Jet's Pizza Illinois #21
Last inspected: Nov 5, 2025
74
Score
The health department has logged 11 inspections at Jet's Pizza Illinois #21, the earliest from 2017. Inspectors last stopped by on Nov 5, 2025. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near five violations per visit.
The pattern that stands out is “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean”, which has been cited nine times.
The city-wide average sits at 81, which Jet's Pizza Illinois #21's 74 doesn't quite reach. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
11
Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 5, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON THE PREMISES WHILE TCS FOOD(S), (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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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE FRONT PIZZA PREP AREA.
10
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TORN GASKETS ON THE INSIDE OF THREE DOOR REACH-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HEAVY GREASE AND DRY OIL ACCUMULATION ON THE SHELVING IN THE WALK-IN COOLER FROM CAST IRON PIZZA CONTAINERS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN ALL WALK-IN COOLER SHELVING AND MAINTAIN
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR FOOD EMPLOYEES. ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES WHO ARE HANDLING AND PREPARING FOOD ITEMS MUST HAVE BASIC FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE AND KEEP CERTIFICATES ON SITE.
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Oct 26, 2023
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.12 OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN FLOORS AND MAINTAIN.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: 2-402.11 OBSERVED MULTIPLE FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS WHILE PREPARING FOOD. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ENSURE ALL FOOD-HANDLING EMPLOYEES WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS WHILE PREPARING FOOD AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-101.19 OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS A LINER ON SHELVING UNITS IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD FROM SHELVING UNITS AND MAINTAIN. ALL FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-602.13 OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON THE INTERIOR SURFACES OF BOTH REACH-IN COOLERS IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. (NONFOOD CONTACT SURFACES)
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-205.15 OBSERVED LEAKY PIPE UNDERNEATH THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND ONE-COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR LEAKY PIPES AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD REPAIR.
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Oct 12, 2023
Reinspection
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Previous priority foundation violation corrected
Inspector notes: 8-404.13 (B:3) PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION FROM 9/8/2023 INSPECTION, REPORT #2581407 NOT CORRECTED: #10 OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SINK INSTALLED AT THE FRONT PIZZA PREP AND COOKING AREA. ALSO, READY-TO-EAT PRODUCTS(SALADS) ARE HANDLED IN THE SAME AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO INSTALL SAID SINK PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-101.19 OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS LINER ON SHELVING UNITS IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD FROM SHELVING UNITS AND MAINTAIN. ALL FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-602.13 OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON THE INTERIOR SURFACES OF BOTH REACH-IN COOLERS IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. (NONFOOD CONTACT SURFACES)
49
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-205.15 OBSERVED LEAKY PIPE UNDERNEATH THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND ONE-COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR LEAKY PIPES AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD REPAIR.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.12 OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN FLOORS AND MAINTAIN.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: 2-402.11 OBSERVED MULTIPLE FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS WHILE PREPARING FOOD. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ENSURE ALL FOOD-HANDLING EMPLOYEES WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS WHILE PREPARING FOOD AND MAINTAIN.
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Sep 8, 2023
Reinspection
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Previous priority foundation violation corrected
Inspector notes: 8-404.13 (B:3) PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION FROM 08/29/2023 INSPECTION, REPORT #2580904 NOT CORRECTED: #10 OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SINK INSTALLED AT THE FRONT PIZZA PREP AND COOKING AREA. ALSO, READY-TO-EAT PRODUCTS(SALADS) ARE HANDLED IN THE SAME AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO INSTALL SAID SINK PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: 2-402.11 OBSERVED MULTIPLE FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS WHILE PREPARING FOOD. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ENSURE ALL FOOD-HANDLING EMPLOYEES WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS WHILE PREPARING FOOD AND MAINTAIN.
40
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.12 OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN FLOORS AND MAINTAIN.
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Sep 6, 2023
Reinspection
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Previous priority foundation violation corrected
Inspector notes: 8-404.13 (B:3) PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION FROM 08/29/2023 INSPECTION, REPORT #2580904 NOT CORRECTED: #10 OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SINK INSTALLED AT THE FRONT PIZZA PREP AND COOKING AREA. ALSO, READY-TO-EAT PRODUCTS(SALADS) ARE HANDLED IN THE SAME AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO INSTALL SAID SINK PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: 4-204.112(B) OBSERVED NO THERMOMETERS CONSPICUOUSLY PLACED IN PREP COOLERS IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR ALL HOT AND COLD HOLDING UNITS AND MAINTAIN.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: 2-402.11 OBSERVED MULTIPLE FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS WHILE PREPARING FOOD. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ENSURE ALL FOOD-HANDLING EMPLOYEES WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS WHILE PREPARING FOOD AND MAINTAIN.
40
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.12 OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN FLOORS AND MAINTAIN.
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Aug 29, 2023
Routine
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SINK INSTALLED AT THE FRONT PIZZA PREP AND COOKING AREA. ALSO, READY-TO-EAT PRODUCTS(SALADS) ARE HANDLED IN THE SAME AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO INSTALL SAID SINK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
10
Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO THERMOMETERS CONSPICUOUSLY PLACED IN PREP COOLERS IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR ALL HOT AND COLD HOLDING UNITS AND MAINTAIN.
36
Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MULTIPLE FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS WHILE PREPARING FOOD. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ENSURE ALL FOOD-HANDLING EMPLOYEES WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS WHILE PREPARING FOOD AND MAINTAIN.
40
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, AND COOLERS. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. (NONFOOD CONTACT SURFACES)
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN FLOORS AND MAINTAIN.
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May 25, 2021
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NO HANDWASHING SINK INSTALLED AT FRONT PIZZA PREP AND COOKING AREA. ALSO READY TO EAT PRODUCTS(SALADS) ARE HANDLED AT SAME AREA.INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SAID SINK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.
10
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: ADDITIONAL LABELS WITH COMMON NAME IS NEEDED AT PLASTIC CONTAINER OF DRY FOOD, IN REAR STORAGE AREA
37
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: BLACKENED, MOLDY WALL CAULKING AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPLACE
55
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OILY/GRIMED CARDBOARDS USED UNDER PREP TABLE.MUST NOT USE CARDBOARDS AS LINERS ON SHELVES. THE SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE, AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL
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78
Nov 24, 2020
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: FOUND FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. MUST PROVIDE.
40
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT DISHWASHING AREAS. MUST CLEAN.
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90
Dec 4, 2019
Routine
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE FOLLOWING THE NEW CODE AND GUIDELINES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE VERIFICATION OF EACH EMPLOYEE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA KIT AND PROCEDURE ON SITE DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE NECESSARY SUPPLIES AS OUTLINED IN POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CARD BOARD BOXES STACKED INSIDE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE OFF FLOOR.
39
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRTY CUTTING BOARDS BEING USED WITH DARK STAINS AND GROOVES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRTY FLOORS THROUGHOUT ESTABLISHMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL CURRENT EMPLOYEES.
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Nov 29, 2018
Complaint
3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: 2-102.12 NOTED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-012
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.14(N) NOTED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION FOLLOWING THE NEW CODE AND GUIDELINES. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE VERIFICATION OF POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE ONE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-012(A). NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11 MANAGEMENT UNABLE TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE FOR FOR CLEANING UP VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ONE INCLUDING THE CHEMICALS NEEDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: 2-402.11 NOTED EMPLOYEES AT THE PREP AREA PREPARING FOOD WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINTS OR PROTECTION. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS OR PROTECTION AT ALL TIMES
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: 4-901.12 NOTED DIRTY WIPING CLOTHS ON PREP TABLES AT FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS. NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL WASHCLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.12 NOTED SOME SHELVES INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER WITH HEAVY DUST AND DIRT ACCUMULATION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Jul 20, 2017
License
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: RUSTY TABLE TOP CAN OPENER. MUST REPLACE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OPENING IN WALL AROUND THE PIPING UNDER THE FRONT PREP EXPOSED HAND SINK. MUST SEAL.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Jet's Pizza Illinois #21 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Jet's Pizza Illinois #21 on file is from Nov 5, 2025. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Jet's Pizza Illinois #21?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited nine times, more than any other issue at Jet's Pizza Illinois #21.
Has Jet's Pizza Illinois #21's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Jet's Pizza Illinois #21 have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Jet's Pizza Illinois #21 means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Jet's Pizza Illinois #21 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Jet's Pizza Illinois #21 is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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