine
6 minor violations.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: Found no certified food mgr with a City of Chicago food sanitation while premises/business were preparing, handling, and serving potentially hazardous foods, pizza, chicken, salads, deep dish bread, at time of inspection, Citation issued 7-38-020, Serious violation.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Found some food item not properly dated in reach in cooler in kitchen prep area, must properly date food item in reach in cooler in prep area.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Caulk around exposed hand sink in kitchen prep area in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Display cooler door tracks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices), prep table lower shelving in rear kitchen prep area not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floors in walk in cooler under shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: 3 compartment sink faucet leaking at neck, shall be repaired/replaced.
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Jul 25, 2016
Complaint
4 minor violations.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO FOOD CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE, POSTED OR AVAILABLE, WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE COOKED AND SERVED, SEE BELOW, AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION, INSTRUCTED TO ENROLL IN A CLASS WITH PROOF OF ENROLLMENT OR ACTUAL CERTIFICATE MUST BE AVAILABLE, AND A CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST BE ON DUTY AT ALL TIMES FOODS ARE COOKED, SERVED AND PREPARED, SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-012
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: VENTS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT, SHELVES INSIDE WALK-IN AND PREP COOLERS NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DAILY,
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS REAR PREP AREA NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DAILY,
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: SOME EMPLOYEES WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER TRAINING IN ILLINOIS CERTIFICATES AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION, MUST PROVIDE FOR ALL EMPLOYEES WHO'S REQUIRED TO HAVE IT,
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Jun 4, 2015
License
No violations found.
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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 Jan 27, 2025. The public record contains 16 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 eight 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 two 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.
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