JAN 27
2025
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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JET'S PIZZA.
BEAT. 18/100
1805 N HARLEM AVE · ELMWOOD PARK, CHICAGO
Last inspected January 27, 2025 · passed with conditions
Failed 5 of 16 inspections. 15 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
16
4 passed · 7 w/ conditions · 5 failed
VIOLATIONS
55
includes 15 critical
RECORDS COVER
9 YEARS
since Jun 2015
INSPECTION HISTORY
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
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.
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED SCOOPS FOR PIZZA TOPPINGS BEING STORED DIRECTLY INSIDE OF THE CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL UTENSILS BETWEEN USE.
OCT 42024PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
OCT 4
2024
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
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.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED AT DISH WASHING AREA. MUST PROVIDE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED 2 BROKEN WALL TILES IN REAR BY PACKAGED FLOUR. MUST REPAIR.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED DUSTY FILTERS AT VENTILATION HOOD PIZZA PREP STATION. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FEB 272023PASS W/ CONDITIONS1 violation1 CRITICALDETAILS
FEB 27
2023
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
1 violation1 CRITICALDETAILS
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
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.
APR 262022PASS W/ CONDITIONS1 violation1 CRITICALDETAILS
APR 26
2022
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
1 violation1 CRITICALDETAILS
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
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.
APR 192022FAILED4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
APR 19
2022
FAILED
4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
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.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
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.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
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.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
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 82021FAILED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JAN 8
2021
FAILED
4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
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.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TESTING DEVICES ON SITE FOR DETERMINING CHEMICAL SANITIZER CONCENTRATION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED BROKEN HANDLE ON PAPER TOWEL DISPENSER IN BATHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED UNUSED HOT HOLD UNIT BEING STORED IN TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FROM PREMISES.
AUG 132019PASSED1 violationDETAILS
AUG 13
2019
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
4-602.13 CLEAN THE PIZZA OVEN, FREEZER AND DRY FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.
JUL 162019FAILED3 violationsDETAILS
JUL 16
2019
FAILED
3 violationsDETAILS
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
4-602.13 CLEAN THE PIZZA OVEN, FREEZER AND DRY FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
2-102.13 OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.
PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED
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.
JUL 92019FAILED8 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
JUL 9
2019
FAILED
8 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
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.
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
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.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
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.
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
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.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
CLEAN THE PIZZA OVEN, FREEZER AND DRY FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
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.
SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC
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.
SEP 252018PASS W/ CONDITIONS11 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
SEP 25
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
11 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
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.
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
2-102.14(N): NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
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.
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
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.
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
4-204.112(B): MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL COOLERS AND MAINTAIN.
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
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.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
4-501.11: OBSERVED WATER LEAKING FROM THE SALAD PREP COOLER. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
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.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
6-304.11: MUST PROVIDE WORKING EXHAUST VENTILATION INSIDE TOILET ROOM.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
6-501.14: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILDUP ON THE KITCHEN VENTILATION HOOD. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
PA 100-0367: MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
OCT 32017PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
OCT 3
2017
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
Front counter reach in cooler door track, gaskets not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
Floors in rear storage area under shelving and by 3 compartment sink not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).
SEP 182017FAILED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
SEP 18
2017
FAILED
4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
Found/observed no proof of pest control service or log book on premises at time of inspection, citation Issued 7-38-020, serious violation.
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
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.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
Front counter reach in cooler door track, gaskets not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
Floors in rear storage area under shelving and by 3 compartment sink not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).
APR 132017PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violationsDETAILS
APR 13
2017
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violationsDETAILS
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
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.
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
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.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
Caulk around exposed hand sink in kitchen prep area in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
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).
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
Floors in walk in cooler under shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
3 compartment sink faucet leaking at neck, shall be repaired/replaced.
JUL 252016PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violationsDETAILS
JUL 25
2016
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violationsDETAILS
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
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
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
VENTS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT, SHELVES INSIDE WALK-IN AND PREP COOLERS NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DAILY,
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOORS REAR PREP AREA NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DAILY,
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
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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