SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

JETS PIZZA.

EAT. 79/100

3951 N KIMBALL AVE · NORTH CENTER, CHICAGO

Last inspected December 17, 2024 · passed

7 of 11 inspections passed, with 1 critical violation on file.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
11
7 passed · 2 w/ conditions · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
33
includes 1 critical
RECORDS COVER
9 YEARS
since Apr 2015

INSPECTION HISTORY

DEC 17
2024
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED PLASTIC INGREDIENT BINS CONTAINING SUGAR, SALT, AND FLOUR WITH NO LABELS BEING STORED UNDERNEATH PREP TABLE IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE LABELS WITH FOOD NAME ON ALL FOOD CONTAINERS. MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ITS ORIGINAL PACKAGING.

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FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED MULTIPLE CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP SCRATCHES AND STAINS ON PREP STATIONS THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO RESURFACE/REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM WITH CLUTTER AND ITEMS ON FLOOR. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ORGANIZE TOILET ROOM AND ELEVATE ALL ITEMS OFF OF FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.

SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED FOOD SPLATTER ON WALL ADJACENT TO THE EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK ACROSS FROM THE 3-DOOR REFRIGERATOR IN THE REAR PREP AREA.---ALSO OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FLOUR ON FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE REAR PREP AREA.

DEC 1
2023
PASSED
6 violations
DETAILS
MINOROther
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE PIZZA PREP COOLER INFRONT PREP AREA.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

INSTRUCTED TO LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINER (FLOUR) IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME.

MINORSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE CUTTIN BOARD WITH DEEP SEAMS ON TOP ODF SALAD PREP COOLER INFRONT PREP AREA.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SLOW DRAINING HANDSINK IN REAR PREP AREA

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING WALL TILE INFRONT PREP AREA NEXT TO THE PIZZA PREP COOLER.

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR NON WORKING MECHANICAL VENTILATION INSIDE WASHROOM.

JUL 12
2021
PASSED
0 violations
JUL 2
2021
FAILED
3 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED NO TEST STRIPS FOR DETERMINING CHEMICAL SANITIZER CONCENTRATION ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN TEST STRIPS ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED BUILD UP OF BLACK SLIME ON CAULK AROUND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN, SANITIZE, RE-CAULK AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

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ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED BUILD UP OF DUST ON VENT IN EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

APR 27
2021
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN THE TOLIET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE TOLIET ROOM. INSTRUCTED REPLACE THE STAINED CEILING TILES.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FLOORS AND SURFACES THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN UNDER ALL SHELVING UNITS, INTERIOR OF PREP COOLERS, HOT-HOLDING UNITS, PREP TABLES, FOOD DEBRIS,AND DIRT BUILDUP. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

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NOV 22
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
1 violation
DETAILS
MINOROther
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

NO METAL STEM THEROMETER ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AND CALIBRATE A METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR FOOD HANDLERS AND KEEP ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

MAY 24
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSDocumentation & Training
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER PRESENT WHILE SERVING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (I.E. PIZZA, DELI SANDIWCHES, CHICKEN, ETC.) INSTRUCTED TO HAVE AT LEAST ONE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER PRESENT AT ALL TIMES DURING OPERATING HOURS WITH THE CERTIFICATE CONSPICUOUSLY POSTED IN PLAIN VIEWING SITE OF CUSTOMERS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012

MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED RIPPED GASKETS ON THE DOORS OF THE 3-DOOR REACH-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE GASKETS TO PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING SEAL AND MAINTAIN.

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FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

INSTRUCTED TO HAVE THE HOODVENTS SERVICED TO ELIMINATE GREASE BUILDUP AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE FOOD STORAGE RACKS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AND THE GASKETS AROUND THE REACH-IN REFRIGERATORS ON THE LINE TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION AND SPLATTER.

MINORSanitation
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED DUST ACCUMULATION ON THE CEILING VENT ABOVE THE COLD-HOLDING SALAD REFRIGERATION UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

AUG 31
2017
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON VENTILATION HOOD FILTERS. MUST CLEAN FILTERS AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

OBSERVED DIRT/GRIME BUILD UP INSIDE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK FLOOR DRAIN. MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF FLOOR DRAIN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

OBSERVED FOOD SPLATTERS/DUST BUILD UP ON WALL BEHIND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST CLEAN WALL AND MAINTAIN.

MINOROther
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

SALAD REACH IN COOLER MISSING THERMOMETER. MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER FOR COOLER ALSO MUST CALIBRATE METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR FOOD HANDLERS.

MAR 2
2016
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

MUST CLEAN FLOOR IN THE REAR AREA IN FRONT OF THE 3-COMP SINK AREA.

MINORSanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE WALL IN THE WALK-IN COOLER TO REMOVE TOMATO SAUCE SPLASH/SPILLS ON THE EAST WALL. MUST REPLACE/CLEAN EXHAUST HOOD FILTERS AT CEILING OF THE EXHAUST HOOD CANOPY. FOUNDNA ABOVE WITH GREASE ACCUMUALTION.

APR 6
2015
PASSED
0 violations
APR 3
2015
FAILED
5 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

FOOD ESTABLISHMENT SHOULD HAVE TIGHT FITTING OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.INSTRUCTED TO PEST PROOF REAR SOUTH DOOR ALL ACROSS THE BOTTOMS AS REQUIRED AND MAINTAIN.

SERIOUSSanitation
DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED

PLUMBER'S PUTTY MATERIALS MUST NOT TO BE FOUND INSIDE THE SINKS THROUGHOUT THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE PLUMBERS PUTTY FROM THE INTERIORS OF SINKS AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE SAID AREAS AND MAINTAIN.

MINORFacility Condition
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

LIGHT BULBS INSIDE THE FRONT PEPSI 3 DOOR COOLER MUST BE SHIELDED OR PROVIDE SHATTER-PROOF LIGHTING AND MAINTAIN.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR WATER LEAK AT DRAIN PIPE BENEATH THE FRONT PREP EXPOSED HAND SINK AND MAINTAIN.

MINORFacility Condition
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A THERMOMETER INSIDE THE FRONT PEPSI 3 DOOR COOLER AND MAINTAIN.

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